KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College (KAPV), Tiruchirappalli offers a one-year Certification Course in Operation Theatre Techniques under the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The programme trains students in sterilisation and disinfection of OT instruments, preparing the operating table and surgical trolleys, handling surgical instruments during procedures, OT housekeeping and infection control protocols, and managing instrument inventory. KAPV is a government medical college established in 1997, attached to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, giving students access to real clinical settings throughout the course. The programme runs for one year and prepares graduates for roles as operation theatre technicians in public and private healthcare. Admission is entirely merit-based on Class 12 marks through the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, with no entrance examination.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are conducted by TN DME. Applications are expected to open in June 2026. Seat allotment is based on Class 12 merit rank.
Key Points
- One-year government certificate programme under TN Dr. MGR Medical University
- Attached to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital for clinical training
- Merit-based admission on Class 12 marks; no entrance exam required
- Trains operation theatre technicians for employment in government and private healthcare facilities
- Government tuition fee of ₹3,000 for the full one-year programme
- KAPV ranks 120 in Collegedunia's 2026 India Medical College rankings
KAPV Cert OT Techniques Fees
Cert OT Techniques Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Government Quota) | ₹3,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹3,000 |
- Tuition fee of ₹3,000 is the annual rate applicable to all courses in Tamil Nadu government medical colleges as notified by the state government.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel charges of ₹24,000 per year are payable separately and are not included in the tuition fee above.
- The fee structure is set by the Tamil Nadu government and is subject to revision by state authorities.
KAPV Cert OT Techniques Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TN DME Online Application Opens | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Deadline | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Provisional Rank List Published | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Counselling and Choice Filling | July - August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting and Enrollment at KAPV | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| No Entrance Exam | Merit-based on Class 12 marks | N/A | N/A |
- Admission is entirely merit-based on Class 12 marks; no entrance examination is required for B.Sc and certificate paramedical courses.
- Applicants must be citizens of India and natives of Tamil Nadu, with a valid Nativity Certificate from the competent Revenue Authority.
- Candidates who studied Classes 6-12 in Tamil Nadu schools must submit school records or a Migration Certificate if studied outside Tamil Nadu.
- Only seats in KAPV Trichy are available under this process; the college does not offer self-financing or management quota seats for allied health programmes.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
- Minimum 17 years of age as of 31 December 2026.
- Citizen of India and native of Tamil Nadu; valid Nativity Certificate required.
- No minimum aggregate percentage specified for government quota seats; merit rank determines allotment.
Admission Process
- Register online at the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal (tnmedicalselection.net) during the application window, typically opening in June each year.
- Upload scanned copies of Class 12 mark sheet, Nativity Certificate, community certificate, and identity proof.
- A provisional rank list is published on the official portal based on Class 12 aggregate marks; check rank and download the rank card.
- Register for online counselling (choice filling) during the notified window; select KAPV Tiruchirappalli and the preferred programme.
- Seat allotment is published online; download the allotment letter if a seat is allotted.
- Report to KAPV with the original allotment letter and all original documents for document verification and enrollment.
- Pay the annual tuition fee of ₹3,000 and any applicable hostel/mess charges to confirm the seat.
KAPV Cert OT Techniques Scholarships 2026
Cert OT Techniques Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Chief Minister's Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) | Up to ₹3,000/year | Backward Class / Most Backward Community / Denotified Community students |
| SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students, Tamil Nadu residents |
| National Scholarship Portal: Central Sector Scheme | ₹12,000/year | Students securing above 80th percentile in Class 12; income-based eligibility |
| Education Loan (Nationalized Banks) | Up to ₹10 lakhs | All students; repayment begins after course completion |
- BC/MBC/DNC Chief Minister's Scholarship is disbursed by the Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Welfare Department; apply via the BC Welfare Department portal.
- SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department; OBC certificate and income certificate required.
- Central Sector Scheme merit scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the deadline notified each academic year.
- Education loans are available from SBI, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, and other nationalized banks under the IBA-approved model education loan scheme; no collateral for loans up to ₹4 lakhs.
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