B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques) at Panjab University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques), Panjab University in Chandigarh runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 16 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh, which works out to about ₹8,000 a year.

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

Panjab University is a other institute, founded in 1882. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Panjab University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Panjab University 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 B.Sc programmes at Panjab University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques), you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Panjab University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Panjab University'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 CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Panjab University on its website (puchd.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 96.29%, an average package of ₹10.13 lakh, a median package of ₹4.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹53.06 lakh at Panjab University. 87 of 277 students were placed that year. 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.

Panjab University runs 17 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. B.Ed. (Integrated)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Medical
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Fashion and Lifestyle Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology

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

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh 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 Panjab University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Chandigarh?