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COURSE COMPARISON

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Diploma and degree decision factors
What to compareDMLTBSc MLT / BMLS
AwardDiploma in Medical Laboratory TechnologyExact university degree: BSc MLT, BMLT or BMLS
Duration exampleTwo years in the current NCAHP announcement and Kerala 2026 DMLT prospectusFour-year BSc MLS in the Kerala 2026 listing; four-year BMLS at MCHP Manipal
Entry requirementCurrent NCAHP announcement describes Class XII Science with PCB; check the current institution noticeFollow the current university prospectus for subjects, marks and selection
Training checkCurrent syllabus, supervised practical exposure and competency assessmentAcademic structure, laboratory access and clinical/internship requirements
Cost checkFull tuition plus additional fees, deposits and living costsCourse total, actual fee instalments, deposits and living/training costs
Further studyCheck whether the receiving degree/lateral-entry program accepts your diplomaCheck the accepted-degree list for your intended postgraduate course
Employment checkMatch the exact diploma, recognition, marks and experience conditionsMatch the exact degree, recognition, registration and experience conditions

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The diploma example comes from the July 2026 NCAHP announcement and Kerala's 2026 prospectus. Degree examples come from the Kerala 2026 course listing and the named Manipal BMLS schedule.

Compare your actual shortlisted programs using the college checklist and budget tool. Read DMLT vs BSc MLT for the decision process.