Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in O.T. Technician

Academic Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

  • Must have studied Science subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

  • Minimum aggregate marks:

    • 45% for General category

    • 40% for SC/ST or reserved categories

  • English must be one of the subjects in 10+2.

  • Candidates from NIOS, State Open Schools, or equivalent boards recognized by State/Central Government are also eligible.

Eligibility for Foreign Nationals:

  • Must possess qualifications equivalent to Indian 10+2.

  • Equivalence must be confirmed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

  • The concerned institute and state council must ensure qualification matches the prescribed standard.

Reservation Policy:

  • 3% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD):

    • Applicable for candidates with locomotor disability between 40% to 50% (especially lower limbs).

    • Final decision to be made by a state-authorized medical board and relevant healthcare expert panel.

  • 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.

  • Other reservations/quotas as per the State Government’s reservation policy shall apply.

? Note: All reservations are within the total number of approved seats, not additional.

Other Conditions:

  • Minimum Age: 17 years (as on 31st December of the admission year)

  • Upper Age Limit: 35 years (may vary based on institute/state policy)

  • Candidate must be medically fit.

  • Admission intake is conducted once every academic year.