Emversity's Take on Trends

Paramedical courses in India train you to become an allied healthcare professional – the people who run labs, imaging centres, operation theatres, rehab units and emergency services. For a 12th-pass student, especially from the science stream, these courses offer a shorter, more affordable and practical route into healthcare than MBBS.

This guide explains what paramedical courses are, the main types, top options after 12th, eligibility, fees, scope and salaries – and, most importantly, how to choose the right course for your interests and budget.

Emversity, as an industry skilling partner working with universities and hospitals, focuses on making healthcare education more career-oriented and work-integrated. That real-world lens is used throughout this article to help you make better decisions.

Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly moving from gaming into medical classrooms, laboratories and simulation centres. In medical education, VR allows students to enter a 3D operating theatre, explore anatomy from the inside, or practise emergency procedures before working with real patients. Reviews of dozens of studies show that VR can improve knowledge, procedural skills and learner confidence compared with many traditional teaching methods—though the quality of evidence and implementation still varies.

For students in India who are aiming for MBBS, nursing or allied-health careers, VR is becoming part of a wider shift towards skill-based, simulation-heavy training – from national nursing simulation centres to AR/VR labs in schools.

Emversity , an NSDC-approved industry skilling partner working with universities and the Healthcare Sector Skill Council, focuses on making healthcare education more practical, industry-aligned and future-ready. In this article, we’ll explain what VR in medical education really is, how it is used, what the evidence says, and how you – as a student – should judge VR when choosing courses.

If you want to work in healthcare, be close to life-saving procedures, and make a real difference—but do not see yourself becoming a doctor or nurse—Operation Theatre (OT) Technology is one of the most practical and respected career paths available in India today.

OT Technicians are the professionals who prepare the operation theatre, ensure instruments and equipment are ready, support anaesthetists, and assist surgeons during surgeries. They work behind the scenes, but their role is critical—without them, surgeries simply cannot run safely or smoothly.

In India, the demand for OT technicians continues to grow as hospitals expand, surgical procedures increase, and healthcare infrastructure strengthens. Freshers typically start with salaries in the range of ₹15,000–25,000 per month in many private hospitals, with steady growth as experience, skills, and hospital exposure increase.

That said, this is not a “soft” or easy job. OT technicians work long shifts, handle emergencies, stand for hours, and stay calm in high-pressure situations involving blood and critically ill patients. From an industry-skilling perspective, Emversity—an NSDC and Healthcare Sector Skill Council–approved partner—sees OT Technology as a strong, future-ready career for students who enjoy fast-paced, structured work and are willing to build competence through hands-on hospital training.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems on the spot, and being part of hotels, restaurants, events or travel experiences, hospitality can be a strong career choice after 12th. India’s hospitality and tourism sectors continue to grow, and there is consistent demand for trained professionals in hotels, resorts, quick-service restaurants, airlines and cruise lines.

After 12th, you can choose from degrees like Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM), BSc Hospitality & Hotel Administration, BBA in Hospitality, or BVoc in Hospitality & Hotel Management, as well as several diplomas. The right course depends on your budget, time, career goals and learning style. Work-integrated programmes like BVoc in Hospitality Management, co-designed with hotel chains and industry partners, are increasingly preferred by employers.

Emversity, an industry-skilling platform focused on healthcare and travel & hospitality , partners with universities and leading hotel brands to deliver such programmes and improve employability outcomes. Learn more at: Emversity Official Website .

The CVT (Cardiovascular Technology) course is a paramedical program that trains students to assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart-related diseases. This guide explains the complete CVT course details—duration, fees, eligibility, syllabus, job roles, salary, and career scope based on India’s current healthcare trends.

If you are interested in a stable, high-demand medical career without becoming a doctor, CVT is one of the most promising options.

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology (BSc MRIT) is a popular Healthcare and Allied health Science course that trains students to perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound assistance, and fluoroscopy. To get admission in BSc MRIT in India, students must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology, with an overall aggregate of at least 50%. Relaxation of 5–10% may apply for reserved categories. The course duration is 4 years, and fees range varies depending on the institution type. This guide provides a complete breakdown of eligibility, duration, fees, scope, and career potential to help students make a confident decision.

