The Gandhigram Institute of Rural Health & Family Welfare Trust Ambathurai Rs. Gandhigram PO, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Introduction: GIRH&FWT was established in the year 1964 by Dr.(Mrs.) T.S .Soundaram and Dr.G.Ramachandran, with support from Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of India and Ford Foundation. About the Course: This course is recognized by Government of Tamil Nadu as per G.O. Ms.No.122 /PME / 03-04-2012. Objectives: At the end of the training programme, the trainee would develop and enforce a professional code of conduct. At the end of the course the trainees would be able to perform all the pathological, serological and Bio-Chemical examination of all the samples efficiently. Salient features of the course: Intensive training given in basic laboratory techniques Well equipped laboratory in Pathology, Microbiology and Bio-Chemistry are available in the Institute. Guest lectures by renowned medical persons. Observation cum skill development hospital postings in reputed hospitals for a period of one month Co-education Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female candidates. Mess facility is also available for hostel students. Admission Details No. of Seats : 15 Duration : 2 years Eligibility : Candidates who have passed +2 with science subject a) Physics, Chemistry Botany and zoology b) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with both in theory and practical with minimum 35% marks and with not less than 50% aggregate in the above subjects and 45% aggregate for SC/ST/SC-A candidates. Age : 17 years completed less than 35 years as on 30th June of the academic year Photocopy of certificates to be attached along with the application 1. Plus Two Mark Statement 2. Transfer Certificate 3. Community Certificate 4. Conduct Certificate Application without these photocopies of the certificates will be rejected Fee Structure – (Two Years) Particulars Dayscholars (Rs.) Hostellers (Rs.) Course Fee 35,000/- 35,000/- Establishment charges 10,000/- 10,000/- Lab Fees ( Caution Deposit) 15,000/- 15,000/- Mess Advance (Refundable) - 2,500/- Total 60,000/- 62,500/- Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances except Mess advance. Application Fee In Person Rs.500 by cash / DD By post Rs. 550 by DD DD To be drawn in favour of “The Director, GIRH & FWT “ Payable at State Bank of India, Ambathurai Selection will be done based on the guidelines of King Institute, Guindy Location of the Institute: The Institute is located on the National Highway No. 7 about 55 Kms North of madurai and 11 Kms South of Dindigul near Ambathurai Railway Station and Ambathurai Police Station. Contact Number : 0451-2452346, 2452356, 2452347.