About School of Medical Technology
A unit of SSMT — Premier Allied & Healthcare (Paramedical) Institute since 1992
Society For The School of Medical Technology being the flagship institute of the prestigious Skill Mission of Govt of India and Government of West Bengal and has set high standards for itself. The Institute is committed to provide high quality education to its students and transform them into competent professionals who have domain knowledge and skills, management acumen mental maturity and respect for human and National values. The approach adopted by the institute to accomplish this is focused on softness in dealings, conversation and interaction and firmness in maintaining academic and general discipline.
Organisation at a Glance
| Name of Organization | Society for the School of Medical Technology |
| Type of Organization | Society |
| Registration Number | SO/70470 |
| Year of Establishment | 18th May, 1992 |
| Name of Institute | School of Medical Technology |
| Address | 24, Girish Chandra Bose Road, 3rd Floor, Kolkata – 700014, West Bengal, India |
| Phone | 033 2227-2310 | 9874760012 | 9231520480 |
| ssmtoffice@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.ssmtskill.com |
| Legal Status | Registered under Societies Registration Act, WB. Registered in NGO Darpan, Registered under 12 And 80G of IT Act. |
| Banker | SBI, United Bank of India, IDBI, Bank of India, Axis Bank |
Background of the Organisation
The School of Medical Technology, established in 1992, is a premier allied healthcare institution dedicated to bridging the gap between healthcare demands and skilled manpower. For over three decades, the institute has unlocked the huge potential of formal paramedical education and grass-roots skill development, transforming vulnerable communities through sustainable livelihoods.
Academic Excellence & Affiliations
The institute offers high-impact paramedical diploma and certificate courses through prestigious academic partnerships:
- University of Kalyani for the college situated in A 11/39 Kalyani. District Nadia. Pin -741235 allied Health care (Paramedical courses)
- West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education & Skill Development: Official affiliation for certificate courses and medical lab assistant programs
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Baba Farid University of Health Science( State University of Punjab ) joint diploma programme in allied health accordance with National Commission for Allied Health Care Professional :Allied health Diploma courses are affiliated to the IMA Head Quarters in New Delhi.
Collaboration
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT): Academic collaboration through the CCPTR (Centre for Collaborative Programmes, Training and Research) for various courses.
- Madhavi Skills University (MSU): SSMT operates as an affiliated training provider ecosystem partner under Medhavi Skills University (MSU), which is officially recognized as an Awarding Body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
PAST Collaboration & Partnership as Skill Training Provider
Rabindra Bharati University: Past partnership with the Centre for Adult Education & Field Outreach for imparting paramedical training (2003- 2007) Aliah University: Collaborative paramedical education and healthcare courses under the Multi-Sectoral Development Project of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.(2008-2015)
Government Skill Development Partnership
- Government Frameworks: Historical operations under the Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) featuring the Modular Employable Skills (MES) framework Ministry Of Labour & Employment under the Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) (2010- 2014) The Society for the School of Medical Technology (SSMT) was empanelled as a Skill Knowledge Provider (SKP) under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). In this capacity, SSMT delivers vocational and allied healthcare courses tailored for school student
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): SSMT became a funded partner of NSDC in 2015-16 to support skill development in the healthcare sector.(2015-2023).
- Ministry of Minority Affairs: Implementing agency for projects such as Nai Manzil and Seekho Aur Kamao in West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.(2014-2018) Paschim Banga Society For Skill Development: Training provider for the Utkarsha Bangla initiative under the Government of West Bengal
Humanitarian Impact & National Recognition
The institute's core mission extends beyond education to uplifting the downtrodden, focusing heavily on women and children vulnerable to communicable diseases. This dedicated humanitarian effort has earned prestigious national acknowledgments:
- Two-time Nominee for the Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award for outstanding service to children.
- Nominee for the National Award for Child Welfare recognizing impactful community healthcare interventions.
Mission, Vision & Goal
🚀 Mission
Vision
To be a premier global hub for allied healthcare education, transforming India's youth into a highly skilled, market-aligned workforce that powers global healthcare delivery and turns demographic potential into sustainable economic growth.
🎯 Strategic Goals
Educational Transformation
Our Values
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Education through Innovation in the field of Healthcare, Agriculture and all other sectors where skill training is needed to promote the livelihood of rural & urban unemployed youths with or without migration.
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Skill gap analysis to provide market driven skill and gainful employment.
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Try to establish true potential of transforming careers and changing societal perception across the country.
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Training will focus on self-employment as well as wage employment.
