This article focuses on the topic – paramedical courses after 12th. Paramedical courses are job oriented academic programs. You will find a list of such courses here.
12th Science Biology group students usually set courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, Nursing, B.V.Sc., Pharmacy and BHMS as their prime targets. Other than these courses, they are also eligible to pursue some other courses that fall under the category of ‘paramedical courses‘.
Paramedical courses are usually related to the allied healthcare sector. These courses are just as useful and job oriented as the courses directly related to the field of healthcare (nursing, medicine and pharmacy). You may also check – NEET UG 2019 exam.
Paramedical courses trains students and turns them into skilled and qualified allied healthcare workers and technicians. Along with Doctors and Nurses, allied healthcare workers also play an integral role in the smooth functioning of the healthcare industry in India.
The demand for allied healthcare workers is on the rise in India. They are also in huge demand abroad, where their pay package is much better than what it is in India.
Depending upon the type of the course, both 10th and 12th passed students are eligible to pursue paramedical courses in India. Let us check out the main types of paramedical courses available in India –
Types of paramedical courses in India
The 3 main types of paramedical courses available in India are –
- Bachelor’s Degree courses
- Diploma courses
- Certificate courses
1 Top Bachelor’s Degree paramedical courses
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)
- B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
- B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)
- B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
- B.Sc. in Radiography
- B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
- B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
- BASLP
- B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
- B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
- B.Sc. in Optometry
- B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology
The above mentioned Bachelor’s Degree courses are usually 3 years long. Some academic programs are 4 years long (theory + practical training).
Usually students who have passed 10+2 Science stream with Biology subject are eligible to pursue the above mentioned courses. Exceptions do exist though!
2 Top Diploma paramedical courses
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)
- Diploma in Dialysis Technology
- DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)
- Diploma in X-Ray Technology
- Diploma in Radiography
- Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
- Diploma in Medical Record Technology
- Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
- ANM
- GNM
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
- DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech)
- Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
- Diploma in Dental Hygienist
- Diploma in Rural Health Care
- Diploma in Community Health Care
Diploma courses could last anywhere between 1-3 years. Diploma courses can usually be pursued by students who have passed 12th and 10th (depends upon the institute and the nature of the academic program).
3 Top Certificate paramedical courses
- Certificate in X-Ray Technician
- Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician
- Certificate in Dental Assistant
- Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
- Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
- Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
- Certificate in Dialysis Technician
- Certificate in Home Based Health Care
- Certificate in Rural Health Care
- Certificate in HIV and Family Education
- Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare
Certificate paramedical courses could last anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. 10th pass is usually the minimum qualification required to pursue such courses (depends upon the institute and the nature of the academic program).
Apart from the above mentioned undergraduate level paramedical courses, there also exists PG Diploma, PG Certificate as well as PG Degree courses in India. PG paramedical courses can be pursued after completing a relevant undergraduate academic program.
can you please tell me something about hospital management course.
Was thera pathology included in paramedical ???
I have completed my intermediate but i have one backlog can i study bsc mlt
I think you need to pass fully.
HELLO SIR I AM ALREADY FINISHED DMLT COURSE . I AM INTRESTING ANOTHER PARAMEDICAL COURSE WHICH IS THE BEST COURSE
You may pursue B.Sc. MLT course.
Sir please tell 12th class pass boys student can fill the form of paramedical exam
Yes, you may apply for admission.
Sir I’m completed PUC SCIENCE. I want to do lab technician course, please give me suggestions about this course
In dental
Hai ,
My name is Uma and i completed 12 th std now , I want to take any paramedical courses in Tamil nadu , please advise top 4 courses which have future scope an equivalent to Doctor like MBBS , BDS etc..
Sir I am interested in bsc audiology and speech therapy.plz say me which collage is offering this course in tamilnadu. And more information about this course.more paramedical course
Sir,my brother completed +2 with VHSE Agriculture Science and Processing Technology, can he take any paramedical courses.
Is their any entrance required? Plz tell urgently
In many cases, there exists relevant entrance exams.
Is it affiliated to MCI (Medical council of India)
It depends upon the institute offering the course.
Sir, please give another medical jobs list
If any courses for arts stream?
Some Diploma courses are available for arts stream students too.
I have passed 10th. Pls give details of the para medical course
Many good courses have been listed in the article.
I want to know of certificate course in nutrition and childcare..in which collg this course is there; last date of admission and duration of the course
Where is physician assistant course??In which course will you include it??
Diploma in rural health care..and diploma in community health care..tell me about courses
Both are meant to develop a skilled allied health care workforce in India. Course duration could be anywhere between 2-3 years. The program consists of classroom lectures and practical training.
My beti 12th pass out last year in subject pcb. She intrsted BPT .I want to admission in delhi please reply.thanks.
She may take part in the merit-based admission process and secure admission to a good college.
sir after dmlt can i take admission to pg diploma courses on the dmlt basis
You can pursue Bachelor’s Degree course, not PG Diploma.
Sir please give the information about paramedical courses
Many paramedical courses have been listed in the article.
Sir when started paramedical entrance for Tamil Nadu
I am is interesting in zoology related courses. I am 12th student.please more details about it
You may pursue B.Sc. Zoology course.
Sir..I m a student of class 12th..so I want to read para medical course…but I m a student of bioscience…so I tell u that am I get a chance to read this course ?,??
Yes, you are eligible for many paramedical courses.
Sir,I complete 12th with PCB….sir mujhe lab technician course krni h dcece k through hoga
I completed my 12 th and iam appearing for NEET also. I want to take bachelor degree in cardio care technology…can u plz suggest me about this
Sir my son has taken pcm in 12th can he take up any degree course in paramedical
Yes, some courses are available.
sir iam complete 12th science i want to do bsc in optemetry course .what is the admission process sir is there any exam or inter marks based sir
Reputed institutes rely on the merit-based admission process.
Sir 12th ke bad bachelor degree courses EX-BMLT kar sakte hai or DMLT isme better courses kon sa Hoga.
Bachelor’s Degree will be better.
Sir I completed 12th in arts field so I want to do paramedical course could you give me the instructions about joining
You may join relevant Diploma paramedical courses.
Hi i have done 12th in commerce stream but i want to open medical shop which course i should need to do.
Pharmacy
Sir kya koi form fillp krna pdega paramedical digree ya diploma k liye
Yes.
Muje PARAMEADICA Karna h
Maje deta or kese form bhara
Jaye ga
Boo btado
Plz
Plz plz
Sir your institute have in amritsar
Sir I have completed my 12th and now I wanted to do any of the degree course . I have also appeared for NEET exam so can you please let me know that will I get admission now at this time of moment?
You may apply for admission when the new academic year starts. Otherwise check if any institute is accepting new batch at this time.
Can I get the exam syllabus of diploma paramedical
Exam syllabus varies from one institute to another.