Diploma in Operation Theater Technology (DOTT) at IPGMER Kolkata

Diploma in Operation Theater Technology (DOTT) at IPGMER Kolkata in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 2-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Each year's batch has 20 seats. The total fee on record is ₹30,000, which works out to about ₹15,000 a year.

The course is about operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

IPGMER Kolkata is a public/government institute, founded in 1957. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IPGMER Kolkata — 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 IPGMER Kolkata for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at IPGMER Kolkata as a group.

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

For admission to Diploma in Operation Theater Technology (DOTT), 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 IPGMER Kolkata's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 IPGMER Kolkata on its website (www.ipgmer.gov.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.

IPGMER Kolkata runs 13 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Radiography
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
• Diploma in Optometry with Ophthalmic Technique ((DOPT)
• Diploma in Critical Care Technology (DCCT)
• Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT)
• Diploma in Electrocardiographic Technique (ECG Tech)
• Diploma in Neuro-electro-physiology (DNEP)
• Diploma in Dialysis Technique
• Diploma in Diabetes Care Technology (DDCT)
• Diploma in Cath-Lab (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory) Technique
• Diploma in Radiotherapeutic Technique (DRT)
• Diploma in Perfusion Technology (DPFT)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 2 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹30,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does IPGMER Kolkata compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Kolkata?