INI-CET is the Institute of National Importance-Combined Entrance Test. It is a combined medical entrance examination conducted for admission to PG courses [MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs) & MDS] at INI institutes.

INI-CET typically assesses candidates’ knowledge, skills, and competencies in the medical field, and it includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on subjects included in the undergraduate medical programme.

The INI-CET 2024 exam date for the July session is 19th May 2024.

INI-CET 2024: List of Participating Institutes

The list of participating institutes for the INI-CET July 2024 Session is as follows:

  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

INI-CET 2024: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to sit in the INI-CET, an applicant must be an Indian National (IN), an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), or a Foreign National under the permitted categories but the eligibility criteria vary.

The general eligibility criteria to appear for the INI-CET 2024 exam are as follows:

1. Eligibility Criteria for Indian Nationals

Indian Nationals include the candidates who are citizens of India.

a. The prime eligibility qualification for admission to PG courses at INIs is an MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised medical college and one must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship/practical training on or before 31st January 2024.

Minimum Aggregate Marks:

  • General/OBC/EWS candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate in MBBS/BDS to appear for INI-CET whereas SC/ST candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
  • The minimum aggregate required for PwBD candidates depends on the category they fall into, say, 55% aggregate marks if they belong to GEN/OBC/EWS and 50% aggregate marks if they belong to SC/ST.

Make sure to consider the aggregate of all the professional MBBS/BDS exams to calculate the minimum eligibility aggregate required. In the case of supplementary exams, consider only the marks obtained for successful completion.

b. Sponsored candidates: In addition to the above criteria mentioned, sponsored candidates are required to upload a sponsored certificate during the application procedure and submit the original document at the time of admission.

c. For Indian Nationals who have graduated from foreign universities, the marks obtained in FMGE conducted by NBE will be considered in place of aggregate marks, in addition to the general eligibility criteria mentioned above.

Candidates are not eligible to apply for seats under both Indian National and Foreign National categories.

The eligibility criteria for admission to PG courses in different INIs may vary.

2. Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals include the candidates who are not citizens of India.

Candidate must have completed their MBBS degree for admission to MD/MS/DM(6yrs)/MCh(6yrs) and BDS for admission to MDS course along with the successful completion of 12 months of rotational internship/practical training.

Foreign Nationals desirous to appear for INI-CET are required to calculate the aggregate according to the grading system of the applicable university/institution and hence, they must obtain a grading system certificate from the applicable university/institute. Then accordingly fill in the “Marks Column” for completion of the Application Form for INI-CET July session 2024.

Minimum Aggregate Marks: To be eligible for INI-CET, the minimum marks in aggregate in all the professional exams of MBBS/BDS must be 55% aggregate or equivalent.

No Objection Certificate (NOC) Foreign National must be obtained from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, and should be submitted to the Examination Section on or before the last date.

For the 2024 session, the Last date of receiving the application form duly recommended & forwarded with “No Objection Certificate” from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India for Foreign Nationals to apply and appear in the INI-CET for PG courses –July 2024 session is 17th May 2024.

Candidates would only be eligible for open category (unreserved) seats for Indian Nationals if they were born before 04.03.2021 and have obtained their OCI card before 04.03.2021. They will not be taken into account for seats reserved for foreigners.

According to the ruling of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition (Civil) 891 / 2021 dated February 03, 2023, OCI/PIO card holders who are not to be treated as Indian Nationals should be deemed considered Foreign Nationals. They will not be considered for seats reserved for Indian citizens.

It is highly advised to check your eligibility for the INI-CET exam and submit the relevant documents on time to avoid the cancellation of the application form.

Being aware of the process flow is crucial so that you don’t miss out on any step and to ease out the INI-CET journey, the process flow map is provided in this blog.

INI-CET 2024: Process Map

The INI-CET 2024 admission process steps are categorized into three phases:

Phase I: Application Procedure

It includes the registration procedures & basic candidate information, generation of EUC, followed by completion of the application.

While filling out the application form, make sure to upload the necessary documents and the earliest issued valid OCI card(if applicable) on the portal. The required documents vary depending on your nationality and category.

Phase II: Examination

The examination phase includes the release of admit card, a computer-based test followed by result declaration, and filling of college choice and order preference for counselling.

Phase III: Seat Allocation

This phase includes counselling procedures for all the rounds, say the Mock round, 1st round, and 2nd round. In addition to these, depending upon the requirements, additional rounds, open rounds, and spot rounds are also conducted.

INI-CET is a challenging exam but is worth every effort you make to get admission into your dream medical college.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation is a qualifying and ranking test in India for candidates interested in doing MD, MS, or PG Diploma. This year’s NEET PG Exam is scheduled for June 23.

