Summary
A Cardiac Care Technologist studies the earth and its systems, combining fieldwork, instruments and spatial data to explain what is happening beneath and above the surface. In India this work sits inside the Allied Medicine stream: students usually take Any stream in Class 11–12 (subject requirements vary by programme) in Class 11–12, qualify through Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject, and specialise later through work experience or a master's. The sections below set out the study route, the entrance exams, the leading institutes in India and abroad, and the day-to-day reality of the job.
Core skills
- Field observation and sampling technique
- GIS, remote sensing and data analysis
- Physical stamina for field seasons
- Technical report writing
Where you can work
- Geological Survey of India, CGWB and state departments
- Oil, gas and mining companies
- ISRO, IMD and environmental consultancies
- Universities and research institutes
Professional Opportunities
Geological Survey of India, CGWB and state departments
Oil, gas and mining companies
ISRO, IMD and environmental consultancies
Universities and research institutes
Career Path
| Stage | What you study | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Any stream in Class 11–12 (subject requirements vary by programme) | 2 years (Class 11–12) |
| Graduation | Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject | 3–4 years |
| After Graduation | Master's degree / PG diploma in a specialisation | 2 years |
| After Post-Graduation | M.Phil. / Ph.D. for research and teaching roles | 3–5 years (optional) |
Important Facts
- Entry qualification: Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject.
- Most institutes ask for 50–60% in the qualifying examination; reserved categories usually get a 5% relaxation.
- Admission is through the entrance exams listed below — national tests plus the state CET where applicable.
- Government and private institutes both offer this route; fee levels differ sharply between them.
- Scholarships listed on the HBK scholarships page apply to most of these programmes.
Leading Institutes in India
| # | Institute | Entrance / Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi | AIIMS Paramedical | aiims.edu |
| 2 | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh | PGIMER Entrance | pgimer.edu.in |
| 3 | Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | CMC Entrance | cmch-vellore.edu |
| 4 | JIPMER, Puducherry | JIPMER Entrance | jipmer.edu.in |
| 5 | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | SGPGI Entrance | sgpgi.ac.in |
| 6 | Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | MET | manipal.edu |
| 7 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore — Allied Health | MET | manipal.edu |
| 8 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology — Allied Health | SRMJEEE | srmist.edu.in |
| 9 | Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, Noida | Amity JEE | amity.edu |
| 10 | Elite School of Optometry, Chennai | Institute Test | elite-eso.org |
| 11 | All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru | AIISH Entrance | aiishmysore.in |
| 12 | Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai | AYJNISHD Test | ayjnihh.nic.in |
| 13 | National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, Kolkata | NILD Test | niohkol.nic.in |
| 14 | Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi | ILBS Entrance | ilbs.in |
| 15 | B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad — Paramedical | State CET | bjmcabd.edu.in |
| 16 | Gujarat University — Faculty of Medicine (Allied) | State CET | gujaratuniversity.ac.in |
| 17 | Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad | NIMS Entrance | nims.edu.in |
| 18 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai | SRIHER Entrance | sriramachandra.edu.in |
Institutions Abroad
| Institute | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford | United Kingdom | www.ox.ac.uk/ |
| University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | www.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Harvard University | United States | www.harvard.edu/ |
| University of Toronto | Canada | www.utoronto.ca/ |
| University of Melbourne | Australia | www.unimelb.edu.au/ |
| National University of Singapore | Singapore | www.nus.edu.sg/ |
Entrance Exams
| Exam | Full name | What it admits you to | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET-UG | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) | Several allied health UG programmes in medical colleges. | neet.nta.nic.in |
| CUET-UG | Common University Entrance Test (UG) | B.Sc Allied Health Sciences at central universities. | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| AIIMS Paramedical | AIIMS B.Sc Paramedical Entrance | B.Sc allied health courses at AIIMS. | aiimsexams.ac.in |
| JIPMER Allied Health | JIPMER Allied Health Sciences Entrance | B.Sc allied health at JIPMER. | jipmer.edu.in |
| PGIMER Entrance | PGIMER Paramedical Entrance | Allied health programmes at PGIMER Chandigarh. | pgimer.edu.in |
| State Paramedical CET | State Paramedical Common Entrance Test | State-quota allied health seats. | gujacpc.admissions.nic.in |
| IPU CET | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University CET | Paramedical and allied health programmes. | ipu.ac.in |
Work Description
- 01Plan and carry out field surveys, sampling or observation campaigns.
- 02Analyse samples, imagery or instrument data in the laboratory.
- 03Map findings using GIS and remote-sensing software.
- 04Prepare technical reports for industry or government use.
- 05Advise on resource, hazard or land-use decisions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuine fieldwork instead of a desk-only career
- Strong PSU and government recruitment
- Geospatial skills are in growing demand
Cons
- Extended field postings in remote areas
- Recruitment cycles depend on government notifications
- Research careers need a PhD
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