VIMS Bangalore B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology FAQs
Ques. What is the B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology programme at VIMS Bangalore?
Ans. The 3-year B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology at VIMS&RC, Bengaluru, is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. The programme covers diagnostic imaging, radiography, computed tomography, MRI scanning, ultrasound imaging, fluoroscopy, and medical image quality assurance. Students receive structured clinical training at Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital, a 1,600-bed institution in Whitefield, Bengaluru, with exposure to diverse patient cases and real hospital workflows across speciality departments.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology at VIMS Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects, with a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates in Karnataka). The minimum age at admission is 17 years. Admission is through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) merit-based counselling based on KCET scores or 10+2 marks.
Ques. How is admission to B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology at VIMS Bangalore conducted?
Ans. Admission is through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) centralised counselling for allied health science programmes. Candidates register on the KEA portal, fill preferences for college and course, and participate in seat allotment rounds. After allotment, candidates report to VIMS&RC with required documents and pay fees to confirm admission. No direct admission outside KEA counselling is available for Karnataka-quota seats.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology at VIMS Bangalore?
Ans. The total tuition fee for B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology at VIMS&RC Bengaluru is INR 10,75,000 for the complete 3-year programme. Hostel accommodation, examination fees, and other charges are billed separately by the institution. Education loans are available through nationalised banks for eligible candidates. Fees are subject to revision each academic year as approved by the Karnataka government and RGUHS.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology from VIMS Bangalore?
Ans. Graduates can work as medical imaging technologists and diagnostic radiographers in radiology departments, diagnostic centres, and multi-speciality hospitals. The demand for trained medical imaging technologists is growing as diagnostic imaging infrastructure expands across Bengaluru and Karnataka. The RGUHS affiliation ensures the degree is recognised for employment in government and private healthcare facilities across India. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc or postgraduate diploma programmes in their speciality for career advancement.
Ques. What is the hospital attached to VIMS Bangalore for clinical training?
Ans. VIMS&RC is attached to Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital, a 1,600-bed facility located on the same campus at Whitefield, Bengaluru. The hospital offers clinical training across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, cardiology, neurology, oncology, critical care, and allied health departments. The large patient volume and multi-speciality setup provides allied health students with broad clinical exposure during their programme.
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