Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCBPhysics helps you understand how MRI works.
- 2Apply through Tamil Nadu paramedical counsellingGovernment quota seats are allotted on Class 12 marks by the Directorate of Medical Education — NEET is not needed.
- 3B.Sc Radiography & Imaging TechnologyThe usual degree; MRI is learnt during training and on the job.
- 4Specialise in MRIHospital MRI training or an M.Sc in medical imaging technology.
What an MRI technologist does
- Screen patients for metal and safety risks
- Position patients and run MRI scan protocols
- Keep patients calm and still during scans
- Check image quality for the radiologist
Entrance exams & admission
- TN paramedical counsellingOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
- University admissionSome private and deemed universities run their own admission
Where you may work
Hospital MRI suites, diagnostic centres and MRI equipment companies.
Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu
- Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
MRI machines are being installed in more cities every year, and skilled MRI technologists are hard to find.
Specialise later
- Neuro MRI
- Cardiac MRI
- Musculoskeletal MRI
- Paediatric MRI
- Applications specialist (industry)