Dialysis Technology is one of India’s fastest-expanding allied healthcare fields, with rising demand for trained Dialysis Therapy Technologists and Therapists across hospitals and dialysis centres. The release of the National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) 2025 Curriculum has standardized the course structure, competencies, training hours, exit examinations, and professional roles across India.

Students can enter the field through Diploma, or BSc Dialysis Technology courses, each varying in duration, eligibility, and career outcomes. This guide explains everything you need to know about fees, eligibility, course duration, skills required, syllabus, career scope, salary, and how to choose the right path based on your goals.

~Students to undergo immersive classroom and on-the-job training across key hotel operations~

 Emversity, India's leading industry-skilling and talent-development network, has announced a strategic partnership with Lemon Tree Hotels, one of the country's largest mid-range hotel chains, to strengthen skill development and address workforce gaps in India's rapidly growing hospitality sector.

Through this collaboration, Emversity will integrate students enrolled in the NSDC-aligned  Hotel Management Diploma Program into Lemon Tree Hotels properties across multiple cities in India. The partnership leverages Emversity's work-integrated learning model, which combines structured classroom instruction with hands-on training in live hotel operations.

Under the program, students will undergo classroom learning during their first semester (6 months or 0.5 years), followed by full-time internships spanning 1.5 years across key operational areas, including Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage Service. This immersive approach ensures graduates are job-ready and equipped with industry-relevant skills from day one.

Mr Rajesh Kumar, Senior Vice President – Human Resources, Lemon Tree Hotels, said, “At Lemon Tree Hotels, our motto is ‘we hire for attitude and train for skill.’ Our focus has always been to attract, groom and grow talent with the right attitude so they can become fine hoteliers. Currently, most colleges provide only basic theoretical knowledge, leaving a gap between learning and real-world job requirements. Emversity’s initiative bridges this gap by providing entry-level talent and skill-based education. Their courses and teaching strategy will empower these students with a well-rounded experiential learning, and coupled with the various moments of truth, we are confident this partnership will benefit the hospitality industry as a whole.”

Mr Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO, Emversity, added, "This partnership with Lemon Tree Hotels represents the perfect integration of skilling and industry. By combining Emversity's work-integrated learning model with Lemon Tree's operational excellence, we are creating a direct bridge between classrooms and careers. The partnership will empower young Indians with practical skills and real-world experience, helping them build meaningful livelihoods in the hospitality sector."

The partnership will initially onboard students at select Lemon Tree properties, with plans to expand across additional locations in the coming years. Both organisations share a vision to strengthen India's hospitality workforce while creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for young talent.

Emversity, India's leading industry-skilling network, has partnered with Cambridge University Press & Assessment to deliver specialised English language training for nursing learners through the Cambridge English for Healthcare Professionals program. Effective immediately, the program will be delivered across Emversity's skill-development centres and through its network of university partnerships. It will complement existing academic curricula, ensuring that learners gain structured, internationally benchmarked communication skills. The collaboration addresses a critical employability barrier in India's healthcare sector, equipping nursing professionals with essential communication skills required for healthcare settings both in India and internationally.

India faces a significant nursing shortage, with only 17.2 nurses per 10,000 people, contributing to an estimated 5.8 million-person gap in the healthcare workforce. While capacity is a challenge, employers often highlight communication skills as a major barrier to employability. The Cambridge English for Healthcare Professionals program addresses this gap by strengthening workplace English language competencies specifically required in clinical settings.

The training, benchmarked to international CEFR standards (A1–B1,  covering beginner to intermediate proficiency), equips learners with the practical communication skills needed for patient interaction, case documentation, teamwork communication, and clarity in emergencies. It also supports learners preparing for pathways like the Occupational English Test (OET). 

Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO, Emversity, comments:

"The world faces a critical shortage of skilled healthcare talent, and India is uniquely positioned to fill this gap. Communication skills are a significant part of this talent deficit. By 2030, we aim to equip over one lakh nursing professionals with essential workplace communication competencies. Our collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment is critical to building the structured pathway India's healthcare workforce needs."

