B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre) at PGIMER Chandigarh

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre), PGIMER Chandigarh in Chandigarh runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 5 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹18,000, which works out to about ₹6,000 a year.

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

PGIMER Chandigarh is a private institute, founded in 1962. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PGIMER Chandigarh — 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 PGIMER Chandigarh 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 PGIMER Chandigarh as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre), you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at PGIMER Chandigarh are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, 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 PGIMER Chandigarh'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 PGIMER Chandigarh on its website (pgimer.edu.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 (2021) show a median package of ₹15 lakh at PGIMER Chandigarh. 148 of 57 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.

PGIMER Chandigarh runs 13 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. in Nursing
• Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
• Bachelors in Public Health
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• B.Sc. Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology)
• B.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology
• B.Sc. in Embalming and Mortuary Science
• B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Perfusionist)
• B.Sc. in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology
• Discontinued (Mar-2023)-B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Laboratory)
• Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
• B.Sc. in Medical Animation and Audio Visual Creation

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 ₹18,000 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 PGIMER Chandigarh compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Chandigarh?