The Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Gastroenterology at Sapthagiri NPS University (SNPSU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a three-year full-time super-specialty medical programme offered at the Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC). The programme trains postgraduate physicians in advanced gastroenterology, covering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal oncology, and interventional endoscopy procedures including ERCP, EUS, and capsule endoscopy. SNPSU is UGC-recognised under Section 2(f) and NAAC ’A+’ accredited; SIMSRC holds National Medical Commission recognition for its super-specialty programmes. Admission is through NEET-SS conducted by the National Board of Examinations. The three-year programme provides supervised clinical exposure across endoscopy units, hepatology clinics, and gastroenterology inpatient wards, preparing graduates for independent super-specialty gastroenterology practice in tertiary care settings. SIMSRC’s medical campus on Hesarghatta Road, Bengaluru, provides integrated clinical training with access to a multi-specialty hospital and dedicated GI unit.
📋 Admission Status: Sapthagiri NPS University DM Gastroenterology admissions for 2026-27 are open for NEET-SS qualified candidates; apply at snpsu.edu.in/medical.
Key Points
- Three-year DM Gastroenterology at NMC-recognised SIMSRC; 2 approved seats.
- Total programme fee is INR 30,00,000 over three years.
- Eligibility: MD (General Medicine) or equivalent NMC-recognised postgraduate degree.
- Training covers endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, pancreatic disorders, and GI oncology.
- SNPSU is UGC-recognised under Section 2(f) and NAAC ’A+’ accredited.
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore DM Gastroenterology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 10,00,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 30,00,000 |
- Confirm current fee at snpsu.edu.in/medical before joining.
- Hostel charges are payable separately.
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore DM Gastroenterology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-SS 2026 Registration Opens | Nov 5, 2025 |
| NEET-SS 2026 Exam Date | December 26 and 27, 2025 |
| NEET-SS 2026 Result | January 28, 2026 |
| MCC Super-Specialty Counselling | February to March 2027 |
| SNPSU Institutional Quota Applications | Open at snpsu.edu.in/medical |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-SS 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 | December 26 and 27, 2025 | nbe.edu.in |
- Qualify NEET-SS (NBE); register at nbe.edu.in.
- Fifty per cent seats via MCC Super-Specialty Counselling.
- Institutional quota: apply directly at snpsu.edu.in/medical.
- MD (General Medicine) or equivalent NMC degree required.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MD (General Medicine) or equivalent NMC-recognised postgraduate medical degree.
- A valid NEET-SS score is mandatory; NEET-SS is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) annually.
- Candidates must be registered with a state medical council or the National Medical Register.
- MBBS degree certificate, internship completion record, and medical registration proof must be submitted at the time of joining.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Appear for NEET-SS conducted by NBE; register at nbe.edu.in.
- Step 2: For government-allotted seats, register at mcc.nic.in for MCC Super-Specialty Counselling.
- Step 3: For institutional quota, apply at snpsu.edu.in/medical with NEET-SS scorecard and MD degree certificate.
- Step 4: Attend document verification and counselling as scheduled by SNPSU.
- Step 5: Pay fees and complete enrolment formalities at SIMSRC.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking affordable super-specialty medical education in Bengaluru
- Candidates targeting Karnataka state-quota DM seats via NEET-SS
- MD Medicine graduates seeking gastroenterology at NAAC A+ SNPSU
- Students seeking NMC-recognised DM with hospital-based clinical exposure
✗ Skip if
- Candidates preferring older government institutions with larger DM seat intake
- Students needing pan-India super-specialty placement beyond Karnataka
- Candidates seeking lower fee DM at government medical colleges
- Students requiring a decades-old brand-name institution for career aspirations
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore DM Gastroenterology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Applicable for government-allotted seats | Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| SNPSU Merit Scholarship | Variable | Institutional merit scholarship; details at snpsu.edu.in/scholarships |
- Karnataka SC/ST: apply via State Scholarship Portal for allotted seats.
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