AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme covers nuclear medicine physics, PET-CT and SPECT imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, radiation safety and dosimetry, gamma camera operation, and clinical nuclear medicine procedures. Students train in the AIIMS Rishikesh Nuclear Medicine department, gaining exposure to oncology imaging, cardiac perfusion studies, thyroid scans, and bone scans. The curriculum also includes radiation protection protocols under the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board guidelines.

Ans. Graduates can work as nuclear medicine technologists in government hospitals, AIIMS facilities, cancer centres, and private nuclear medicine departments. Nuclear medicine technologists are among the highest-paid paramedical professionals in India due to the specialised nature of the work and limited trained workforce. Roles include PET-CT scan operator, SPECT technologist, radiopharmacy assistant, and radiation safety officer at nuclear medicine facilities.

Ans. AIIMS Rishikesh offers 4 seats for B.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology per year, with a category-wise split of 1 seat each for Unreserved and OBC-NCL and 2 for SC/ST. The 2025 General category closing rank was AIR 530, meaning candidates from the general category must rank within the top 530 nationally. Candidates are advised to also fill preferences for this programme at other AIIMS campuses during counselling.

Ans. Students in the programme work with radioactive materials under strict safety protocols governed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) of India. AIIMS Rishikesh maintains all regulatory radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and shielding requirements in its Nuclear Medicine department. Students are trained in personal protective equipment use, radiation dosimeter monitoring, and safe waste disposal, minimising health risks associated with occupational radiation exposure during their training.

Ans. The AIIMS BSc Allied and Health Care Entrance Exam is a 90-question computer-based test with 30 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Each correct answer earns 1 mark with a 1/3 mark deduction for wrong answers. For Nuclear Medicine Technology aspirants, Physics (especially radioactivity and nuclear physics) and Chemistry (chemical properties of radioactive elements) are the most critical sections. NCERT Class 12 Physics and Chemistry form the core preparation base.