FMGE: Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Result

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is a screening test for an Indian citizen or an overseas Indian citizen who holds a primary medical degree from a medical institution outside of India to be eligible for provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after 15th March, 2002.

According to the 2002 Screening Test Regulations, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the Screening Test. The National Medical Commission and all State Medical Councils get the results once the exam has been administered, published, and distributed by NBEMS.

The NBEMS administers the screening test twice a year. The FMGE 2023 exams were held on 20th January, 2023 and 30th July, 2023.

For 2024, the FMGE application process commenced on 23rd November, 2023. The FMGE 2024 exam will be held on 20th January, 2024.

FMGE 2024 Important Dates

Process	Timelines
Submission of Online Application	23rd November 2023 (3 PM onwards) to 13th December 2023 (Till 11:55 PM)
Edit Window	15th December 2023 to 18th December 2023
Edit Window to rectify images	29th December 2023 to 1st January 2024
Edit Window to rectify discrepancies related to documents uploaded in the application	Through Online Deficient Document Submission Portal (http://exam.natboard.edu.in/ fmge.php). The portal will close on 1st January 2024 at 11:55 PM
Final opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to documents upload in the application	5th January 2024 (11 AM onwards) to 8th January 2024 (Till 11:55 PM)
Admit Card Issue Date	12th January 2024
FMGE Exam Date 2023	20th January 2024
Result Declaration Date	By 20th February 2024

FMGE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

• A candidate must be an Indian/Overseas Citizen of India.
• The candidate must hold a primary medical qualification that has been verified by the Indian Embassy for registration as a medical practitioner.
• The applicant must hold an “Eligibility Criteria” from the National Medical Commission (or the former Medical Council of India). This condition is not necessary for Indian nationals or Indian residents living abroad who received their medical degrees from foreign institutions or who were admitted to such institutions before March 15, 2002.
• The final examination result of the mentioned primary medical qualification must have been declared on or before 31st October 2023 and the candidate is required to submit the documentary proof for the same.
• To enroll in any medical program outside of India, Indian citizens or Indian citizens living abroad must pass the “National-Eligibility-cum Entrance Test for Admission to MBBS course” by May 2018 or later. If a person meets the requirements for admission to the MBBS course as outlined in the Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997, the outcome of the “National- Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Admission to MBBS course” shall be deemed to be treated as the eligibility certificate.
• Only qualified applicants who possess both the Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree Certificate of Primary Medical Qualification and the Eligibility Certificate (if applicable) will be permitted to appear in the FMGE.
• Three (3) years from the date of result declaration, the NEET result is considered legitimate.
• If the applicant has an Under Graduate medical qualification from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America and has also been awarded a Post Graduate medical qualification in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America and has been recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in that country, they will not need to pass the screening test in order to seek provisional or permanent registration in India.
• The candidates belonging to Pakistan or Indian students who have gained their medical degree from Pakistan must go through the updated guidelines and security clearance from the official NBEMS website to check their eligibility.

FMGE 2024 Application Form

Application forms can only be filled out once.

Instruction for filling out the FMGE 2024 Application Form

• • Complete the user registration form to create a password and a user ID/application ID.
  • User ID and Password will be communicated by email and text message.
  • Login as an applicant for FMGE December 2023 session and fill the form from the “Go To Application” link.
  • Fill out the application form completely, and submit your photo, scanned signature, thumbprint, and other papers. You are also required to mention Identification details, details of Primary Medical Qualification, and eligibility certificate.
  • Select your test city and pay the exam fee.
  • Accept the declaration and submit the application.
  • Print off the completed application form with the Transaction ID and “S” (Successful) payment status for your records.

Instructions for Uploading Images

1. Photograph:

Candidates are required to upload two photographs.

a. Real-time Photograph: This photograph is to be taken while filling out the form by the webcam/in-built camera of the system. Take a photograph with a white background and the face must be clearly visible.

b. Recent Photograph: Candidates are required to upload a recent photograph that too not more than 3 months old. Keep the following things in mind while taking and uploading a photograph:

• • The background must be white.
  • The face must be clearly visible.
  • The image size must be less than 80 kb.
  • The image must be in .jpg/.jpeg format.
  • The face must take up 70-80% of the frame.
  • You must not wear heavy ornaments, spectacles, caps, goggles, and other accessories.

2. Signature:

Candidates are required to upload their signature and the digital image of the signature can be made in two ways:

a. Using a camera/digital device to directly image:

• • Draw a box of 1.5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width) on a white sheet and use blue/black ink to sign within the box.
  • Transfer the signed image using a digital device/scanner to the computer/laptop.
  • Crop and resize the image to 20-100 kb.

b. Scanning the Signature:

• • Draw a box of 3.5 x 1.5 cm (width x height) on a white sheet and sign with black/blue ink.
  • Set the scanner to 200 dpi.
  • The scanned image should be saved in the .jpg/.jpeg format.
  • Crop and resize the image to less than 80 kb.

3. Thumb Impression:

On a white sheet of paper, draw a box of 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm (width x height).

Using a black/blue color ink pad, take a clear impression of the left thumb.

a. Prepare a digital image of the thumb impression using a digital device (Camera):

• • Transfer thumb impression from camera to computer.
  • Then, crop and resize the image to less than 80 kb.

b. Scanning the thumb impression:

• • Set the scanner to 200 dpi and save the scanned image of the thumbprint in .jpg/.jpeg format.
  • The size of the image should be less than 80 kb.

The following is a list of documents to be submitted by the candidates if required by NBEMS to determine eligibility:

• Copy of Address Proof (PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport/ Driving License/ Aadhar Card).
• Latest Passport size Photographs
• Copy of Date of Birth Proof (Certificate of Matriculation).
• Copy of 10+2 passing certificate.
• Copy of 10+2 mark sheet.
• Copy of internship certificate (if done abroad).
• Copy of failed certificate/ result for Ex-candidates.
• Proof of Category (SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
• Equivalence Certificate: From the Association of Indian Universities (for candidates who have done 10+2 abroad).

List of Documents allowed for Proof of Citizenship

• Valid Passport for Indian Citizens/NRI
• OCI Card and Valid Passport of the citizenship country for Overseas Citizens of India
• Indian Govt. issued ID for Nepalese Candidates and for Indian candidates who have completed their Primary Medical Qualification from Nepal and govt. has not issued any passports to them.

Things to keep in mind while filling out the FMGE application form

• Candidates might need to upload the Eligibility Certificate (EC) issued by MCI/NMC. If you were admitted during a time when the government of India did not require or exempt you from getting an EC from MCI, you will need to submit a copy of your admission letter to prove your enrollment in the main medical degree. This will serve as a substitute for the EC.
• If admission to Primary Medical Qualification has been gained on or after May 2018, the candidate can be asked to provide the qualifying NEET-UG scorecard in place of the EC.
• Online Deficient Document Submission Portal: If any document(s) provided by applicants do not meet requirements (such as an EC, passport, proof of passing, etc.), the applicant will be notified via an online deficient document submission portal.
• Documents CANNOT be submitted in any other way, including by email, the Communication Web Portal, or in person at the NBEMS office. The following URL will take you to the Online Deficient Document Submission Portal: http://exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php

FMGE 2024 Examination Fee

The FMGE 2024 entrance examination fee is Rs. 6000 (excluding GST and payment gateway charges). The total FMGE entrance exam fee is Rs. 7080 after adding GST.

You must make sure that the payment made is successful and that the application form reflects the status as “S” (for Successful).

FMGE 2023 Exam Centres

The tentative list of Exam centres for the FMGE:

• Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
• Aizawl
• Ajmer
• Aligarh
• Bengaluru
• Bhilai Nagar
• Bhopal
• Bhubaneswar
• Bikaner
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Delhi NCR
• Ernakulum
• Guntur
• Hamirpur
• Hyderabad
• Jalandhar
• Jammu
• Jodhpur
• Kannur
• Kohima
• Kolkata
• Kollam
• Kottayam
• Kozhikode
• Lucknow
• Madurai
• Mangaluru
• Meerut
• Mehsana
• Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane
• Nagpur
• Patna
• Pune
• Rajkot
• Shillong
• Sikar
• Surat
• Tiruchirappalli
• Tirunelveli
• Tirupathi
• Udupi
• Vadodara
• Vellore
• Visakhapatnam

FMGE 2024 Admit Card

• Candidates can download the admit card from the NBEMS website.
• Candidates must affix the postcard size on the space provided in the admit card.
• Candidate must bring the following documents to the exam centre:
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

FMGE 2024 Exam Scheme

Particulars	Description
Exam Type	Computer-based Test
Exam Pattern	The exam comprises one paper delivered in two parts comprising 150 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes. There is a break between both parts.
Types of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Total number of questions	300
Language	English
Marking Scheme	One mark is given for every correct answer. There is no negative marking.

There are no restrictions on the number of attempts to be availed by a candidate.

FMGE 2024 Exam Schedule

Activities	Part-I (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)	Part-II (2:00 PM – 04:30 PM)
Entry at Examination Centre and Registration Commencement	07:00 AM	12:00 PM
Entry Closes at Examination Centre	08:30 AM	01:30 PM
Candidate Login Time	08:45 AM	01:45 PM
Candidate login to read instructions	08:50 AM	01:50 PM
Exam Start Time	09:00 AM	02:00 PM
Exam End Time	11:30 AM	04:30 PM

FMGE Subject-wise Marks Distribution and Syllabus

The following is the blueprint for the FMGE Screening Test:

A. Pre and Para clinical Subjects

S.No.	Pre & Para Clinical Subjects	Distribution of Marks
1	Anatomy	17
2	Physiology	17
3	Biochemistry	17
4	Pathology	13
5	Microbiology	13
6	Pharmacology	13
7	Forensic Medicine	10
TOTAL		100

B. Clinical Subjects

 

S.No.	Clinical Subjects	Distribution of Marks
1	Medicine and Allied Subjects
a.	Medicine	33
b.	Psychiatry	5
c.	Dermatology & STD	5
d.	Radiotherapy	5
2	General Surgery and Allied Subjects
a.	General Surgery	32
b.	Anaesthesiology	5
c.	Orthopaedics	5
d.	Radiodiagnosis	5
3	Pediatrics	15
4	Ophthalmology	15
5	Otorhinolaryngology	15
6	Obstetrics and Gynecology	30
7	Community Medicine	30
TOTAL		200

Syllabus for FMGE 

Following is the FMGE Exam syllabus:

ANATOMY

• General Anatomy: Basic tissues to the body, Terminology & Nomenclature
• Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology
• Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain, and Spinal cord
• Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, Postnatal growth & development
• Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs and systems
• Human Genetics: Principles of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.
• Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living
• Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck, and Brain

PHYSIOLOGY

• General Physiology
• Body fluids – Blood
• Nerve and Muscle
• Gastrointestinal Tract
• Kidney
• Skin and Body temperature
• Endocrine Glands
• Reproduction
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Central Nervous Systems
• Special Senses

BIOCHEMISTRY

• Cell and Sub-cellular structures
• Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation
• Isotopes and their Application
• Carbohydrates
• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
• Lipids
• Nuclear Acids
• Enzymes
• Vitamins
• Biological Oxidation
• Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
• Intermediary Metabolism
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Lipid Metabolism
• Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
• Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
• Minerals
• Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
• Tissue Biochemistry
• Liver Functions
• Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

PATHOLOGY

• Cell injury
• Inflammation and Repair
• Immunopathology
• Infectious diseases
• Circulatory disturbances
• Growth disturbances and Neoplasia
• Nutritional and other disorders
• Genetic disorder
• Hematology
• Cardiovascular Pathology
• Respiratory Pathology
• Pathology of Kidney and Urinary Tract
• Hepato-Biliary Pathology
• Lymphoreticular System/Spleen
• Reproductive System (Male & Female)
• Diseases of the Breast
• Musculoskeletal System
• Endocrine pathology
• Neuropathology
• Dermato-Pathology
• Ocular Pathology

MICROBIOLOGY

• General Microbiology
• Immunology
• Bacteriology
• General Virology
• Systemic Virology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Clinical/Applied Microbiology