Manish Kumar, Chief Technology Officer, Emversity, said:

“When we speak with hospitals and diagnostic labs, they uniformly highlight three key gaps in most healthcare and paramedical graduates: communication skills, computing skills and critical thinking. Our partnership with Cambridge directly addresses the communication component. Through this purpose-built healthcare communication training, we equip our learners with the confidence and clarity to excel in Indian healthcare and to pursue opportunities abroad.”

TK Arunachalam, Regional Director – English, South Asia, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, added:
“The specialised content from Cambridge includes both learning and assessment wrapped in a healthcare environment. This comprehensive approach provides learners with a complete solution that not only delivers focused learning but also benchmarks them against an internationally accepted CEFR scale.”

By bridging essential communication gaps, the collaboration strengthens the overall quality of healthcare skilling in India. Together, Emversity and Cambridge are embedding global communication standards within India’s allied healthcare training ecosystem and supporting the international aspirations of its workforce.

Where can students learn more?

Interested learners can visit www.emversity.com or contact their nearest Emversity SMART Skill Centre for details on availability, schedules and enrolment support.

Bengaluru, India: Emversity, India’s leading industry-skilling network, has announced the elevation of four founding team members to CXO roles. The move strengthens the company’s leadership core as it enters its next phase of growth — expanding reach, deepening partnerships with universities, and improving learning outcomes for thousands of students across India.

Manish Kumar has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Under his leadership, Emversity is building an AI-powered technology backbone that connects students, universities, and employers nationwide. The focus is on leveraging artificial intelligence to make learning more personal, operations more efficient, and outcomes more predictable. From helping 800,000 senior-secondary students discover the right career path, to creating high-quality course content, ensuring every training centre runs smoothly, and preparing students for real jobs — AI now touches every part of Emversity’s journey.

Akash Kalp has taken over as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for Emversity SMART, the company’s skill-training and certification vertical in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Akash has built Emversity SMART into a network of 25 company-owned, company-operated skill centres across India and will now lead its next growth phase, targeting 50 centres by 2027. Through this expansion,  Emversity SMART is unlocking new career pathways for young Indians by building on Emversity's existing strong foundation in sectors such as hospitals, diagnostics, imaging, and geriatric care, and now extending into new high-growth, nation-building industries like Travel, Hospitality, construction, and manufacturing.

Rahul Raj has been elevated to Chief Business Officer (CBO), leading Emversity EDGE — a model that embeds industry-relevant skill development within higher-education curricula. Designed as a service framework for UGC-recognised universities, EDGE enables institutions to integrate industry linkages directly into their regular degree programs. Under Rahul’s leadership, Emversity has already been appointed by 13 universities and will now drive expansion to over 50 higher-education institutions by 2027. His focus is on helping universities strengthen employability outcomes by embedding Emversity’s deep industry partnerships across sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and ACE (Architecture, Construction & Engineering).

Megha Lal has taken over as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) after playing a pivotal role in expanding Emversity’s workforce to over 700 employees across 22 states. For a company where the quality of trainers is as critical as technology and content, Emversity treats its ability to consistently develop and retain industry-best trainers as a core competitive advantage. In an operation that spans from Srinagar in the north to Kochi in the south, and from Mumbai in the west to Guwahati in the east, Megha’s mandate is to deepen this trainer ecosystem and create a scalable people engine that supports Emversity’s rapid growth and consistent learning outcomes across India.

Speaking on the appointments, Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO of Emversity, said:

“Each of these leaders represents the spirit of Emversity — building with purpose, pace, and precision. Together, they bring the expertise needed to scale our impact nationwide, from fostering stronger university collaborations to empowering thousands of learners through technology-led skill development. In less than two years, Emversity has emerged as the clear category leader in the skill-development space, and this leadership elevation marks more than a milestone; it’s a statement of intent to grow responsibly, lead with conviction, and continue shaping India’s employability landscape.”

The strengthened leadership team will enable Emversity to deepen partnerships with higher education institutions, industry partners, and government bodies, while broadening its skilling portfolio and building scalable digital learning solutions. These initiatives align with Emversity’s vision of making India’s education-to-employment ecosystem more accessible, industry-integrated, and outcome-oriented.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced its partnership with Emversity, an employability-led higher education platform, to expand its skilling ecosystem.

Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, IHCL, said, “At IHCL, our commitment to nation-building goes beyond hospitality, it extends to shaping lives and livelihoods of the communities we operate in. Skilling has always been integral to this mission, and we have invested in initiatives that unlock potential and open doors for young talent. Guided by our ESG+ framework of Paathya, we are creating pathways for inclusive development, with a strong emphasis on education, employability, and empowerment.”

“This partnership with Emversity builds on that vision by offering a structured, work-integrated learning model that combines academic rigour with hands-on experience. As we continue to scale, partners like Emversity are instrumental in nurturing the next generation of talent for the industry”, he added.

Through this association, IHCL will integrate students enrolled in Emversity’s UGC-recognised Bachelor’s degree programs into its hotels across Jaipur, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The ‘work-integrated’ model offers students classroom instruction during the first semester, followed by 2.5 years of full-time internship in key hotel operations such as Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage Service.

Mr. Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO, Emversity, said, “Our collaboration with IHCL exemplifies the power of industry-academia integration. By embedding students within IHCL’s world-class hotel ecosystem, we are enhancing their employability and setting a benchmark for practical, career-focused education.”

This year, approximately 140 students will be onboarded through the partnership, with plans to scale across 7 additional IHCL hotels from the next financial year.

• The company, founded by Vivek Sinha, announced the fundraise led by Matrix Partners India and Lightspeed 
• ‘Emversity’ will be launching 7 centres to offer undergraduate courses 

18th April 2024, Bangalore: Former OYO and Unacademy senior executive Vivek Sinha announced the launch of his new venture, ‘Beyond Odds Technologies’, with a seed investment of $11 million led by Matrix Partners India and Lightspeed, to build an employability-led training, certification, and recruitment platform for grey collared workforce. Other investors participating in the round include InnoVen Capital (a Temasek subsidiary) and Alteria Capital. The company is also backed by reputed angel investors including Ritesh Agarwal (Founder, OYO), Gaurav Munjal (Founder, Unacademy), Mayank Kumar (Founder, Upgrad), Ramakant Sharma (Founder, Livspace), Abhishek Goyal (Founder, Tracxn), Rohit MA (Founder, CloudNine Hospitals), Sumer Juneja (Managing Partner, SoftBank), Puneet Kumar (Managing Director, Steadview Capital), and Abhinav Sinha (COO, OYO).

The company aims to solve the shortage of skilled labour-force in key nation-building sectors such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and construction. The platform will train candidates at scale and with high standards through programs that include ‘hands-on’ training with industry partners. In addition to tech-enabled training, it will also open physical centres to help create a ‘job-ready’ talent pool. 

The company’s higher education brand, ‘Emversity’, is launching its first centre in Bangalore on 20th April, followed by six other centres this quarter in cities including Hyderabad, Delhi, Nagpur, Kochi, and Ranchi. In partnership with top-rated universities, these centres will facilitate Bachelor's degrees as well as certification courses. In the current academic cycle, Emversity will offer courses like UG Programs in Emergency & Trauma Care Technology, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Hospital Administration, and Certification Programs in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, and Dialysis Technology. The state-of-the-art campuses are equipped with smart classrooms, laboratories, and virtual reality simulation. 

For their first cohort, Emversity has tied up with several leading healthcare institutions, such as Fortis Hospitals, Core Diagnostics, etc., to offer programs that are tailored to meet the skill requirements of these institutions, and the same institutions will also be the recruiting partners for full-time jobs as well as internships for Emversity’s students.

Outlining his broader vision, Founder & CEO Vivek Sinha said, “Our platform will address the shortages in skilled workforce in both domestic and global markets by creating high-quality supply from India. Our first initiative, ‘Emversity,’ is a higher education brand that helps universities integrate their degrees with industry-relevant skills. Our courses also come with ‘built-in income’, so candidates do not have to wait for completion of their formal higher education to earn their first pay cheque. Other features of these courses include ‘work abroad integrated’ modules, and extensive placement assistance.”

