Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

To secure admission to the UG Diploma course of SCTIMST Trivandrum, aspirants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. They must begin by applying for the entrance exam through the institute's official website. After appearing for the exam, candidates who clear the specified cut-off are called for a personal interview. The final selection decision will be based on the candidates' performance in the entrance exam and the interview. The final step in the admission process is to submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST UG Diploma tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee. Further, candidates must report to the campus with the required original documents on the specified date.

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

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) UG Diploma fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. While the amount of other fees may vary across the UG Diploma specialisations offered at the institute, the amount of security deposit (refundable) is INR 10,000 for all the specialisations. The tuition fees for various specialisations is presented in the table below:SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma CoursesTuition FeesDiploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)&Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)INR 20,000Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing&Diploma in Neuro NursingINR 10,000Diploma in Public HealthINR 2 LakhNOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.