PHARMACOLOGY

• General Pharmacology
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Cardiovascular System
• Diuretics
• Drugs affecting blood and blood formation
• Autocoids and related drugs
• Respiratory System
• Gastro-intestinal System
• Endocrine pharmacology
• Central Nervous System
• Psychopharmacology
• Drugs in Anaesthetic practice
• Chemotherapy
• Toxicology
• Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

FORENSIC MEDICINE

• Definitions
• Courts of India
• Court procedures
• Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including the dying declaration
• Death
• Changes after death Inquest by police, magistrate, and coroner Identification
• Examination of mutilated human remains
• Medico-legal autopsies
• Mechanical injuries and wounds
• Examination of an injury case
• Injuries due to physical agents & their medico-legal importance
• Asphyxial death
• Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies
• Dowry death
• Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions
• Legitimacy
• Pregnancy and delivery
• Infanticide
• Biological fluids
• Seminal stains
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Medical Jurisprudence
• Toxicology

GENERAL SURGERY

• Hemorrhage and shock
• Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid balance, nutrition Skin tumors, burns, skin grafting
• Arterial diseases
• Venous diseases
• Lymphatic and Lymph nodes
• Wounds
• Specific and non-specific injections
• Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers, Sinuses, and Fistulae
• Infections of the Hand and Foot
• Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae, and fascia Hernia
• Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma
• Abdominal Wall
• Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck
• Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines
• Breast
• Sympathetic System
• Cranio-Cerebral injuries
• Brain, Nerves
• Genito-Urinary System
• Kidneys and Ureters
• Urinary Bladder
• Prostrate
• Urethra
• Penis, Testis, and Scrotum
• Vasectomy and Recanalisation
• Cardiothoracic System
• Oesophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum
• Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts Pancreas
• Peritoneum
• Intestines, intestinal obstruction
• Appendix
• Rectum and Anal Canal

ANESTHESIA

• Anatomy of upper airway
• Physiology of Respiration O₂/CO₂
• Methods of oxygen therapy.
• Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication
• Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia
• Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced Anaesthesia
• IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations
• Muscle Relaxants
• Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia
• Local Anesthesia
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators
• Monitoring
• ICU, the role of anaesthesiologist in ICU
• Shock
• Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral
• Balance Sites of respiratory obstruction and Management of the Airway in an unconscious patient
• Poisoning
• Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.

ORTHOPEDICS

• Traumatology
• Injuries to bones and joints
• Injuries of the Lower Extremities
• Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries
• Cold Orthopedics
• Regional Conditions
• Neuro-Muscular Disorder
• Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

RADIO- DIAGNOSIS

• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Obstetrics &Gynaecology
• Skeletal System
• Central Nervous System
• Excretory System

RADIOTHERAPY

• Principles of Radiotherapy
• Principles of Chemotherapy
• Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Cancer
• Principles of Nuclear Medicine
• Common radiation reactions and management
• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers
• Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

PEDIATRICS

• Vital statistic
• Neonatology Growth & Development
• Nutrition
• Infections
• Genetics
• Pediatric Emergencies
• Central Nervous System
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Respiratory System

MEDICINE

• Clinical Methods in the Practice of Medicine
• Common symptoms of the disease
• Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents
• Infections
• Hematology
• Respiratory System
• Cardio-Vascular System
• Gastro-Intestinal Tract
• Emergency Medicine
• Neurological System
• Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders
• Endocrine System
• Geriatrics

TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

PSYCHIATRY

• History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
• Conduction of Mental Status Examination
• Behavioral Sciences
• Different psychoses
• Clinical features, diagnosis, and management of:
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania and depression
  • Anxiety disorders and hysteria
  • Dementia
  • Alcoholism Drug Abuse
  • Psychiatric emergencies
  • Clinical features, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence
  • Personality disorder

DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

• Dermatological therapy
• Lichen Planus
• Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors
• Infective Disorders
• Melanocytes, pigment metabolism, and other disorders of Pigmentation
• Allergic Disorders
• Dermatitis and Eczema
• Vesiculobullous Diseases
• Alopecia and Hirsutism
• Structure and Functions of Sebaceous Glands and Disease
• Leprosy
• Psoriasis
• STD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

• Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseases of the Eye
• Conjunctiva
• Cornea
• Sclera
• Uveal Tract
• Lens
• Vitreous
• Glaucoma
• Retina
• Optic Nerve
• Intra-Ocular Tumors
• Squint
• Orbit
• Lacrimal System
• Lids
• Refractive Errors
• Injuries
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Community Ophthalmology
• Miscellaneous

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

• Diseases of the Ear
• Diseases of the Nose and Para Nasal sinuses
• Diseases of Nasopharynx
• Diseases of Trachea
• Oesophagus

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

• Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
• Physiology of conception
• Development of fetus and placenta Diagnosis of pregnancy
• Maternal changes in pregnancy
• Antenatal care
• Abnormal obstetrics
• Normal labor
• Normal puerperium
• Breast Feeding
• Care of newborn
• Medical termination of pregnancy
• Family planning
• Operative obstetrics
• Post caesarian pregnancy
• Pharmacotherapeutics in obstetrics
• Safe motherhood
• Maternal morbidity and morality
• Medico-legal aspects
• RCH
• Current topics
• Vaginal discharge
• Menstrual disorder Fertility, infertility
• Endometriosis and the Allied States
• Genital injuries and fistulae
• Genital infections
• Genital prolapse
• Tumors
• Carcinoma
• Radiotherapy in gynecology
• Chemotherapy in gynecology
• Endoscopy
• Diseases of breast
• Operative gynecology

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

• Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health
• Environment and Health Health Education
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Health
• Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health
• Fundamentals of Biostatistics
• Basic Epidemiology
• Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Demography Reproductive and Child Health
• School Health
• Urban Health
• Health System in India
• Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management
• International Health

FMGE 2024 Result  

• The FMGE January 2024 exam result was most probably declared by 20th February 2024 and can be seen on the website, natboard.edu.in.
• An applicant will only be considered to have passed the FMGE if they score at least 150 out of 300. The result of the FMGE 2023 exam is indicated as Pass/Fail.
• Any question from the FMGE Examination may be challenged for any technical inaccuracies using relevant medical literature within five calendar days after the examination’s conclusion but before the results are announced.
• Only genuine applicants who took the exam using their registered email address from the NBEMS Communication Web Portal are eligible to submit such a challenge.
• There won’t be any Re-examination, verification, or re-totaling.
• The applicants must login with their User ID and Password to download their score card.
• The “in-person” verification of credentials, including finger biometrics and Face ID, is required for qualified candidates. After the results are announced, a distribution schedule for FMGE PASS certificates will be posted on the NBEMS website.
• The admission slip for collecting the PASS certificate must include information about the papers that must be brought for “in-person” verification.
• After in-person document and identification verification, qualified applicants will get Pass Certificates. This process is expected to take four weeks after the results are announced, but it may take longer or shorter depending on the situation.
• The National Medical Commission and all State Medical Councils get a signed office copy of the FMGE results to verify that the FMGE Pass Certificates given to qualifying applicants by NBEMS are accurate.

INI-CET is a combined national-level entrance examination for admission to the medical postgraduate courses – MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs), and MDS at INI institutes (Institute of National Importance). The INI-CET exam is around the corner. Getting admission to INI institutes is highly challenging and a dream for MBBS students. This is a highly competitive task to secure a seat in the renowned medical colleges in India.

Remember, Perseverance is the key.

The INI-CET exam will be held on 5th Nov 2023 for admission to the AIIMS INI-CET January session 2024.

Here’s the final seat position (Category-wise) for admission to various MS/MD/DM (6 years)/MCh (6 years)/MDS courses at AIIMS, New Delhi, and other AIIMS located pan India through the INI-CET entrance examination for the January 2024 session.

Table 1: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, New Delhi:

Courses	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD Seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	14	8	3	2	0	1	1
MD	Anatomy	7	4	1	1	0	1	1
MD	Biochemistry	7	3	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Biophysics	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology & Venerology	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	11	6	2	1	1	1	1
MD	Forensic Medicine	4	0	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Geriatric Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Lab. Medicine	3	0	1	0	1	1	0
MD	Medicine	10	3	3	2	1	1	1
MD	Microbiology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	18	8	5	3	1	1	1
MS	Orthopaedics	4	0	1	1	1	1	1
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Palliative Medicine	6	1	2	1	1	1	0
MD	Pathology	12	6	3	1	1	1	1
MD	Pharmacology	4	2	1	0	1	0	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Physiology	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Psychiatry	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Radiodiagnosis & Interventional Radiology	7	4	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Radiation Oncology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Surgery	16	7	5	2	1	1	1
MD	Transfusion Medicine	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MDS	Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	3	0	1	1	0	1	0
MDS	Oral & Maxofacial Surgery	3	0	1	1	1	0	0
MDS	Orthodontics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MDS	Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MDS	Prosthodontics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MCh	Neuro Surgery MCh (Direct 6 year Course)	3	3	0	0	0	0	0
DM	Infectious Diseases DM (Direct 6 year Course)	5	5	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		189	82	49	27	13	18	9

Table 2: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bhopal:

Courses	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	8	3	2	2	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MS	ENT	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3	1	0	1	1	0	0
MD	General Medicine	4	0	2	1	0	1	0
MS	General Surgery	4	3	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Microbiology	3	2	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	4	1	1	0	1	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	4	3	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	4	0	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Pathology	5	2	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	PMR	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Radiotherapy	2	0	1	0	0	1	1
MD	Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		71	29	19	11	5	7	4

Table 3: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	9	5	1	2	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	7	1	1	3	1	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Community Medicine	6	2	2	1	1	0	1
MD	Dermatology	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	6	3	2	0	0	1	0
MS	ENT	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	0	0	1	1	0	0
MS	General Surgery	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Microbiology	7	3	2	1	0	1	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Obst. & Gynecology	5	1	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	6	3	1	1	1	0	1
MDS	Orthodontics	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	5	1	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	4	0	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Physiology	6	2	2	1	1	0	0
MD	PMR	2	1	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Psychiatry	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Radiotherapy	3	0	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
TOTAL		95	35	26	17	10	7	5

Table 4: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Jodhpur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology & Critical Care	10	4	3	2	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	0	1	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology, Venerology & Leprology	2	0	0	0	1	1	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	2	1	0	0	1	0	1
MD	Family Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	General Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	4	2	1	1	0	0	1
MD	Ophthalmology	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Pathology	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	0	0	0	1	0	1
MD	PMR	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Psychiatry	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiology	5	2	2	0	0	1	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
TOTAL		71	28	19	11	6	7	4

Table 5: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Patna:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	10	4	3	1	1	1	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine & Family Medicine	3	1	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Dermatology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
0MS	ENT	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	5	2	1	1	1	0	1
MD	FMT (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology)	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Microbiology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MDS	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	OBG (Obstetrics &Gynecology)	8	2	2	2	1	1	1
MD	Ophthalmology	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Pediatrics	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MCh	Pediatrics Surgery (6 yrs)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	5	1	2	1	0	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	3	1	1	0	0	1	1
MD	PMR	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Radiation Oncology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (6 yrs)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Surgical Gastroenterology (6 yrs)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Trauma Surgery & Critical Care (6 yrs)	3	3	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		86	40	22	12	5	7	4

Table 6: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Raipur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	7	3	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Anatomy	3	0	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	1
MD	Dermatology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MS	ENT	4	1	1	0	1	1	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	7	3	2	1	0	1	0
MS	General Surgery	3	1	1	0	0	1	1
MD	Microbiology	3	0	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	5	1	1	1	1	1	0
MS	Orthopaedics	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	4	1	1	1	1	0	1
MD	Pathology	5	3	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Physiology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	3	1	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Radiotherapy	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MDS	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS)	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MDS	Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry (MDS)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (6yrs)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		82	31	21	14	5	11	3

Table 7: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Rishikesh:

