Diploma in Radiology and Imaging Technology
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Radiographic techniques, radiation safety and imaging equipment operation. Advanced modality specialisation (MRI, CT, cath lab) commands notably higher pay.
- 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
Radiographic techniques, radiation safety and imaging equipment operation. Advanced modality specialisation (MRI, CT, cath lab) commands notably higher pay.
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 diagnostic imaging centres
- Radiology chains
- Cancer centres
- Mobile imaging services
What you can study next.
- B.Sc Radiology via lateral entry
- M.Sc Medical Imaging
- Advanced modality training (MRI, CT, Cath Lab)
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 Radiology and Imaging Technology?
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Admission is through Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How long does Diploma in Radiology and Imaging 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 Radiology and Imaging 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 Radiology and Imaging Technology?
B.Sc Radiology via lateral entry, M.Sc Medical Imaging, Advanced modality training (MRI, CT, Cath Lab).
Does Diploma in Radiology and Imaging 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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