No, you do not strictly need to have the science stream in class 10 to apply for admission into the Polytechnic in Medical Lab Technician College in Delhi NCR. The basic eligibility is that a student must have passed class 10 with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. This makes the course accessible to students from different streams who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare and diagnostic sector.
However, having studied science subjects like Biology, Chemistry, or Physics in school can definitely be an advantage because it helps you understand the practical and theoretical concepts of medical lab technology more easily. For students without a strong science background, the college starts with the fundamentals and gradually builds knowledge through both classroom teaching and lab sessions.
If you wish to apply for the diploma through lateral entry after class 12, then the science stream becomes compulsory, usually with Biology as a subject. This is because lateral entry directly takes you into the second year of the diploma, where the coursework assumes a basic knowledge of science.