KGMU Medical Lab Technologist Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about KGMU has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Medical Lab Technologist vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam
KGMU Medical Lab Technologist Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Conducting Authority |
King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow |
| Post Name |
Medical Lab Technologist |
| Total Posts |
29 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam/Skill Test |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Offical Website |
https://www.kgmu.org/job.php |
KGMU Medical Lab Technologist Syllabus 2026
Reasoning:
1. Analogies
2. Similarities and differences
3. Spatial orientation
4. Problem solving
5. Analysis
6. Judgement
7. Decision making
8. Discrimination
9. Dbservation
10. Relationship concepts
11. Arithmetical
12. Reasoning and figural classification
13. Arithmetic number series
14. Non verbal series
15. Coding and decoding
16. Statement conclusion, etc.
17. Symbolic/ number analogy
18. Figural analogy semantic
19. Classification
20. Symbolic/Number Classification
21. Figural Classification
22. Semantic series
23. Number series
24. Figural series
25. Problem solving
26. Word building
27. Numerical operations
28. Symbolic operations Trends
29. Space orientation
30. Space Visualization
31. Venn diagrams
32. Embedded Figures
33. Critical thing
34. Emotional Intelligence
35. Social Intelligence, Other sub- topics, if any.
General Knowledge :
1. History
2. Culture
3. Geography
4. Economic scene
5. General policy & scientific research.
Mathematics Aptitude:
1. Whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions and the relationship between numbers percentage
4. Ration & Proportion
5. Square roots
6. Averages
7. Interest
8. Profit & Loss
9. Discount
10. Partnership
11. Elementary Surds
12. Graphs of Linear Equation
13. Triangle and its various kinds of centers
14. Congruence and similarity of triangles
15. Circle and its chords
16. Triangle
17. Quadrilaterals
18. Regular polygons
19. Circle
20. Right Prism
21. Right circular cone
22. Right circular cylinder
23. Sphere
24. Hemispheres
25. Rectangular Parallel pipe
26. Regular right pyramid with triangular or square base
27. Trigonometric ration
28. Degree and radian Measures
29. Standard Identities
30. Complementary Angles
31. Heights and Distances
32. Histogram
33. Frequency, polygon
34. Bar diagram & pie chart.
General English:
1. Spot the error
2. Fill in the blanks
3. Synonyms
4. Antonyms
5. Spelling/detecting mis-spelled words
6. Idioms and phrases
7. One word substitution
8. Improvement of sentences
9. Active/passive voice of verbs
10. Conversion into direct/indirect narration
11. Shuffling of sentence parts
12. Shuffling of sentences in a passage
13. Comprehension passage and any other English
14. Language questions at the Level of Matriculation /Higher Secondary
Core Subject (Medical Lab Technologist) :
1. Anatomy & Physiology :
a) Musculoskeletal system: Bones- Types, structure and functions
b) Digestive system: Gross anatomy of digestive organs, Physiology of Digestion, Digestive juicessecretion, composition and functions
c) Respiratory system: Gross anatomy of respiratory organs, physiology of respiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
d) Cardiovascular System: Gross anatomy of heart & vessels
e) Excretory System: Gross anatomy of excretory organs, function of kidneys, mechanism of urine formation, structure and function of Kidney
f) Reproductive System: Gross anatomy of Male & Female reproductive organs, Physiology of menstruation
g) CerebroSpinal Fluid: Formation, composition of CSF
h) Endocrine System: Gross anatomy of endocrine organs: Brief description of endocrine hormone and their functions
2. Biochemistry :
a) Introduction and scope of Biochemistry, cleaning and care of laboratory glass ware and equipments, preparation and storage of distilled water, analytical balance, calorimeter, spectrometer, pH meter, flame photometer, S.I unit of measurement, preservation and disposal of biological sample, basic statistics- mean, median, modes, SD, CV, normal references ranges. Acid and base, pH, buffer solution, indicator, standard solution, storage of chemicals, water, electrolytes, acid base balance
b) Carbohydrate, lipids, proteins- Classification, properties, Biological importance, functions.
c) Amino acids, nucleic acid, Enzymes, co-enzymes- definition, classifications, Biological role/importance.
d) Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Electron transport chain, Pentose phosphate pathway, Glyconeogenesis, Gluconeogenesis, cori-cycle, Blood sugar and its regulation.
e) Amino acids, vitamins, mineral-classification, Biological role, deficiency state. Transamination, Deamination, Biological importance of catecholamine, GABA, serotonin, Histamine, Melanin.
f) Tumour markers: Brief history, classifications, clinical applications.
g) Laboratory Test (AFP, CEA, PSA)
Liver function test, renal function test.