Course	Subject/Specialisation	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	7	4	2	1	0	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	4	2	2	0	0	0	0
MD	Community & Family Medicine	7	2	2	2	0	1	0
MD	Dermatology & Venerology	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	4	1	1	1	0	1	1
MS	ENT	3	1	1	0	1	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	0	1	0	1	0	0
MD	General Medicine	8	3	2	1	1	1	0
MD	Geriatric Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	5	2	1	1	1	0	1
MD	Microbiology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	6	2	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	4	1	1	1	0	1	0
MS	Orthopaedics	4	1	1	1	0	1	1
MD	Pediatrics	6	3	1	2	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	3	1	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Physiology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiation Oncology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	5	1	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Respiratory Medicine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MDS	Periodontology (MDS)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MDS	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MCH 6 Years	Pediatric Surgery (MCH 6 Years)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Plastic, Reconstructive & Burns Surgery (M.CH. 6 Years)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Trauma Surgery& Critical Care (MCH 6yrs)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MCh	Urology (6yrs)	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		96	43	24	13	7	9	5

Table 8: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Nagpur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	5	1	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Anatomy	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	6	1	2	1	1	1	1
MS	General Surgery	6	1	2	1	1	1	0
MDS	Conservation Dentistry & Endodontics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	6	1	2	1	1	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
MS	Orthopaedics	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	5	1	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Pathology	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	1	1	0	0	0	0	1
MD	Physiology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	5	2	1	1	0	1	0
TOTAL		73	30	20	11	5	7	4

Table 9: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bibinagar:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Numberof Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	2	0	1	0	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	CFM	6	2	2	1	0	1	0
MD	ENT	2	0	1	0	1	0	0
MD	FMT	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	2	0	0	1	0	1	0
MD	Microbiology	4	3	1	0	0	0	1
MS	OBGYN	3	0	1	1	1	0	0
MS	Ophthalmology	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MS	Orthopaedics	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	6	2	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Radio Diagnosis	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
TOTAL		53	20	16	7	4	6	3

Table 10: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bathinda:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	Number of PwBD seats	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesia	10	3	3	2	1	1	1
MS	Anatomy	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Community & Family Medicine	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MDS	Periodontics (Dental)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	ENT	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	5	1	1	1	1	1	1
MS	General Surgery	5	1	1	1	1	1	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Obstetrics & Gynecology	4	1	1	1	0	1	0
MS	Ophthalmology	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	5	1	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Pediatrics	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pulmonary Medicine	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	5	0	2	1	1	1	0
MD	Radiotherapy	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		60	24	16	9	5	6	3

Table 11: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Deoghar:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesia	2	1	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Anatomy	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine & Family Medicine	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MS	Obstetrics & Gynecology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	Ophthalmology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MDS	Pediatrics& Preventive Dentistry	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MCh	Pediatric Surgery	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		20	7	6	3	2	2	1

Table 12: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Mangalagiri:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	3	1	1	0	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	0	0	1	0	1	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	2	0	0	1	0	1	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Ophthalmology	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	3	1	1	0	1	0	0
MS	ENT	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiation Oncology	2	1	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Radiodiagnosis	2	0	0	1	0	1	0
TOTAL		42	17	11	7	3	4	3

Table 13: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Raebareli:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	0	1	1	0	1
MD	Community & Family Medicine	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Dermatology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	ENT	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	3	1	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	3	1	1	0	1	0	0
MD	Ophthalmology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	2	0	0	1	0	1	1
MD	Pharmacology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	PMR	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		39	15	11	6	3	4	2

Table 14: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Kalyani:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	2	0	0	1	1	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Community & Family Medicine	6	3	1	1	1	0	0
MDS	Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology & Venereology	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MS	ENT	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	5	2	1	1	0	1	1
MS	General Surgery	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Microbiology	5	3	2	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	4	1	1	1	0	1	0
MD	Ophthalmology	3	2	1	0	0	0	1
MDS	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	2	0	0	0	1	1	0
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	6	2	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	4	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		67	27	18	10	5	7	3

Table 15: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bilaspur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Anatomy	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
MD	Community & Family Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology & Venereology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	ENT	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine	2	0	1	1	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	3	1	1	0	1	0	0
MS	General Surgery	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	3	2	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Ophthalmology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Pathology	2	0	1	1	0	0	1
MD	Pharmacology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiotherapy	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MDS	Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		35	15	9	5	2	4	2

Table 16: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Gorakhpur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Anatomy	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Community & Family Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Dermatology & Venereology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	ENT	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	5	2	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Ophthalmology	3	2	0	0	1	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	2	1	1	0	0	0	1
MD	Pediatrics	3	0	2	0	1	0	0
MD	Pathology	4	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Psychiatry	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiotherapy	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		44	18	12	7	3	4	2

Table 17: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Guwahati:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Community & Family Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	ENT	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MS	General Surgery	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	2	1	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Pathology	3	1	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiology	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
TOTAL		33	15	8	5	2	3	2

Table 18: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Rajkot:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats					Number of PwBD seats
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	2	0	0	1	0	1	1
MD	Anatomy	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology & Venerology	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynecology	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Ophthalmology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Pediatrics	2	0	1	0	0	1	1
MD	Pharmacology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		27	11	7	4	2	3	2

Table 19: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at PGIMER, Chandigarh:

Course	Subject	Total Number of Seats						Number of PwBD seats	Rural Area Seats
		Total Number of Seats	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care	16	8	4	3	1	0	1	1
MD	Biochemistry	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Medicine	16	9	4	2	1	0	1	1
MD	Microbiology	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	5	1	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	17	8	5	2	2	0	1	1
MD	Pharmacology	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	6	3	1	1	1	0	1	1
MD	Radiodiagnosis and Imaging	6	2	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
MS	General Surgery	17	9	4	3	1	0	1	1
MS	Obstetrics and Gynecology	7	4	2	1	0	0	1	1
MS	Ophthalmology	5	3	1	0	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics Surgery	5	2	2	1	0	0	0	0
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		120	59	31	21	9	0	6	6

Table 20: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at JIPMER, Puducherry:

Course	Subject	Total Number of Seats
MD	Anaesthesiology	11
MD	Anatomy	3
MD	Biochemistry	4
MD	Community Medicine	3
MD	Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology	4
MD	Emergency Medicine	4
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2
MD	General Medicine	13
MD	Immuno Hematology & Blood Transfusion	2
MD	Microbiology	5
MD	Nuclear Medicine	1
MD	Pathology	5
MD	Pediatrics	10
MD	Pharmacology	4
MD	Physiology	4
MD	Psychiatry	2
MD	Pulmonary Medicine	4
MD	Radiodiagnosis	6
MD	Radiation Oncology	5
MS	General Surgery	13
MS	Obstetrics and Gynecology	11
MS	Ophthalmology	6
MS	Orthopaedics Surgery	4
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	4
MCh	Neurosurgery	1
MCh	Pediatric Surgery	1
MDS	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics	0
MDS	Oral & Maxofacial Surgery	0
TOTAL		132

*Roaster Point Allocation for Counselling (Dynamic)

Table 21: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at NIMHANS, Bengaluru:

Course	Subject	Number of Seats						Number of PwBD seats
		Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	13	6	3	2	1	1	0
MD	Psychiatry (Karnataka Domicile Category)	4	3	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry (North-Eastern Domicile)	3	1	1	1	0	0	0
DM (6yrs)	Neurology	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MCh (6yrs)	Neurosurgery	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		22	12	5	3	1	1	0

Table 22: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2023 session at SCTIMST Trivandrum:

Course	Specialty	Number of Seats						Number of PwBD seats
		Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Transfusion Medicine	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		2	2	0	0	0	0	0

Must Know: INI-CET 2024: Schedule of Online Seat Allocation

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Updates (Additions in the Course)

Medicine MD

The following four new video lectures have been added to the course: Diagnostic Approach to Lymphadenopathy (by Dr. Manoranjan Mahapatra) Section: Hematology, Module: Short Case Discussion Rheumatoid Arthritis (by Dr. Alpana Parmar) Section: Rheumatology, Module: Short Case Discussion Psoriasis (by Dr. Sujata Sen Gupta) Section: Dermatology, Module: Clinical Scenarios Anti-tubercular Drugs (by Dr. Sumalya Sen) Section: Pharmacotherapeutics, Module: Special Situations New Chat Show “A Case-based Discussion on Stroke in Young” has been uploaded to the course on the app.

EXAM PREP COURSE UPDATES

Course	Updates (Additions in the Course)
Cracking MRCOG Part 1- Comprehensive Course	A new module named “Green-top Guidelines” has been added to the courses. The module includes videos on the following three topics: General Considerations Operative Gynecology Operative Obstetrics
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The result of the INI-CET exam held on 05.11.2023 for admission to the January session 2024 was declared on 11.11.2023 and is available on the AIIMS official website, www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

After the declaration of the result, the institute released the schedule of online seat allocation for admission to PG courses of INIs [MD/MS/DM(6yrs.)/MCh(6yrs.)/MDS].

For admission to PG courses at INIs for the January 2024 session, the schedule of online seat allocation at INI Institutes (including Mock Round), as per the official notification, is provided below:

Schedule for 1^st Round of Online Seat Allocation (including Mock Round)

S.No.	Particulars	Date
1	Exercising of Choices (Institute and Subject/Speciality) for Mock Round	From 28.12.2023 (Tuesday) to 30.11.2023 upto 05.00 pm (Thursday)
2	Announcement of Seat Allocation for 1st Mock Round	02.12.2023 (Saturday)
3	Exercising of Choices (Institute and Subject/Speciality) for 1st Round	From 02.12.2023 (Saturday) to 03.12.2023 up to 05:00 pm (Sunday)
4	Announcement of Seat Allocation of 1stRound	07.12.2023 (Thursday)
5	Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat	From: 08.12.2023, 11.00 am (Friday) to 12.12.2023 up to 05.00 pm (Tuesday)
6	Reporting and Submission of Documents/Security Deposit	From: 08.12.2023, 11.00 am (Friday) to 12.12.2023 up to 05.00 pm (Tuesday)

Schedule for 2^nd Round of Online Seat Allocation

S. No.	Particulars	Date
1	Announcement of Seat Allocation of 2nd Round	19.12.2023 (Tuesday)
2	Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat	From 20.12.2023, 11.00 am (Wednesday) to 26.12.2023 up to 05.00 pm (Tuesday)
3	Reporting and Submission of Documents/Security Deposit	From 20.12.2023, 11.00 am (Wednesday) to 26.12.2023 up to 05.00 pm (Tuesday)

Only eligible candidates will have access to the portal link on “My Page”, on the AIIMS website, www.aiimsexams.ac.in. It can be accessed by logging in with the credentials used for completing the application form INI-CET for admission to PG programs for the January 2024 session.

Here’s a list of participating INI-CET institutes for the January 2024Session.

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2. AIIMS, Bhopal
3. AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar
4. AIIMS, Jodhpur
5. AIIMS, Nagpur
6. AIIMS, Patna
7. AIIMS, Raipur
8. AIIMS, Rishikesh
9. AIIMS, Bibinagar
10. AIIMS, Bhatinda
11. AIIMS, Deoghar
12. AIIMS, Mangalagiri
13. AIIMS, Raebareli
14. AIIMS, Kalyani
15. AIIMS, Bilaspur
16. AIIMS, Gorakhpur
17. AIIMS, Guwahati
18. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
19. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
20. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
21. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum

Medicine MD is an e-learning course curated to cater to all the learning needs of medicine postgraduate students. The course is meticulously crafted and conceptualised under the guidance of the eminent Chief Editors, Dr. Jyotirmoy Pal and Dr. Shashank R Joshi; Advisory Editors, Dr. Girish Mathur and Dr. Gurpreet Singh Wander; and Associate Editors, Dr. Nandini Chatterjee, Dr. Jimit Vadgama, and Dr. Priyanka Shah.

The Medicine MD online course brings together the intelligence and clinical experience of more than 200 eminent experts in the field. The course not only serves as a complete guide to excel in final MD examinations but also accelerates your journey to becoming a skilled physician. It also provides you with the proper guidance to enhance your clinical expertise.

A wide number of medical disciplines are covered in this online medicine MD course, including rheumatology, neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, pulmonary and chest medicine, and many more. The course provides an organised learning environment that covers decision-making, long cases, short instances, and the fundamental sciences.