Let’s go into the eligibility, Application fee updates, marking scheme, and other details.

NEET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

  1. According to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, the candidates are required to have an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate.
  2. Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MCI or SMC-issued MBBS qualification registration.
  3. The candidates must have completed a year of internship before applying.

Application and Fees:

As per the NEET PG 2024 fees have been reduced, and the General and OBC applicants must pay Rs. 3,500 to fill out the NEET PG application form, while SC/ST/PWD candidates must pay Rs. 2,500.

Duration:

The exam will be 3.5 hours long.

Exam Format:

The exam will be computer-based and administered at the designated locations.

Test Pattern & Marks:

14 subjects are classified under 3 parts in the paper:

Part A – Pre-clinical subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Part B – Para-clinical subjects

  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Forensic medicine
  • Social & preventive medicine

Part C – Clinical subjects

  • General medicine including
  • Dermatology & venereology
  • Psychiatry
  • General surgery including
  • Orthopedics, anaesthesia & radiodiagnosis
  • Obstetrics & gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology

Marking scheme:

Incorrect answers will incur a penalty of 25% through negative marking. No deductions will be made for questions left unanswered.

  • +4 marks for correct response
  • -1 for incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted question

Important Dates: NBEMS has published the official exam calendar having dates of NEET PG 2024.

Events Dates
NEET PG 2024 Application form release In the first week of May,2024
Last Date to submit an application The second week of June 2024
Cut-off Release 15-Aug-2024
NEET PG 2024, Exam Date 23-June-2024

Note: Candidates should be aware that admit cards will not be provided to those who are found ineligible before the examination.

How to prepare for NEET PG 2024?

It’s time for you to make the most of the preparation period. Revise as much as you can. Whatever you’ve studied to date, it’s now time to test yourself and prepare for the bigger one. Always keep in mind that your perspective defines your reality.

Here are the 7 Tips to crack NEET PG 2024:

  1. Create and Stick by a Plan: Decide for the next day before you go to bed and stick to it no matter what. Wake up and stick to your plan so you’re prepared and don’t waste time deciding what to study.
  2. Prioritize the subjects where you need conceptual clarity: Focus on conceptual clarity with the help of trusted content only. Finding the right content can be a hassle so choose DigiNerve, an app by Jaypee Brothers who have published most of your textbooks. This online app provides video lectures by India’s top faculty which include your textbook authors.
  3. Revision and MCQs: The more you revise, the better; devote the first two months to clarifying concepts of the topics you’re having trouble with, and the last month to solving MCQs.
  4. Question papers from previous years: This will assist you in comprehending the NEET PG Exam structure and identifying essential topics that may appear in the exam.
  5. Notes: You probably have read everything, and you have the knowledge so now the only thing left is to go through your notes, it will help you recall important points.
  6. ITD method: Memorize with the help of the ITD Method- Importance of the topic, Time consumption, and Detailing.
  7. Enroll for Mock Tests: Attending mock tests will help you assess your knowledge. This will help you know the subjects where you need clarity. On its official website, the NBE publishes practice tests. One of the most important components of the exam preparation approach is the mock test. You must conduct mock tests after concluding their revision to assess their preparation. You will get to learn what else must be done to increase a particular topic’s score. To access the sample test, you must first log in to the NBE’s official website. Before beginning the online mock test, candidates should carefully read all the instructions. Recalibrate your strategy by taking a mock test and weighing your results.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. When will NEET PG be in 2024?

Ans. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG 2024) will now be held on June 23, 2024.

Q2. Is PG necessary after MBBS?

Ans. For doctors to be successful in their specialties, they must have a postgraduate degree in medicine.

Q3. How do I pay the fees for NEET PG 2024?

Ans. Fees can be paid using a debit/credit card or a net banking service. Candidates should print the confirmation page after successfully paying the application fees.

Are you aspiring to pursue a super-speciality course at an Institute of National Importance (INI) in India? If so, understanding the application process, exam scheme, and evaluation criteria is crucial for success. The INI Super Speciality entrance exam, known as INI-SS, follows a two-stage examination process, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ knowledge and skills.

In this blog post, we delve into the intricate details of the INI-SS application process, including important dates, fee structure, required documents, and a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the application form. Whether you’re gearing up for the January or July session, this comprehensive guide will navigate you through the intricacies of the INI-SS exam, paving the way for a successful application and potentially securing a coveted seat in your desired speciality course.

INI-SS 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for INI-SS 2024 delineates the two-stage structure of the entrance test, providing comprehensive information on the number of questions, duration, marking scheme, and qualifying criteria for each stage.

