AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc MRIT (Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology) is a 4-year programme that covers a broader scope of imaging including MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear imaging, and includes a clinical internship. B.Sc Medical Technology in Radiography is a 3-year programme focused primarily on X-ray and diagnostic radiography techniques. The MRIT programme has a wider scope and longer duration, making it a more comprehensive qualification for imaging technology careers.

Ans. Graduates can work as radiographers and imaging technologists in government and private hospitals, diagnostic imaging centres, and radiology departments. AIIMS-trained MRIT graduates are preferred for positions in AIIMS network hospitals, ESIC hospitals, defence medical services, and large corporate hospital chains. Career growth paths include senior radiographer, MRI and CT scan technologist, and supervisory roles in imaging departments.

Ans. With only 4 seats available at AIIMS Rishikesh for MRIT, admission is highly competitive. The 2025 General category closing rank for MRIT at AIIMS Rishikesh was AIR 142, meaning candidates need to finish within the top 142 ranks nationally in the AIIMS BSc Allied exam. Candidates should also fill other AIIMS campuses as preferences during counselling to maximise the chance of getting an MRIT seat.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at AIIMS Rishikesh campus is available for BSc paramedical students, subject to availability and campus allocation. Annual hostel charges are nominal given AIIMS is a centrally funded institution. A refundable security deposit of INR 1,000 is payable at the time of hostel allocation. Students are advised to apply for hostel at the time of admission as seats are limited.

Ans. The AIIMS BSc Allied and Health Care Entrance Exam is a 90-question computer-based test covering Physics (30 questions), Chemistry (30 questions), and Biology (30 questions). Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer results in a deduction of 1/3 mark. The exam duration is 90 minutes. The Physics and Biology sections are especially relevant for students applying to imaging and radiography programmes.