Course Inclusions

The Medicine MDonline course is meticulously crafted to provide youwith the following:

• Video Lectures
• Long Case Discussions
• Short Case Discussions
• Lecture Notes
• Self-Assessment Questions
• OSCEs
• DxTx
• Animated Videos
• Interactive Drug Formulary
• Regular Chat Shows
• Benchmark Trials
• Wise AI bot
• Printed Notes

Key features

The following are the unique features that make our course one of the bestMedicine MDonline courses for PG students and residents:

• To enhance the decision-making ability of the PG students/residents during their clinical practice, the course focuses on differential diagnosis and clinical methods.
• The course has a few sections dedicated to history-taking and clinical methods, investigations in medicine, procedures in medicine, pharmacotherapeutics, and research methodologies.
• To enhance the clinical skills of the learners, the course follows a case-based approach. The case-based lectures are highly illustrative and include differential diagnosis, management strategies, laboratory algorithms, treatment pathways, complications, prevention, patient care messages, and global and Indian recommendations.
• Questions provided after each video lecture are strategically integrated for self-assessment which enhances comprehension and engagement. This also helps in better retention of the concept.
• The integration of the 2D animations in the video lectures is visually appealing and hence helps understand the complex proceduresmuch more easily.
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)are an essential tool for evaluating clinical competencies. These tests are available in video and flashcard forms throughout the course, allowing for quick review and self-evaluation in a manner similar to the actual exam.It is a standardised and impartial way to evaluate a candidate’s clinical abilities and competencies.
• The Pharmacotherapeutics section provides information on medicine drugs and their mechanism through videos and a drug formulary. You may expedite your decision-making process by using the drug formulary to search for drugs based on indications, drug names, and pharmacological categorization. These medications are divided into three risk categories: high, moderate, and low using colour coding.A comprehensive, color-coded drug formulary with common brand names, doses, essential indications, and much more aids in quick revision and retention and helps a lot during residency.
• DxTx,a special feature, a tool for rapid consultation, is represented by a human model that enables you to study important information with a single click. In an organised manner, you will get to learn about various bodily diseases along with their clinical features, pathophysiology, characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, indications, contraindications, and clinical trials. Moreover, complex etiopathological ideas are expertly explained using flowcharts when needed. This DxTx tool is in line with the NMC curriculum to help you excel in MD exams as well as competitive examinations.
• Highly illustrative Medicine MD video lecturescover a wide range of topics, including fundamental sciences, long and short cases, and clinical decision-making.
• To help you out with the MD exam preparation, the course follows a clinical and differential approachandprovide you with the compilation of long case discussions and short case discussion covering major medical topics and concepts.
• The Medicine MD course provides well-illustrated lecture notes that will serve as a handy reference for students. Research papers that provide evidence are included after each topic to complement them.
• Regular chat shows are conducted by India’s top medical faculty and subject experts.
• To stay current with recent developments in the area, evidence-based papers, and benchmark trials have been included.
• Wise AI chatbotis has a super amazing featured tool to give appropriate explanations of topics, treatment techniques, and more.It is a complete and interactive solution provider coupled with real published resources including books, journals, notes, and videos.
• Printed Notesare designed to save your time by offering clear, exam-focused facts and visual learning at a reasonable cost.

Benefits of Enrolling in Medicine MD Course

The following are some benefits of enrolling inan online MD medicine course:

Flexibility: Online MD programs frequently allow you to study at your own pace and location. For medical professionals who could have erratic schedules or must juggle their academics and clinical duties, this flexibility is invaluable.

Accessibility: Students no longer have to relocate or commute to a certain place in order to enrollin the courses, which provide them with high-quality medical education.

Self-paced Learning: Students can advance at their own pace. This is very helpful for people who wish to learn more quickly or who require more time to understand complicated medical concepts.

Diverse Learning Materials: Online courses can include a large array of learning materials, such as video lectures, digital notes,printed notes, practice questions, and drug charts. These resources can accommodate various learning preferences and styles.

Cost-Effective: Since online MD programs do not need travel, lodging, or other related costs, they may be less expensive than on-site programs.

Networking Opportunities: Students enrolled in online MD programs frequently get to know to learn from eminent professors and peers across the nation. This may result in beneficial networking chances and exposure to other viewpoints inside the medical industry.

Since the area of medicine is everchanging, online programs more readily update their content to take into account the most recent findings and recommended practises.

Table of Content

The following is a list of modules included in the Medicine MD online course:

History Taking and Clinical Methods

Neurology

Cardiology

Gastroenterology

Nutrition

Hepatology

Procedures in Medicine

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Pulmonary and Chest Medicine

Infectious Diseases

Rheumatology

Hematology

Nephrology

Geriatrics

Dermatology

Critical Care Medicine

Envenomation and Poisoning

Allergy and Immunology

Genetics

Diagnostics

Pharmacotherapeutics

Research Methodology and Publications

OSCEs

Link to the complete TOC:Evidence-Based Medical Learning Now At Your Fingertips

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. Can medical courses be done online?

Ans. Of course, yes, you cantake medical courses online. Online medical courses by DigiNerveprovide you with this opportunity to learn medical courses online from India’s top faculty and subject experts. These online courses supplement your college studies and clinical training to a great extent.

Q2. Can I complete my MD in 2 years?

Ans. No, you cannot complete MD in 2 years in India. MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a three-year full-time postgraduate program.

Q3. Can I do an MD immediately after MBBS?

Ans. Yes, you can do MD directly after MBBS but you need to fulfill the general eligibility criteria and crack the PG entrance examination, such as NEET-PG and INI-CET.

 

The curriculum of MBBS is vast and the MBBS final year comprises the most difficult subjects and modules. At this stage of your MBBS journey, you are well equipped with studies along with ward postings and competitive exam preparations.

Undoubtedly, the life of a medical student can be stressful and exhausting due to the demanding schedule of studies and clinical postings. Despite the numerous benefits of being a doctor, you must acknowledge the depth of the profession. As an aspiring doctor, you must be ready to work under extreme pressure and in life-or-death scenarios while doing your duties flawlessly to ensure that patients are treated effectively, and lives are saved.

Here are some effective and reliable tips to study Medicine in MBBS.

Medicine is an interlinked subject, and hence, you need to have a foundational knowledge of all the other subjects. For instance, if you are studying Bronchitis, an infection in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed and swollen and fill with mucus. You need to first know the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, and then for the diagnostic result interpretation, you need to understand pathology and radiology and to understand the treatment and drugs, you need to have a sound knowledge of pharmacology and biochemistry. Thus, you must learn a concept or a disease in an inter-related manner for better understanding and retention.

Although reading and understanding the concepts is important and remains the first step but retention and retrieval are the other crucial aspects of studying. Understanding the subject will ease the learning process but only focusing on learning new and new topics will end up with a question of memory! Learning new topics is equally important as remembering the old ones. Hence, make sure to prepare a study plan that focuses on both learning and retention. Otherwise, after a certain period, our memory starts to fade which makes us difficult to recall and interlink the concepts. Medicine is a clinical subject, that finds its application in the real world where your memory or retention power has to be very solid. Spaced practice is quite helpful in this case. This is an amazing tip for MBBS final year preparation. You must stay curious to learn more. Try fascinating examples, mnemonics, storylines, and cases to retain the information for a long time.

Students have different learning styles, so stress your strengths and weaknesses while creating a study plan. Also, prioritizing time management is highly crucial. Always consider your personal preference while setting up your study area while considering your environment. Whether you are an AM or a PM person, consider this point while your study plan to multifolds the benefits of your preparation. These prove effective study strategies for medical students.

Once you are done with learning a concept or about a disease, say Diabetes Mellitus, then don’t go to the next topic without practicing questions on diabetes mellitus. Practicing questions will help you evaluate your understanding of the topic and improve your performance. Solve the questions from all the topics of the given module or disease, such as disease mechanism, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and the first line of treatment. This practice will enhance your understanding of the subject leading to better retention and let you know which topic you are well-versed in, and which topic needs to be re-studied.

Must Read: Important Topics of Medicine in MBBS

Another effective study technique for medicine is solving clinical cases. Suppose you are learning about Diabetes Mellitus, you can either learn via clinical case or practice a case after understanding a concept. But don’t miss it. Your actual test will be a practical case in a hospital; the clinical case is your helping hand for that practice. While solving a clinical case, you will have to answer all the questions in a single go. What are the symptoms a patient is suffering? What is the probable diagnosis? What is the disease mechanism and source of infection? What is the pathophysiology of a disease? How to relate to the patient history? What are the treatment methods possible? How to figure out the best possible treatment for a particular patient? What is the best first-line treatment? What medications to prescribe and determine the effect of the route of administration with dosage? Which surgery is to be carried out and how? What are pre- and post-operative requirements? How to determine the treatment efficacy? And so on.

You are also required to learn effective patient communication. The best way to practice this is during ward postings. It connects you to a real-life scenario along with deepening your learning. Try to see a case from different angles to reach the utmost conclusion.

Medicine is a vast subject and there can be topics where one or the other thing is similar and while memorizing the concept or answering a question or especially while learning symptoms and drugs, you might get confused. This feels so bad that you put in so much effort in understanding and learning but ultimately get confused. Whenever you are learning a similar concept, try to add different cues, learn with different examples, and learn in a different manner with a different example. Try and keep the information separate with new cues, flashcards, or mnemonics and try to learn concepts in an inter-related manner, wherever feasible.

Always remember, treat your body well and everything will fall into place. If you are physically or mentally fatigued, you won’t be able to learn effectively, and the chances of human error increase. Be well-rested to focus on your studies. Take sound sleep, proper rest, and feed yourself healthy. Avoid stress. Studying medicine and having a work-life balance can be exhausting and stressful at times. To avoid such situations and challenges, take breaks, get enough sleep, exercise, do leisure activities, and eat well. Talk with your loved ones and figure out solutions rather than stressing about problems. Listen to good music and try the things you love doing.

Try to incorporate these MBBS Medicine final year study tips in your study schedule to excel. To get expert guidance, you can enroll in Dr. Archith Boloor’s video lectures for medicine on the DigiNerve app. The DigiNerve’s Medicine for UnderGrads course not only includes online medicine course video lectures but also self-assessment questions, and worthy notes. This online medicine course helps you understand the topics along with developing practical and clinical skills. You get to learn in a case-based format aligned with the CBME curriculum. Along with excelling in medicine prof exams, this course also helps you with NEET-PG medicine exam preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Which book to study for medicine final year MBBS?

Ans. An Insider’s Guide to Clinical Medicine by Archith Boloor & Anudeep Padakanti, Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates: Medicine by Archith Boloor & Ramadas Nayak, Self-Assessment & Review Medicine (Part A & B) by Mudit Khanna, and Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine are some of the recommended books to study medicine in MBBS.

Q2. How many months is the final year of MBBS?

Ans.The duration of the final year MBBS is of 18 months.

Q3. What is the best way to study MBBS?

Ans. Students have different learning styles, so stress your strengths and weaknesses while creating a study plan. Also, prioritizing time management is highly crucial. Always consider your personal preference while setting up your study area and consider your environment. You are an AM or a PM person, and considering this point will enhance your preparation to a greater extent.

The three-part MRCOG (Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) exam is acknowledged as the gold standard qualification in O&G on a global scale.

The fundamental and applied sciences pertinent to OBGYN clinical practise are covered in the MRCOG Part 1 exam. Exams with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are administered four times a year at Pearson VUE testing locations across the globe.

Steps to Book the MRCOG Part 1 Exam

The MRCOG Part 1 exam is a first step towards achieving the gold standard qualification in the obstetrics and gynecology specialty. Before proceeding to book an MRCOG exam, you must be well-versed with all the steps of the MRCOG Part 1 exam registration process so that you don’t miss any to avoid application rejection.

The following are the steps for the MRCOG Part 1 exam application procedure:

1. Create an RCOG account.

First and foremost, you should create an RCOG account. Go to the MRCOG official website and click on the ‘Register’ button at the top of your screen. If you already have booked or taken an RCOG exam earlier, you are required to book this time with the same credentials.

