Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PG-DMLT) at Government Medical College and Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra, is a 1-year full-time program affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra. The course is designed to equip graduates with advanced skills in clinical laboratory diagnostics, including hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and pathology. With a total seat intake of 12 seats and nominal fees for government-category students, the program is highly sought after for its practical training in a tertiary care government hospital setting. Admissions for the 2026-27 batch were conducted in January 2026 based on merit in the qualifying B.Sc. examination followed by an interview. For the 2027-28 session, admissions are expected to open around January 2027 (tentative, based on the previous year's schedule), with the application window likely in January 2027.

Key Points

Affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and regulated by DMER, Maharashtra
Total seat intake of 12 seats with reservations for SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, SEBC, EWS, In-Service, and All India Quota
Merit-based selection: merit list prepared on aggregate B.Sc. marks with deductions for multiple attempts
No hostel facility available for PG-DMLT students
Preference given to candidates from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Practical training conducted in the Department of Pathology at the college campus

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GMC Aurangabad PG-DMLT Fees

The PG-DMLT program at GMC Aurangabad is offered at highly subsidized fees for government college students. For the general/open category, the total fee is Rs. 72,700 for the entire 1-year program, while SC/ST category students pay only Rs. 5,100 (tuition fee is waived for SC/ST). The fee structure is component-wise as detailed below.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	SC/ST Category	All Other Categories
Admission Fees	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,500
Tuition Fees	--	Rs. 67,600
Library Fees	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 1,000
Gymkhana Fees	Rs. 500	Rs. 500
Library Deposit (Refundable)	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 2,000
Ashvamedha (MUHS)	Rs. 100	Rs. 100
Total Fees	Rs. 5,100	Rs. 72,700

Library Deposit of Rs. 2,000 is refundable upon course completion.
Fees are to be paid by Demand Draft only (as per the official brochure).
Application fee: Rs. 1,000 for Unreserved Category; Rs. 500 for Reserved Category (paid online).
No fee refund after the cut-off date for admission.
No hostel facility is available for PG-DMLT students.

GMC Aurangabad PG-DMLT Admission 2026

Admissions to the PG-DMLT program at GMC Aurangabad are merit-based, conducted by the college under DMER guidelines. The selection is based on aggregate B.Sc. marks (with deductions for multiple attempts) followed by a personal interview. For the 2026-27 batch, the admission process was completed in January 2027. The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to follow a similar timeline (tentative dates based on 2026-27 schedule).

Important Dates

Event	Date (2026-27 Batch)
Online Application Opens	10 January 2027
Last Date for Online Application	17 January 2027 (by 12:00 PM)
Display of Merit List	19 January 2027
Interview Date	22 January 2027 (12:00 Noon)
Display of Waiting List	22 January 2027
Last Date of Joining with Fee Payment (1st Round)	23 January 2027
Selection for Vacant Seats	23 January 2027
Cut-off Date for Admission	30 January 2027

Note: No separate entrance exam is conducted. Admission is based on B.Sc. merit and interview. The 2027-28 admission schedule is expected to be announced on the official college website: www.gmcaurangabad.com around January 2027.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must have passed B.Sc. degree from a statutory/recognized university with B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in B.Sc. for Open/General category; 40% for Reserved category
Candidates from other Maharashtra universities and outside Maharashtra are also eligible to apply

Admission Process:

Fill the online application form on the college website (www.gmcaurangabad.com) within the stipulated dates
Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,000 for Unreserved; Rs. 500 for Reserved category)
Merit list is prepared based on aggregate B.Sc. marks with deductions for multiple attempts
Appear for the personal interview at the Department of Pathology, GMC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Submit all original documents and self-attested copies at the time of interview
Pay fees by Demand Draft within the stipulated joining date
Register with MUHS Nashik within 10 days of admission

GMC Aurangabad PG-DMLT Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to the PG-DMLT program at GMC Aurangabad can avail of various government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal. SC/ST students benefit from a near-complete tuition fee waiver (tuition fee is nil for SC/ST category). Reserved category students can additionally apply for post-matric scholarships offered by the Maharashtra government.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students of Maharashtra	Tuition fee waiver + maintenance allowance
Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC/VJNT/SBC)	OBC/VJNT/SBC students of Maharashtra	Partial tuition fee reimbursement
EBC/EWS Scheme	Economically Weaker Section students	Fee concession as per government norms
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST students (Central scheme)	Tuition fee + maintenance allowance

Applications for MahaDBT scholarships must be submitted through the official MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate valid up to 31 March 2027 is required for OBC/VJNT/NT/SBC categories.
EWS certificate must be issued for the year 2026-27 in the prescribed format.

GMC Aurangabad PG Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology Ranking

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#16th in Maharashtra

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GMC Aurangabad PG-DMLT FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the PG-DMLT course at GMC Aurangabad?

Ans. The PG-DMLT course is a 1-year full-time program divided into 2 semesters, conducted at the Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for PG-DMLT admission at GMC Aurangabad?

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying B.Sc. examination (aggregate marks with deductions for multiple attempts) followed by a personal interview at the college.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Maharashtra apply for PG-DMLT at GMC Aurangabad?

Ans. Yes, candidates from other universities within Maharashtra and from outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply. However, preference is given first to candidates from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, then to other Maharashtra university candidates, and finally to All India Quota candidates.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for PG-DMLT students?

Ans. No, hostel facility is not available for PG-DMLT students at GMC Aurangabad. Students need to arrange their own accommodation.

Ques. What is the total fee for PG-DMLT at GMC Aurangabad for a general category student?

Ans. The total fee for the entire 1-year PG-DMLT program for general/open category students is Rs. 72,700, which includes tuition fees of Rs. 67,600 plus other charges. SC/ST students pay only Rs. 5,100 as tuition fees are waived for them.

Ques. How is the merit list prepared for PG-DMLT admission?

Ans. The merit list is based on the total aggregate percentage of B.Sc. marks across all years/semesters. Deductions are applied: no deduction for 1st attempt passes; 3 marks deducted for 2nd attempt; 5 marks deducted for 3rd attempt. Candidates with CGPA must convert their marks to percentage from their university before applying.