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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques
Duration
12 months · 720 hrs
Seats
20 per batch
Certificate by
VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Batches
June · December
About This Programme
This UGC-recognised diploma prepares students to work as laboratory technicians in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and research centres. The curriculum covers clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, blood banking, and pathological sample processing. Students get hands-on training in VIMSMCH's fully equipped medical laboratories under the supervision of qualified medical professionals.
Admission Eligibility
Minimum Qualification
Passed Class 12 (HSC) with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Age Limit
17 – 28 years
NSQF Level
Level 5
Credit Equivalence
20 Credits (NSQF Level 5) — transferable under UGC Academic Bank of Credits
Fee Structure
All charges disclosed upfront as per UGC fee transparency norms. No hidden fees.
| Tuition Fee | 9,000 |
| Examination Fee | 1,200 |
| Certificate & Processing | 500 |
| Lab & Consumables Charges | 1,300 |
| Total Course Fee | 12,000 |
Assessment & Examination Scheme
Internal Assessment: 30 marks | Theory Exam (2 papers): 40 marks | Practical Exam: 30 marks | Pass: 50% aggregate with minimum 40% in Practical
Syllabus
1HaematologyView Topics
- Blood collection techniques
- CBC analysis
- ESR & bleeding time
- Blood grouping & cross-matching
2Clinical BiochemistryView Topics
- Blood glucose tests
- Liver & kidney function tests
- Lipid profile
- Electrolyte analysis
3Microbiology & SerologyView Topics
- Gram staining & culture
- Urine & stool analysis
- VDRL, Widal, HIV ELISA basics
- Sterilisation methods
4Pathology & HistologyView Topics
- Tissue processing basics
- H&E staining
- Cytology smear preparation
- Biopsy handling
5Blood BankingView Topics
- ABO & Rh typing
- Crossmatch procedures
- Component separation basics
- Safe transfusion protocols
What You Will Be Able to Do
Perform routine clinical laboratory investigations independently
Handle biological samples safely per standard biosafety protocols
Operate common diagnostic instruments (haematology analyser, centrifuge, etc.)
Interpret normal vs. abnormal lab values
Maintain quality control and lab records
Total course fee · no hidden charges
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 720 hours
NSQF Level: 5
Seats: 20 per batch
Eligibility: Passed Class 12 (HSC) with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Skills Covered
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