2. Get Your Eligibility Checked.

If you are booking an exam for the first time, then you are required to submit the eligibility form and get it approved. Make sure you stick to the timeline. If you have previously booked an exam, then you need not submit the eligibility form again as you will already be considered eligible.

In the MRCOG Part 1 eligibility form, you need to fill in the following details:

• RCOG College Account Number
• Personal Details (Includes First name, Last name, Gender, and Date of Birth)
• Medical Qualification (Includes Medical registration country, Medical registration number, Primary medical qualification, Country and University of PMQ)
• Ethnicity (Includes mentioning Nationality and disability or long-time illnesses or health conditions, if any)

How to Submit Your Eligibility Application?

• You are required to compose an email with “Part 1 Eligibility Assessment Application [insert your College number]” as the subject line.
• You must attach the completed application form to the email.
• Then attach either your original photo/scanned primary medical degree certificate or photo/scanned medical registration certificate.
• Also, attach the scanned copy of your government-issued ID. You are required to use this ID for all further examination procedures.
• Now send this email with the attachments to part1eligibility@rcog.org.uk.
• You will receive an automated response regarding the further steps to be taken.

You can expect a revert regarding your eligibility status confirmation within four weeks after the closing date of the Part 1 Eligibility application.

3. Submit Expression of Interest Form.

The following are the steps to submit an Expression of Interest Form:

• You are required to submit an Expression of Interest Form within the stipulated time to proceed with exam booking.
• You must submit a new form every time you take an MRCOG exam.
• The Expression of Interest Form comprises the RCOG College Account Number, Email address, First name, and last name.
• You will get this form on the RCOG official website in the MRCOG Part 1 section.
• Fill in all the required details correctly and then provide your consent for submission.
• After the form submission, a screen with confirmation will appear. Don’t forget to take a screenshot of the same.

Upon commencement of the application window, eligible candidates who have successfully submitted the Expression of Interest form will receive an email. The email will have instructions for booking an exam at the available Pearson VUE test centres.

Check the exam calendar for exam dates and fees before booking an exam.

First-time applicants may submit their Expression of Interest form at any time without waiting for a response back on their MRCOG Part 1 eligibility application. They will only be able to reserve a spot, though, once the booking window opens, provided their MRCOG Part 1 eligibility application form has been accepted and submitted by the deadline.

4. Check the Exam Calendar.

You must check the exam calendar and MRCOG Part 1 exam booking details for the upcoming dates and fees before booking an exam. Make sure you book an exam when you are confident enough about your MRCOG Part 1 exam preparation. You can also enroll in the MRCOG Part 1 preparation courses online to ace the exam.

Click here to get the access to MRCOG Part 1 Mock Exam.

MRCOG Part 1 Exam Calendar 

The MRCOG Exam is conducted twice a year. The MRCOG Part 1 dates for the 2024 session are 16 January 2024 and 2 July 2024.

For the January exam, the booking window application has been started from 14 November 2023 and will close by 14 December 2023. The MRCOG Part 1 exam date is 16 January 2024 and the MRCOG Part 1 result date is 13 February 2024.

MRCOG Part 1 Fees

The table below mentions the fees for MRCOG Part 1 exam registration:

Band	Fees for 2024 Session
UK and Republic of Ireland	£534
Band A	£644
Band B	£555 (India falls under this category)
Band C	£443

5. Book available Pearson VUE test centre and slot.

After the successful submission of the Expression of Interest Form, book your Pearson VUE test once the booking window opens. To proceed with booking, check the exam centres available in the respective country you wish to book an exam.

Available MRCOG Part 1 Exam Centres in India

• Brilliant Computer Education, Ongole
• Achievers Online Academy, Rajahmundry (Rajamahendravaram)
• Coreglobal, Vijayawada
• Computer.in IT and Ecom Service, Vijayawada
• Itechnoplus Education and Solution Pvt. Ltd, Patna
• Chandigarh Networks Academy, Chandigarh
• Secure Net Technologies, Chandigarh
• Pearson Professional Centers, New Delhi
• Agilitics Edutech Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
• Goldman Consulting Private Limited, New Delhi
• National Industrial Training Centre, New Delhi
• Positive Solutions, New Delhi
• The Guest Institute, Goa Velha
• Pearson Professional Centers, Ahmedabad
• Indo-American Education Society, Ahmedabad
• Siddhi Techsoft and Management Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
• Charotar University Science of Technology, Changa
• Pearson Professional Centers, Surat
• Baroda Institute of Technology, Vadodara
• Intudo Consulting, Gurgaon
• Pearson Professional Centers, Gurugram
• Mindful Immigration Services, Panipat
• Sircl Tech Pvt. Ltd, Sirsa
• Secure Net Technologies, Solan
• Tantray Online Services Pvt Ltd, Jammu
• Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore
• Acharya Education Services Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
• Global Marketing and Commercial Services Company, Bangalore
• Honeydewz Software Technologies, Bangalore
• iDomains Technologies, Bangalore
• Parkus Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
• Tvaksa Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
• Ally Tech Services, Bengaluru
• Consulace Business Solutions Private Limited, Bengaluru
• Linux Academy, Mysuru
• Nuaxil, Ernakulam
• Blastline Institute, Kochi
• Nyeste Venture Technologies, Kochi
• R-3 Info Solution, Kottayam
• GlobalTrack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram
• MIGORB, Trichur
• Networkz Systems, Trivandrum
• iTrainu Technologies, Indore
• Orlando Academy, Indore
• Rockford Softsol-Computer Academy &Training Center, Jabalpur
• IFuture Technologies Private Limited, Kalyan
• Pearson Professional Centers, Mumbai
• GIIT Computer Institute, Mumbai
• iFuture Technologies Private Limited – Additional, Mumbai
• Span Labs, Mumbai
• The English Advantage, Mumbai
• Learn Well Technocraft, Nagpur
• Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur
• Tech-Act, Navi Mumbai
• Pearson Professional Centers, Pune
• Forte Webasha Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Pune
• Learn Well Technocraft, Pune
• The Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune
• Vinsys It Services (I) Pvt. Ltd, Pune
• LIT INDIA, Bhubaneshwar
• Technohub LLP, Bhubaneswar
• Micireds Network Technologies, Pondicherry
• Pearson Professional Centers, Amritsar
• Pearson Professional Centers, Amritsar
• Pearson Professional Centers, Chandigarh
• Pearson Professional Centers, Jalandhar
• Munjal BCU Centre of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Ludhiana
• Chandigarh University, Mohali
• Him Technology Private Limited, Mohali
• GNA University, Phagwara
• Naveen Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab
• Akashdeep PG Girls College, Jaipur
• Evalult Digital Private Limited, Jaipur
• Tech Solutions, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
• HINT, Udaipur
• Eastern Online Test Centre, Gangtok
• Pearson Professional Centers-Chennai
• AATRALZ (Additional Site), Chennai
• Bloom Cloud IT Services Private Limited, Chennai
• Rajaji Institute of Technology, Salem
• I Tech Academy, Tirunelveli
• Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad
• Coreglobal- Additional Site, Hyderabad
• Dolphin, Hyderabad
• Edguru Overseas Education Consultants, Hyderabad
• Gusto Techno Solutions, Hyderabad
• Vast Technologies, Hyderabad
• Easy Dots Technologies, Agra
• Myinfotech, Bijnor
• Meritorious Academy Pvt Ltd- Additional Site, Ghaziabad
• P.C.C, Lucknow
• Polishsys Technologies Pvt Ltd, Lucknow
• Thirumala Education Academy, Lucknow
• Pearson Professional Centers-Noida
• Agilitics Edutech Pvt. Ltd, Noida Center
• Advita Innovations, Dehradun
• VGRASSP Services, Dehradun
• Sheel Institute, Haridwar
• ATA Infotech Ventures Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata
• Readybell Software Services Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata
• ISOEH, Siliguri

Steps to Book Pearson VUE test Centres:

• Log in to your RCOG account using your email ID and password.
• You will be redirected to the RCOG Exam Candidate Portal.
• On the portal, search for the exam centres feasible for you.
• You can search the nearest test centres to your registered address by using the default option.
• The availability and seat booking are completely done on a first come first serve basis.

Must Read: MRCOG Part 1: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Timetable & Fee Structure

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Where to register for the MRCOG Part 1 exam?

Ans. Once you open the RCOG official website on the browser, click on the ‘Register’ option at the top left of the screen to register to book an MRCOG Part 1 exam.

Q2. Which documents are required for the MRCOG Part 1 exam booking?

Ans. The documents required for MRCOG Part 1 exam booking are an original photo/scanned copy of your primary medical degree certificate, or a photo/scanned copy of your medical registration certificate, and a scanned copy of your government-issued ID.

Q3. When will I get the confirmation of the MRCOG test centre booking?

Ans. After completing your test centre booking, Pearson Vue will automatically send you an email confirming the reservation and outlining the necessary identification.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is a premium medical institution and is among the top 10 medical colleges in India, according to NIRF Ranking. The college is in Trivandrum, Kerala. It is recognized as an Institution of National Importance with the status of a University under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The college focuses on advanced super specialty postgraduate training programs in medical specialties and health research. The major branches SCTIMST targets are:

• Interventional radiology
• Interventional stroke care
• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Advanced cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
• Surgery for epilepsy
• Micro neurosurgery
• Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Development of new biomedical devices and products
• Evaluation of medical devices to global specifications

SCTIMST offers admission to various Postgraduate courses, Post Doctoral Fellowship courses, Post Doctoral Certificate courses, PG Diplomas, Diplomas, Specialty Nursing Diploma programs, Advanced Certificate Programs, and Ph.D. programs. It further conducts new academic programs and health science research and training for medical professionals.

MEDICAL COURSES AT SCTIMST, TRIVANDRUM

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

MD Transfusion Medicine

Course Duration: 3 years

General Eligibility: For the January batch, the candidates must have completed the necessary education, training, and employment by January 31, 2024; for the July batch, the deadline is July 31, 2024.

Registration to Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC)/Travancore Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) is mandatory and at the time of admission, submission of a registration certificate to the Division of Academic Affairs is necessary.

Upper Age Limit:  40 years (till 1st January 2024 for the January session and 1st July 2024 for the July session). Five five-year age relaxation is given for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than five years.

Mode of Selection: INI-CET (Institutes of National Importance-Common Entrance Test)

Stipend: The stipend (per month in INR) for MD candidates (except for sponsored category candidates) is Rs. 61,300 for all three years. Other HRA, NPA, DA, & DA on TA are applicable as per Institute rules.

Table: List of PG courses along with number of seats, and eligibility qualification

Course	Number of Seats		Eligibility Qualification (NMC-recognised)
	General Quota	Sponsored Quota
MD in Transfusion Medicine	2 (UR)	1	MBBS or equivalent degree

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

Ph.D. Program

The institute provides PhD admission to various areas of Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biomaterial Science and Technology, Health Sciences, and Medical Science. The admission to Ph.D. courses at SCTIMST is conducted twice a year, in June and November for July and January sessions respectively. Admission to the July session is restricted to fellowship holders and MPhil (Biomedical Technology-SCTIMST) degree holders only.

The PhD Programs are available in the following areas:

• Neurosciences
• Cardiac Sciences
• Imaging Sciences & Interventional Radiology

Eligibility Qualification: MBBS/MD/MS/DNB

In the case of an MBBS degree, a minimum of 55% marks are required along with holders of National Level fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR.

Course Duration: Three to five years.

Selection Process: The selection is done via a written test followed by an interview. The JRF holders are exempted from written tests and can directly appear for an interview.

You are required to submit a Research Proposal (about 1000 words) and a Statement of Purpose for undertaking a research career (about 300 to 500 words).

Registration to Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC)/Travancore Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) is mandatory at the time of admission.

Number of Fellowships and Reservations: The institute offers a total of six institute fellowships and four ST category fellowships.

