Diploma in Dialysis Technology
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Operation of dialysis machines, patient monitoring and vascular access care. Rising chronic kidney disease prevalence and the national dialysis programme have created sustained demand.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Class 12
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Course overview
Operation of dialysis machines, patient monitoring and vascular access care. Rising chronic kidney disease prevalence and the national dialysis programme have created sustained demand.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
How you get in. Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Dialysis centres and chains (NephroPlus, DaVita)
- Hospital nephrology units
- Government dialysis programmes (PMNDP)
- Medical equipment companies
What you can study next.
- B.Sc Dialysis Technology via lateral entry
- Specialised renal care training
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 14,000 - 26,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 | Science - PCB | — | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Diploma in Dialysis Technology?
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Admission is through Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How long does Diploma in Dialysis Technology take?
2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does Diploma in Dialysis Technology cost?
Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Diploma in Dialysis Technology?
B.Sc Dialysis Technology via lateral entry, Specialised renal care training.
Does Diploma in Dialysis Technology need a licence or registration to practise?
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
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