Talking about the sectoral focus, Sinha added: “In the current academic year, we will be focusing on offering undergraduate courses in allied health sciences. The sector is facing an acute shortage of 7 lakh skilled workers. Globally, the healthcare sector will see a shortage of 1 crore skilled workers by 2030”.

Commenting on the investment, Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director at Matrix Partners India said “To achieve India's goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, harnessing our demographic dividend is essential. Emversity is dedicated to preparing India's youth for the workforce and fostering the growth of sunrise industries through scalable skilled manpower. With our longstanding acquaintance with Vivek, we commend his grasp of the issue and capacity to establish pioneering institutions. We extend our best wishes to the Emversity team for their journey ahead.”

Harsha Kumar, Partner at Lightspeed said “Today, India experiences a unique situation where we have an expanding workforce supply but a talent and skills gap across industries. Beyond Odds recognises and aims to tackle these limitations of the current education system. By enabling vocational skills-based education among students in partnership with public and private partnerships, they're solving both the demand and supply problems in college education today.”

• Since its seed round last year, the company has scaled to 36 campuses across  18 states, creating a highly skilled grey-collar workforce in critical sectors. 

 Beyond Odds Technologies, parent of the skill-based training and  higher-education platform Emversity, today announced the successful close of a $5 million Pre-Series A round.  The round was led by Z47 and Lightspeed, with participation from Alteria Capital and Innoven Capital. 

The funding comes on the back of a breakout first year for Emversity in which it expanded its footprint to 36  campuses across 18 Indian states establishing a strong foundation in healthcare skilling while forging deep  Industry, University and Student partnerships. The company has also launched Travel & Hospitality keeping in  line with its mission of solving skill-gap across multiple critical industries. The company is on track to end the  current financial year with 75+ campuses. 

Under the ‘Emversity School of Allied Health Sciences’, students train for roles such as nurses, therapists,  caregivers, OT technicians, lab technicians, paramedics and other allied-health professionals. The newly  launched ‘Emversity School of Hospitality’ has partnered with two of the world’s largest hotel chains to offer  skill-based training in rooms, F&B service, and culinary at nine campuses starting this year. 

Founded by seasoned operator Vivek Sinha, former COO of Unacademy, Emversity bridges the  skilled-workforce gap in nation-building industries by embedding work-integrated, technology-driven training into  degree programs at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Its unique model tackles what Sinha calls the  “three-pronged problem” in the higher-education-to-workforce pipeline: capacity shortage, , inaccessibility due  to prohibitive fees and misaligned curriculum. “Millions of roles in healthcare, hospitality and construction lie  vacant, while one-third of graduates remain unemployed,” Sinha explains. “Our employer-sponsored stipend  model solves accessibility; industry co-designed curriculum ensure relevance; and our Centres of Excellence  expand capacity.” 

On growth ambitions, he added, “In a sector full of broken promises, quality and outcomes are our biggest  differentiators. We stay obsessed with best-in-class training and employment results; scale will follow.” 

Commenting on the investment, Harsha Kumar, Partner at Lightspeed said “Vivek and his team are bridging a  systemic gap between education and employment by aligning training infrastructure with real industry demand,  creating a more job ready workforce for critical sectors. What excites me the most is the non-linear impact  Emversity can unlock by connecting global demand with the talent pipeline that they are developing.” 

Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director at Z47, led the investment, alongside Chandrasekhar Venugopal, Principal at  Z47. Chandrasekhar commented, “Rajat and I are privileged to partner with Vivek & the team at Emversity as  they take on this hard, but critical problem facing the country. From the first meeting, Vivek’s insight on fixing the  education-employment gap through a job relevant pedagogy stood out. In under a year, he’s taken Emversity  from this insight to national scale, with real outcomes and smart unit economics. At Z47 we are thrilled to go  deeper on this journey with Vivek as Emversity scales in size and impact.”

Two years into building Emversity, we've reached an intermediate milestone, a moment that prompted reflection.

The harder work - outcomes and operational consistency at 10x higher scale, lies ahead. But two years is long enough for patterns to emerge.

These reflections are about the design choices, trade-offs, and moments that mattered more than they appeared at the time.