The examination will be conducted in two stages, and evaluated based on performance as outlined below:

Stage 1: Relevant to all participating institutes.

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Quantity of Questions: 80

• Total Marks: 80

• Medium: English

• Question Type: Multiple-choice questions with a single correct answer.

• The criteria for passing in Stage I is achieving a score of at least 50 percent.

• Correct Response: Awarded One Mark (+1)

• Incorrect Response: Penalized minus one-third (-1/3)

• Unanswered/Flagged for Review: 0

• Syllabus: The exam paper will cover topics from the fundamental aspects of the qualifying educational background, as well as from the specific speciality or course being evaluated.


Stage 2: Relevant to AIIMS Institute Only.

To be considered for admission to AIIMS, you need to meet several requirements:

• Candidate must score at least 50% in Stage-I.

• Candidates need to have applied online for AIIMS seats in their chosen specialty/course.

• Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria set by AIIMS.

• After Stage-I, a certain number of candidates (either three times the number of advertised seats or two times the total number of seats, whichever is higher) will be selected for Stage-II, where you’ll face a departmental assessment related to your chosen specialty/course. This assessment carries 20 marks.

• To be allocated an AIIMS seat, you must score at least 50% combined in both Stage-I and Stage-II.

• If you score more than 50% in Stage-I but less than 50% combined in both stages, you won’t qualify for an AIIMS seat.

• If you’re selected for Stage-II but don’t attend, you won’t be considered qualified for an AIIMS seat.


Merit Lists Based on Stage-I and Stage-II Performance

  • Common Merit List (CML) for all participating institutes
    • Candidates must have participated in Stage I.
    • All successful Stage-I candidates will receive a rank based on their overall performance and will be listed accordingly.
    • The CML is utilized for seat distribution in all INIs, excluding AIIMS, according to the allocation method outlined.
  • AIIMS Merit List (AML) exclusively for AIIMS institutes
    • This list is exclusively for seat distribution in all AIIMS institutions.
    • Candidates must have participated in and successfully cleared both Stage-I and Stage-II exams as per the prescribed scheme.
    • Rankings in the AML are determined by the combined marks obtained in Stage I and Stage II (100 marks) for qualified candidates.
    • All successful candidates will be assigned a rank and listed based on their overall performance.

Overall Process for INI-SS

For the INI-SS exam for the January 2024 session, candidates can choose to appear in the following cities in India:

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhopal
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Chennai
  • Chandigarh/Mohali
  • Delhi/NCR
  • Guwahati
  • Hyderabad
  • Jodhpur
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • Patna
  • Puducherry
  • Trivandrum
  • Varanasi
  • Here are some important points regarding city selection for the exam:
    • Applicants need to specify their top three choices of cities where they wish to take the exam, in order of preference.
    • City allocation for the exam will be based on the completion of the application process on a first-come-first-allotted basis, and the availability of computer nodes in each city. Hence, it’s recommended that applicants complete their application process as soon as possible, without waiting until the last date.
    • Once the application is submitted, the choice of cities cannot be changed. Therefore, applicants should carefully consider their choices before submitting the application.
  • INI-SS 2024 Application Fees
    • The application fee for INI-SS 2024 is payable online.
    • Candidates have the option to pay using a Credit card, Debit card, or Net Banking.
    • Once paid, the fee is non-refundable, emphasizing the need for candidates to ensure eligibility and completion of the application process before making the payment.
    • Application Fee: Rs.4000.00 + Transaction Charges as applicable e (Non-Refundable).
    • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted for PWBD.
  • Seat Allocation for INIs

When it comes to getting seats in Institutes of National Importance in India (INIs), it’s essential to understand how the process works. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Detailed results and allocation procedures will be announced on the website aiimsexams.ac.in.
  • Refer to the examination scheme for the qualifying criteria outlined in the INI-SS Prospectus for the January 2024 session.
  • Seats will be allocated institution-wise based on the overall rank in the Common Merit List (CML) or AIIMS Merit List (AML), and the choices made by the candidates in order of preference.
  • The single best choice available seat at the merit rank will be allocated in participating institutes based on both the Common Merit List (CML) and the AIIMS Merit List (AML).
  • Eligible candidates will be allowed to fill online choices of institutes and their order of preferences, subject to eligibility as per both merit lists after the declaration of results.

