About the Institution
Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), established in 2025, is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, and situated in the Medical Sciences Complex at Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Radiotherapy Technology (BSc RTT) is a specialized program designed to train students in the planning and delivery of radiation treatment to cancer patients. As a crucial part of the oncology team, radiotherapy technologists play a vital role in administering high- precision therapeutic radiation under the guidance of radiation oncologists and medical physicists.
This program blends theoretical foundations in radiation physics with hands-on clinical training, equipping students with the skills needed to operate advanced radiotherapy equipment and ensure patient safety during treatments. Graduates are prepared to work in cancer treatment centers, tertiary hospitals, and research facilities, contributing meaningfully to the fight against cancer.
At Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), the curriculum emphasizes not only technical proficiency but also patient care, ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students for dynamic roles in modern cancer care.
Faculty
Dean: Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty, MBBS, MD, FRCP(Glasg).
Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty is a distinguished pathologist and academician with more than two
decades of extensive experience in clinical practice and medical education. He holds an MBBS and MD
in Pathology, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow [FRCP (Glasg)]. Prof.
Jayaprakash has been instrumental in shaping undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral training
programs. His academic leadership, commitment to excellence in pathology, and mentorship have made a
lasting impact on medical education and research. Prof. Jayaprakash is widely respected for his
scholarly contributions and dedication to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Head of Department: Prof (Dr) Krishna Sharan, MD (Radiotherapy), Department of Radiotherapy,has over 20 years of teaching & clinical experience.
Co-ordinator: Dr Ail Sandeep, MD (Radiotherapy), Assistant Professor, Department of Radiotherapy,has over 10 years of teaching & clinical experience
Dr. Mallikarjuna Rao, MD (Radiotherapy), Department of Radiotherapy, has over 13 years of teaching & clinical experience.
Mrs. Deeksha Shetty, Medical Physicist & RSO, Department of Radiotherapy, has over 3 years of teaching & clinical experience.
Ms. Ronika Ravi, Medical Physicist, Department of Radiotherapy, has over 2 year teaching &clinical experience.
Mr. Vasudeva Rao H, Chief Radiation Therapy Technologist, Department of Radiotherapy, has over 30 years of clinical experience.
Key Facilities Include:
- Clinical Training Access: Students are trained in real-world clinical settings with exposure to Linear Accelerators (LINACs) under expert supervision.
- Treatment Planning Stations: Equipped with radiotherapy planning systems and treatment simulation software to aid in understanding treatment workflows.
- Research Opportunities: Encouragement and support for undergraduate research projects in radiation therapy techniques, patient care optimization, and radiation safety.
Eligibility
Pass in Class 12 with not less than 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English as one of the languages of study. The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.
Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to BSc (RTT) are required to submit the Admission Query form available on the homepage of www.nitte.edu.in or through the link, apply.nitte.edu.in
On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide students with the process of registration and admission.
Admission to BSc (RTT) is based on merit in the qualifying examination.
The fee structure is made available on our website www.nitte.edu.inunder the head, Course Fee.
Documents to be submitted for Admission
- 10th standard pass certificate for proof of date of birth
- 12th standard marks card
- Transfer certificate from the institution last attended
- Conduct certificate from the institution last attended
- Eligibility certificate issued by Nitte University (This will be handled by us)
- Migration certificate from the Board of the institution last studied
- Physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
- Blood group certificate
- Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
Commencement of Course
The course commences on the date prescribed by the University, generally in August
Career Opportunities
The integration of academic learning with advanced infrastructure ensures that graduates from NIAHS are practice-ready and capable of contributing to the evolving landscape of cancer care in India and beyond.
Graduates of this program can find placements in Hospitals with Radiotherapy facilities or Educational Institutions as a Radiation Therapy Technologist. The opportunities for Radiation therapy Technologists is reasonable, driven by the increased cancer prevalence and newer technological innovations.
