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B.Sc. MLT 1st Year (now officially called Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science – B.MLS by NCAHP) has 2 semesters. Semester 1: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Fundamentals of Healthcare System & MLS, Communication & Professionalism, Basic Emergency Care & First Aid, Basic Computer Applications. Semester 2: Fundamentals of Microbiology, Basics of Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Haematology and Preventive & Social Medicine — each with practicals. Each semester carries 20 credits and 700 marks (30 internal + 70 end-semester per paper).

Students search this course with many names — BMLT, B.Sc. MLT, B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology, BMLS. Under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), all these bachelor-level lab courses now follow one national Competency Based Curriculum for Medical Laboratory Sciences, released on 15 October 2025 for implementation from academic year 2026–27. This post gives the complete 1st year (Semester 1 & 2) syllabus as per NCAHP, with state university names and the old annual pattern.

BMLT, B.Sc. MLT, BMLS, DMLT – What Is the Difference?

Course Name Level Details
B.MLS / BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) Degree Official NCAHP name (2025 curriculum) – 4 years including 1-year internship
B.Sc. MLT / BMLT / B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology Degree Older university names for the same bachelor’s lab course – now aligned to the NCAHP B.MLS curriculum
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) Diploma 2-year diploma; separate NCAHP curriculum notified on 1 July 2026 (optional 2026–27, mandatory from 2027–28)
M.MLS (Master of Medical Laboratory Science) PG Degree Postgraduate course; NCAHP curriculum released with B.MLS on 15 October 2025

Course Name in Different States & Central Institutes

State / Institute University / Body Course Name Used
Rajasthan Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology)
Uttar Pradesh Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology (BMLT/BMLS); Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) syllabus 2026-27
Bihar Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur Bachelor-level MLT course (paramedical)
Central (AIIMS) AIIMS Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Patna and others B.Sc. (Hons.) Medical Laboratory Technology / B.Sc. MLT
National Regulator NCAHP, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

Note: Whatever name your university uses, the NCAHP competency-based curriculum is the national standard for allied health courses from 2026–27. Always confirm the exact subjects and exam scheme with your own university.

B.Sc. MLT (B.MLS) Course Overview as per NCAHP

Particulars Details
Course Name Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) – popularly B.Sc. MLT / BMLT
Duration 4 years (6 semesters coursework + 1 year compulsory internship)
Eligibility 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology – minimum 50% aggregate in PCB
Admission On the basis of NEET and merit list (as per NCAHP curriculum)
Minimum Age 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year
Total Credits 160 (20 credits per semester + 40 credits internship)
Assessment 30% continuous (internal) + 70% end-semester exam
Attendance Minimum 80% in theory and 80% in practical
Regulator National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)

B.Sc. MLT 1st Year – Semester 1 Syllabus

Subject L-T-P (per week) Credits Contact Hours Marks (Int + Ext)
Human Anatomy 3-1-0 4 60 30 + 70 = 100
Human Physiology 3-1-0 4 60 30 + 70 = 100
Fundamentals of Healthcare System & Medical Laboratory Science* 2-0-0 2 30 15 + 35 = 50
Communication and Professionalism* 2-0-0 2 30 15 + 35 = 50
Basic Emergency Care and First Aid 1-1-0 2 30 30 + 70 = 100
Basics of Computer Application 1-0-1 2 45 30 + 70 = 100
Human Anatomy Practical 0-0-4 2 60 30 + 70 = 100
Human Physiology Practical 0-0-4 2 60 30 + 70 = 100
Total 20 375 700

* Non-university exams (conducted at college level).

Semester 1 – Unit-wise Topics

Subject Main Topics
Human Anatomy Introduction & general embryology, tissues & histology, musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, sensory organs, reproductive system
Human Physiology Blood, nervous system & muscle, respiratory system, digestive system, renal system, lymphatic & immune system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, male & female reproductive system
Fundamentals of Healthcare System & MLS Healthcare delivery system, visit to clinical laboratories, lab safety measures, hospital records, medical terminology, regulatory bodies & professional organisations
Communication and Professionalism Communication skills, perspectives in communication, personal etiquette, presentation & career skills, professional and personal values
Basic Emergency Care and First Aid First aid, shock, poisoning, Basic Life Support (BLS) in adults
Basics of Computer Application Introduction to computers, operating system, MS Word & PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, internet & email, computers in healthcare

B.Sc. MLT 1st Year – Semester 2 Syllabus

Subject L-T-P (per week) Credits Contact Hours Marks (Int + Ext)
Fundamentals of Microbiology 4-0-0 4 60 30 + 70 = 100
Basics of Biochemistry 4-0-0 4 60 30 + 70 = 100
Fundamentals of Haematology 4-0-0 4 60 30 + 70 = 100
Preventive and Social Medicine 2-0-0 2 30 30 + 70 = 100
Fundamentals of Microbiology Practical 0-0-4 2 60 30 + 70 = 100
Basics of Biochemistry Practical 0-0-4 2 60 30 + 70 = 100
Fundamentals of Haematology Practical 0-0-4 2 60 30 + 70 = 100
Total 20 700

Semester 2 – Unit-wise Topics

Subject Main Topics
Fundamentals of Microbiology History of microbiology, microscopy, morphology & physiology of bacteria, bacterial genetics, sterilisation & disinfection, culture media & methods, identification of bacteria, antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), normal microbial flora & microbiome
Basics of Biochemistry Chemistry of carbohydrates and lipids, amino acids & proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, vitamins & minerals
Fundamentals of Haematology Composition & function of blood, erythrocytes, leucocytes, thrombocytes, haematocrit & ESR, anticoagulants, automation in haematology lab
Preventive and Social Medicine Demography & family welfare, environmental health, communication & health education, patient care in communicable diseases

Old Annual Pattern – B.Sc. MLT 1st Year Papers (Examples)

Before the NCAHP semester system, many universities ran B.Sc. MLT on a yearly (annual) pattern. Examples from official university documents:

University 1st Year Papers (Annual System)
AIIMS Bhubaneswar – B.Sc. (Hons.) MLT Basic Anatomy; Basic Physiology; Basic Biochemistry; Pathology-I (General, Haematology & Clinical Pathology); Microbiology-I (General, Immunology & Serology) + Computers, English (non-exam)
ABVMU Lucknow (UP) – BMLT (session 2021-22) Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology; Basics of Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Instruments & Reagents; General Pathology & General Microbiology; Haematology

Exam Pattern & Promotion Rules (NCAHP)

Rule Details
Marks per Paper 100 = 30 continuous assessment + 70 end-semester exam
Grading A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F (0)
Attendance 80% in theory and 80% in practical to appear in final exam
1st → 2nd Year Promotion Minimum 70% of credits of 1st year (Semester 1 + 2)

How to Score Well in B.Sc. MLT 1st Year

Tip What to Do
Build basics Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry are the base for all later lab subjects
Practical logbook Keep your practical record and logbook complete — it counts in internal marks
Lab safety Learn biosafety, sample handling and first aid early
Revise with MCQs Practise MCQs of haematology, microbiology and biochemistry — useful for government lab technician exams too

Conclusion

B.Sc. MLT / BMLT / BMLS 1st year covers the foundation — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and haematology — across 2 semesters of 20 credits each as per the NCAHP curriculum. Your university may use a different course name, but the NCAHP B.MLS curriculum is the national standard from 2026–27.

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Source: NCAHP Competency Based Curriculum for Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.MLS), released 15 October 2025 (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) — ncahp.gov.in. For daily live classes and MCQs, join Testpaperlive Paramedical Classes on YouTube, or WhatsApp us at 8078686728.