MSF Launches Allied Healthcare Diploma Programme With Mangalayatan University to Support Healthcare Skill Development
The Monica Sarin Foundation (MSF) has partnered with Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, to launch an Advanced Diploma-level programme in Allied Healthcare, with a focus on Medical Laboratory Technology.
The initiative aims to address the growing demand for trained Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) in India while expanding access to vocational education and industry-oriented skills.
The collaboration is part of MSF's broader goal of skilling 50,000 students by 2030 across Delhi-NCR and creating a pipeline of trained professionals for the healthcare sector.
Focus on Allied Healthcare Skills
India's healthcare sector is witnessing increasing demand for trained professionals who support diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
The collaboration between MSF and Mangalayatan University is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare education and workforce requirements by providing students with structured training and practical exposure.
Aashman Sarin, Director and Founding Member, Monica Sarin Foundation, said the partnership is aimed at expanding access to quality vocational education and industry-aligned skill development.
He said the programme will provide students with recognised qualifications, practical skills and potential pathways to employment in the healthcare sector.
Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
The first session of the Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (ADMLT) programme commenced in July 2026.
MSF is serving as the Vocational Training Partner (VTP), with classes being conducted at its premises. The programme's curriculum, academic coordination and assessments are overseen by Mangalayatan University.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with laboratory training and industry-oriented internships at hospitals and laboratories.
MSF also plans to facilitate placement drives connecting students with potential employment opportunities at hospitals and diagnostic centres.
10 Seats Offered Free of Cost
As part of the initiative, MSF is offering 10 seats free of cost to selected candidates.
The initiative is particularly aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including young women and first-generation learners who may face barriers to higher education and formal employment.
The programme is intended to provide participants with practical skills, professional qualifications and exposure to real-world healthcare environments, helping them pursue careers in medical laboratory technology.
Partnership Aims to Build Healthcare Workforce
Meenakshi Bisht, Head of Department, Paramedical Institute of Vocational Education (PIVE), Mangalayatan University, said the partnership represents a step towards strengthening allied healthcare education and creating new career opportunities for young learners.
She said the university would work with MSF to equip students with industry-ready skills and support them in developing career pathways.
Students to Receive Practical and Industry Exposure
The ADMLT programme is designed to combine academic learning with hands-on laboratory training and industry exposure.
Students will receive structured training in medical laboratory technology along with practical experience intended to prepare them for employment in healthcare facilities and diagnostic centres.
One of the students enrolled in the programme, Anita Rawat, said the opportunity would help her develop the skills, practical knowledge and
The Monica Sarin Foundation (MSF) has partnered with Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, to launch an Advanced Diploma-level programme in Allied Healthcare, with a focus on Medical Laboratory Technology.
The initiative aims to address the growing demand for trained Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) in India while expanding access to vocational education and industry-oriented skills.
The collaboration is part of MSF's broader goal of skilling 50,000 students by 2030 across Delhi-NCR and creating a pipeline of trained professionals for the healthcare sector.
Focus on Allied Healthcare Skills
India's healthcare sector is witnessing increasing demand for trained professionals who support diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
The collaboration between MSF and Mangalayatan University is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare education and workforce requirements by providing students with structured training and practical exposure.
Aashman Sarin, Director and Founding Member, Monica Sarin Foundation, said the partnership is aimed at expanding access to quality vocational education and industry-aligned skill development.
He said the programme will provide students with recognised qualifications, practical skills and potential pathways to employment in the healthcare sector.
Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
The first session of the Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (ADMLT) programme commenced in July 2026.
MSF is serving as the Vocational Training Partner (VTP), with classes being conducted at its premises. The programme's curriculum, academic coordination and assessments are overseen by Mangalayatan University.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with laboratory training and industry-oriented internships at hospitals and laboratories.
MSF also plans to facilitate placement drives connecting students with potential employment opportunities at hospitals and diagnostic centres.
10 Seats Offered Free of Cost
As part of the initiative, MSF is offering 10 seats free of cost to selected candidates.
The initiative is particularly aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including young women and first-generation learners who may face barriers to higher education and formal employment.
The programme is intended to provide participants with practical skills, professional qualifications and exposure to real-world healthcare environments, helping them pursue careers in medical laboratory technology.
Partnership Aims to Build Healthcare Workforce
Meenakshi Bisht, Head of Department, Paramedical Institute of Vocational Education (PIVE), Mangalayatan University, said the partnership represents a step towards strengthening allied healthcare education and creating new career opportunities for young learners.
She said the university would work with MSF to equip students with industry-ready skills and support them in developing career pathways.
Students to Receive Practical and Industry Exposure
The ADMLT programme is designed to combine academic learning with hands-on laboratory training and industry exposure.
Students will receive structured training in medical laboratory technology along with practical experience intended to prepare them for employment in healthcare facilities and diagnostic centres.
One of the students enrolled in the programme, Anita Rawat, said the opportunity would help her develop the skills, practical knowledge and confidence needed to pursue a career in medical laboratory technology and support her family.
MSF Targets 50,000 Students by 2030
The initiative forms part of MSF's larger skill-development efforts in Delhi-NCR.
The foundation aims to provide skilling opportunities to 50,000 students by 2030, with a focus on vocational education and employment-oriented training.
Through its partnership with Mangalayatan University, MSF is seeking to expand access to allied healthcare education while creating career opportunities for young people and women and contributing to the development of India's healthcare workforce.
confidence needed to pursue a career in medical laboratory technology and support her family.
MSF Targets 50,000 Students by 2030
The initiative forms part of MSF's larger skill-development efforts in Delhi-NCR.
The foundation aims to provide skilling opportunities to 50,000 students by 2030, with a focus on vocational education and employment-oriented training.
Through its partnership with Mangalayatan University, MSF is seeking to expand access to allied healthcare education while creating career opportunities for young people and women and contributing to the development of India's healthcare workforce.
