
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Vivekananda Institute of Advanced Studies (VIAS), Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Course TypePG Diploma
Course Specialty
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (ADMLT) at VIAS is a rigorous two-year paramedical credential aimed at producing skilled diagnostic laboratory professionals. The coursework advances beyond basic techniques to include clinical microbiology, immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, hematology, blood banking, pathological sample analysis, histopathology, virology, and bioinformatics fundamentals. Practical training is emphasized with lab-based assignments and a six‑month internship in recognized diagnostic labs, hospitals, and research centers. Students also learn lab‑management, biomedical waste disposal, ethics, and communication—preparing them for direct employment in healthcare labs, diagnostic chains, or further study in BMLT or B.Voc pathways.
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
Completion of 10+2 from recognized board
Minimum ~45% aggregate in 10+2 (science—PCB—preferred but not strictly mandatory)
May require a personal interview and document verification during admission.
Minimum Education
12th Arts12th Science PCB12th Commerce12th Science PCM