Table: List of Important Dates for PhD Admissions

Particulars	Date
The deadline for applying for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD programs	30th November 2023, 05.00 p.m.
Date of entrance examination	11th December, 2023
Date of interview	12th December, 2023
Mode of conduct of entrance examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Mode of conduct of interview for PhD and integrated PhD	Hybrid mode
Centres (State/Union Territory/City) at which the CBT will be conducted	Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Integrated Courses

There are three integrated courses available at SCTIMST, Trivandrum

• Integrated MD-PhD program
• Integrated DM-PhD program
• Integrated MCh-PhD program

Course Duration: 5 Years

Course Curriculum: The course is divided into two phases. The first phase comprises the first three years, i.e.,1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd years that follow the MD/DM/MCh syllabus depending on the enrolled course including clinics. The second phase comprises the last two years, i.e., the 4^th and 5^th years that are dedicated to research.

General Eligibility: The following are the eligibility criteria for admission to the integrated MD-PhD, DM-PhD, and MCh-PhD programs at SCTIMST, Bangalore:

• The integrated programs are only open to first-year residents accepted into SCTIMST’s standard MD/DM/MCh program.
• The resident must enroll in the integrated Ph.D. program within six months of enrolling in SCTIMST’s MD/DM/MCh program.
• Registration to Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC)/Travancore Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) is mandatory and at the time of admission, submission of a registration certificate to the Division of Academic Affairs is mandatory.

Upper Age Limit:  40 years (as of 1st January 2024 for the January session and 1st July 2024 for the July session).

Five five-year age relaxation is given for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of more than five years.

Mode of Selection:

For MD/DM/M.Ch: INI-SS entrance examination

For Integrated MD-Ph.D./DM-Ph.D./M.Ch-Ph.D. programs: First-year residents are required to apply along with a Research Proposal (about 1000 words) and a Statement of Purpose for undertaking a research career (about 300 to 500 words). The selection will be done through a comprehensive viva voce examination.

Number of Seats: One seat in each specialty.

Stipend/Salary: The salary for Integrated Ph.D. candidates will be the same as MD/DM/MCh candidates for the first three years and in the fourth and fifth years, the salary will be the same as the salary of the third-year senior resident. Other HRA, NPA, DA, & DA on TA are applicable as per Institute rules.

POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMS

DM and M.Ch. Courses

Course Duration: 3 years

General Eligibility: For the January batch, the candidates must have completed the necessary education, training, and employment by January 31, 2024; for the July batch, the deadline is July 31, 2024.

Registration to Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC)/Travancore Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) is mandatory and at the time of admission, submission of a registration certificate to the Division of Academic Affairs is mandated.

Upper Age Limit:  40 years (till 1st January 2024 for the January session and 1st July 2024 for the July session).

Five five-year age relaxation is given for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of more than five years.

Mode of Selection: INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance-Super Specialty)

Stipend: The stipend (per month) for DM and M.Ch. candidates (except for sponsored category candidates) are as follows:

• Ist Year: Rs. 74,000
• IInd Year: Rs. 76,200
• IIIrd Year: Rs. 78,500

Other HRA, NPA, DA, & DA on TA are applicable as per Institute rules.

Table: List of DM courses at SCTIMST along with number of seats, and eligibility qualification

Course	Number of Seats		Eligibility Qualification (NMC-recognised)
	General Quota	Sponsored Quota
DM Cardiology	8	3	MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics /Equivalent degree
DM Neurology	6	3	MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics /Equivalent degree
DM Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology	4	1	MD/DNB Radiology/Radiodiagnosis/ Equivalent degree
DM Cardiovascular Imaging and Vascular Interventional Radiology	3	1	MD/DNB Radiology/Radiodiagnosis/ Equivalent degree
DM Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anaesthesia	8	3	MD/DNB in Anaesthesia/Equivalent degree
DM Neuroanaesthesia	7	2	MD/DNB in Anaesthesia/Equivalent degree

Table: List of M.Ch. courses at SCTIMST along with the number of seats, and eligibility qualification

Course	Number of Seats		Eligibility Qualification (NMC-recognised)
	General Quota	Sponsored Quota
M.Ch. Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery	6	2	MS/DNB in General Surgery/Equivalent degree
M.Ch. Neurosurgery (after MS)	4	2	MS/DNB in General Surgery/Equivalent degree
M.Ch. Vascular Surgery	1	0	MS/DNB in General Surgery/Equivalent degree

Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) Courses (Post DM/MCh/DNB)

Course Duration: One year

Educational Qualification: DM/MCh (3 years) or equivalent qualification

General Eligibility: Registration with KSMC/TCMC.

Admission must include biodata and a 500-word write-up on the work/ project proposal along with the submission of a Reference letter.

Upper Age Limit:  40 years (till 1st January 2024 for the January session and 1st July 2024 for the July session).

Five five-year age relaxation is given for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than five years.

Method of Selection:

Application shortlisting is done based on the merit of a 500-word short research project proposal and letters of reference.

If there are less than 10 candidates, then the selection is done based on an open Departmental interview followed by a final interview.

If there are more than 10 candidates, the selection is done based on a written exam followed by a final interview.

Departmental interview/written exam accounts for 75% of total marks and final interview accounts for 25% of the total marks.

Salary/Stipend: The stipend (per month) for PDF candidates (except for sponsored category candidates) is Rs. 80,900 along with applicable HRA, DA, and DA on TA as per institute rules.

Table: List of PDF Courses at SCTIMST available for the January 2024 session:

Department/Subspecialty	Number of Seats	Minimum educational qualification
Department of Neurology
Electroencephalography	01	DM (3 years) or equivalent qualification
Epilepsy	01
Movement Disorders	01
Neuromuscular Disorders	01
Stroke	01
Department of Cardiology
Adult Cardiology and Interventions	02	DM (3 years) or equivalent qualification
Cardiac Electrophysiology	02
Pediatric Cardiology	02
Department of Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Surgery	01	MCh (3 years) or equivalent qualification
Skull Base Neurosurgery	01
Spine Surgery	01	Post MCh Neurosurgery within 5 years of passing the MCh examination
Functional Neurosurgery	01
Department of CVTS
Adult Cardiac Surgery	01	MCh (3 years) or equivalent qualification
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery	01
Department of Anaesthesiology
Pediatric cardiac Anaesthesia	02	DM (3 years) or equivalent qualification
Perioperative Neuromonitoring and Neurosurgical Intensive Care	01	Post DM Neuroanaesthesia within 5 years of passing the DM examination
Adult Cardiothoracic Vascular Anaesthesia	01	Post DM Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia within 5 years of passing the DM examination

Postdoctoral Certificate Courses

Course Duration: 01 year

Upper Age Limit:  40 years (as of 1st January 2024).

Five years age relaxation is given for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than five years.

Method of Selection: There is a three-step evaluation process for PDCC at SCTIMST. It includes a theory examination and departmental assessment followed by a final interview.  

Salary/Stipend: The salary/stipend (per month in Rupees) given during PDCC at SCTIMST is Rs. 74,000 along with applicable HRA, NPA, DA, and DA on TA as per institute rules.

Table: List of PDCC programs along with number of seats & eligibility qualification for the January 2024 session

PDCC Program	Number of Seats	Minimum Educational Qualification
PDCC in Transfusion Transmitted Disease Testing	01	Post MD Transfusion Medicine within 5 years of passing the MD examination or equivalent qualification
PDCC in Hospital Infection Control	01	Post MD Microbiology within 5 years of passing the MD examination equivalent qualification
PDCC in Neuropathology	01	Post MD Pathology within 5 years of passing the MD examination equivalent qualification

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT SCTIMST

Diploma Courses

• Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
• Diploma in Neuro- Nursing (DNN)
• Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)
• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)

PG Diploma Courses

• PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology (PGDCLT)
• PG Diploma in Neuro Technology (PGDNT)
• PG Diploma in Medical Records Science (PGDMRS)
• PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion (PGDCP)
• PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology (PGDBBT)

Advanced Certificate Program

• Advanced Certificate Program in Physiotherapy in Neurological Sciences (ACP-PN)
• Advanced Certificate Program in Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Sciences (ACP-PC)

Joint/Affiliated Programs with IIT Madras & CMC Vellore

• Master of Technology (M Tech) in Clinical Engineering
• PhD (Biomedical Devices and Technology)

Affiliated Programs Conducted at Other Centres

• Master of Public Health [(MPH) (Epidemiology and Health Systems)] at ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
• Master of Science (Bioengineering), PhD (Bioengineering/Biomedical Sciences/Health Sciences), and Master of Public Health (MPH) courses at Christian Medical College, Vellore

FEE STRUCTURE FOR COURSES AT SCTIMST, TRIVANDRUM

Particulars	Fees (in INR)
	PDF /DM/ MCh/ PDCC/MD Courses	PhD and Integrated PhD (4th & 5th year)	MPH	DPH	PG Diploma/ Diploma
Application Fee	2000 1600 (for SC/ST)	1500 1200 (for SC/ST)	1500 1200 (for SC/ST)	1500 1200 (for SC/ST)	840 640 (for SC/ST)
Admission Fee	2,000	2,000	1,000	1,000	500
Tuition Fee	63,000 (annual)	20,000 (annual)	For Non-sponsored candidates: 1,10,000 (2 years) For sponsored candidates: 2,00,000 (2 years)	–	10,000 (annual)
Course Fee	–	–	–	2,00,000	–
Caution Fee	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000
Examination Fee	2,000(Part 1) 10,000 (Part 2)	–	1,000	–	250
Comprehensive Exam	–	6,000	–	–	–
Thesis Evaluation Fee	1,500	15,000	–	–	–
Identity Card	220	220	220	220	220
Library	1,000	1,000	500	500	200
Student Welfare Fund	1,000	1,000	500	500	200
Certificates	1,000	1,000	1,000	500	200
Miscellaneous	10,000	–	–	–	5,000

Must Read: NIMHANS, Bangalore: Courses, Admission Procedure, Fees & Stipend

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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is a multidisciplinary centre for state-of-the-art research in mental health and neurosciences, academic pursuits, and patient treatment. It is located in Bangalore, India, and is one of the premier institutes in the country for the treatment and study of mental health disorders.

The NIMHANS offers the latest modern medical advancements and is a centre of excellence. The college was founded in 1974 as an independent organisation under the jurisdiction of the Indian government’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 2012, it was designated as an Institute of National Importance. The college is highly renowned for the following:

• Academics: A range of undergraduate, graduate programs, doctoral, and postdoctoral courses in mental health and neurosciences are available at NIMHANS.
• Research: In neuroscience and mental health, NIMHANS is a premier research centre. The institution carries out research on many different subjects, including aetiology, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions.
• Patient care: The 2,000-bed hospital at NIMHANS offers thorough treatment for mental health conditions including obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. The institute also features dedicated addiction, geriatric, and child and adolescent psychiatric clinics.

Here are some of NIMHANS’s most recent accomplishments:

• According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, NIMHANS is India’s best medical facility for neuroscience and mental health, and it holds the 4th place in the Medical Sciences category in India.
• NIMHANS researchers have created a brand-new artificial intelligence-based method for diagnosing and screening depression.
• To help individuals in India’s rural and tribal areas who need mental health treatments, NIMHANS has started a telemedicine program.

Courses at NIMHANS

• MD
• Post MBBS DM (Neurology) course
• Post MBBS MCh (Neurosurgery) course
• DM (Post MD/DNB) courses
• MCh (Post MS/DNB) courses
• PhD programme
• Fellowship Courses
• Phil. Courses
• Sc. & M.Sc. Courses
• Postdoctoral Diploma Courses
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Courses

Admission to MD Courses

Course Duration: 3 years

Mode of Selection: INI-CET entrance examination

Age Criteria: For applicants applying under:

• General/Unreserved Category- 32 Years
• OBC Category- 35 Years
• SC/ST Category-37 Years
• Sponsored/Deputed Category- 45 Years

Emoluments/Stipend: The emoluments/stipend for the MD Students is:

• 1^st year: Rs.56,100
• 2^nd year: Rs.57,800
• 3^rd year: Rs.59,500

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the MD courses at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 73,250/-.

