Paramedic Courses After 12th
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May 19, 2025

Paramedic Courses After 12th: Admission, Eligibility, & Fees

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Paramedic Courses After 12th: Admission for Paramedical Courses after class 12th, session 2025 to 2026 are open now. BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology, BSc. Radiology and Imaging Technology, BSc. Nursing, Diploma in Medical Laboratory, BSc. in Operation Theatre Technology, Bachelor of Optometry, and so on are some of the courses included in Paramedical science. Undergraduate degrees are generally 3 to 4 years while diploma courses are about 1 year to 2 years.

Interested candidates can now register themselves on the official website of the desired Universities. Institutions like Apollo University, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Integrated Institute of Medical and Health Science, Indian Institutes of Public Health, Jamia Millia Islamia, Ashray Institution of Paramedical Science and so on are popular among the students. Students should be eligible for these paramedical courses with minimum score 50% in class 12th in Science background (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). 

Paramedic Courses After 12th Highlights

Eligibility

12th Pass in Science, Arts, or Commerce

Duration

6 Month to 4 Years

Fees

Rs. 29,000/- to Rs. 3 Lac per year

Application Fee

Rs. 300/- to Rs. 5,000/-

Mode of Study

Regular

Admission Requirement

Adhaar Card, Driving License, Education Certificates, Photographs

Subjects

Based on the course (Physiotherapy, Radiology , Operation Theater)

Courses

BSc in Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Diploma in Medical laboratory Technology, and BSc in Optometry

Diploma in Radiology and Imaging Technology, Diploma in Operation Theater

Certificate in Radioloy, Certificate in Nursing, etc.

Related Course

Medical Courses After 12th

Scholarships

EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship, Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program

Career Outcomes

Physiotherapist, Dental Hygienist, Radiographer, etc

Top Paramedical Courses After 12th

Some of the popular and top paramedical courses in India are BSc in Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Diploma in Medical laboratory Technology, and BSc in Optometry along with  BSc. in Operation Theatre Technology, BSc. Radiology and Imaging Technology, BSc. in Dialysis Technology, BSc. in Anesthesia Technology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory, Diploma in Radiology and Imaging Technology, Diploma in Operation Theater Technology, Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant and many more.

These courses fee around INR 20,000 to INR 2 Lakh or more per year. Meditech Institute of Allied health and Science, Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute, Apollo University, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Integrated Institute of Medical and Health Science, Indian Institutes of Public Health, Jamia Millia Islamia, Ashray Institution Of Paramedical Science are some of the top institutes providing paramedical courses. 

Entrance examinations such as NEET, CUET, AIIMS, BSc Paramedical, and IPU CET need to be cleared by candidates to pursue paramedical courses.


What's New?

  • Armed Forces Medical College: Apply yo various bachelor and Diploma level Paramedic courses. Eligibility: 12th with 50%. Fees: INR 1 Lacs to INR 4 Lacs. Apply Now: Online Registration


Paramedical Courses After 12th for Arts (Humanities)

Paramedical courses after completion of 12th with Arts stream is possible. Students with Humanities can now pursue paramedical courses like Diploma in Medical laboratory Technology, Bachelors of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of  Medical laboratory Technology. The duration of these courses are around 2 to 3 years. These courses fee around INR 1 to INR 5 Lakh or more per year.

Students only need to pass with a minimum score 50% in class 12 to go after these courses. The courses are provided by the institutes mentioned above.  

Paramedical Courses After 12th Without NEET

Yes, candidates can go for Paramedical courses even without NEET entrance exams. As not all paramedical courses required NEET qualifications. Medical Lab Technician course, Operation theatre technology course, Physiotherapy course, Nutrition and Dietetics course, Radiation Technology course, Anesthesia Technology Course, DIalysis technology Course, Optometry Course,  Dental Hygiene course etc. are some of the best courses one can pursue. Students need to give other entrance exams like AIIMS, BSc Paramedical, IPU CET, CUET etc. to get enrolled in these courses. 

Fees Structure for Paramedical Courses After 12th

The following table for the fee structure for the courses in Paramedical. The fees may vary at different levels and institutes.  

BSc in Nursing,

INR 20,000 to 3 Lakhs

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

INR 1 Lakhs to 5 Lakh

Diploma in Radiology and Imaging Technology

INR 70,000 to 1 Lakh

BSc in Optometry

INR 50,000 to 2 Lakh

BSc. in Operation Theatre Technology

INR 50,000 to 2 Lakh

BSc. Radiology and Imaging Technology

INR 50,000 to 2 Lakhs

BSc. in Anesthesia Technology

INR 25,000 to 1.5 Lakh

Diploma in Medical Laboratory

INR 20,000 to 1.4 Lakh

Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant

INR 20,000 to 1.4 Lakh

Paramedic Courses Admission Process

Step 1: Select the university for Paramedic courses. Check the eligibility and course.

Step 2: Get to the online website. Find the link for “Apply Now”.

Step 3: Register with your email ID. Create an admission account. 

Step 4: Login to admission account. Get to the application form.

Step 5: Fill in the details. Use your name., mobile number, address, etc. 

Step 6: Provide your documents supporting the details. 

Step 7: Pay the application fee. 

Step 8: Review your Paramedic application form. Submit the form. 

Step 9: Get the acknowledgement receipt. 

Documents Required

  • Passport Size Photograph

  • Signature (taken at the centre)

  • Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc.

  • 10th Mark Sheet

  • 12th Passing Certificate

  • 12th Equivalent Mark Sheet (if needed)

  • Bachelor degree (for master’s degree)

  • Documents:

    • Category Documents (if needed)

    • Job Experience Letter (if available)

Top 5 Paramedical Courses After 12th Without NEET

Here is the list for best paramedical courses students can apply for without the need for NEET entrance exam.

1) Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): Teaching the treatment of pain in muscle and skeleton bones with the help of physical exercises and therapy, BPT is open for admission in many universities and colleges. Students can apply with the help of their 12th class marks.

2) Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT): Application is open for students interested in studying the laboratory equipment and processes for medical analysis. Colleges accepts 12th pass students for BMLT course without a NEET score card.

3) Bachelor of Science in Radiography and Imaging Technology: Admissions are open for Paramedical course in Radiology. Students learn to operate X Ray machines and other diagnostic machines like CT Scan.

4) Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre Technology (BSc OTT): Students can help surgeons and assist doctors in operation theaters. This course does not require a NEET exam score and universities accept direct merit based admission.

5) Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom): This is one of the top most Paramedic course without NEET. Open for students after 12th, this course will train students to treat and diagnose eye problems.

Career Opportunities and Salaries

The given table indicates the job options and their expected salaries per annum which may increase by the experience. 

Career opportunities

Expected salary per annum

Medical Laboratory Technician

INR 2.5 to 5 Lakh

Radiographer

INR 1 to 5 lakh

Physiotherapist

INR 3 to 6 Lakh

Operation Theatre Technician

INR 1.6 to 1.8 Lakh

Optometrist

INR 2.8 to 4.5 Lakh

Medical Imaging Technologist

INR 3 to 7 lakh

Cardiac Technologist

INR 6 to 54 Lakh

Respiratory Therapist

INR 1 to 7 Lakh

Dental Hygienist

INR 4 to 7 Lakh

Prosthetist

INR 3 to 6 lakh

Home Health Aid

INR 3 to 5 Lakh