Saveetha Medical College MD Pathology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MD (Pathology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. The total fee for MD (Pathology) at Saveetha Medical College is Rs. 30,45,000 (Rs. 10,15,000 per year for 3 years). Government-quota seat fees are 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 admission process for MD (Pathology) at Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. Admission to MD (Pathology) at Saveetha Medical College requires a valid NEET-PG score. Government-quota seats are filled through MCC PG Medical Counselling (mcc.nic.in); management/deemed quota seats are filled through SIMATS counselling. NEET-PG 2026 registration closed May 7, 2026; the exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Ques. What career options are available after MD (Pathology) from Saveetha Medical College?
Ans. MD Pathology graduates from Saveetha Medical College can work as pathologists at hospital diagnostic departments, private pathology labs, and blood bank units, or as faculty in pathology departments at NMC-recognised medical colleges. Diagnostic pathology roles at large corporate hospitals (Apollo, Fortis) and reference labs (Metropolis, SRL) are also viable career options.
Ques. Is MD (Pathology) at Saveetha Medical College recognised by NMC?
Ans. Saveetha Medical College is an NMC-approved medical institution. MD (Pathology) seats filled through MCC counselling and SIMATS management quota are NMC-recognised. Verify NMC approval and seat matrix on the NMC and MCC portals before admission.
Ques. When is NEET-PG 2026 for MD admission?
Ans. NEET-PG 2026 registration closed on May 7, 2026 (Tentative). The exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026; admit card release is expected on June 11, 2026 (Tentative). MCC PG counselling is expected in October-November 2026 after result declaration. Check the NBE portal (natboard.edu.in) for official NEET-PG 2026 updates.
Ques. What does the MD (Pathology) programme at Saveetha Medical College involve?
Ans. The 3-year MD (Pathology) programme at Saveetha Medical College involves training in histopathology, cytopathology, haematopathology, clinical pathology, autopsy pathology, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, blood banking and transfusion medicine, laboratory quality management, and forensic pathology basics. Residents work under faculty supervision at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, a 1,500+ bed tertiary care centre in Chennai, and are required to submit a thesis as part of the postgraduate degree requirements.







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