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Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, is an autonomous deemed-to-be university established in 2009 by the Government of NCT Delhi and inaugurated in January 2010. ILBS holds deemed university status under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act and is regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is India’s first mono-super-specialty hospital and academic institution dedicated exclusively to liver and biliary diseases.
NIRF Medical 2025 ranks ILBS at 28 (score: 59.22), improving from rank 34 in 2024. As per Collegedunia Ranking 2026, ILBS is ranked 347 out of 527 Medical institutions nationally and 11th in New Delhi.
The ILBS campus is located at D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The attached hospital has 300+ operational beds (549 sanctioned), including 74 ICU beds and four advanced modular operation theatres. ILBS has performed over 900 liver transplants, making it one of the highest-volume dedicated liver transplant centres in India.
ILBS offers a focused portfolio of super-specialty and research programmes:
- DM (3 years) -- Hepatology; Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care; Paediatric Hepatology. Total fees: INR 3,30,000 per programme.
- M.Ch (3 years) -- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Total fees: INR 2,10,000.
- DNB (3 years) -- Nephrology. Total fees: INR 95,000.
- M.Sc Nursing (2 years). Total fees: INR 70,000.
- Ph.D (minimum 3 years) -- Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Epidemiology, Hepatology, Molecular Medicine, Nursing. Total fees: INR 70,000 - INR 2,60,000 (varies by discipline).
- Post Doctoral Certificate Course / PDCC (1 year) -- 22 specialisations in hepatology, transplant, and biliary sciences. Total fees: INR 80,000.
- Fellowship in Advanced Hepatology (1 year, INR 80,000); Post Graduate Certificate Courses (INR 45,000); Certificate Courses (INR 38,000).
ILBS DM and M.Ch super-specialty graduates reported a median salary of INR 47 LPA in 2023-24, with a 100% placement rate at leading government academic medical centres and private tertiary hospitals.
ILBS Admission Dates 2026
ILBS runs admission cycles across three distinct programme categories. DM, M.Ch, and DNB super-specialty admissions are governed by NEET SS conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). PDCC admissions use an ILBS-conducted written exam and interview, with two batches annually in January and July. Ph.D admissions run once a year with a July commencement.
PDCC admissions for the July 2026 batch are currently active. Key dates for this cycle are:
| Event | PDCC July 2026 Batch |
|---|---|
| Admission Notification | March - April 2026 |
| Online Application Window | April - May 2026 |
| Written Entrance Examination | May 2026 |
| Personal Interviews | May - June 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | July 2026 |
| Application Fee | INR 5,000 (non-refundable) |
| Programme Fee | INR 80,000 (full 1-year tenure) |
DM, M.Ch, and DNB admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are based on NEET SS 2026 scores, with NBE counselling expected to follow in late 2026. The entrance examination accepted for each programme at ILBS is as follows:
| Programme | Entrance Examination | Conducting Body |
|---|---|---|
| DM (Hepatology / Organ Transplant Anaesthesia / Paediatric Hepatology) | NEET SS | National Board of Examinations |
| M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) | NEET SS | National Board of Examinations |
| DNB (Nephrology) | NEET SS | National Board of Examinations |
| M.Sc Nursing | ILBS Entrance Exam | ILBS |
| PDCC (22 specialisations) | ILBS Written Exam + Interview | ILBS (twice yearly: January, July) |
| Ph.D (all disciplines) | ILBS Written Exam + Interview (JRF / GATE holders exempt from written) | ILBS (annual) |
Ph.D admissions for the 2027 batch are expected to open in March-April 2027, with written examinations in May-June 2027 and programme commencement in July 2027. The 2026 Ph.D admission cycle has concluded.
ILBS Courses and Fees
ILBS offers only post-graduate and doctoral-level programmes. It does not offer MBBS or general PG MD/MS degrees. All clinical programmes are at the DM, M.Ch, or DNB super-specialty level, making ILBS one of the few institutions in India that trains exclusively at the tertiary super-specialty tier.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM (Hepatology) | 3 years | MD Medicine / Paediatrics or equivalent + NEET SS | INR 3,30,000 |
| DM (Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care) | 3 years | MD Anaesthesiology + NEET SS | INR 3,30,000 |
| DM (Paediatric Hepatology) | 3 years | MD Paediatrics + NEET SS | INR 3,30,000 |
| M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) | 3 years | MS General Surgery or equivalent + NEET SS | INR 2,10,000 |
| DNB (Nephrology) | 3 years | MD Medicine / Paediatrics + NEET SS | INR 95,000 |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing with 55% + 1 year clinical experience | INR 70,000 |
| Ph.D (Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Epidemiology, Hepatology, Molecular Medicine) | Minimum 3 years | M.Sc / MD / equivalent in relevant discipline | INR 70,000 |
| Ph.D (Nursing) | Minimum 5 years | M.Sc Nursing with relevant experience | INR 2,60,000 |
| PDCC (22 specialisations) | 1 year | MD / MS / DM / MCh / DNB or equivalent | INR 80,000 |
| Fellowship in Advanced Hepatology | 1 year | DM Gastroenterology / Hepatology or equivalent | INR 80,000 |
| Post Graduate Certificate Courses (4 programmes) | 1 year | Relevant PG qualification | INR 45,000 |
| Certificate Courses (2 programmes) | Short-term | Relevant qualification | INR 38,000 |
All three DM programmes carry an annual fee of INR 1,10,000 each, totalling INR 3,30,000 over three years. Ph.D (science disciplines) fees are structured as INR 38,000 in Year 1 and INR 8,000 per year thereafter, reaching INR 70,000 over the minimum 5-year duration. Ph.D (Nursing) carries an annual fee of INR 45,000-60,000, totalling INR 2,60,000 over 5 years.
