Amrita SOM Fellowship FAQs
Ques. Do Amrita Fellowship programmes require NEET SS or any national entrance examination?
Ans. No. Fellowship programmes at Amrita School of Medicine are not governed by NEET SS, which applies to DM and MCh super-specialty admissions. Fellowship admissions are conducted through a merit-based departmental selection process involving review of academic credentials, clinical experience documentation, and a personal interview by the specialty department. There is no centralised entrance test requirement for these Fellowship programmes.
Ques. What is the difference between Amrita’s Fellowship and a regular DM or MCh programme?
Ans. A DM or MCh is a formal NMC-recognised super-specialty degree requiring NEET SS for admission and grants the holder the title of a recognised super-specialist. An Amrita Fellowship is a sub-specialty clinical training programme for practising doctors seeking focused competence in areas such as Therapeutic Endoscopy, Vitreo Retina, or Fetal Medicine, without the NEET SS pathway. Fellowship certificates are widely valued in private hospital hiring but do not substitute for a DM/MCh in government and teaching hospital appointments.
Ques. Can an MBBS doctor without MD/MS apply for a Fellowship at Amrita?
Ans. The published eligibility states MBBS or MD/MS in the relevant clinical specialisation. Certain Fellowship programmes, particularly in Diabetology or Infectious Diseases, may accept MBBS holders with sufficient clinical experience, while others such as Paediatric Neurology or Interventional Radiology typically require the relevant MD or DNB degree. Applicants should confirm the specific eligibility requirement for their chosen specialisation directly with the respective department at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
Ques. Why do Fetal Medicine, Stroke, and Diabetic Foot Surgery Fellowships cost ₹24,00,000 compared to ₹5,00,000 for others?
Ans. The three-year Fellowships in Fetal Medicine, Stroke, and Diabetic Foot Surgery are priced at ₹24,00,000 (₹8,00,000 per year for three years), reflecting their longer duration compared to the 2-year Fellowships at ₹5,00,000. The higher-fee programmes also cover more specialised infrastructure, dedicated faculty supervision, and extended clinical exposure across a three-year training period.
Ques. Does completing a Fellowship at Amrita help in getting hospital jobs or international positions?
Ans. Yes. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is internationally accredited and widely recognised in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and among Indian diaspora hospital networks. A Fellowship from Amrita in sub-specialties such as Interventional Radiology, Vitreo Retina, or Neonatology adds weight to a physician’s profile for private hospital hiring, locum positions, and international placements. The practical training in a high-volume quaternary care setting at Kochi strengthens procedural competence, which is valued in clinical hiring.
Ques. Can Amrita Fellowship graduates use the title "Fellow" and does it carry formal NMC recognition?
Ans. Amrita School of Medicine awards a Fellowship certificate on programme completion, and graduates may describe themselves as a Fellow of the relevant programme in professional CVs. However, these are institutional fellowships and are not equivalent to FNB (Fellowship of the National Board) granted through NBE, which has formal NMC recognition. Candidates who require an NMC-recognised credential for teaching or government appointments should pursue the FNB pathway through NBE in addition to or instead of the institutional Fellowship.
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