MD/MS Seat in India

Admission to MD MS and PG Diploma courses

Welcome to our guide on admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses in India and other various specialities of postgraduate medical education and how we can help you secure a PG seat in India through effective counselling. The goal and focus of post-graduate medical education in India is to produce competent specialist doctors and medical teachers who are recognised by the medical fraternity as graduating scholars building upon their undergraduate education and skills.

Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility to pursue a post-graduate broad-speciality course in Medicine in India is as per NMC, National Exit Test Regulations, 2023. Until the first batch based on National Exit Test (NExT) becomes eligible for admission in broad-speciality PG courses, the existing system of admission through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG) will continue.

Eligibility to pursue a super-speciality programme/course in Medicine in India will be determined by securing the minimum eligible score at the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Super-Speciality (NEET-SS), which the National Medical Commission will conduct. An all-India merit list as well as a State-wise merit list of the eligible candidates is prepared based on the marks obtained in NExT or NEET-PG and candidates are admitted to post-graduate courses from the said merit lists only.

Conduct of NEET-SS: Either the National Medical Commission may conduct the NEET-SS for all or any few super-speciality courses or may designate any such agency or authority to cause the NEET-SS to be conducted. Post-Graduate Medical Education Board will determine the manner, modalities, etc., of conducting the NEET-SS for super-speciality courses.

Common Counseling: There is a common counselling procedure involving multiple rounds for admission to post-graduate courses in medicine for all medical institutions in India, solely based on the merit list of NEET - PG scores. All rounds of counselling for all seats will be held in online mode by the state or central counselling authority and no medical college or institution can admit any candidate themselves. For admission to broad-speciality post-graduate courses in medicine in medical institutions, the Central Government or its designated authority is the counselling agency for the All-India quota of seats, and the concerned state government /U.T. administration is the counselling agency for the respective state or union territory quota of seats. For all the seats in the super-speciality courses, the Central Government or its designated authority shall be the counselling agency.

 

All about NEET-PG

NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination that is the single entrance examination for admission to various MD/MS and PG Diploma courses in India. No other entrance examination, either at the state or the institution level, is valid for admission to MD, MS, or PG Diploma courses. Qualifying NEET-PG is mandatory for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses at various universities and institutions in the country. NEETPG is mandatory even for foreign nationals seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses in India. MD/MS Course in India. The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences conducts the NEET-PG exam in India.

 

Scope of NEET-PG

NEET-PG score is used for:

1. All India has a 50% quota PG medical seats for all states and union territories of India.
2. All State quota seats for all states and union territories of India.
3. All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country
4. Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
5. Post-MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6-Year DrNB Courses and Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses

 

The following Medical institutions are not covered by centralized admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET-PG as they have their separate exams as notified by the NMC:

1. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
2. PGIMER, Chandigarh
3. JIPMER, Puducherry
4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

 

NEET-PG Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates must have a valid MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized by the NMC, the erstwhile Medical Council of India, or any State Medical Council, and they must have completed one year of mandatory internship.
2. An original compulsory rotating resident internship completion certificate is required at the time of counseling/admission to allotted medical college or institute.
3. Registration with the NMC, or State Medical Council, is necessary, and documentary proof is required to be furnished by the candidates on the day of examination and at the time of counseling/admission.
4. NEET-PG Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Medical Graduates: Indian students who have obtained their MBBS degree from medical colleges abroad should have qualified for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (ScreeningTest), or NExT. They must also be registered with the NMC and have completed their one-year mandatory internship at an Indian hospital.

 

NEET-PG Exam Pattern

1. NEET-PG is generally conducted on a single day and in a single session as a computer-based examination.
2. The syllabus for the NEET-PG is as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by NMC.
3. NEET-PG exam comprises of 200 multiple choice questions taken on a computer.
4. There is a negative marking for a wrong answer.
5. The validity of the NEET-PG result is only for the current year admission session and cannot be carried forward for the next session of admissions for MD, MS, or PG Diploma courses.

 

NEET - PG Examination Fee

Category of Candidate	Examination Fee
General, OBC and EWS	Rs. 4250/-
SC, ST, PWD	Rs. 3250/-

List of Qualifications and Duration of the PG Courses in India

 

S.No	Name of Qualification	Duration of Course
i.	Post-graduate broad-speciality Qualifications (M.D./M.S.)	3 years or 2 years* * The period of training, including the period of examination, shall be two years for the students, who possess a recognized two-year post-graduate diploma course in the same subject.
ii.	Post-graduate super-speciality Courses (DM/M.Ch.)	3 Years
iii.	Post-graduate diploma Courses	2 Years
iv.	Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC)	1 year
v.	Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Courses	2 years
vi.	D.M./M.Ch. (6-year Course)	6 years

