BMLT

Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology is degree course which deals with detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases with the help of clinical laboratory tests. MLT is also called Clinical Laboratory Science. It is and allied healthcare profession.

MLT students typically learn to perform clinical tests using various methods such as analysing body fluids, blood typing, chemical analysis and microorganism screening.

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
• Armed Forces Medical College
• Lovely Professional University
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences

After the completion of BMLT, candidates can apply for jobs in a hospital, minor emergency centres, private laboratories, blood banks or clinics. A technician can become a technologist through further education and work experience. BMLT graduates can also pursue a master’s degree to open new career paths. They can choose to pursue MBA in Hospital Administration, to build a career in the administrative field. They can also prepare for the civil services exams post completing BMLT.

Candidates who wish to apply for the BMLT course can check the eligibility criteria for the course here

• Applicant must have attained the age of 17 years as on December 31 of the year of admission
• They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board/institute
• They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects during Class 11 and 12

Most institutions in India admit candidates to BMLT courses in the basis of the marks obtained by them in Class 12. Candidates can directly apply for BMLT courses in these institutes by filling their application forms and depositing the fees online.

However, the top government institutions, such as AIIMS and PGIMER, admit candidates on the basis of their performance in an entrance test conducted by the respective institute. These entrance tests have Class 12 exit-level questions on Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Only those candidates who perform well in these exams are admitted to the respective institute.

A few popular entrance tests for BMLT are:

• AIIMS Paramedical
• JIPMER paramedical
• PGIMER paramedical

• BCECE Paramedical

BMLT graduates generally start working with a package of Rs 1.2 lakh per annum. With years of experience and development of the required skillset, the average salary can go up to Rs 5 lakh per annum. To improve the salary packages, BMLT graduates can opt for a master’s degree course.

Job title for BMLT Technicians

• Medical laboratory technician
• Phlebotomy technician
• Technical analyst
• Senior technician

Candidates who have completed BMLT can work with any of the following:

• Government and Private Hospitals
• Government and Private Laboratories
• Blood Banks
• Research and development Centres
• Pharmaceutical Centres
• Diagnostic Centres
• Nursing Homes

As mentioned above, paramedical courses in India are gaining popularity these days. Therefore, finding a job after completing BMLT should not be a problem. There are many organisations which select candidates directly from the college campuses, while many others frequently post their vacancies on various job portals. A few top recruiters for BMLT graduates are:

• Apollo Hospital
• Dr Lal Pathlabs Limited
• Fortis Healthcare
• Metropolis Healthcare Limited
• Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited
• Sai Biocare Private Limited
• SevenHills Hospital
• SRL Diagnostics
• Suburban Diagnostics
• Thyrocare

A. BMLT stands for Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology. It is a 3.5 year paramedical degree course.

A. Yes, it is worth studying BMLT course from a private college. A candidate can make a decent living if they choose the right career path after completing BMLT.

A. Yes, you can apply for BMLT if you have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

A. Yes, NEET is not required for admission to BMLT courses. Most institutes in India admit candidates on the basis of the marks obtained in Class 12.

A. The fee for BMLT course ranges from Rs 250 per annum in AIIMS Delhi, to Rs 68,000 per semester in Lovely Professional University.

A. To complete the BMLT degree course, you need to complete two stages; 3 years of academic studies and 6 months of internship. Hence, the total duration of BMLT degree course is 3.5 years.