List of MD Courses

MD Courses	Eligibility	Number of Seats
MD in Psychiatry	MBBS OR DPM	13 seats (for each session) under All India category 4 seats (session 1) & 1 seat (session 1) under Karnataka Domicile 3 Seats (for each session) under the Northeastern category.
MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	MBBS	02 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary’ 01 seat under the ‘Sponsored/Deputed category’

Admission to DM Neurology and M.Ch. Neurosurgery Courses (Post MBBS Category)

Course Duration: 6 years Post MBBS (3 years as Junior Resident and 3 years as Senior Resident)

Eligibility Qualification: MBBS

Mode of Selection: INI-CET entrance examination

Age Criteria: 32 years

Emoluments/Stipend: The emoluments/stipend for the DM/M.Ch Students is:

• 1^st year: Rs.56,100
• 2^nd year: Rs.57,800
• 3^rd year: Rs.59,500
• 4^th year: Rs.67,700
• 5^th year: Rs.69,700
• 6^th year: Rs.71,800

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the 6 years of DM/M.Ch (Post MBBS) courses at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 91,150/-.

List of DM/M.Ch (Post MBBS) Courses

Courses	Number of Seats
DM in Neurology	04 seats under ‘Institute Stipendiary’ (Session 1)
M.Ch. in Neurosurgery	02 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (each in both the session 1 & 2)

Admission to DM (Post MD/DNB) & M.Ch (Post MS/DNB) Courses

Course Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Qualification: MD/DNB

Mode of Selection: INI-SS (Super Specialty) entrance examination

Age Criteria: 37 years

Emoluments/Stipend: The emoluments/stipend for the DM and MCh Students is:

1^st year: Rs.67,700

2^nd year: Rs.69,700

3^rd year: Rs.71,800

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the 3 years of DM/MCh courses at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 81,250/-.

List of MD and M.Ch Courses

Course	Eligibility	Number of Seats
DM in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry	MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry	02 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 02 seats under the ‘Sponsored Category’
DM in Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care	MD in Anaesthesiology or DNB in Anaesthesiology	For Session 1, 04 seats are under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 02 seats are under the ‘Sponsored Category’ For Session 2, 03 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’
DM in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology	MD in Radiodiagnosis or DNB in Radiodiagnosis	04 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 01 seat under the ‘Sponsored Category’.
DM in Neurology	MD in Internal (General) Medicine/Pediatrics or DNB in Internal (General) Medicine/Pediatrics	For Session 1, 05 seats are under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 01 seat is under the ‘Sponsored Category’ For Session 2, 10 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary’
DM in Neuropathology	MD in Pathology or DNB in Pathology	01 seat under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 01 seats under the ‘Sponsored Category’
DM in Geriatric Psychiatry	MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry	02 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’
DM in Addiction Psychiatry	MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry	02 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 02 seats under the ‘Sponsored Category’
DM in Forensic Psychiatry	MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry	02 seats under the ‘Sponsored Category’
M.Ch in Neurosurgery	MS in General Surgery or DNB in General Surgery	For session 1, 02 seats are under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ 01 seat is under the ‘Sponsored Category’. For Session 2, 03 seats are under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’

Admission to Ph.D. Program

Course Duration: 3 to 5 years

Mode of Selection: NIMHANS conducts an entrance examination which contributes 70% to the final score calculation followed by an Interview which holds a 30% contribution to the final score.

Qualifying Percentage in the Entrance Examination:

• UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 50%
• PwBD: 45%

Emoluments/Stipend: The stipend to Ph.D. candidates (Except for Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences courses) is given as follows:

• Ist Year: 31,000 per month
• IInd Year: 31,000 per month
• IIIrd Year: 35,000 per month
• IVth Year: 35,000 per month
• Contingency Grants (for all years): Rs. 20,000 per annum

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

In the case of Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences, the stipend to PhD candidates is given as follows:

• Ist Year (Basic Pay + Grade Pay): 18,750 + Rs. 6,600 per month
• IInd Year (Basic Pay + Grade Pay): 19,510 + Rs. 6,600 per month
• IIIrd Year (Basic Pay + Grade Pay): 20,300 + Rs. 6,600 per month
• Contingency Grants (for all years): Rs. 1,00,000 per annum

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the PhD program at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 32,000/-.

Course Structure (Except for Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences): The candidate will initially be enrolled for a Ph.D. on a provisional basis. After passing the Pre-Ph.D. test, the enrollment will be verified. The applicant would get training in both the theoretical and practical components of the discipline’s curriculum. The candidate must submit the thesis for the granting of the Ph.D. degree after completing the intended work and receiving approval of the synopsis.

Course Structure (For Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences): The scholars must pass the Pre-Ph.D. test and finish the Ph.D. coursework within the first year. Based on their qualifying post-graduate degree, the scholars would be paired with a faculty mentor in the corresponding department for the first three months.

The scholars then work on their Ph.D. dissertations with the mentor’s assistance as well as co-guides from clinical and fundamental specialisations. Until the end of their course, they will be assigned to the appropriate clinical department of the Principal Guide, where they will serve as Senior Residents. The Ph.D. scholars are required to work on a dissertation that combines clinical and fundamental science expertise with translational research. The scholars are required to complete the preparation of their thesis protocol within 6 months of their course.

List of Ph.D. Programs

Ph.D. Program	Eligibility	Number of Seats
Ph.D. in Biophysics	MBBS OR M.Phil. Biophysics/Neuroscience OR Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Biophysics/ Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/All branches of Life Sciences/Microbiology/Physics/Physiology/ Pharmacology/Regenerative Medicine	01 seat
Ph.D. in Biostatistics	Master’s Degree in Agricultural Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/Health Statistics/Medical Statistics/Statistics OR M.Stat. (ISI) through the regular course.	01seat
Ph.D. in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry	DNB in Psychiatry OR MD in Psychiatry OR M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work.	Variable
Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences (Course is funded by ICMR)	MD in Psychiatry/General Medicine/Community Medicine/Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neurorehabilitation OR MS in General Surgery OR DM in Neurology/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Geriatric Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine OR M.Ch. in Neurosurgery and any other degrees as approved by appropriate statutory bodies	08 seats, funded by ICMR
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology	M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology OR M.Phil. in Mental Health and Social Psychology OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology/Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/Psychological Counselling/ Psychology	03 seats
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology	MBBS OR DPM OR MD in Psychiatry/Psychological Medicine or DNB in Psychiatry or M.Pharm OR PharmD or MD in Biochemistry/Microbiology/ M.Phil./2 years M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Microbiology/ Physiology/Neurosciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/ M.Tech in Biotechnology	Variable
Ph.D. in Human Genetics	2 years Master’s Degree in Zoology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Applied Genetics/Human Genetics/ Molecular Biology/Biomedical Genetics OR M.Tech in Genetic Engineering/Genetic Biotechnology OR B.Tech in Biotechnology OR MBBS	Variable
Ph.D. in Mental Health Education	MBBS/Masters in Health Education/Media Studies/ Journalism/Mass Communication/Masters in Public Health/Masters in Social Work/Nursing/Psychology with 2 years of experience in a mental health setting or Health Journalism	Variable
Ph.D. in Neurochemistry	2 Years M.Sc. Degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Neuroscience/Medical Biochemistry	01 seat
Ph.D. in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology	BE/B.Tech/DNB in Radiodiagnosis/MBBS/MD/ Master’s Degree in Medical Subjects/M.Tech Degree.	Variable
Ph.D. in Neurology	MBBS OR MD OR BDS OR M.Tech with experience in Neuroscience Research OR 2 years M.Sc. in Life Sciences	Variable
Ph.D. in Neurological Rehabilitation	DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT)/Occupational therapy (MOT)/Orthotics & Prosthetics OR MBBS OR MD in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work/Clinical Neurosciences OR Master’s Degree in Nursing/Speech Therapy	Variable
Ph.D. in Neuro microbiology	MD Microbiology OR Master’s Degree in Applied Microbiology/Biomedical Genetics/Biotechnology/ Medical Microbiology/Microbiology/MLT/Molecular Biology	Variable
Ph.D. in Neuropathology	MBBS OR MD in Pathology OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Zoology/Neurosciences/Physiology/Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences/Cell Biology/Life Science/Anatomy /Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Biology and Human Genetics/Bioinformatics/Biophysics/ Developmental Biology/Evolutionary Biology/Systems Biology	Variable
Ph.D. in Neurophysiology	M.Phil in Neurophysiology/Neurosciences/Yoga OR MD in Ayurveda/Physiology/Yoga OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Physiology/Anatomy/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Cognitive Neuroscience/ Neuroscience/Zoology/Pharmacology OR MBBS OR MS (Pharm)/M.Pharm (Pharmacology OR Biotechnology) OR BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Electronics/Electricals/Computer Science/ Biotechnology	03 seats
Ph.D. in Neurovirology	MBBS OR MD in Microbiology OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Medical Microbiology/ Microbiology/Virology	Variable
Ph.D. in Nursing	Master’s Degree in Nursing	01 seat
Ph.D. in Psychiatric Social Work	2 years Master’s Degree in Social Work OR M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work	01 seat
Ph.D. in Psychiatry	BE OR B.Tech OR MBBS OR MD OR ME OR M.Tech OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology/ Immunology/Physiology/Bioinformatics/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences/Molecular Biology/ Biophysics/Anatomy/Neurosciences/Pharmacology /Zoology/Life Sciences/M.Pharm	Variable
Ph.D. in History of Psychiatry	MBBS OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Psychology/ Philosophy/History/Sociology/Social Work/Languages	Variable
Ph.D. in Mental Health Rehabilitation	MBBS OR M.Phil. Degree in Clinical Psychology/ Psychiatric Social Work OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing/Psychosocial Rehabilitation/ Occupational Therapy.	02 seats
Ph.D. in Speech Pathology and Audiology	Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology/ Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology	01 seat
Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine	MBBS/BAMS/BNYS/MA OR M.Sc. OR M.Phil. in Yoga/ Clinical Psychology/Neuroscience/M.Sc. in Nursing/M. Pharm OR Masters in Physiotherapy	Variable
Ph.D. in Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management	Master’s Degree in Social Work/Psychiatric Social Work/Applied Psychology/Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/Psychological Counselling/ Psychology OR M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing OR MD in Psychiatry OR DNB in Psychiatry	02 seats

Admission to Master of Public Health Course

Course Duration: The duration of Master of Public Health courses at NIMHANS is 02 years.

Eligibility: MBBS OR Bachelor of Dental Sciences OR Postgraduate degree in Sociology/Statistics/Environmental Sciences/Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Health Management/Social Work/Economics/Speech Pathology and Audiology/Speech Pathology/Audiology/Nursing

Mode of Selection: Entrance Test followed by Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission

Qualifying Percentage in Entrance Test: The qualifying percentage is 50% for UR/OBC/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD.

Age Criteria: The age limit is 45 years.

Emoluments/Stipend: The emoluments/stipend for ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ candidates is 25,000/- per month.

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the MPH course at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 96,500/-.

Number of Seats: There are 05 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (out of which one seat is under Karnataka Domicile) and 05 seats under the ‘Sponsorship Category’.

Admissions to M.Phil. Courses

Course Duration: The duration of M. Phil courses at NIMHANS is 02 years.

Mode of selection: Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission

Qualifying percentage in Entrance Test: The qualifying percentage is 50% for UR/OBC/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD.

Age Criteria: The age limit is 32 years.

Emoluments/Stipend: The emoluments/stipend is 25,000 per month along with Rs. 15,000/- as Contingency Grants per annum.

Candidates chosen under the “Sponsorship Category” or the “External Fellowship Category” who get income and benefits from their employers are not qualified to receive any emoluments from the Institute.

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for M.Phil. courses at NIMHANS, Bangalore is Rs. 24,800/-.

List of M.Phil. Courses

Courses	Eligibility	Seats
M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology	2 years Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Psychological Counselling/ Psychology	23 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (in All India Category) 06 seats under ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (Karnataka Domicile category) 03 seats for the Foreign/Sponsored category
M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work	2 years Master’s Degree in Social Work	23 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (in All India Category) 06 seats under the ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ (Karnataka Domicile category) 03 seats for the Foreign/Sponsored category

Other Courses at NIMHANS, Bangalore

M.Sc. Courses

• Sc. Biostatistics
• Sc. Psychiatric Nursing
• Sc. Neuroscience Nursing
• Sc. in Yoga Therapy (Mental Health & Neurosciences)
• Sc. in Neuroscience

Postgraduate Diploma Course (1 year)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

Click here to get conceptual clarity on MBBS subjects.

