Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. The total fee for DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College is Rs. 30,00,000 (Rs. 10,00,000 per year for 3 years). Government-quota seat fees are NMC-regulated at a lower rate. Verify the exact fee from the MCC seat matrix or SIMATS admissions office before accepting allotment.
Ques. What is the eligibility for DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. MD/DNB in Paediatrics from an NMC-recognised medical college; NEET-SS qualified. Candidates must also have a valid NEET-SS score and NMC/State Medical Council registration.
Ques. What is the admission process for DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. Admission to DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College requires qualifying NEET-SS (conducted by NBE). Government-quota seats are filled via MCC Super Specialty Counselling (mcc.nic.in); management/deemed quota seats through SIMATS counselling. NEET-SS 2025 results were declared January 28, 2026. NEET-SS 2026 schedule will be notified by NBE.
Ques. What career options are there after DM (Neonatology) from Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. DM Neonatology graduates are in high demand across India to staff level III NICUs at government and private hospitals. Neonatologist roles at teaching hospitals, corporate hospitals (Apollo, Fortis, Rainbow), and government sick newborn care units (SNCUs) are primary employment areas. Academic positions at NMC-recognised paediatrics departments and research in neonatal outcomes are other pathways.
Ques. Is DM (Neonatology) at Saveetha Medical College recognised by NMC?
Ans. Saveetha Medical College is NMC-approved and DM (Neonatology) seats filled via MCC counselling and SIMATS management quota are NMC-recognised. Verify the current NMC approval and seat matrix on the NMC portal (nmc.org.in) and MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) before admission.
Ques. What does the DM (Neonatology) programme at Saveetha Medical College cover?
Ans. The 3-year DM (Neonatology) programme at Saveetha Medical College involves advanced training in neonatal resuscitation, care of extremely preterm infants, neonatal intensive care, respiratory support and ventilation in neonates, neonatal infections, metabolic disorders in newborns, neonatal neurology, congenital anomalies management, nutrition for sick newborns, transport medicine, and quality improvement in NICUs. Residents work under faculty supervision at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, a 1,500+ bed tertiary care centre in Chennai, and must submit a thesis as part of the super-specialty degree requirements.







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