Bachelor of Paramedical Technology

With the commercialization of the medical sector, the demand for Bachelor of Paramedical Technology (BPMT) courses has increased. Every hospital wants individuals who are skilled in operating and maintaining medical instruments. Bachelor of Paramedical Technology is a three year undergraduate course in which students are taught a generic course in the first year of the BPMT course. 

In further years, the course progresses on the basis of the specialization selected by the students in the second year. With the fast emerging technology and medical sectors, Indian medical organisations need skilled paramedics at hospitals as well as for research.

Bachelor of Paramedical Technology (BPMT) Highlights

Some of the major highlights of Bachelor of Paramedical Technology (BPMT) are as follows:

BPMT Specialisations:

• Laboratory
• Radiography
• Optometry
• Operation Theatre
• Perfusion
• Community Medicine & Emergency Medical Services
• Forensic Medicine
• Radiotherapy
• Neurology
• Blood Transfusion
• Cardiology
• Endoscopy

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 (Chemistry, Biology & Physics)
• Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 45%
• The average pass percentage may vary from course to course.

BPMT Admission Process:

Admission to the Bachelor of Paramedical Technology is either done on the basis of merit or on the basis of the entrance exam.

Merit-Based

Some colleges select students for BPMT courses on the basis of merit in class 12 board exams or equivalent. Those candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be eligible for admissions.

BPMT Entrance Exams

Admissions in many of the prestigious colleges to the BPMT course is done on the basis of state-level entrance exams such as CET. Scores secured by candidates in such entrance exams are used to prepare the merit list for admissions. Popular entrance exams for BPMT are listed below:

• MHTCET
• GCET
• Kerala CEE
• AP EAMCET

With so many different specialisations available under the BPMT course, there are numerous job opportunities available in this field. Various hospitals in India hire BPMT graduates to handle medical equipment. Another good career option after pursuing this course is starting a private pathology lab to diagnose diseases for people. Jobs are also available in government hospitals and departments. Candidates can also take up careers in teaching, research, and development. Some of the most popular job roles offered to students with a degree of BPMT are as follows:

Technicians working in hospitals can earn Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 after completing the BPTM course. After gaining experience in the field and pursuing masters, the salary scope is better. Private labs often pay better salaries and lab technicians can earn up to Rs. 4 lakh per annum. Though government jobs pay less than private jobs, they offer lucrative perks along with the salary package. Blood Transfusion Technicians also earn good money after gaining experience and can get packages of up to Rs. 9 lakh per annum.