Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul (Allied Health Sciences)
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About Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul (Allied Health Sciences)
Government Medical College and Hospital, Dindigul, functions under the Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, since 1 March 2021. Alongside its MBBS programme (5 batches of 150 students each), the college runs an Allied Health Sciences wing offering the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT) and a range of certificate-level paramedical courses. The B.Sc. MLT programme is a 3-year, 6-semester undergraduate course combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory training in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Immunology & Serology, Blood Banking, and Histopathology & Cytology. Graduates are trained in sample collection, use of advanced laboratory equipment, and diagnostic testing, preparing them for roles as medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, blood bank technologists, and quality control analysts. The college additionally offers certificate courses in Emergency Care Technician, Dialysis Technician, Anaesthesia Technician, Theatre Technician, Orthopedic Technician, and Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW), reflecting its focus on building a skilled allied healthcare workforce for the region.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Meet Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks; minimum age 17 years.
Apply via Tamil Nadu Allied Health Sciences Counselling
Register through the applicable Tamil Nadu government counselling process for Allied Health Sciences / paramedical seats.
Choice Filling
Select Government Medical College Dindigul — B.Sc. MLT or the relevant certificate course as a preference during counselling.
Document Verification & Seat Allotment
Complete document verification; seats allotted based on merit and category reservation, as seen in published merit/allotment lists.
Reporting & Enrollment
Report to the college with original documents to confirm admission.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship Schemes (as applicable to Allied Health Sciences students)
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Dindigul Reads (Reading Initiative)
- Marathon
- Anti-Ragging Day/Week Celebration
- CME Programs
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Medical Laboratory Technology Skill Club
- Clinical Research Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Fine Arts Club
Community Service
- Dindigul Reads Community Reading Programme
- Marathon & Health Awareness Events
- Anti-Ragging Awareness Campaigns