Medical Transcriptionist
Converts physicians' audio recordings into accurate written medical records.
Overview
Medical Transcriptionists convert audio recordings of physicians into written documents. The purpose of medical transcription is to obtain a written record of a patient's medical history. The transcribed files are either printed and stored as paperwork or preserved in electronic format.
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Medical Schools
- Doctor's Offices
- Health and Wellness centres
Work environment
It is a desk job. You are likely to work in a team. If you are associated with an organisation, you are likely to work about 40 hours a week. However, work hours will be flexible if you choose to freelance. Entrepreneurship: you can choose to freelance and take up multiple projects at the same time.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at working independently
- You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
- You like filing, typing and preserving information
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree in any subject
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same field
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue a Diploma in Medical Transcription
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by institutes offering training in Medical Transcription. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra
- Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Centre for Medical Transcription Services, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Cigma Medical Coding Academy, Kochi, Kerala
- Electronic Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
- Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED), Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Global Institute of Teleworking, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Medical Transcription (IIMT), Gurugram, Haryana
- Indo-American Medical Transcription, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Meridian Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Medical Transcriptionist
- 2Senior Medical Transcriptionist
Expected income
₹11,000 – ₹53,000 per month and more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Dr. Meena Savashe — A Senior Medical Transcriptionist working full-time with the Mumbai-based MT India. A qualified ayurvedic doctor with a Bachelor's in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Pune, Savashe was practising ayurvedic medicine in Pune after graduating in 1990. In 1998 she had to move to Mumbai and signed up with the MT company, S. Amit & Co, where she received her training before moving to MT India.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 371 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Medical_Transcriptionist/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The source card prints these institutes as a single unlabelled list (it includes Armed Forces Medical College, a government institution), so they are not split into government and private here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.