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B. Sc. Radiology

Medical Science has made tremendous advances in last two decades. Newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities like ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, etc. are developing at a rapid pace. It is possible to impart this knowledge to the medical students. However, there is acute shortage of supportive technical staff familiar with the newer techniques. X-ray technologist plays an important role in helping the radiologist to make a diagnosis by providing good quality films and helping in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With advances in technology and expansion in medical care, there is increasing requirement of trained radiographers and supervisors to meet the expectations. Hence more and more job opportunities shall be available to the persons trained in X-ray and imaging technology. With improving standards of medical care and for further upgradation, there is a need for highly qualified imaging professionals in this field all over the country. Further, placements are being solicited by the multinational companies for the bright technologists and highly skilled students as Application experts specializing in different fields in imaging technology. There exists a vast untapped potential in this field. Further, with many upcoming institutions for providing training for radiographers, there shall be increasing requirement for tutors. The B.Sc. course in Medical Technology (Radiography) is aimed at meeting this rising demand as well as at enhancing the quality of care.

  1. This is a vocational educational technician course in X-ray technology which will fulfill need of trained manpower in the field of health services.
  2. This Medical Technology (Radiography) course will ensure & help better patient care & diagnosing the patient in accurate manner & direction to achieve optimum result by the Medical Professionals.
  3. To enhance the standard of knowledge and experience of the students in the field of Medical Technology (Radiography) and to update them with the newer developments taking place in the field of radio diagnosis.
  4. The students will be aware and conversant with latest sophisticated modern Imaging modalities such as CT scan etc.
  5. To make the students aware of various radiations safety measures meant for staff members and general public.

A candidate who is an Indian citizen is eligible for admission to the course if he/she fulfils the following requirements:

  1. AGE ON ADMISSION: An Applicant should have attained or will attain the age of 17 (seventeen) years as on or before 31st Dec., 2023. Candidates attaining 17 years of age on 1st Jan. of the subsequent year or later will not be eligible to appear at the competitive Entrance Examination.
  2. The candidates must have passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system as a regular student, conducted by the CBSE/Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination/ Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi (Candidates who have passed 12th from Patrachar Vidhalaya or National Institute of Open Schooling will not be eligible), recognized school conducted regular classes of 11th and 12th Standard & situated within the National Capital Territory of Delhi only, will be eligible for admission with the required subjects i.e., Physics, Chemistry, (including Organic Chemistry), Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English (core or elective) securing minimum of 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST/OBC category candidates) in aggregate in these subjects. In respect of the candidates with locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum of 45% for Gen-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH are required.
  3. Candidates who have appeared/passed 10+2 Examination with X-ray Technology in vocational scheme conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi, with minimum 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST /OBC) will also be eligible for Entrance Examination.
  4. The candidate must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English examinations both in theory and practical separately.
  5. Certificate/Diploma in X-ray Technology of atleast two year duration conducted in Delhi recognized by a Board/University with minimum 50% marks.
  6. A candidate shall not be eligible for admission to the B.Sc. (Medical Technology) Radiology at the time of counseling on the following condition:
    1. If he/she does not pass the qualify examination i.e. 12th standard with required pass percentage of marks.
    2. If he/she is placed under compartment.
    3. If he/she is re-appearing for improvement.
The candidates, who are yet to appear in the supplementary examination of the qualifying course at the time of entrance examination, shall not be considered eligible for the competitive examination.