Saveetha Medical College DM Nephrology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for DM (Nephrology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. The total fee for DM (Nephrology) 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 (Nephrology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. MD/DNB in General Medicine 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 (Nephrology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. Admission to DM (Nephrology) 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 (Nephrology) from Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. DM Nephrology graduates can practice as consultant nephrologists at dialysis centres, kidney transplant units, and nephrology departments of government and private hospitals. With chronic kidney disease burden rising in India, nephrologists are in short supply, and the specialty offers strong career prospects in both tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Academic positions at NMC-recognised medical colleges are also available.
Ques. Is DM (Nephrology) at Saveetha Medical College recognised by NMC?
Ans. Saveetha Medical College is NMC-approved and DM (Nephrology) 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 (Nephrology) programme at Saveetha Medical College cover?
Ans. The 3-year DM (Nephrology) programme at Saveetha Medical College involves advanced training in chronic kidney disease management, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, acute kidney injury, glomerular diseases, renovascular hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, electrolyte disorders, lupus nephritis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). 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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