Cytology is the branch of biology that deals with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells. A cytologist is one who specializes in cytology.
Personal Competencies
You have an interest in Science
You like to analyse problems/situations
You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Biology/Life Sciences or related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree and PhD in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Life Science. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Miranda House, New Delhi 2. Hansraj College, New Delhi 3. Loyola College, Chennai 4. Presidency College, Chennai 5. St Joseph's College, Bangalore 6. Nizam College, Hyderabad 7. Jai Hind College, Mumbai 8. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Private Institutes (Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 2. Women's Christian College, Chennai 3. Shivaji College, New Delhi 4. IPS Academy, Indore 5. Amity University, Noida 6. MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Bangalore 7. Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal 8. Dr. C.V. Raman University, Chhattisgarh
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 1,05,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Colleges and Universities, Research Laboratories, Pathology Laboratories, Food Production Companies, Agricultural Research Agencies and Firms among others
Work Environment: It requires physical activity. Local travel is a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee → Cytologist → Senior Cytologist → Lead Researcher
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Cytotechnologist ranges between INR 44,000 - 77,000* and above per month.
Professor Arun Kumar Sharma was an eminent scientist and the founder programme coordinator of the University Grant Commission Centre of Advanced Study in Cell and Chromosome Research in University of Calcutta. An acclaimed cytogeneticist, Sharma had several distinguished professional honours to his credit including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and the third highest civilian Award Padma Bhushan.*
Cytologist/Cytotechnologist
NCS Code: 2131.0200 | SC0191. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Biology/Life Sciences or related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree and PhD in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Life Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Miranda House, New Delhi
2. Hansraj College, New Delhi
3. Loyola College, Chennai
4. Presidency College, Chennai
5. St Joseph's College, Bangalore
6. Nizam College, Hyderabad
7. Jai Hind College, Mumbai
8. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Private Institutes
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
2. Women's Christian College, Chennai
3. Shivaji College, New Delhi
4. IPS Academy, Indore
5. Amity University, Noida
6. MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Bangalore
7. Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal
8. Dr. C.V. Raman University, Chhattisgarh
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 1,05,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Colleges and Universities, Research Laboratories, Pathology Laboratories, Food Production Companies, Agricultural Research Agencies and Firms among others
Work Environment: It requires physical activity. Local travel is a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Trainee → Cytologist → Senior Cytologist → Lead Researcher
The approx. salary of a Cytotechnologist ranges between INR 44,000 - 77,000* and above per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/cytotechnologist/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Professor Arun Kumar Sharma was an eminent scientist and the founder programme coordinator of the University Grant Commission Centre of Advanced Study in Cell and Chromosome Research in University of Calcutta. An acclaimed cytogeneticist, Sharma had several distinguished professional honours to his credit including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and the third highest civilian Award Padma Bhushan.*
Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13237-017-0226-3
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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