Thyroid function test, Enzymes and co-enzymes in diagnosis of the diseases, Hormone analysis.
Cardiac function test
Qualitative test for- Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, Bence Jonce”s Protein
Estimation of serum electrolytes, and bicarbonates Blood sugar
Quantitative test for organic constituent (Urea, uric acid, creatinine) inorganic constituent (Sodium,
potassium, calcium,ammonia, chloride, phosphate, bicarbonate and sulphate in urine with clinical
significance and study of abnormal constituent or urine (Glucose, Protein ketone bodies, blood, bile salt, bile
pigments).
Radio Immunoassay (RIA)
Enzyme link Immuno sorbent Assay (ELISA)
Chromatography (thin layer paper, gas, liquid Electrophoresis, (gel electrophoresis, liquid
electrophoresis)
3. Microbiology :
a) Introduction, brief history of Microbiology, origin of microbial life- theory of spontaneous generation. Safety Measures in Microbiology Classifications and nomenclature of bacteria (five kingdom concepts) Sterilization- principle, methods, antiseptic, disinfectants. General characteristics of bacteria, anatomy of bacteria (shape, size, components)
Growth and nutrition of bacteria, classification of bacteria on the basis of nutritional requirements, measurement of cell mass, and factors affecting growth. Cultivation of Microbes (Bacteria) Culture technique (media preparation and inoculation) Isolation of pure cultures (streak plate, spread plate, pours plate and serial dilution) Identification of microbes by colony morphology.
b) Bacteriology, Normal Micro flora of human body, Germ theory of diseases, microbial infection (types, sources and transmission) Bacterial Toxin (Endotoxin & exotoxin) Bacterial Morphology, isolation, identification, Pathogenicity, lab diagnosis (Culture, Biochemical test, Hanging drop method for motility, Anaerobic, aerobic culture methods of staphylococcus, streptococcus, Neisseria Gonorrhea, N. meningitidis, clostridium tetani & C. perfringens E.coli, vibrio cholera, salmonella typhi, shigella, Mycobacteruim/Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spirochetes- Treponema pallidum. Collection, preservation, transportation of clinical specimens for microbial investigation. Bacteriological methods examination of blood, faeces, pus, sputum, throat swab and urine Antibiotic sensitivity test (Disc diffusion and broth dilution methods) Hospital acquired infections and their control. Waste disposal and management.
c) Instruments & Glassware: Autoclave, Incubator, Laminar Airflow. Hot air oven, water bath, vortex shaker. Petri dish, test tube, screw cap tube, glass spreader/L-rods, Pasteur pipettes.
d) Medical Mycology: Classification and nomenclature of fungi General characteristics, structures, reproduction, cultivation Medically important division of fungi. Morphology, culture characteristics, Pathogenicity, Lab diagnosis of common pathogenic fungi, (AspergillusAp, Candida Sp, Dermatophytes, Penicillium Sp.)
e) Immunology Introduction, Antigens (Types and properties) Antibodies/Immuno globin types and properties) Antigen-antibody reactions and their application (Agglutin, precipitation, complement fixation and neutralization tests) Immunity (Innate and Acquired) Hypersensitivity Immunodeficiency diseases
f) Serology Quality control measures in serology Common serological technique and their applications (VDRL, Widal, RA test, ASO, Pregnancy test, Hbs Ag and HCV, HIV, Mantoux test)
g) Medical Virology Classification, nomenclature, general characteristics (Morphology, Chemical, biological properties and multiplication) Cultivation of viruses (chick embryo, cell culture and animals) Bacteriophages (lytic and lysogenic cycles) Morphology, cultural characteristics, Pathogenicity and laboratory diagnosis of the following viruses Poliomyelitis Mumps Measles Hepatitis A,B,C Cytomegalovirus Rabies HIV/AIDS
h) Molecular Biology Introduction DNA & RNA Isolation of DNA (Genomic & Plasmid) Plasmids (types & importance)
i) Principles, methods and application of ELISA, Immunofluorescence test, Western Blot PCR Parasitology
a) Introduction, classification, characteristics of human parasites Collection, storage and transportation of specimens, preservation of parasites. Morphology, transmission, life cycle, Pathogenicity and lab. Diagnosis of:- Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia Lamblia, Trichomonas vaginalis, Leishmania donovani and L tropica. Plasmodia species, Toxoplasma gondii, nematodes- Intestinal flukes, lung flukes, liver fluke.
