Cardiac Technologist
Cardiac Technologists operate ECG machines, Holter monitors, echocardiography equipment, and assist cardiologists during catheterization and angioplasty procedures in Indian hospitals. They are critical to the diagnosis and monitoring of heart disease, which is India's leading cause of death. Demand is high in cardiac care centres, multi-specialty hospitals, and government medical institutions.
Actions for your grade
- Score well in Science and Maths in board exams to keep PCMB stream open
- Explore science exhibitions or health fairs to understand medical technology
- Research B.Sc. Cardiac Technology programmes at AIIMS, CMC Vellore, and SRIHER
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Cardiac Technologist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology in Class 12 mandatory; many colleges use NEET UG score for admission.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or NEET UG
- DegreeB.Sc. Cardiac Technology (3–4 years)
- CollegesAIIMS Delhi · Sriher · Cmc Vellore
- CareerCardiac Technologist
Faster clinical entry; diploma holders can upgrade via lateral entry B.Sc. programmes.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeDiploma in Cardiac Technology (2 years) + B.Sc. Lateral Entry
- CollegesAIIMS Bhubaneswar · AIIMS Jodhpur
- CareerCardiac Technologist
For those who want research, device development, or senior clinical specialist roles.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeM.Sc. / M.Tech. Biomedical Engineering or Cardiac Sciences (2 years)
- CollegesIIT Madras · IIT Bombay · IISc Bangalore
- CareerCardiac Technologist
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
NEET UG NTA | Class 12 PCB, 50%+ | Very Hard | May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.