Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Eligibility

Candidates willing to pursue MD at SCTIMST Trivandrum must be eligible as per the age criteria specified by the institute. To be eligible for MD admission, candidates must not be over forty years of age (as of January 1, 2025, for the January session and July 1, 2025, for the July session). However, for SC/ST candidates,   the upper age limit may be relaxed by a maximum of 5 years. The relaxation provided to other categories is as follows:The upper age limit may be relaxed by a maximum of 5 years for ex-service personnel with service of not less than five yearsThe upper age limit may be relaxed for OBC candidates by a maximum of 3 yearsThe upper age limit for the sponsored candidates is 50 years

SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the following eligibility criteria for admission to its MD course:The candidate must have completed MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university (Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission), with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship from a medical college of reputeThe candidates must have completed the requisite degree by Jan 31, 2025, for the January session and July 31, 2025 for the July sessionThe candidate should have applied for and obtained registration with KSMC/TCMC at the time of admissionThe candidates must not be over forty years of age (as of January 1, 2025, for the January session and July 1, 2025, for the July session) (the upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, etc. categories)

Candidates seeking MPH admission at SCTIMIST Trivandrum must fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The SCTIMST Trivandrum MPH eligibility criteria is tabulated below:ParameterEligibility RequirementEducational QualificationOne of the following UG degrees: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BTech/B.E (any branch) and graduates of four-year degree programmes in Veterinary/Nursingsciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or Bachelor of PharmacyOR, A PG degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Management or LawAge40 years as of July 01, 2025 (Age relaxation can be given in exceptional cases)Work Experience (in public health/related field)Desirable 

The eligibility criteria for PG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum varies across the available specialisations. Check out the following table for the minimum eligibility requirements for SCTIMST Trivandrum PG Diploma courses:CoursesEligibility CriteriaPG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology (PGDCLT)An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in India with Physics as the major or ancillary subjectPG Diploma in Neuro Technology (PGDNT)An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bio-Technology or ComputerSciencePG Diploma in Medical Records Science (PGDMRS)An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in IndiaPG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion (PGDCP)An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in India with Zoology as the major or ancillary subjectPG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology (PGDBBT)An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree in any branch of Biological Science from any recognised university

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the upper age limit for UG Diploma applicants. The upper age limit for the available UG Diploma specialisations is as follows:Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT), and Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT): 25 years on January 01 of admission year, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidatesDiploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing, and Diploma in Neuro Nursing: (Speciality Nursing Programmes): 35 years (on January 01 of the year of admission), relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and5 years for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel (with a service of at least 5 years)Diploma in Public Health: Up to 50 years on July 01 of the year of admission

The eligibility criteria for UG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum varies across the available specialisations. Check out the following table for the minimum eligibility requirements for SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma courses: CoursesEligibility CriteriaDiploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)Diploma in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering /InstrumentationDiploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)Certificate in Radiographic Assistance (CRA)/ 2-year Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, with an aggregate of at least 50%Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing&Diploma in Neuro NursingBe a registered Nurse (RN & RM) or equivalentPossess a minimum of one year experience as a staff nurseNurses from other countries must obtain an equivalence certificate from INC before admissionBe physically fitDiploma in Public HealthThree years in Government service after MBBS