Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology through its Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology. The programme covers haematology, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, histopathology, and biomedical instrumentation. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCM or PCB scores, with Home State and All India quota seats available. No separate entrance examination is required.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology at BIT Mesra for 2026-27 are based on Class 12 PCM or PCB merit; the application window closes on May 15, 2026. Apply at bitmesra.ac.in and monitor the merit list announcement in June 2026.
Key Points
- Four-year BMLT programme in the Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology at BIT Mesra; total course fee INR 3,88,000.
- Admission based solely on Class 12 PCM or PCB aggregate marks; no separate entrance test.
- Programme covers haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and biomedical instrumentation.
- Graduates are eligible for roles as medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, diagnostic centres, blood banks, and research labs.
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Technology) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Per-Year Fees (Years 1 to 4, Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 97,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 3,88,000 |
- Total fees of INR 3,88,000 cover all tuition, development, and institutional charges across eight semesters.
- Annual fee of INR 97,000 is based on the 2024-25 batch fee schedule published by BIT Mesra; 2026-27 batch fees are subject to revision.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available at BIT Mesra; hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the total above.
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Technology) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| BIT Mesra BMLT Application Window | April 20 to May 15, 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration (Provisional) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Reporting | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Semester I Classes Commence | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Apply online at bitmesra.ac.in between April 20 and May 15, 2026; pay the application fee of INR 1,500 (General/OBC) or INR 1,000 (SC/ST) and upload Class 10 and 12 marksheets.
- Merit list is prepared on the basis of aggregate PCM or PCB marks in Class 12; there is no separate entrance test for BMLT.
- Selected candidates must report to BIT Mesra Ranchi for document verification with original Class 12 certificates and caste or residential certificates if applicable.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics with a minimum of 50 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST, 35 percent for PwD candidates).
- Admission is on the basis of Class 12 PCM or PCB merit; no separate entrance examination is required.
- Adequate proficiency in written and spoken English is required as instruction, examinations, and laboratory reports are entirely in English.
Admission Process
- Register and apply online at bitmesra.ac.in between April 20 and May 15, 2026; pay the application fee via the ICICI payment gateway.
- Submit Class 10 and 12 marksheets during the online application; the merit list is based solely on PCM or PCB aggregate marks.
- Check the provisional merit list on the BIT Mesra website; if selected, report for document verification and medical examination at the institute.
- Pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment formalities at BIT Mesra Ranchi before the stated joining date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Candidates with a PCB science background seeking paramedical laboratory careers in hospitals and diagnostics.
- Students targeting government hospital laboratory technologist roles with a degree from an Institute of National Importance.
- Aspirants looking for a merit-based admission process without the pressure of an entrance examination.
- Candidates interested in clinical research or diagnostic laboratory work in Jharkhand and Eastern India.
✗ Skip if
- Candidates targeting MBBS, nursing, or clinical medicine roles that require a different degree pathway.
- Students seeking a full B.Sc Honours in Biology or Chemistry rather than an applied laboratory technology degree.
- Candidates without English proficiency, as instruction, examinations, and reports are entirely in English.
- Students targeting placement in Western India or metro cities, as BIT Mesra placements are concentrated in Jharkhand and Eastern India.
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Technology) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GP Birla Scholarship | Need-based | Students with financial need and a CGPA of 8.0 or above (EWS) or 6.5 or above (SC/ST/OBC); applied through BIT Mesra scholarship portal |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Jharkhand; applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year (Years 1 to 3) | Merit-cum-means candidates in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board; applied through the National Scholarship Portal |
| DST INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education | INR 80,000 per year | Science students in the top 1 percent of their Class 12 board; applied through the DST INSPIRE portal after enrolment |
- DST INSPIRE scholarship is applicable to students who scored in the top 1 percent of their Class 12 board examination; apply through the DST INSPIRE portal during the first semester.
- Central and state scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); submit bank details, category certificate, and academic records during the annual window.
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