Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology
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Surgical instrumentation, sterilisation, anaesthesia assistance and OT protocols. Steady demand from expanding private hospital surgical capacity.
- 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
Surgical instrumentation, sterilisation, anaesthesia assistance and OT protocols. Steady demand from expanding private hospital surgical capacity.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and 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.
- Hospitals and surgical centres
- Multi-specialty hospitals
- Day care surgery centres
- Cardiac and neuro centres
What you can study next.
- B.Sc OT Technology via lateral entry
- Specialised surgical technology certifications
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 and 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 Operation Theatre Technology?
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Admission is through Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How long does Diploma in Operation Theatre 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 Operation Theatre 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 Operation Theatre Technology?
B.Sc OT Technology via lateral entry, Specialised surgical technology certifications.
Does Diploma in Operation Theatre 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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