List of Recognized Post-Graduate Broad Speciality Qualifications (M.D./M.S.) 3 Years/2 years

 

A. M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

1. M.D. (Aerospace Medicine)
2. M.D. (Anatomy)
3. M.D. (Anesthesiology)
4. M.D. (Biochemistry)
5. M.D. (Biophysics)
6. M.D. (Community Medicine)
7. M.D. (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
8. M.D. (Emergency Medicine)
9. M.D. (Family Medicine)
10. M.D. (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology)
11. M.D. (General Medicine)
12. M.D. (Geriatrics)
13. M.D. (Health Administration)
14. M.D. (Hospital Administration)
15. M.D. (Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
16. M.D. (Laboratory Medicine)
17. M.D. (Marine Medicine)
18. M.D. [Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)]
19. M.D. (Microbiology)
20. M.D. (Nuclear Medicine)
21. M.D. (Paediatrics)
22. M.D. (Palliative Medicine)
23. M.D. (Pathology)
24. M.D. (Pharmacology)
25. M.D. (Physical Medicine Rehabilitation)
26. M.D. (Physiology)
27. M.D. (Psychiatry)
28. M.D. (Radiation Oncology)
29. M.D. (Radiodiagnosis)
30. M.D. (Respiratory Medicine)
31. M.D. (Sports Medicine)
32. M.D. (Tropical Medicine) 

B. M.S. (Master of Surgery)

1. M.S. (General Surgery)
2. M.S. (Obstetrics and gynecology)
3. M.S. (Ophthalmology)
4. M.S. (Orthopaedics)
5. M.S. (Otorhinolaryngology)
6. M.S. (Traumatology and Surgery)

List of Recognized Post-Graduate Super Speciality Qualifications (D.M./M.Ch.)

 

1. Doctorate of Medicine
2. D.M. (Cardiac Anesthesia)
3. D.M. (Cardiology)
4. D.M. (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
5. D.M. (Clinical Hematology)
6. D.M. (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)
7. D.M. (Clinical Pharmacology)
8. D.M. (Critical Care Medicine)
9. D.M. (Endocrinology)
10. D.M. (Geriatric Mental Health)
11. D.M. (Hepatology)
12. D.M. (Infectious Disease)
13. D.M. (Interventional Radiology)
14. D.M. (Medical Gastroenterology)
15. D.M. (Medical Genetics)
16. D.M. (Medical Oncology)
17. D.M. (Neonatology)
18. D.M. (Nephrology)
19. D.M. (Neuro-Anesthesia)
20. D.M. (Neurology)
21. D.M. (Neuro-radiology)
22. D.M. (Onco-Pathology)
23. D.M. (Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care)
24. D.M. (Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia)
25. D.M. (Paediatric Cardiology)
26. D.M. (Paediatric Critical Care)
27. D.M. (Paediatric Gastroenterology)
28. D.M. (Paediatric Hepatology)
29. D.M. (Paediatric Nephrology)
30. D.M. (Paediatric Neurology)
31. D.M. (Paediatric Oncology)
32. D.M. (Pulmonary Medicine)
33. D.M. (Virology)

 

1. M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgie)
2. M.Ch. (Endocrine Surgery)
3. M.Ch. (Gynaecological Oncology)
4. M.Ch. (Hand Surgery)
5. M.Ch. (Head and Neck Surgery)
6. M.Ch. (Hepato-Pancreatto-Biliary-Surgery)
7. M.Ch. (Neurosurgery)
8. M.Ch. (Paediatric Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery)
9. M.Ch. (Paediatric Orthopaedics)
10. M.Ch. (Paediatric Surgery)
11. M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
12. M.Ch. (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery)
13. M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology)
14. M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
15. M.Ch. (Urology)
16. M.Ch. (Vascular Surgery)
17. M.Ch. (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery)

 

List of Recognized Medical Post-Graduate Diploma Qualifications in India

 

1. Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2. Anaesthesiology (D.A.)
3. Clinical Pathology (D.C.P.)
4. Community Medicine (D.C.M.)/ Public Health (D.P.H.)
5. Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (D.D.V.L.)
6. Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.)
7. Health Education (D.H.E.)
8. Health Administration (D.H.A.)
9. Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion (D.I.H.B.T.)
10. Marine Medicine (Dip. M.M.)
11. Microbiology (D.Micro)
12. Nutrition (D.N.)
13. Obstetrics and Gynaecology (D.G.O.)
14. Occupational Health (D.O.H.)
15. Ophthalmology (D.O.)
16. Orthopaedics (D.Ortho.)
17. Otorhinolaryngology (D.L.O.)
18. Paediatrics ( D.C.H.)
19. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (D.Phy. Med. and R.)
20. Psychiatry (D.P.M.)
21. Radiation Medicine (D.R.M.)
22. Radiodiagnosis (D.M.R.D.)
23. Radio-therapy (D.M.R.T.)
24. Radiological Physics (D.R.P.)
25. Sport Medicine (D.S.M.)
26. Tropical Medicine and Health (D.T.M. and H.)
27. Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (D.T.C.D.)
28. Virology (D. Vir.)

