Radiology

Radiography, a paramedical course which is being offered to students who aspire to practice diagnostic tests in medical treatments using the methods of radiation. Bachelors of Science or BSc Radiography is a course with a span of 3 years and divided on a semester basis with around 6 semesters all through the course. Radiography is a paramedical field that deals with the treatment of the diseases that are related to the internal parts of the body. In the process of this treatment, they make use of X- rays.
The average course fee in India ranges between INR 2000 and 50,000 at government institutes, however, it may cost somewhere between INR 2 and 10 lacs in a Private Institute which entirely depends upon the college that the student chooses to study in.
Fresh graduates of the course are eligible for the jobs at private as well as government-run hospitals. The average initial salary usually lies between INR 7,000-10,000 (approx.) which usually tends to increase with increased knowledge and expertise in the field. They are recruited as X-Ray technicians, Radiation Protection Specialists, etc.
The Admission Process to BSc Radiography is the same as provided by all other courses. However, there are certain points which must be kept in mind if you are willing to get admitted to the program of BSc Radiography. The admission process for the same has been listed below:
Admission to the course of BSc Radiography is either entrance based or merit-based which usually depends on the colleges.
Merit-based selection takes into consideration the marks obtained by the applicant in their 10+2 level from a recognised institute.
The admission process usually begins in the months of July and August. The entrance exams are conducted in the months of March-May.
The students are allowed to enter the admission process of the colleges only if they meet the eligibility criteria for the same.
Once they clear the entrance exams, then the admission process is followed by Counselling sessions organised by the college itself.
What is the BSc Radiography Eligibility Criteria?
Eligibility is the primary concern for admissions to any course. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to BSc Radiography courses have been listed below:
Aspiring candidates must have passed the qualifying exam i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent degree from any recognised institute.
They must have studied the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsorily in their 10+2 level.