ILBS Admission Process
DM, M.Ch, and DNB (Super-Specialty)
DM and M.Ch admissions at ILBS follow the national NEET SS pathway. Candidates must hold a recognised MD or MS degree in the relevant parent discipline, along with NMC/MCI registration.
- DM Hepatology: MD General Medicine, MD Paediatrics, or recognised equivalent.
- DM Paediatric Hepatology: MD Paediatrics or recognised equivalent.
- DM Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care: MD Anaesthesiology or equivalent.
- M.Ch Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: MS General Surgery, MS Surgical Gastroenterology, or equivalent.
- Selection stages: NEET SS score - NBE counselling registration - seat allotment - document verification - admission confirmation.
PDCC (Post Doctoral Certificate Course)
PDCC admissions run on an ILBS-conducted process, twice annually. The July 2026 batch is currently in the interview stage.
- Eligibility: MD / MS / DM / MCh / DNB / MDS or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the chosen PDCC specialisation.
- Process: Online application - ILBS written entrance exam - personal interview - merit-based selection.
- Bond: A security bond of INR 2,00,000 on non-judicial stamp paper is required. It is forfeited only if the candidate does not complete the programme.
Ph.D Programmes
Ph.D admissions run annually for a July commencement. Candidates holding active JRF (CSIR / UGC / ICMR) or GATE qualifications are exempted from the written entrance exam and proceed directly to the departmental interview. JRF scholars continue receiving their monthly fellowship from the funding agency throughout the programme.
- Eligibility (science disciplines): M.Sc or MD or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Epidemiology, Hepatology, or Molecular Medicine.
- Eligibility (Nursing): M.Sc Nursing with relevant clinical experience.
- Application fee: INR 1,000 (non-refundable). Programme fee: INR 20,000 (registration, covering the doctoral tenure).
M.Sc Nursing
ILBS conducts a dedicated entrance exam for M.Sc Nursing. Admission is merit-based on entrance exam performance.
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing (4-year or Post-Basic) with minimum 55% aggregate and at least 1 year of clinical experience at a hospital with 100 or more beds.
- Entrance exam: 75 MCQs, 1.5 hours, conducted by ILBS. Selection on merit.
ILBS Placements and Career Outcomes
ILBS trains a small, highly specialised cohort each year. Career outcomes for DM and M.Ch graduates reflect the acute national shortage of trained hepato-biliary specialists. Graduates join government academic centres and leading private tertiary hospitals, with salaries at the top of the super-specialist range.
In 2023-24, all 16 DM and M.Ch super-specialty graduates were placed, with a median salary of INR 47 LPA and a 100% placement rate. The three-year trend shows consistent salary growth:
| Graduation Year | Graduates (DM / M.Ch) | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 16 | 16 | 100% | INR 47 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 11 | 84.6% | INR 45 LPA |
| 2021-22 | 17 | 17 | 100% | INR 40 LPA |
Confirmed employers across recent batches include AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta - The Medicity, Fortis Hospitals, Max Healthcare, Global Hospital, and Artemis Hospitals. Ph.D graduates primarily pursue post-doctoral positions, faculty roles at medical colleges, or research positions at government health research bodies. ILBS also reported 9 Ph.D graduates (full-time) in 2023-24, up from 2 in each of the two preceding years.
ILBS Rankings
ILBS is ranked 28 in NIRF Medical 2025 (score: 59.22), improving from rank 34 in 2024. Its Teaching, Learning and Resources score stands at 85.08 in 2025, reflecting the quality of clinical training at a dedicated single-specialty centre. India Today ranks ILBS 8th among Medical Universities in both 2025 and 2024.
| Ranking Body | Category | Latest Rank | Prior Year Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 28 (2025, Score: 59.22) | 34 (2024, Score: 56.89) |
| Collegedunia | Medical - National | 347 out of 527 (2026) | 50 out of 632 (2025) |
| India Today | Medical Universities | 8 (2025) | 8 (2024) |
| Outlook ICARE | Government Medical Universities | 14 (2025) | 14 (2023) |
| IIRF | Deemed University / Medical | 38 (2025) | 29 (2023) |
ILBS Campus and Infrastructure
ILBS is located at D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, in a purpose-built liver sciences campus. The attached hospital has a sanctioned capacity of 549 beds, with 300+ beds operational, including 74 dedicated ICU beds. Four advanced modular operation theatres support complex hepato-biliary and transplant surgical procedures.
