RCU Palamu Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent marks in aggregate. SC/ST/OBC candidates may be eligible for relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per Jharkhand Government norms. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of document verification.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year DMLT programme is INR 71,900. This includes an annual tuition fee of INR 30,000 per year, examination fee of INR 2,500 per semester (INR 5,000 per year), and one-time charges of INR 1,000 (prospectus) and INR 900 (registration) payable in the first year. No separate admission fee is charged.

Ans. The DMLT curriculum covers clinical biochemistry, haematology and blood banking, microbiology and immunology, clinical pathology, histopathology and cytology, parasitology, and laboratory management and ethics. Practical laboratory sessions are an integral component, providing hands-on experience in diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, and laboratory instrument operation.

Ans. DMLT graduates can work as medical laboratory technicians in hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic laboratories across the public and private sectors. Career roles include blood bank technician, pathology lab technician, microbiology technician, and quality control assistant. Graduates may also pursue B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology for career advancement and supervisory roles.

Ans. A DMLT diploma from a university recognised by UGC is accepted for medical laboratory technician positions in state government health departments, district hospitals, and public sector health institutions. Candidates should verify specific recruitment notifications issued by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission or Health Department, as eligibility criteria may vary by post.

Ans. DMLT admissions at RCU typically open in June each year. Applications close in July, and the merit list based on Class 12 marks is published shortly after. Document verification and enrolment take place in August, with classes commencing by late August for the 2026-27 academic session at the university campus in Palamu.