 

List of Recognized Medical Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) Qualifications

 

1. PDCC in Organ Transplant Anaesthesia
2. PDCC in Paediatric Endocrinology
3. PDCC in Laboratory Immunology
4. PDCC in Nuclear Nephrology
5. PDCC in Renal Pathology
6. PDCC in Gastro-Radiology
7. PDCC in Aphaeresis Technology and Blood Component Therapy
8. PDCC in Pain Management
9. PDCC in Haemato-Oncology
10. PDCC in Paediatric Endocrinology
11. PDCC in Paediatric ENT
12. PDCC in Spine Surgery

 

List of D.M./ M.Ch. Courses of Six-Year Duration

1. D.M. (Neurology)
2. M.Ch.(Neurosurgery)

 

Admissions to PG Courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions

 

Postgraduate Medical Admissions at the below-mentioned Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) training institutes is open to NEET - PG eligible candidates:

1. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
2. Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt.
3. INHS Asvini (Mumbai)
4. Command Hospital Air Force (Bangalore)
5. Command Hospital Eastern Command (Kolkata)
6. Command Hospital Western Command (Chandimandir)
7. Command Hospital Central Command (Lucknow)
8. Institute of Aerospace Medicine (Bengaluru)

 

The NEET - PG qualified candidates shall be considered for admission to the above-mentioned AFMS institutions under the following categories, in order of priority:

1. Priority-I (Serving Officers of AFMS)
2. Priority-II (Government Sponsored Candidates from Friendly Foreign Countries)
3. Priority-III (Para Military/other Govt. of India sponsored candidates)
4. Priority-IV (Ex-Short Service Commission Officers of AFMS)
5. Priority-V (Civilians); Will have bond liability to serve AFMS

 

• Suppose a student wants to take up postgraduate courses in an institution/hospital of Armed Forces Medical Services, at the time of online submission of the application form for NEET-PG. In that case, the student should select the option “YES” to “Are you willing to take up post-graduate courses in institution/hospital of Armed Forces Medical Services”.
• AFMS publishes a separate notification every year with detailed instructions mentioning eligibility criteria and admission procedures for MD, MS, and PG courses at different AFMS institutions.
• The candidates desirous for admission to AFMS institutions will have to go through the notification & apply accordingly to be considered for admission after declaration of NEET-PG result.
• There is no provision of reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/PwD in the Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
• Selection and final admissions to these institutions shall be made by the Armed Forces Medical Services based on the merits of the candidates & as per order of precedence mentioned above.
• All eligible candidates desirous of MD/MS/PG Diploma seats in AFMS institutions have to mandatorily register with the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of DGHS, MoHFW, and the Govt. of India at their website to be eligible for AFMS counseling for postgraduates at AFMS teaching institutes.
• The merit-based allotment of seats will be done by AFMS after physical fitness test.

 

NEET-PG for Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-Year DrNB and NBEMS Diploma Courses

As mandated by the NMC, the merit list of NEET-PG is used by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for admission to various post-MBBS DNB courses, Direct 6-year DrNB courses, and post-MBBS Diploma Courses of NBEMS. There is no separate exam for DNB CET. 

Eligibility Criteria for Post-MBBS, Direct 6-Year DrNB and NBEMS Diploma Courses: Candidates must have an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized by the NMC or possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile Medical Council of India, or the State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship. Candidates already pursuing a DNB course are not eligible for admission to DNB Course until they have completed the entire duration of the prescribed course or have been discharged from the course. This shall be irrespective of their resignation or discontinuation from the course due to any reason.

 

Oris Education Services for Admission to MD MS and PG Diploma Courses in India

 

• Personalized Counseling: We provide personalized counseling to each student to help them make informed decisions regarding their career and education. Our team assists students in selecting the right course and college based on their academic background, interests, and career goals.

• Course and College Selection: We offer guidance and support to students in selecting the best medical colleges and universities in India for MD/MS courses. We help students understand the various admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and selection processes for each institution.

• Admission Assistance: We provide comprehensive assistance to students in the admission process, from filling out applications to submitting required documentation. Our team ensures that students meet all the admission requirements and deadlines for the chosen institution.

• Test Preparation: We offer test preparation services for various standardized exams, such as the NEET-PG, AIIMS-PG, and JIPMER-PG. Our test preparation courses are designed to help students improve their test-taking skills, increase their confidence, and achieve their target scores.

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