Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc MLT) - Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT) course aims to produce professional graduate in laboratory medicine who are academically sound, technically skilled, creative in nature and self-reliant in performing quality control, interpreting the results and providing leadership to subordinates.

Module for Entrance Examination

The entrance examination will consist of a single paper with 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) on Zoology (15), Botany (10), Chemistry (15), Physics (10), General Health (25) and specific subject (25). One mark is allocated to each MCQ. Each MCQ will have four options, of which the most appropriate answer is to be answered. There is no system of negative marking.
The full marks of the paper will be 100 and the duration of examination will be 2 hours. The pass marks is 50% (fifty per cent). Separate merit lists will be prepared for candidates from General Science Stream and those from the Health Science Stream.

Total Available Seats	Subjects for Entrance Examination
11 (Eleven Only)	Zoology: 15 Botany: 10 Chemistry: 15 Physics: 10 General Health: 25 Specific Subjects: 25

Course Objectives

- To perform routine and special laboratory investigations on clinical and non clinical subjects independently.
- To interpret the results and explain underlined principle of each investigation.
- To assist and take part in research work.
- To participate in teaching learning activities.
- To set up Zonal level medical laboratory.
- To introduce quality control system in laboratory to have qualitative result.
- To perform managerial works - supervision of subordinates, or preparation of periodic reports and maintenance of inventory etc.

Evaluation

Each of the above subjects will have 100 full mark in each academic year and will be divided as follows:

First Year Second Year Third Year Pass Mark
Internal Assessment 20 marks 20 marks 10 50%
Final Examination 80 marks 80 marks 80 50%
Project writing ……….. ………. 10 ……
Practical Exam 100 100 100 50%

Information for Online Application and Entrance Examination of IOM

1. Candidates who apply for MBBS can also apply for another ONE program from among BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Optom, B.Pharma, B.Sc MIT, B.Sc MLT, BAMS. Such candidates should fill in two separate forms for these two program with two different bank vouchers. Candidates who apply for BNS program can also apply for BPH Program. Such candidates should fill in two separate forms for these two programs with two different bank vouchers. However candidates who apply for BNS program will have to compulsorily choose the category and campus, which they are applying for.
2. The entrance exam will be of 100 marks (a single paper). Candidate should obtain the minimum 50% marks in order to pass the exams. Merit list of those who have passed the exams will be published according to marks obtained by candidates.
3. Candidates must use "Black Gel Pen" during entrance examination. Uses of pencils, white correction fluids "Tipex" etc are not allowed and marks will not be awarded if used. Candidates should select the correct answer by simply filling empty bubble completely with black gel pen. There is no provision of "negative marking".
4. Notice for Examination Centers and Results of Entrance Examination will be published in IOM's website and can also be accessed by mobile by sending SMS.
5. If any seats remain vacant in any category of BNS program, then the respective campuses will fill the seats by candidates from other categories of BNS according to merit list. If reserved quota seats remain vacant in BNS program, those seats will be filled by candidates who apply for paying quota. If the seats still remain vacant, the respective campus can call for application from candidates who passed the IOM entrance of BNS of any category and fill it on merit basis.
6. There is common entrance for B.Optom/B.Sc Nursing but candidates can only choose one program and this program should only be mentioned in their admission form during submission.
7. If any seats remain vacant in B.Optom program, then the vacant seats can be filled from other candidates who have passed the B.Sc Nursing and BDS programs according to merit list. If the seats still remain vacant then it can be filled from candidates who have passed MBBS program according to the merit list. However, if any seats remain vacant in B.Sc Nursing; such seats can be filled only by female candidates who have passed the B.Optom/BDS or MBBS program according to merit list.
8. If any seats remain vacant in BDS program, then the seats can be filled from candidates who have passed the MBBS program according to merit list.
9. If any seats remain vacant in any of the B.Pharm/BAMS academic program, then the vacant seats can be filled from the candidates who have passed the B.Optom/B.Sc nursing/BDS programs according to merit list. If the seats still remain vacant, then it can be filled from candidates who have passed MBBS program according to the merit list.
10. Electronic devices like Mobile, Calculator, Bluetooth, I-pad, tablet PC are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
11. The decision of TU Institute of Medicine will be final in any disputed matter.

Candidates having passed and secured fifty percent mark in the PCL General Science (I.Sc. or 10+2) program with biology and other prerequisite subjects OR in PCL Health Science (Health Laboratory) are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT).

Total seats: 11 only. The seat distribution is as follows:

If you choose this major, you’ll take on the combined challenges and rewards of medicine and science. And when you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work in hospitals, research labs, blood banks, and industry labs.

Students of clinical laboratory science learn to examine body fluids, such as blood, for clues in the diagnosis of diseases. They are trained to conduct and supervise complex medical tests and to manage clinical labs.