About the Institute
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.
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.
About the Program
The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology 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.
Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology are required to submit the Admission Query form available on the homepage of apply.nitte.edu.in
On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide students with the process of registration and admission.
Admission to Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology is based on merit in the qualifying examination.
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.
Documents to be submitted for Admission
- Class 10 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Class 12 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended (Original)
- Migration Certificate from the Board of the institution last studied (Original)
- Eligibility Certificate issued by Nitte University (This will be handled by Nitte)
- Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner (Original)
- Blood Group Certificate (Original)
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
- Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background of resolution 300-600 dpi Passport size 5 Nos. (35 mm x 45 mm) & Stamp size 5 Nos. (20 mm x 25 mm)
Commencement of Program
The program 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 as a Radiation Therapy Technologist or in Educational Institutions. The opportunities for Radiation Therapy Technologists are considerable, driven by rising cancer prevalence and technological innovations.
