The M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology at Nitte (Deemed to be University) is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme offered at Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), Mangaluru, a constituent institute of Nitte Deemed to be University, NAAC A+ accredited. The programme covers clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, histopathology, immunology, blood banking, molecular diagnostics, parasitology, lab quality management (ISO 15189), and a research dissertation component, preparing graduates for senior laboratory technologist and quality management roles in hospital and diagnostic lab settings. Total programme fee is INR 2,30,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: NIAHS M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. Applications can be submitted at apply.nitte.edu.in. Admission is on merit; CUET-PG scores are also accepted.
Nitte University M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,00,000 |
| University Fee (Year 1) | INR 6,000 |
| Examination Fee (Year 1) | INR 12,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,18,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Examination Fee (Year 2) | INR 12,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,12,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,30,000 |
- Fee source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27 (General Category).
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in/niahs.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at nitte.edu.in before registration.
Nitte University M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam (NTA) | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| NIAHS Application (NUCAT-PG / Merit) | Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- CUET-PG 2026 score is accepted; apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.
- Merit-based direct admission also available through NUCAT-PG.
- Intake: 20 seats; apply early to secure a seat.
- SC/ST Karnataka domicile students eligible for fee reimbursement.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or an equivalent B.Sc in allied health sciences from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score or NUCAT score is accepted for admission. Apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA for PG allied health admissions, or apply directly at apply.nitte.edu.in using your NUCAT-PG score or qualifying degree merit.
- Register at apply.nitte.edu.in with your CUET-PG result or B.Sc marksheet; upload supporting documents.
- Pay the first-year fee of INR 1,18,000 (source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27; hostel charges separate) and complete document verification at Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is senior lab technologist or lab supervisor in a hospital or NABL lab
- Holds B.Sc (MLT) and wants advanced clinical diagnostics or molecular lab training
- Aiming for quality control, molecular diagnostics, or blood banking specialisation
- NIAHS’s NAAC A+ campus and Mangaluru hospital network suit your career geography
- Fee of INR 2.30 Lakhs for a 2-year M.Sc is affordable relative to metro colleges
✗ Skip if
- Goal is MBBS or MD; MLT is a laboratory technology path, not a clinical medicine track
- Placement in large metro hospital chains outside Karnataka is the primary expectation
- Fee of INR 2.30 Lakhs is outside budget without a scholarship
- Planning a management or non-laboratory career after graduation
Nitte University M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Nitte Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on qualifying degree marks; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Karnataka Fee Reimbursement: full tuition for SC/ST Karnataka domicile students.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on qualifying degree marks.
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