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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology [SCTIMST] offers admissions to a multitude of top-rated courses to candidates according to merit and entrance exams. The Institution offers courses like DPH, MPH, MPhil, M.Tech, Ph.D., and MCh, along with Diploma programs, M.Tech program in Clinical Engineering and M.Phil program in Biomedical Technology.

The average fees range between ₹1,77,220 to ₹2,00,000 per year. Although the eligibility criteria may vary according to the institution’s guidelines, qualifying entrance exams are a must. Admission to SCTIMST is conducted online through its official portal, with a program-specific fee and application window published in the institute’s prospectus.

SCTIMST Admission: Quick Highlights

The important updates about the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology are given below:

Particulars	Details
Basic Eligibility Criteria	10+2 (50%) with PCB and English as the language subject
Courses Offered	DPH, MPH, MPhil, M.Tech, Ph.D., MCh, Diploma programs, M.Tech in Clinical Engineering, M.Phil in Biomedical Technology
Admission Basis	Merit-based and entrance exam-based
NEET AIQ Counselling (Expected)	Second Week of July
Average Annual Fees	₹1,77,220 to ₹2,00,000
Application Process	Online via the official SCTIMST website
Seat allotment for Round 1	The last week of July
Reporting to College Round 1	July-August 2025

SCTIMST- Admission Process

Below are the steps to carefully and successfully register yourself and secure a seat at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences:

Firstly, check the eligibility criteria and verify the required qualifications and entrance exam eligibility for your chosen course.
Visit the official website and navigate to the admission section.
Fill out the online application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fees through the payment gateway.
Download the admit card and appear for the entrance exam.
If allotted a seat after qualification of the exam, submit the original documents and pay the first-year fees and complete any required bond formalities.

SCTIMST- Required Documents

The list below mentions the documents required for a smooth admission process:

Admit Card (for entrance exam, if applicable)
Rank Letter / Result Sheet (downloaded from official portal)
Class 10th Certificate (as proof of date of birth)
Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
Graduation / Postgraduation Degree Certificate (as applicable for the course)
Mark Sheets of All Semesters/Years of Qualifying Examination
Transfer Certificate (TC) / Migration Certificate
Conduct/Character Certificate from the last institution attended
Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, etc.)
Passport-size Photographs (recent, as per specifications)
Proof of Fee Payment / Payment Receipt
Bond / Undertaking Form (if required by the course)
Work Experience Certificate (if required for certain programs like MPH or M.Tech)

MPH (Master of Public Health) at SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers a Master's course in Public Health with a duration of 2 years. This program focuses on epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
MPH (Master of Public Health)	110	₹69,220 (1st year fees)

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS or PG in relevant health/social sciences

Ph.D (Various Specialisations) in SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers courses in various specialisations at the Ph.D level. The course duration is usually between 3-5 years.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
MPH (Master of Public Health)	110	₹1,00,000 approx. (1st year fees)

Eligibility Criteria

PhD, M.Sc/M.Tech any other postgraduate degree program of minimum 2 years or MBBS in any medical stream recognised by the MCI.
60% marks in undergraduate and postgraduate examinations

DM in SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers 6 different courses at the DM level with a duration of 3 years. The usual seat intake for the courses is 17.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
DM (various specialisations)	17	₹1,80,000

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate

UG Diploma courses at SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers 5 undergraduate diploma courses to students with a course duration of 1-2 years.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
UG Diploma (5 courses)	28	₹10,000 - ₹20,000

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Kerala 12th

PG Diploma courses at SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers 6 different courses at the PG Diploma level with a course duration of 1 year.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
PG Diploma (5 courses)	25	₹10,000 - ₹2,00,000

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate

MD courses at SCTIMST

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers one course at the MD level with a duration of 3 years, which requires qualifications like an Undergraduate Degree with a 55% aggregate and a valid INI CET score.

Course	Seat Intake	Fees
MD	1	₹1,90,000

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET

SCTIMST Cutoff

The following table shows that the cut-off for INI CET 2025 for the General category is 1799.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Round 2 (Closing Rank)	Round 3 (Closing Rank)
MD Transfusion Medicine	1799	1929	10124

The following table also includes the cutoff for admission in different courses in the July 2025 session:

Program	Category	Cutoff Marks (Written Test)
DOTAT	General (UR)	50%
	OBC	45%
	SC/ST	40%

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the admission process for courses at SCTIMST?
Admissions are conducted online through the official SCTIMST website. Eligible candidates must apply during the announced window, appear for the entrance exam (if applicable), and attend interviews. Final selection is based on exam scores, academic records, and category-specific criteria.

2. What is the minimum cutoff for the SCTIMST entrance exams?
The minimum qualifying mark for entrance exams is 50% for General, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates. For super-speciality courses like M.Ch., admission is based on INI-SS rank cutoffs, which vary yearly.

3. Does SCTIMST offer a reservation in seat allotment?
Yes, SCTIMST follows the Government of India’s reservation policy. Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories as per norms. Candidates must provide valid certificates during admission and verification.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Admissions 2025: Fees, Eligibility, How to Apply