Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology is a three and a half year undergraduate course which focuses on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases with the help of medical lab technology or laboratory tests. This course offers help to the students who wish to pursue their career in the field related to laboratories such as management in laboratories, instrumentation in laboratories and advancement in laboratories. This course aims at giving thorough knowledge to the students theoretically as well as practically.

1. BMLT
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology is a three and a half year
undergraduate course which focuses on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
diseases with the help of medical lab technology or laboratory tests. This course
offers help to the students who wish to pursue their career in the field related to
laboratories such as management in laboratories, instrumentation in laboratories
and advancement in laboratories. This course aims at giving thorough knowledge
to the students theoretically as well as practically.
BMLT course is all about learning to handle lab equipments, conducting tests,
making reports, etc. The demand for lab technician has increased nowadays as this
technology plays a vital role in health department to cure and diagnose several
diseases.
Candidates interested in making their career in this field can take direct admission
in colleges offering BMLT course. No state level entrance exam is conducted for
taking admission in this course although college can conduct their own entrance
exam or give admission on merit basis. Students must have passed 10+2 with a
minimum of 50% and Physics, chemistry and biology as main subjects.
After completing BMLT course, the graduates can get work in private and public
sectors. Graduates can find jobs in areas such as medical laboratories, hospitals,
healthcare clinics, research laboratories etc.
2. Course detail
Course Name Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology
Course Level Bachelor
Duration 3 years and 6 months
Exam Type Annually
Eligibility 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Average Salary INR 3.5lacs - 7lacs per annum
Selection Process Both direct or University level entrance exam

2. 2. Eligibility :
 Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 50% in 10+2.
 The compulsory subjects in 10+2 are Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
 The minimum age for admission in BMLT course is 17years.
 Students awaiting their intermediate result can also take admission in this
course.
3. Career & Job
BMLT graduates have a very bright future as they are offered jobs in both private
as well as public sectors. Various hospitals, laboratories, clinics offer handsome
salary and position to the individuals depending upon their skills and experience.
Graduates can also start their own laboratory after completing BMLT else they can
pursue Master’s Degree in the respective course or research work.
4. Position Name
Listed below are some of the profiles in which candidates get recruited:
 Laboratory technologist
 Healthcare administrators
 Health Outreach Coordinators
 Laboratory System Analysts
 Consultants
 College lecturer
 Junior Technical Executive
Top Recruiters
Some of the recruiters in India are:-
 Government hospitals
 Private hospitals
 Blood Donor Centres
 Crime Laboratories
 Defence Department

3.  Crime Laboratories
Salary
BMLT professionals are offered attractive salary. They earn salary ranging from
Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh per annum. Salaries also increase as per their profile and
experience in the same field.