Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT)
Course Code
Start Year
2024
Study Location
South Campus
Qualification
10+2
Department
Department of Allied Healthcare
Duration
2 Years
Course Overview
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) is a two-year paramedical program that trains students in the field of medical laboratory science and diagnostic technology.
The course covers important subjects such as pathology, microbiology, hematology, clinical biochemistry, and blood banking. Students are trained to perform laboratory tests and handle modern diagnostic equipment.
Students learn how to collect, store, and analyze blood and body fluid samples for disease diagnosis and medical reporting.
The program focuses on developing practical skills required in clinical laboratories, hospitals, and diagnostic centers.
After completing the DMLT course, graduates can work in hospitals, pathology labs, research centers, and diagnostic laboratories.
They play an important role in medical diagnosis by assisting doctors through accurate test results and laboratory analysis.
Due to increasing demand in the healthcare sector, DMLT has become one of the most popular paramedical courses in India.
Students can also specialize in areas like Clinical Microbiology, Hematology, and Clinical Biochemistry for better career growth.
Admission Eligibility
Step 1: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Step 2: Candidate should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
Step 3: Minimum required marks are 40% (may vary by institute).
Step 4: Minimum age should be 17 years at the time of admission.
Step 5: Some institutes may conduct merit-based or entrance-based admission.
After completing DMLT, students can work in the following roles:
- Medical Lab Technician
- Lab Technician
- Pathology Technician
- Laboratory Analyst
- Healthcare Assistant
- Medical Technologist
- Microbiologist
- Laboratory System Analyst
- Medical Imaging Technician
- MRI Technician
DMLT professionals play a crucial role in healthcare by performing testing, reporting, sampling, and supporting medical diagnosis in hospitals and laboratories.
They are employed in hospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics, nursing homes, research centers, and pathology laboratories.
Modules
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT) is a two?year undergraduate diploma program with an additional six?month internship, designed to train students in diagnostic testing, pathology, and laboratory management.
Fees and Funding
No fee details available.
The institute supports Uttar Pradesh state scholarships under the Post Matric / Dashmottar scheme. These scholarships are designed to help eligible students continue their education with financial assistance from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Major funding streams- Social Welfare Department Scholarships: For students belonging to the General and SC/ST categories, including economically weaker students where applicable.
- Backward Class Welfare Scholarships: For OBC students pursuing recognised post-matric and professional programmes.
- Minority Welfare Scholarships: For eligible students from minority communities such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
The Post Matric (Dashmottar) scholarship may provide tuition reimbursement and maintenance support to eligible UP students studying in recognised institutions. Amounts and benefits vary by course, category, and government guidelines for the academic year.
Income ceilings- General / OBC / Minority: Annual family income up to ₹2.0 lakh.
- SC / ST: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
To apply, the student should be a permanent resident or domicile holder of Uttar Pradesh, enrolled in a recognised programme, and admitted through the applicable route such as counselling where mandated by the scheme. The student must also have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT transfer.
Mandatory requirements- Minimum qualifying marks:Generally 60% in the last qualifying examination for many professional courses, subject to scheme rules.
- Attendance:Students must maintain the attendance level required by the institute and scholarship authorities; many institutions report attendance for verification.
- Entrance qualification:Valid JEE Main / CUET / equivalent qualification, wherever required by the programme or admission route.
- Aadhaar card.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Tehsildar-issued income certificate.
- Recent fee receipts.
- Previous academic mark sheets.
- Counselling or allotment letter, where applicable.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
The scholarship cell assists students with application guidance, document verification, and online portal submission to help ensure timely and accurate processing. Students are also guided on Aadhaar linkage, bank verification, and form correction before final submission.
Important noteScholarship benefits are subject to the official rules of the Uttar Pradesh government and may change from year to year. Students should apply only through the official portal and submit complete, correct documents to avoid rejection or delay.
- To encourage academic progression within Naraina Group of Institutions by offering tuition relief when students continue higher education inside the Naraina Group.
- Applies when a student progresses to another NGI programme/year without interruption and meets NGI’s academic and conduct requirements.
How to apply
- Apply to the institute’s student services cell at admission for the subsequent NGI programme. Approval is subject to academic standing and administrative verification.
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