Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques at BFUHS

If you are looking at Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques, BFUHS in Faridkot runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 5 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹37,000, which works out to about ₹19,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

BFUHS is a other institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BFUHS — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask BFUHS for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at BFUHS as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with BFUHS before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check BFUHS's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to BFUHS on its website (bfuhs.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 80%, an average package of ₹5 lakh and a highest package of ₹10 lakh at BFUHS. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

BFUHS runs 3 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Burns and Plastic Surgery Techniques
• Diploma in Radiography

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 2 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹37,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does BFUHS compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Faridkot?