ILBS has conducted over 900 liver transplants, with both adult and paediatric liver transplant programmes running concurrently. This dual paediatric-adult liver transplant capability is held by very few centres in India. The hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department, a blood bank, advanced pathology and radiology units, and a liver transplant intensive care unit.
The research environment at ILBS is active, with faculty supported by Ramanujan and Ramalingaswami fellowships from the Department of Biotechnology. Ongoing research covers viral hepatitis, liver fibrosis, hepatocellular carcinoma biomarkers, and organ transplant immunology. A hostel accommodates resident students and fellows on campus.
ILBS vs AIIMS Delhi vs PGIMER Chandigarh
Candidates applying for DM Hepatology or liver surgery training consistently compare ILBS with the hepatology units at AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh. All three are government institutions offering DM-level super-specialty training, but with distinct models.
| Parameter | ILBS, New Delhi | AIIMS New Delhi | PGIMER Chandigarh |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Medical Rank 2025 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| Institutional Focus | Liver and biliary sciences only | Multi-discipline (all specialities) | Multi-discipline (all specialities) |
| Governing Body | Govt NCT Delhi (Deemed University) | Central Govt (Institute of Eminence) | Central Govt (Institute of Eminence) |
| Liver Transplant Programme | 900+ cumulative; adult and paediatric | Active multi-team programme | Active multi-team programme |
| PDCC / Post-DM Fellowship (Liver) | 22 PDCC specialisations + Fellowship | Limited post-DM options | Limited post-DM options |
| Total DM Fee | INR 3,30,000 (3 years) | Nominal (stipend-based government programme) | Nominal (stipend-based government programme) |
| Location | Vasant Kunj, New Delhi | Ansari Nagar, New Delhi | Sector 12, Chandigarh |
AIIMS Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh carry significantly higher overall NIRF rankings and offer stipend-supported DM training at near-zero personal fee, along with broader multi-specialty clinical exposure. ILBS leads in concentrated liver case volume from a single-purpose centre, availability of 22 PDCC sub-specialty tracks in hepatology-related disciplines, and a dedicated liver transplant unit running at high volume year-round. Candidates who want maximum liver-specific training density in a focused environment find ILBS a distinct choice.
ILBS FAQs
Ques. Is NEET SS mandatory for DM admission at ILBS?
Ans. Yes. DM, M.Ch, and DNB admissions at ILBS are based on NEET SS scores conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Candidates must hold a recognised MD or MS in the relevant parent discipline. NBE counselling follows the NEET SS result to determine seat allotment.
Ques. What is the eligibility for the PDCC at ILBS?
Ans. PDCC applicants must hold an MD, MS, DM, MCh, DNB, or MDS in a discipline relevant to the chosen specialisation. ILBS conducts a written entrance exam and personal interview. Two batches run annually in January and July. A security bond of INR 2,00,000 is required, forfeited only on non-completion.
Ques. What are the total fees for DM at ILBS?
Ans. The total fee for each of the three DM programmes (Hepatology, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Paediatric Hepatology) is INR 3,30,000 for the full 3-year duration, charged at INR 1,10,000 per year. This is significantly lower than private medical college fees for equivalent programmes.
Ques. What salary do ILBS DM and M.Ch graduates earn?
Ans. ILBS DM and M.Ch super-specialty graduates reported a median salary of INR 47 LPA in 2023-24, with a 100% placement rate. Graduates join AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta, Fortis, Max Healthcare, and similar institutions.
Ques. Is ILBS a government or private institution?
Ans. ILBS is an autonomous institution under the Government of NCT Delhi. It holds deemed-to-be university status under the UGC Act and is regulated by the National Medical Commission. It is not a Central Government institution and does not come under the INI (Institute of National Importance) category.
Ques. Does ILBS offer Ph.D programmes and what is the eligibility?
Ans. Yes. ILBS offers Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Epidemiology, Hepatology, Molecular Medicine, and Nursing. Eligibility requires an M.Sc or MD or equivalent in the relevant discipline. Candidates with active CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, or ICMR-JRF fellowships are exempt from the written entrance exam and continue receiving their fellowship during the programme.
Ques. What makes ILBS different from a regular medical college?
Ans. ILBS is India’s first mono-super-specialty institution dedicated entirely to liver and biliary diseases. It does not offer MBBS or general PG degrees. All clinical programmes are at the DM, M.Ch, or DNB level. ILBS has performed over 900 liver transplants and runs 22 PDCC specialisations, giving trainees unmatched liver-specific clinical density.
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The updated fee structure of DM Hepatology is not released by ILBS Delhi. However, according to the previous fee structure, the per year fee of the course is INR 1.15 lacs. The total fee of the course is INR 3.45 lacs.
For selection to ILBS New Delhi MD course, you need to have scored well in the NEET SS entrance exam and must have passed a UG degree with 50% to be eligible. They will consider past academic performance, or can even conduct GD or PI.
ILBS New Delhi PhD Entrance Examination will be conducted on 26th May 2024. Besides this, Entrance department assessment will be done on 27th May 2024. The new Batch will commence on 1st July 2024.
ILBS New Delhi does not offer MBBS course to the students.