Hi Safa,

For securing a merit seat in South Indian central universities or colleges for medical courses like BSc in MLT, BSc in Radiology, BPharma, or BOT with low annual fees, follow these steps:

1. Research Target Universities

Focus on central universities, state universities, or reputed colleges in South India:

• Central Universities : University of Hyderabad, Pondicherry University.
• State Universities : Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (Karnataka).
• Reputed Colleges : Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (fee may vary slightly), PSG College of Pharmacy (Coimbatore).

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Ensure you have at least 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for most of these programs.
• Some universities may conduct entrance exams, while others offer admission based on merit.

3. Entrance Exams

• Check specific entrance exams like CUET (for central universities) or state-level exams.
• Some universities like CMC Vellore conduct their entrance tests.

4. Application Process

• Apply directly through university websites or centralized portals like CUET.
• Keep track of application dates (generally open around March-May).

5. Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Many central universities and government colleges offer scholarships for merit students.
• Look into state government education grants or fee waivers.

6. Courses Overview

BSc in MLT

• Focus on diagnostic lab techniques.
• Universities: Dr. MGR Medical University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

BSc in Radiology and Imaging

• Specialize in imaging techniques like X-rays, CT, MRI.
• Colleges: JIPMER, SRM University.

BPharma

• Study pharmaceutical sciences.
• Colleges: Madras Medical College, KLE College of Pharmacy.

BOT

• Focus on rehabilitation and therapy.
• Colleges: NIMHANS (Bangalore), Christian Medical College.

You can check out the below mentioned link to know more about BSc in MLT, and for BSc in radiology, you can check out the other one.

https://www.careers360.com/courses/bsc-medical-laboratory-technology https://www.careers360.com/courses/bsc-in-radiology

Best wishes!