List of Paramedical Courses After 10th: Eligibility, Fees, Colleges, Scope 2025

Content Writer at Collegedunia | Updated on - May 17, 2025

Paramedical courses after 10th are short-term certificate or diploma programs that can be done right after class 10. These programs focus on basic services that assist medical staff like first aid, nursing, emergency medical services, etc.

Certificate in Physiotherapy, MLT, Radiology, and Diploma in OT Technician are top Paramedical Courses after 10th. Diploma & certificate courses in paramedical do not require students to qualify for any entrance exam. Some colleges shortlist students based on merit or personal interview rounds. Check: Top Paramedical Colleges in India

Apart from institutes, online learning platforms like Udemy and Coursera offer short-term paramedical courses that focus on the basics of paramedical. For better career prospects, students may consider pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate Paramedical Courses After 12th like BSc Nursing, BPT, MPT, GNM, and ANM. Graduates can expect to earn INR 1 - 5 lakhs annually as freshers. Read More: Paramedical Salary in India

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List of Paramedical Courses After 10th
Top Paramedical Colleges in India
Scope and Job Opportunities
Paramedical Courses After 10th: FAQs

List of Paramedical Courses After 10th

Certificate and diploma courses in paramedical can be pursued after completing 10th class. The sections below will give the list of paramedical courses available at the certificate and diploma levels.

Certificate Courses in Paramedical

The table below gives the list of Paramedical Courses at the Certificate level.

Course Name	Duration	Course Fees
Certificate in Physiotherapy	2 years	INR 9,000 - 1,00,000
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology	3 - 6 months	INR 5,000 - 1,00,000
Certificate in Technician/ Lab Assistant	6 months - 2 years	INR 1,000 - 30,000
Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician	1 year	INR 10,000 - 50,000
Certificate in Dialysis Technician	1 year	INR 5,000 - 50,000
Certificate in Home Based Health Care	6 months - 2 years	INR 2,400 - 50,000
Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant	6 months	INR 10,000 - 50,000
Certificate in HIV and Family Education	6 months - 2 years	INR 1,000 - 5,000

Diploma in Paramedical

Tabulated below is the list of Diploma in Paramedical Courses after 10th.

Course Name	Duration	Course Fees
Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics	2 years	INR 20,000 - 5,00,000
Diploma in Child Health	1 - 2 years	INR 6,000 - 128,000
Diploma in Orthopaedics	2 years	INR 6,000 - 27,00,000
Diploma in Optometry	3 years	INR 10,000 - 2,00,000
Diploma in OT Technician	2 years	INR 15,000 - 3,30,000
Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy	2 - 3 years	INR 15,000 - 10,00,000
Diploma in Clinical Research	10 - 12 months	INR 10,000 - 2,00,000
Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant	2 years	INR 1,500 - 1,50,000
Diploma in Rural Health Care	1 year	INR 10,000 -1,50,000
Diploma in Medical Record Technology	2 years	INR 10,000 - 2,00,000

Paramedical Courses After 10th: Highlights

Parameters	Details
Type of Courses Available	Certificate/Diploma
Course Duration	Certificate: 3 months – 1 year Diploma: 1 – 3 years
Course Fees	Certificate: INR 5,000 – INR 3,00,000 Diploma: INR 10,000 – INR 3,00,000
Popular Courses	Certificate: Certificate in Physiotherapy, Medical Lab Technician, Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology Diploma: Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Diploma in Child Health, Diploma in OT Technician
Top Colleges	Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, DPMI, Apollo Physiotherapy College, Christian Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, St. Xavier's College

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Paramedical Courses After 12th Science	Paramedical Courses After 12th Arts

Paramedical Courses After 10th: Eligibility

To be eligible for paramedical courses after 10th students must pass class 10. They must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their core subjects. Diploma & certificate courses in paramedical do not require students to qualify for any entrance exam. Some colleges & institutions might take an interview round or select candidates on the basis of merit.

Top Paramedical Colleges in India

The top paramedical colleges that offer certificate and diploma courses in paramedical are mentioned below.

Name of the College	Average Fees
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 20,000
CMJ University	INR 10,000
Singhania University	INR 30,000
KLE University	INR 25,500
Thiruvalluvar University	INR 10,000
Christian Medical College	INR 1,49,700
King George's Medical University	INR 73,000
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	INR 1,22,000

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Top Government Paramedical Colleges	Top Private Paramedical Colleges

Career in Paramedical After 10th

There are various career options after completing paramedical courses after 10th.

One can apply for jobs in Paramedical Science such as Health Information Technician, Billing and Coding Technician, Medical Receptionist, Nurse, etc.
A Certificate or Diploma holder can earn an average of up to INR 25,000 per month.
The average salary in this field can be between INR 2,00,000 and 5,00,000 annually.

Also Check: Scope of Nursing in India

Job Opportunities in Paramedical After 10th

Job Profiles	Average Annual Salary
Health Information Technician	INR 3 lakhs
Billing and Coding Technician	INR 3 lakhs
Medical Receptionist	INR 2 - 2.5 lakhs
Medical Office Manager	INR 5 lakhs
Medical Coder	INR 2.5 lakhs
Emergency Nurses	INR 2 - 2.5 lakhs
Infection Control Nurse	INR 4 lakhs
Community Health Nurse	INR 3.2 - 3.5 lakhs

Check: Highest Paying Paramedical Courses

Paramedical Courses After 10th: FAQs

Ques. What are paramedical courses?

Ans. Paramedical is a branch of Medicine that focuses on training & services that support a doctor or medical team. These services include Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiology, MLT, etc.

Ques. Can I study an MLT course after 10th?

Ans. Yes, you are eligible to pursue a certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technology after class 10. If you want to pursue a diploma or an undergraduate degree in MLT then you must complete 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in the Science stream.

Ques. Which diploma course can I do after class 10 in the medical field?

Ans. The diploma courses that a student can pursue after class 10 in the medical field are mentioned below.

Diploma in Emergency Medicine
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technique
Diploma in Hospital Administration
Diploma in Biomedical Instrumentation
Diploma in OT Technician
Diploma in EEG & EMG Technician
Diploma in Radiology
Diploma in Dialysis

Ques. Name some paramedical courses after 10th for Science students.

Ans. The popular paramedical courses after 10th for Science students are mentioned below.

Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Diploma in Child Health
Diploma in Orthopaedics
Diploma in Optometry
Diploma in OT Technician
Diploma in Dermatology/Venereology/Leprosy
Diploma in Clinical Research

Ques. Can I do diploma in physiotherapy after 10th?

Ans. Yes, you can do a diploma in Physiotherapy after class 10 given that you score minimum passing marks i.e. 50% and study Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Ques. Can I do radiology after 10th?

Ans. No, to pursue a Radiology course, students must pass 10+2 from a recognized board. They must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.

Ques. Is paramedical easy or hard?

Ans. Yes, the paramedical courses are easy to study. They include subjects taught in classes 11 & 12 like Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Radiology, etc. Most paramedical courses are practical-based so students can pay a bit more attention during the training period.

Ques. Which paramedical course has more scope?

Ans. BSc Nursing, Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant, MSc Nursing, and BSc Nursing Post Basic are the highest-paid paramedical courses in India. The starting salary of a Nurse is INR 1.9 - INR 5.0 lakhs per annum.