We have witnessed remarkable advancements in the ophthalmology field, which is still at a rapid pace of transformation. When it comes to embracing new technologies and incorporating cutting-edge advancements into routine clinical and surgical procedures, ophthalmology frequently leads the way. These advancements hold a bright future where eye disease may be detected and treated earlier, vision restoration becomes more effective, and the overall quality of people with ocular issues is significantly improved.

Surgical Ophthalmology Advancements

A few mentioned below are surgical ophthalmology advancement w.r.t particular vision issues or disorders:

• Surgical interventions, such as simple limbal epithelial transplantation and corneal endothelial transplantation have significantly improved the surgical management of severe ocular surface disorders (OCD).
• In the management of cataract surgery, small incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery with IOL implantation, and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery are being widely used.
• Promising clinical treatments of glaucoma include minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries and advanced imaging techniques: Optical coherence tomography, and intraocular technology.
• Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a non-invasive new technology to visualize vascular networks in the eye and anti-VEGF drugs have emerged for the treatment of fundus vascular disease. The benefits of these emerging treatments include reduced surgical complications, improved cure rate, minimally invasive techniques, and improved patient prognosis.
• Laser-assisted surgery is a boon in the field of ophthalmology and has been explored for a variety of conditions, such as refractive surgery techniques, and cataract surgeries.
• Retinal surgery innovations include hypersonic vitrectomy, intraoperative OCT, heads-up 3D visualization systems, and endoscopic vitrectomy.

Other emerging trends in ophthalmology include the rise of AI-based devices, bionic eye implants, synthetic cornea implants, the rise in the use of robotic surgical assistants or robotic surgery, microsurgical instruments & techniques, and more.

Advancements and Innovations in Ophthalmology

Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology

The AI in ophthalmology is being explored to a greater extent ranging from diagnoses to treatment of ophthalmic conditions and diseases. The conditions targeted till now include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinopathy, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, anterior segment diseases, and retinal vein occlusion.

AI makes analyzing and managing huge data and radiological images easier ultimately helping in clinical data collection, automated image analysis, early disease detection, and interpretation, and incredible differential diagnosis. Detection and monitoring of retinal disease have become easier with AI-powered retinal imaging and screening. In the field of ophthalmic research, AI has proved quite beneficial, especially in genomics and biomarker research, and drug discovery.

AI is efficiently being used in ophthalmology to conduct a variety of tasks, but a certain degree of human intervention is crucial.

LIQD Cornea

LIQD Cornea is considered a potential alternative to Corneal transplantation. It is a biosynthetic liquid hydrogel matrix crafted from recombinant human collagen type III to regenerate the cornea and is also cell-free. It comprises short collagen-like peptides, polyethylene glycol, and fibrinogen. As there is a global donor cornea scarcity, this advancement will be greatly beneficial. It is assumed to be cost-effective along with minimizing health care costs. Further, research on corneal transplantation techniques is being done to a greater extent.

Hypersonic Vitrectomy

Hypersonic Vitrectomy (HV) is being considered a major advancement in the field of vitreoretinal surgery. This surgical technique uses ultrasound to liquefy vitreous along with removing the retained lens particles. The introduction of HV will reduce or eliminate the requirement of frequent probe change and will also shorten the surgical procedure time. It may also possibly replace the Guillotine vitrectomy probe.

The major application involves complicated cataract surgeries with intraoperative posterior capsular rupture with vitreous loss. It is mostly done in a single sitting and has minimal complications.

Refractive Surgery Techniques

The refractive surgery techniques are conducted to correct the refractive errors of the eyes. The different types of refractive surgery include LASIK, Photorefractive keratectomy (PPK), Radial keratotomy, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), Contoura, and more.

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is most preferred nowadays to correct vision issues caused by refractive errors. This refractive surgery option is an almost pain-free flexible procedure, has the least healing period, is less time-consuming, and has quick results. Due to these many advantages, LASIK has been widely opted to reduce a person’s dependency on corrective glasses or contact lenses. LASIK has revolutionized the ophthalmology field, especially the refractive surgery discipline. It enables the precise and efficient correction of various visual impairments.

Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS)

LACS is an advanced procedure that utilizes a femtosecond laser to remove cataracts. Unlike conventional methods, Laser-assisted cataract surgery has become popular due to improved accuracy and consistency in surgical procedures. It helps in making precise incisions faster. It is a bladeless technology and is considered minimally invasive. It may reduce the risk thereby, improving the result of the cataract surgery. In this procedure, the laser is used to make the corneal incisions, execute capsulotomy, and then initiate lens fragmentation.

Nanotechnology in Ophthalmology

Nanotechnology has been potentially employed in targeted drug delivery, enhanced imaging, and tissue engineering that ultimately leads to vision enhancement. To reduce the drug dose and minimize the risk of side effects, nanocarriers, and nano-suspensions are coming into the picture. For early diagnosis, the contribution of remote monitoring of nanodevices is being explored.

Nano-sized ophthalmic medicines are found to have great benefits such as large dissolution area, fast dissolution speed, good solubility, strong biological adhesion, and strong corneal penetration. This highly improves the effectiveness of the ophthalmic treatment.

The nanotechnology/nanomedicine is being explored in visual conditions, such as Conjunctivitis, Dry kerato-conjunctivitis, Uveitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic retinopathy, and more.

Introduction of PROSE for Complex Corneal Disease

PROSE is a Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem. This PROSE lens is quite innovative and completely covers the ocular surface to restore vision in patients dealing with complex corneal diseases. The lens returns the ocular surface to its natural curve while shielding and encasing it from the external environment. PROSE lens is used in conditions such as severe dry eye or lid and corneal irregularities.

AR/VR Technology in Ophthalmology

The application of AR/VR technology in Ophthalmology includes IOP checks, amblyopia management, visual field testing, educating patients, diagnosis and management, and accessibility. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technology are a boon for medical training and education as they help refine surgical skills and enhance ophthalmic learning. The visual representation makes it easier to visualize and comprehend complex procedures and treatment options in a more engaging manner.

It also benefits planning treatment procedures and thereby, enhancing precision and reducing errors. It holds great significance in telemedicine, research, and therapeutic interventions that ultimately contribute to enhanced learning and better patient outcomes.

Conclusion

These advancements are only the tip of the iceberg. The rapid progress in ophthalmology reflects the commitment of researchers, clinicians, and technology developers to address the complex and varied needs of patients with eye care. With the developing technology, every medical professional must stay up-to-date with the recent developments to provide the best possible care to the patients.

You can enroll in an online ophthalmology course to get access to ophthalmology video lectures for medical students to learn from the basics of ophthalmology to all the new advancements in the field.

INI-CET is a combined national-level entrance examination for admission to the medical postgraduate courses – MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs), and MDS at INI institutes (Institute of National Importance). The INI-CET exam is around the corner. Getting admission to INI institutes is highly challenging and a dream for MBBS students. This is a highly competitive task to secure a seat in the renowned medical colleges in India.

Remember, Perseverance is the key.

The INI-CET exam will be held on 5th Nov 2023 for admission to the AIIMS INI-CET January session 2024.

Here’s the tentative seat distribution (Category-wise) for admission to various MS/MD/DM (6 years)/MCh (6 years)/MDS courses at AIIMS, New Delhi, and other AIIMS located pan India through the INI-CET entrance examination for the January 2024 session.

Table 1: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, New Delhi:

Courses	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	14	8	3	2	0	1
MD	Anatomy	7	4	1	1	0	1
MD	Biochemistry	6	3	1	1	1	0
MD	Biophysics	3	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Dermatology & Venerology	5	2	1	1	0	1
MD	Emergency Medicine	11	6	2	1	1	1
MD	Forensic Medicine	4	0	1	1	1	1
MD	Geriatric Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Lab. Medicine	3	0	1	0	1	1
MD	Medicine	10	3	3	2	1	1
MD	Microbiology	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	2	0	1	1	0	0
MD	Obstetrics &Gynecology	4	2	1	0	0	1
MD	Ophthalmology	18	8	5	3	1	1
MS	Orthopaedics	4	0	1	1	1	1
MS	Otorhinolaryngology	5	2	1	1	1	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Palliative Medicine	6	1	2	1	1	1
MD	Pathology	11	5	3	1	1	1
MD	Pharmacology	4	2	1	0	1	0
MD	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	2	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Physiology	5	2	1	1	0	1
MD	Psychiatry	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis & Interventional Radiology	7	4	1	1	0	1
MD	Radiation Oncology	3	2	1	0	0	0
MS	Surgery	15	7	4	2	1	1
MD	Transfusion Medicine	1	0	1	0	0	0
MDS	Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	3	0	1	1	0	1
MDS	Oral &Maxofacial Surgery	3	0	1	1	1	0
MDS	Orthodontics	2	1	1	0	0	0
MDS	Pediatrics& Preventive Dentistry	2	1	1	0	0	0
MDS	Prosthodontics	2	1	1	0	0	0
MCh	Neuro SurgeryMCh (Direct 6 year Course)	3	3	0	0	0	0
DM	Infectious Diseases DM(Direct 6 year Course)	5	5	0	0	0	0
TOTAL		185	81	48	26	13	17

Table 2: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bhopal:

Courses	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	7	3	2	1	1	0
MD	Anatomy	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Community Medicine	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology	2	1	0	1	0	0
MS	ENT	2	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	2	0	0	0	0
MD	General Medicine	3	0	1	1	1	0
MS	General Surgery	3	1	1	0	0	1
MD	Microbiology	3	1	1	1	0	0
MD	Obstetrics &Gynecology	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Ophthalmology	2	2	0	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	3	0	1	1	1	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	1	1	0	0	1
MD	Pathology	4	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Pharmacology	2	2	0	0	0	0
MD	Physiology	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	PMR	1	0	0	0	1	0
MD	Psychiatry	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	4	2	1	0	0	1
MD	Radiotherapy	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank	2	1	0	1	0	0
TOTAL		55	22	15	8	5	5

Table 3: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology	9	5	1	2	1	0
MD	Anatomy	7	1	1	3	1	1
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	0	0	1
MD	Community Medicine	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Dermatology	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Emergency Medicine	6	3	2	0	0	1
MS	ENT	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	0	1	0	0
MD	General Medicine	2	0	0	1	1	0
MS	General Surgery	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Microbiology	7	3	2	1	0	1
MD	Nuclear Medicine	1	0	1	0	0	0
MD	Obst. &Gynecology	5	1	1	1	1	1
MD	Ophthalmology	2	1	1	0	0	0
MS	Orthopaedics	6	3	1	1	1	0
MDS	Orthodontics	1	0	0	1	0	0
MD	Pediatrics	3	2	1	0	0	0
MD	Pathology	5	1	2	1	1	0
MD	Pharmacology	3	0	1	1	1	0
MD	Physiology	6	2	2	1	1	0
MD	PMR	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Psychiatry	1	1	0	0	0	0
MD	Radiodiagnosis	4	2	1	0	0	1
MD	Radiotherapy	3	0	1	1	1	0
MD	Transfusion Medicine	4	2	1	0	0	1
TOTAL		90	35	24	15	9	7

Table 4: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at AIIMS, Jodhpur:

Course	Subject/Specialty	Total Number of Seats	Number of Seats (Category-wise)
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MD	Anaesthesiology & Critical Care	10	4	3	2	1	0
MD	Anatomy	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Biochemistry	2	0	1	0	1	0
MD	Community Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Dermatology, Venerology & Leprology	2	0	0	0	1	1
MD	Emergency Medicine	2	1	0	0	1	0
MD	Family Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	2	1	0	0	0	1
MD	General Medicine	4	2	1	1	0	0
MS	General Surgery	4	2	1	0	0	1
MD	Microbiology	2	1	0	1	0	0
MD	Nuclear Medicine	2	1	1	0	0	0
MD	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	4	2	1	1	0	0
MD	Ophthalmology	2	1	0	0	1	0
MS