Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology is key.
- 2Do an allied-health degreeThere is no separate Tamil Nadu government degree for endoscopy. Most start with B.Sc OT & Anaesthesia Technology, nursing or a related course.
- 3Train in an endoscopy unitSome hospitals and universities offer endoscopy technology courses or on-the-job training.
- 4Work and growSenior technologist in large gastroenterology units.
What an endoscopy technician does
- Prepare patients and equipment for endoscopy
- Assist the gastroenterologist during the procedure
- Clean and disinfect endoscopes safely
- Maintain equipment and records
Entrance exams & admission
- TN paramedical counsellingFor the base allied-health degree, on Class 12 marks
- University admissionSome private and deemed universities run their own admission
Where you may work
Endoscopy units of hospitals, gastroenterology centres and day-care procedure units.
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
Endoscopy services are spreading quickly, but it is a niche role — keep a broad allied-health degree as your base.
Specialise later
- GI endoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- ERCP assistance
- Equipment reprocessing
- Endoscopy unit management
