Diploma in Health and Hospital Management

The University of Kalyani’s Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension offers a 2-year Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management, covering hospital administration, healthcare law, patient safety, human resource management in healthcare, health economics, quality management, and medical records. Established in 1960 and NAAC A-accredited, the university in Nadia, West Bengal, runs this programme for graduates seeking to build management careers in hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare organisations.

📋 Admission Status: Applications for the 2026-27 Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management session are expected to open through the University of Kalyani portal at kums.klyuniv.ac.in from August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• 2-year Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management
• Total fee INR 1,09,610 across 2 years
• Open to graduates from any discipline
• Prepares for hospital administration and operations roles

University of Kalyani Diploma in Healthcare Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fee	INR 55,300
Year 2 Fee	INR 54,310
Total Programme Fee (2 years)	INR 1,09,610

• Covers tuition, admission, development, library, and examination charges. Hostel charges are separate.

University of Kalyani Diploma in Healthcare Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Window	August 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Publication	September 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification and Counselling	September 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

• Register at kums.klyuniv.ac.in for Kalyani University PG admission.
• Admission based on qualifying degree marks.
• The department may hold a written entrance test.
• Confirm seat via counselling and document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (45 percent for SC and ST).
• Candidates with backgrounds in Life Sciences, Management, or Nursing are well-suited.
• Admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks. An interview may be held.

Admission Process

• Watch for the PG admission notification on the official University of Kalyani website at klyuniv.ac.in.
• Register on the PG admission portal at kums.klyuniv.ac.in and submit the online application for the relevant programme.
• Upload scanned copies of graduation mark sheets and certificates, identity proof, photograph, and signature.
• Appear for the departmental entrance test if notified, or await the published merit list based on qualifying marks.
• Attend counselling and document verification at the Department and pay the admission fees to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Healthcare or life-science graduates targeting hospital administration
• Students wanting an affordable 2-year diploma in healthcare management
• West Bengal candidates aiming for hospital administrator roles
• Social science graduates exploring a career in the healthcare sector

✗ Skip if

• Students seeking a full postgraduate MBA or MHA degree
• Candidates needing a clinical or medical practice qualification
• Students requiring a NAAC A-certified healthcare management institute

University of Kalyani Diploma in Healthcare Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship	Up to INR 10,000 per year	SC, ST, and OBC students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year (UG) / INR 18,000 per year (PG)	Students with at least 60 percent in qualifying exam and family income below INR 2,50,000
National Scholarship Portal	Variable	Central and state government scholarships available through scholarships.gov.in
Kanyashree K3	INR 2,000 per month	Female PG students continuing higher education in West Bengal

• Apply for WB Post-Matric Scholarship at oasis.gov.in.
• Swami Vivekananda: 60 percent aggregate required each semester.
• PwBD students receive additional concessions under the Disability Act.

University of Kalyani Diploma in Healthcare FAQs

Ques. What topics does the Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management at KU cover?

Ans. The 2-year programme covers hospital organisation and administration, healthcare law and ethics, patient safety and quality management, human resource management in healthcare settings, health economics and financing, medical records management, hospital information systems, and public health administration. Field visits and project work in hospital settings are part of the curriculum.

Ques. What is the eligibility for the Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management at KU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC and ST). Students with backgrounds in MBBS, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, or BBA are particularly suited, though graduates from any stream may apply. Admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks.

Ques. How is admission to the Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management conducted?

Ans. Applications are submitted through the University of Kalyani portal at kums.klyuniv.ac.in. Candidates upload graduation mark sheets and documents. A merit list is prepared, and selected students attend counselling and document verification at the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension. Fees are paid at the university cashier to confirm admission.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after the Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management?

Ans. Graduates can work as hospital administrators, patient relations officers, medical records managers, healthcare operations coordinators, and quality assurance executives in hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostics chains, and government health departments. With experience, progression to hospital superintendent or operations manager roles is possible.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management at KU?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management at the University of Kalyani is INR 1,09,610, payable as INR 55,300 in Year 1 and INR 54,310 in Year 2. Fees cover tuition, development, library, and examination charges. Hostel accommodation is charged separately.

Ques. What scholarships are available for students of the Healthcare Diploma at KU?

Ans. West Bengal students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (INR 18,000 per year for PG-level programmes) through oasis.gov.in. SC, ST, and OBC students may access Post-Matric Scholarships. Female students may benefit from the Kanyashree K3 scheme. Central scholarships are listed at scholarships.gov.in.