b) Common vectors of human diseases (mosquito, flies, ticks and fleas) Pathology and Clinical Pathology, Basic Lab. Techniques and Instruments
a) Pathology- definition, Branches Acute and chronic Inflammation (definition, characteristics) Subacute, granulomatous inflammation (definition, characteristics) Changes in Inflammation Chemical mediators of Inflammation.
b) Cell Injury Definition, causes, Ischemia, Necrosis Apoptosis, degeneration, dehydration
c) Cellular adaptation of growth & differentiation (Atrophy, Hypertrophy, Hyperplasia, metaplasia, Dysplasia, Anaplasia)
d) Neoplasia (Benin and Malignant, definition, characteristics, etiology, spread)
e) Cell of Immune system (B&T lymphocytes, macrophage, dendritic and Langerhans cells, NK cells)
f) Laboratory organization, role of laboratory technicians and responsibilities, safety measures, instruments, reporting and recording, common laboratory accidents and its preventions, handling of infectious materials, prevention and disposal, reagents and its storage.
g) Types of solution (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic) quality control-(Principles & Types)
h) Routine examination and clinical significance of- Urine Stool Body Fluids (Ascitic fluid, pleural fluids, pericardial fluids, synovial fluids, CSF seminal fluids, sputum) Medico-legal importance of semen analysis and abnormal morphology of sperm.
4. Hematology :
(i) Blood- Components, collection, anticoagulants, preparation of smears and quality haemoglobin, TLC, DLC with absolute count, WBC, Red cell Indices, Reticulocytes (methods of estimation, clinical significant) Erythropoiesis, Granulopoiesis, Megakaryopoiesis (normal, abnormal & clinical significant) Blood parasites, bone marrow smears
(a) Haemoglobin normal and abnormal, Biosynthesis, Haemoglobinopathies and its investigation)
(b) RBC- structure, erythropoietin, functions
(c) WBC- Physiology, pathological variation
(d) Platelets- functions, purpuras, investigation of disorders, thrombocytosis, thrombocytopenia
(e) Haemostasis (Coagulation)- Normal mechanism, abnormal, investigation of abnormal haemostasis)
(f) Thrombosis- definition, causes
(g) Leukemia- definition, classification (FAB), Acute & Chronic leukemia, lab features of acute & Chronic leukemia (AML, ALL, CML, CLL) Aleukemia, Leukaemoid reaction, Myelodysplastic syndrome (definition lab features)
(h) Anemias (Normochronic, Normocytic, Megaloblastic, Microcytic hypochronic, Anaemia of infections, Haemolytic Anaemias)- Definition, classification, causes, laboratory, features and investigations)
(i) Thalassaemia (Trait, Minor, Major) Sideroblastic anaemia Pancytopaenia, Aplastic Anaemias, Pure red cells aplasia (Definition, causes, lab investigation etc)
(j) Coagulation disorders, lab diagnosis, causes, haemophillia, DIC
(k) Lymphoma- definition, causes, classification, lab features/diagnosis
(l) Myeloma- definition, causes, classification, lab features/diagnosis
(m) Polycythaemia- definition, causes, classification, lab features/diagnosis
(n) Purpuras- definition, causes, classification, lab features/diagnosis
(o) Staining-Leishman’s stain, MGG, Giemsa’s, PAS, Sudan B-Black, Iron, NAP,
Acid phosphate, esterase (Principle, composition, methods & results)
(ii) Blood banking & Immuno Haematology
(a) Introduction Blood bank organisation, equipment, donor registration. Blood Groups- Types, technique of grouping Donor’s selection, collection of blood Preservatives(storage), Laboratory screening of blood for transfusion
(b) Cross matching, compatibility testing, Coomb’s Test, Transfusion reaction, Antigens, Antibodies (properties, production), Complements, sensitization, Agglutination, Haemolysis, Neutralization, Precipitation, Complement fixation, Immune response.
(c) Diseases transmitted through blood and their screening, Haemolytic diesases of new born.
(d) Blood component preparation and its uses, Haemophereis, Massive transfusion, Autologous transfusion, exchange transfusion.
