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Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs) collect and process biological samples, run routine diagnostic tests and maintain lab equipment in hospitals, diagnostic centres and research labs across India. Entry is typically via a diploma (DMLT) or a B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology; demand is steady with growing opportunities in pathology labs, hospitals and diagnostic chains.

Salary range
₹2.5–8 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital / Diagnostic Lab
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose science (with biology and chemistry) in class 11–12 to keep options open
  • Attend career talks or visit local diagnostic labs to understand day-to-day work
  • Start basic reading on human biology and laboratory procedures

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Medical Lab Technician

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

Diploma (DMLT) — direct entry
Science

Many private and government institutes admit after 10th or 12th based on merit; check institute-specific criteria.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) — 1–2 years
  4. Colleges
    St Johns Medical College Bengaluru · Christian Medical College Vellore
  5. Career
    Medical Lab Technician
B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology (UG)
Science

Central and university colleges may use CUET/college-specific entrance for UG admissions; course provides stronger theoretical grounding.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology / B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology) — 3 years
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · AIIMS New Delhi · Amity University Noida
  5. Career
    Medical Lab Technician
State diploma / polytechnic route
Science

Some states use their polytechnic/health entrance tests (example: MHT-CET in Maharashtra) for allied health diploma seats.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology via state polytechnic — 1–3 years
  4. Colleges
    Government Polytechnic Mumbai · Rajasthan Government Polytechnic
  5. Career
    Medical Lab Technician

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

St Johns Medical College Bengaluru
Christian Medical College Vellore
University of Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
Amity University Noida
Government Polytechnic Mumbai
Rajasthan Government Polytechnic
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.