RCU Palamu Diploma Operation Theatre Technician: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year programme is INR 71,900, which includes tuition of INR 30,000 per year, examination fees of INR 2,500 per semester, prospectus fee of INR 1,000, and registration fee of INR 900, as per the official fee structure.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent marks; 40 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 may apply provisionally.

Ans. The programme covers anatomy and physiology, sterilisation and disinfection techniques, surgical instrumentation and scrubbing, anaesthetic assistance, patient positioning and care, theatre management, infection control, and medical ethics across the four semesters.

Ans. Graduates can work as operation theatre technicians, scrub technicians, anaesthetic assistants, or surgical technicians in government district hospitals, private multispecialty hospitals, surgical centres, and nursing homes. The role involves direct patient care support during surgical procedures.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician programme includes clinical practical training through affiliated healthcare facilities, where students gain hands-on experience in sterilisation, instrument handling, and operation theatre procedures under the supervision of qualified medical professionals.

Ans. Candidates can apply online through the university portal at rcu.edu.in by submitting Class 12 mark sheets, school leaving certificate, and medical fitness certificate. Admission is based on merit in 10+2 PCB marks, and a final merit list is published before document verification.