(iii) Histopathology- Basic & Technique
(a) Cells & tissues- definition, cells and its organelles, function, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, epithelial cells, definition, classification & functions. Connective tissues (Bone & cartilage) Muscle tissues Nerve tissues
(b) Histology of different systems and organs- Respiratory system, Alimentary system, excretory systems, reproductive system (male & female), endocrine system
(c) Histopathology techniqueSample reception, registering, labelling Fixative & fixation, (definition, classification, details of fixative, aims & object, fixation and preservation) Decalcification (definition, methods & test of end point decalcification) Grossing (definition, material required) Processing of tissues (manual & automatic) Waxes (types of waxes)
Microtomies (types of microtome, knives, honing & stropping) Dehydration, clearing, impregnation, embedding or blocking (definition, chemicals used etc) Section cutting, mounting, labelling
(d) Demonstration of (Staining) Nucleic acids Lipids Proteins Nerve cells Muscles Bone Carbohydrates Amyloid Pigments Micro-organism & Parasites
(e) Biopsies ofRenal biopsy, Lymph node biopsy Liver biopsy, muscle biopsy Kidneys, nerves fibres, skin biopsy (Processing, fixation, blocking, staining)
(f) Museum technique
(g) Immunohistochemistry (definition, Purposes)
(h) Staining Theory, progressive & regressive, metachromasia, mordants, accentors Staining preparation, procedure ofHaematoxylene and Eosin stain MGG Stain, connective tissue stains
Giemsa’s stain, mucicarmine stains Z.N stain PAS Stain
(iv) Cytology (Basic, Technique)
(a) Definition of cytology, material for operation and establishment of cytology laboratory, role of cytology in the diagnosis, branches of cytology
(b) Reception, registration, numbering and supply of material for collecting specimens. Preparations of Cytological smears. Cytological fixation- aims and objects, chemical use for cytological fixation and methods of fixation Progressive changes of the cells Nuclear criteria of Malignancy.
(c) Exfoliative cytology- definition, source of samples for exfoliative cytology Body cavity fluid (pleural effusion, Pericardial effusion, Ascitic fluids, sputum, urine, synovial fluids,
CSF, Pus and Abscess) Methods of collection, fixation, methods of cyto preparations & staining Clotted & blood fluids (methods of cytopreparations) Cellular components in benign and malignant effusion, acute and chronic inflammations
(d) Interventional cytology (FNAC) Fine needle aspiration cytology. Definition, Application, Methods. Role of FNAC Common Sites Advantage and disadvantage, limitations Complications, precautions & contraindications Preparation of smears General properties of wet & dry smears Imprint, crush smears, biopsy sediments, cell block preparations
(e) Aspiration of specific lesion eg: cyst, thyroid, lung, peritoneum, prostate, testis, radiological imaging aids of FNAC
(f) Methods of collection, fixation and cytopreparation of samples from- Female genital tracts, respiratory tracts, gastro-intestinal tracts, urinary tracts etc.
(g) Staining
Pap’s Stain
o Chemical requirements, preparations of various chemicals for PAP’S stain.
o Various psp’s stain methods
o Types of haematoxylene and its preparation
o Stain maintenance
o Preparation of graded alcohols (50%, 60%,70%,80%,85%)
o Preparation of 0.5% HCL, lithium carbonate, EA modified, 0.2% HCl, 1% Ammonium hydroxide in 70%
ethanol, Orange G-6
Bismark brown, EA-50, EA-36
o Procedures of Pap’s Stain
MGG Stain
Giemsa’s stain
Modified pap’s stain
PAS stain, Alcian blue staining
Mayers & south gate Mucicarmine stain
Gram’s stain
ZN stain
Quality controls (Internal & External) definition, methods, advantage
KGMU Medical Lab Technologist Exam Pattern 2026
Duration : 120 Minutes
Negative Marking : 0.33
| S.No. |
Subject |
No. of Question |
Marks |
| 1 |
Suject Related Topics |
60 |
60 |
| 2 |
General English |
10 |
10 |
| 3 |
General Knowledge |
10 |
10 |
| 4 |
Reasoning |
10 |
10 |
| 5 |
Mathematical Aptitude |
10 |
10 |
| |
Total |
100 |
100 |
Exam Date 2026 : 03rd April 2026
Starting Date of Application Form : 22nd November 2024
Last Date of Application Form : 03rd March 2025
Total Post : 29
