SIMSRC B.Sc Medical Respiratory Care Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee is Rs. 1.65 Lakhs for the full 3-year course (Rs. 55,000 per year). In addition, miscellaneous charges of approximately Rs. 25,000 per year are applicable, making the effective annual cost approximately Rs. 80,000-85,000. Hostel accommodation costs approximately Rs. 70,000 per year. The tuition fee has remained unchanged since 2019.

Ans. The KCET cutoff for B.Sc Medical Respiratory Care Technology at SIMSRC was 1,54,946, indicating that seats are accessible to a wide range of candidates. Candidates with KCET ranks up to this level have secured admission in previous years.

Ans. Students receive clinical training in SIMSRC's 1,070-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, including postings in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), pulmonology ward, respiratory therapy units, and emergency departments. Training covers mechanical ventilation management, pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, nebulisation, airway suctioning, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

Ans. The internship has been extended from 6 months to 1 year, providing more comprehensive clinical exposure. The internship is conducted at SIMSRC's affiliated super-specialty hospital and is unpaid. It is mandatory for RGUHS degree completion and is considered a valuable learning experience by students.

Ans. Graduates can work as Respiratory Therapists or Respiratory Care Technicians in ICUs, pulmonology departments, and respiratory care units of government and private hospitals. Career opportunities also exist in sleep labs, pulmonary rehabilitation centres, and home care settings. Graduates can pursue M.Sc in Respiratory Therapy or related fields for career advancement. International opportunities, particularly in the Middle East, UK, and USA, are available for trained respiratory care professionals.

Ans. Both are 3-year allied health science programmes at SIMSRC with the same fee structure (Rs. 1.65 Lakhs tuition). B.Sc Medical Respiratory Care Technology focuses on respiratory therapy, mechanical ventilation, and pulmonary care, with postings in ICU and pulmonology departments. B.Sc Anesthesia Technology focuses on anaesthesia support, operation theatre management, and airway management, with postings in operation theatres. The choice depends on the student's interest in either respiratory/critical care or surgical/anaesthesia support roles.