Some of the DMLT books are:Textbook of Medical Lab TechnologyDiagnostic MicrobiologyClinical Pathology, Hematology and Blood Banking, and others.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) Distance Education, Fees, Duration, Colleges, Eligibility

Sounak Banerjee

Associate Content Manager

DMLT or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology teaches students to be well equipped to work as technicians and in handling clinical tests and laboratory equipment, microscopic and automated analyses. Apart from regular mode, students can earn DMLT degrees through distance education, correspondence as well.

One needs to have a higher secondary education qualification in order to be eligible for DMLT distance education. DMLT course after 10th is also offered in India, but depends on the universities.

The admission to DMLT distance education is offered through both merit and entrance mechanism in India. Most colleges take in students through merit. Some colleges like LPU may take Entrance Exams.

Why Study DMLT Distance Education?

DMLT distance education is a planned education that takes place away from the source of the teacher. Students take Distance Education seriously because of a number of reasons. Some of the reasons to take DMLT Distance Education is mentioned below:

Lower cost of buying books
Enables the person to work and study at the same time.
Students have a lot of options for colleges while studying DMLT Distance Education
It helps a person to keep himself updated with the subject without leaving his job.

The documents that are required for the admission process of DMLT Distance Education are mentioned below:

Marksheet of Class 12 Boards exam
Certificate from the employer, for availing relaxation in minimum marks in the case of teachers, Govt.employees, University employees etc.
Pass Certificate of Class 12 Board Exam
Community, Nativity and Income certificates in original (in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC who are eligible for marks relaxation/fee concession)
Self addressed stamped 3 envelopes.
Self attested copy of the S.S.L.C/S.S.C page etc. showing the date of birth.

DMLT Distance Education Colleges

Some of the institutes that offer DMLT in Distance Education are mentioned in the table below along with the location and fees:

College Name	Location	Average Fees
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)	Noida	INR 20,000
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)	New Delhi	INR 25,000
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)	Kottayam	INR 5,000
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)	Mysore	INR 9,000
Sikkim Manipal University	Gangtok	INR 16,950
Lovely Professional University	Delhi	INR 34,000

DMLT Distance Education Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for DMLT Distance Education is mentioned below:

10+2 or its equivalent with science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 45% marks

Or

10+2 with Medical Laboratory Technology (Vocational background) with minimum 45% marks

Six month internship training programme for those who will continue the bachelor degree course as mentioned in the syllabus of aforesaid course.

DMLT: FAQs

Ques. What is DMLT full form?

Ans. The full form of DMLT is Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques.

Ques. What is DMLT course duration?

Ans. DMLT is a diploma course of 2 years.

Ques. What are DMLT course fees?

Ans. The average course fee of DMLT is around INR 50,000, but it can be done in less than INR 20,000 as well.

Ques. Can I do DMLT after 10th?

Ans. Yes, you can pursue DML after Class 10, but it is mostly done by students after Class 12.

Ques. What is the eligibility required to pursue DMLT?

Ans. The course can be pursued after 10th as well as 12th standard and in both the cases one needs to have a decent percentage from a recognized board.

Ques. How is DMLT admission offered in India?

Ans. DMLT admission is offered in India mostly through entrances but few colleges do conduct some common entrance tests and personal interview rounds as well.

Ques. What are DMLT books?

Ans. Some of the DMLT books are:

Textbook of Medical Lab Technology
Diagnostic Microbiology
Clinical Pathology, Hematology and Blood Banking, and others.

Ques. What are the areas of employment for DMLT professionals?

Ans. Some of the top areas of employment for DMLT professionals are hospitals, clinics, blood testing labs, pharmaceuticals labs, etc.

Ques. What is the DMLT salary?

Ans. Students after DMLT can get an average salary of around INR 2-4 Lakhs Per Annum in roles such as Laboratory Assistants, Medical Technicians, etc.

Ques. What are the courses that one applies after completing DMLT?

Ans. BSc Medical Imaging Technology, BSc Radiography, Bachelor of Optometry, BSc Cardiac Technology, etc are some of the top courses to pursue after DMLT.