30+ Years of Evolution
School of Medical Technology — established 1992 — a history of allied health care evolution
- The Genesis: Founded in 1992 in response to the rapid advancement of invasive and non-invasive medical diagnostics, which created an urgent demand for certified medical technicians.
- Initial Offerings: Began with fundamental, entry-level certification and diploma courses. Early curricula focused on vital, baseline healthcare support like X-Ray technology, basic Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Physiotherapy and rudimentary nursing care.
- Infrastructure: Started as a localized skill-development center catering primarily to high school graduates looking for immediate job placement or self-employment opportunities in municipal or private health clinics.
- Syllabus Modernization: Transitioned from manual laboratory techniques to high-tech digital diagnostics, incorporating specialized modern tracks like Computer based pathological sample analysis, Operation Theatre Technology (OTT), and Advanced Physiotherapy support under the affiliation of West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (2003–2011).
- Multi-Disciplinary Scale: Expanded beyond core paramedical skills into comprehensive holistic and rehabilitative care, including Physiotherapy, Optometry, and Laboratory Technique and ECG in collaboration Centre for Adult Education Rabindra Bharati University (2003–2007).
- Practical Training Ecosystem: Evolved from simple classroom teaching into immersive, hands-on clinical residencies, often building direct training partnerships with multi-specialty hospitals, large diagnostic laboratories, and public health setups.
- Affiliations: Transitioned from independent local society certifications to formal government alignments (State universities, or national vocational frameworks).
- Standardization: Adapted its modern infrastructure to meet stricter statutory frameworks — such as the standardized benchmarks set by regional or national allied health commissions to guarantee uniform high-quality credentials.
Key Academic & Professional Collaborations
SSMT's diploma courses are affiliated with the IMA Head Quarters in New Delhi, in accordance with National Commission for Allied Health Care Professional. Baba Farid University of Health Science is a Government University.
Academic collaboration through the CCPTR (Centre for Collaborative Programmes, Training and Research) for various courses.
Collaborative paramedical education and healthcare courses under the Multi-Sectoral Development Project of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. (2008–2015)
SSMT acts as a training partner for NCVT-recognized courses aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines.
Past partnership with the Centre for Adult Education & Field Outreach for imparting paramedical training. (2003–2007)
Government & Skill Development Partnerships
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
SSMT became a funded partner of NSDC in 2015-16 to support skill development in the healthcare sector. (2015–2023)
West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education & Skill Development
Official affiliation for certificate courses and medical lab assistant programs.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Implementing agency for projects such as Nai Manzil and Seekho Aur Kamao in West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (2014–2018)
Paschim Banga Society For Skill Development
Training provider for the Utkarsha Bangla initiative under the Government of West Bengal.
Present Affiliation
Diploma & Degree Courses
- ▸Diploma — Courses are Affiliated to Indian Medical Association (IMA), Head Quarters, New Delhi. IMA accepted by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Delhi.
- ▸Certificate — Courses are affiliated to West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (Technical Education Division), Government of W.B.
- ▸Diploma & Certificate (Allied Health) — SSMT is a training partner with NCVT-recognized Awarding Body — Medhavi Skills University (MSU). SSMT offers all its skill training partners the privilege to get their courses accredited and recognized by aligning them with the NCVT guidelines in the line with national framework (NEP) 2020, Government of India.
- ▸B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocation) — School of Medical Technology conducts B. Voc in Medical laboratory Technology and B. Voc in Health care under Vidyasagar University as a Skill Training Pprovider of Mahishadal Raj College College-Affiliated to Vidyasagar University
Why SSMT — Recognition & Status
- ▸Government-Recognized: SMT is a standalone paramedical institution under the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Department of Higher Education, Government of India.
- ▸Flagship Status: It serves as a flagship institute for the Skill Mission of the Government of West Bengal and the Government of India.
- ▸Decades of Experience: With over 30 years in the industry (established 1992), it has a proven track record of shaping competent professionals.
- ▸100% Placement Assistance: SMT boasts a strong track record of placing diploma holders in respected healthcare organizations.
Society Credentials
Registered Society
Registered under Societies Registration Act, West Bengal. Registration Number: SO/70470
NGO Darpan
Registered in NGO Darpan portal of NITI Aayog, Government of India.
Income Tax — 12A & 80G
Registered under 12 and 80G of Income Tax Act, making donations eligible for tax exemption.
AISHE Listed
Standalone paramedical institution under All India Survey on Higher Education, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of India.
NSDC Funded Partner
Became a funded partner of National Skill Development Corporation in 2015-16 to support skill development in the healthcare sector.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Implementing agency for Nai Manzil and Seekho Aur Kamao projects in West Bengal & Andaman and Nicobar Islands.