- AIIMS, New Delhi Announces Open Round Registration for DM/MCh/MD (Hosp. Admn.) Admission – Deadline for Online Registration: February 18.
- AIIMS, Delhi has released the tentative schedule for INI-SSET. The stage I exam can be conducted on Apr 26. The result can be released on May 2. INI CET (stage I) can be conducted on May 18 with the result releasing on May 24.
- AMRU, HP Announces PG MD/MS 3rd Round Counseling Schedule: Key Dates from January 23 to February 27, including NRI Seat Document Verification and Stray Round.
- AIIMS Announces Schedule for Open Round Online Seat Allocation for INI-CET PG Courses: Registration from Jan 24 to Jan 31, Seat Allocation on Feb 21, Acceptance from Feb 22 to Feb 28.
- Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board Releases Revised Seat Allotment List for PG Medical Admissions on February 9.
- Rajasthan NEET PG Admission/Counseling Board Announces List of Ineligible Candidates for Round 3 of State Counseling - February.
- Atal Medical & Research University, H.P. Announces Final Seat Allocation for 3rd Round of NEET PG MD/MS Counseling – Candidates to Report on February 13 – 14.
- Govt. of West Bengal Announces Modified WB PG Medical Counseling Schedule: Key Dates from February 12 - 28.
MD Admission is based on the NEET PG entrance exam. Candidates must clear the entrance exam to enroll in an MD or Doctor of Medicine program.
Based on the NEET PG scores, several states also hold MD Admission, followed by counselling sessions at the state level. In this regard, to be eligible, the Medical Council Act of India (MCI) requires applicants to hold an MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate.
MD Admission: Top MD Colleges
Some of the top colleges and the exams accepted by them are mentioned in the table below.
| Institution | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| AIIMS, New Delhi | INI CET |
| PGIMER, Chandigarh | INI CET |
| NIMHANS, Bangalore | INI CET |
| CMC, Vellore | NEET PG |
| Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | NEET PG |
| SGPGIMS, Lucknow | NEET PG |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | INI CET |
MD Admission: Eligibility Criteria
The general eligibility for MD admissions is as follows.
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to take the entrance examinations.
- Candidates must possess a Medical Council Act of India (MCI)-recognized Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate or an MBBS degree.
- They should have completed the one-year internship.
It should be noted that candidates from the state of JK who have earned their MBBS degree are not eligible for seats under the 50% All India Quota. However, those who receive a nomination from the Indian government under the Central Pool Seats programme to pursue an MBBS at a medical school or university in Jammu and Kashmir (JK) are qualified for the 50% All India Quota seats.
MD Admission: Dates
Candidates can check the important dates for the NEET PG All India, Deemed and Central State Quota in the following table.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 20 - December 4 |
| Round 2 | December 4 - December 28 |
| Round 3 | |
| Counselling Dates | December 26 – January 1 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates data by MCC | January 14 – 15 |
| State Counselling | January 7 – 13 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates data by State DMEs/ Counselling Authorities | January 19 – 20 |
| Last Date of Joining | January 13 |
| Last Date of Joining for State Counselling | January 18 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Counselling Dates | January 18 – 24 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates data by MCC | January 31 |
| State Counselling | January 25 – 30 |
| Sharing of Joined Candidates data by State DMEs/ Counselling Authorities | To be notified |
| Last Date of Joining | January 30 |
| Last Date of Joining for State Counselling | February 5 |
The following table highlights the dates for the online counselling for 50% AIQ and deemed (100%)/ Central Universities (100%)/ AFMS seats.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | November 7 - 29 |
| Round 2 | December 4 - 23 |
| Round 3 | |
| Verification and Choice Filling | December 26 - January 1 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | January 2 – 3 |
| Result | January 4 |
| College Reporting | January 6 – 13 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates data by Institutes. Sharing of Data to MCC | January 14 – 15 |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Verification of the Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institute | January 18 |
| Registration/Payment | January 18 – 21 |
| Choice Filling/ Locking | January 18 – 21 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | January 22 – 23 |
| Result | January 24 |
| College Reporting | January 25 – 30 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates data by Institutes. Sharing of Data to MCC | To be notified |
Application for MD Admission
Students have to fill out the online form from the official website. The general steps are as follows.
Step 1: Navigate to the official NEET PG webpage.
Step 2: Then select the 'New Registration' link. Make sure to follow the directions.
Step 3: Get a User ID and Password by correctly completing the registration form. After that, log in using the credentials.
Step 4: Complete the application form with the requested details, and attach a passport-sized photo and your signature.
Step 5: Select the city or cities of your choice for the test, and pay the required exam fees.
Step 6: Finally, take a printout of the NEET PG Application Form filled out with the transaction ID.
MD Admission: Counselling and Merit List
- Candidates are selected through their ranks (All India Rank, All India 50% Quota Category Rank, All India 50% Quota Rank, and State Quota Rank) and will be called for counselling.
- During the counselling procedure, candidates must enter their preferred courses and colleges. Candidates' admission into the MD program will be based on their NEET PG entrance exam ranking, their filled-out preferences, and lastly, the availability of seats. Documents needed for NEET PG counselling include:
- NEET PG Admit Card
- Rank Card
- Class X mark sheet and certificate
- Class XII mark sheet and certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Counselling call letter
- Passport-size photographs
NEET PG: Guidelines for Exam
A few of the guidelines for the NEET PG examination include.
- Students must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam.
- Any electronic devices, such as calculators, smart watches, pagers, etc., are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- Also, candidates are not permitted to bring backpacks, pouches, writing supplies, etc.
Documents Required for MD Admission
A few of the documents required for MD admissions include.
- 10+2 Marksheets
- Internship Certificate
- MBBS degree and Certificate
- MBBS Marksheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Permanent Registration MMC/MCI
- NEET registration slip and admit card
MD Admission: Fees
Students looking to pursue MD, can check the MD fees below.
| Institution | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| AIIMS | 515 |
| CMC Ludhiana | 6,50,000 |
| Kasturba Medical College | 4,88,333 - 33,91,333* |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 7,50,000 - 23,00,000* |
| JIPMER | 12,810 |
*Note: The exact amount will vary based on the specific specialisation.
MD Admission: Cut-Offs
The previous year NEET PG cut off to seek MD Admission is given below:
| Category | NEET PG Qualifying Percentile | NEET PG Cut off Scores (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50th percentile | 291 |
| Unreserved - PH (UR-PH) | 45th percentile | 274 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile | 257 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 40th percentile | 257 |
MD Admission: FAQs
Ques. Is MD possible without NEET?
Ans. No, in order to pursue MD, students must clear an entrance exam like NEET-PG or INI-CET.
Ques. Is MD more qualified than MBBS?
Ans. Yes, MD is a Master’s degree while MBBS is a Bachelor’s degree. So MD holders have deeper and more specialised knowledge.
Ques. What is the salary of an MD doctor in India?
Ans. The average salary of MD doctors is INR 9 LPA. It can be increased through years of experience.
Ques. Can I add Dr after MD?
Ans. Yes! You will be addressed as Doctor after completing an MD, so you can add Dr. to your name. This shows that you have completed a doctoral-level qualification in medicine.
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