Seats will be allocated according to the following method:

  • Seats will be allocated in order of overall rank in the respective merit lists (CML/AML).
  • Candidates eligible in the Common Merit List (CML) only will be allocated seats in institutes other than AIIMS, based on availability and preference.
  • Candidates eligible in both the Common Merit List (CML) and AIIMS Merit List (AML) will be temporarily allocated the best available choices in both categories. The final allocation will be based on the best choice of institute according to the candidate’s preference.
  • Similar seat allocation procedures will apply to qualified Sponsored/Foreign National category candidates, limited to seats declared and applied under these categories.
  • Seats are non-convertible/non-interchangeable between different subgroups unless expressly mentioned in the rules applicable at any participating institute.
  • Any vacant seats in respective subgroups (General Seats, Sponsored Seats & Foreign National Seats) will be carried forward to the next session.

Career prospects after INI-SS

  • Clinical Practice: Many graduates choose to pursue a career in clinical practice, utilizing their specialized skills to diagnose and treat complex medical conditions. They may work as consultants or specialists in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, providing expert care to patients in their chosen field of super-speciality.
  • Fellowships and Subspecialization: Some graduates opt to pursue further specialization through fellowship programs, honing their skills in a specific area of super-speciality medicine. This advanced training enables them to become experts in niche fields and enhances their career prospects in both clinical practice and research.
  • Consultancy and Advisory Roles: INI-SS graduates may also explore consultancy and advisory roles in healthcare consulting firms, government agencies, or non-profit organizations. They can provide expert advice on clinical matters, healthcare policy, and strategic planning, contributing to the improvement of healthcare delivery systems.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Q1. What are the reservation policies for INI-SS 2024?

Ans. INI-SS follows government-mandated reservation policies, providing quotas for various categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.

Q2. Can I apply for M.Ch. courses through INI-SS 2024?

Ans. Yes, INI-SS offers M.Ch. courses among other super-speciality courses in various disciplines.

Q3. What is the academic curriculum like for INI-SS programs?

Ans. The academic curriculum for INI-SS programs is rigorous and comprehensive, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the chosen super-speciality.

Q4. What are the career prospects after completing INI-SS courses?

Ans. Graduates of INI-SS programs have promising career prospects, with opportunities to work in prestigious hospitals, research institutions, and academia, both nationally and internationally.

In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, the ability to effectively manage trauma situations can make the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a car accident, a fall, or a workplace injury, trauma requires swift and precise intervention to stabilize patients and prevent further harm. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the basic principles of trauma management, covering everything from initial assessment to advanced life support.

Understanding Trauma

Trauma refers to any physical injury or wound caused by an external force. It can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe life-threatening conditions like traumatic brain injury or massive hemorrhage. Effective trauma management begins with a systematic approach to assessment and treatment.

The first step in trauma management is conducting a rapid yet thorough assessment of the patient’s condition. This includes evaluating the airway, breathing, circulation, disability (neurological status), and exposure (undressing to assess for other injuries).

The primary survey follows the ABCDE mnemonic:

  1. Airway Management
  2. Breathing
  3. Circulation and hemorrhage control
  4. Disability
  5. Exposure

Let’s look into the initial assessment elaborately:

  1. Airway Management: Ensure the patient’s airway is open and not obstructed.
  • Airway patency threats:
    • Blood clots, teeth, or foreign bodies in the oropharynx.
    • Soft-tissue laxity and posterior retraction of the tongue due to obtundation.
    • Edema or hematoma from direct neck trauma.
  • Assessment:
    • Direct inspection of the mouth or neck.
    • Patient speaking to confirm airway safety.
  • Intervention:
    • Removal of blood and foreign material by suction or manual means.
    • Endotracheal intubation for obtunded patients or those with significant oropharyngeal injury.
    • Drugs administered for unconsciousness and paralysis before intubation.
  • Tools for airway management:
    • Extraglottic devices
    • Airway bougie
    • Video laryngoscopy
  • Confirmation of endotracheal tube placement:
    • Carbon dioxide colorimetric device
    • Waveform capnography
  • Alternatives to endotracheal intubation:
    • Surgical or percutaneous cricothyrotomy.
    • Indicated if intubation is not possible (e.g., due to airway edema from thermal burn) or contraindicated (e.g., severe maxillofacial injury).
  • Cervical spine immobilization:
    • It’s crucial to maintain cervical spine immobilization during airway management until cervical spine injury is ruled out by thorough examination or imaging studies.
  1. Breathing: Assess breathing for rate, depth, and symmetry.
  • Threats to adequate ventilation:
    • Decreased central respiratory drive (e.g., head injury, intoxication, shock)
    • Chest injury (e.g., hemothorax, pneumothorax, rib fractures, pulmonary contusion)
  • Assessment:
  1. Full exposure of the chest wall to:
  • Evaluate chest wall expansion
  • Look for external signs of trauma
  • Identify paradoxical wall motion (indicative of flail chest)
  1. Palpation of the chest wall for:
  • Rib fractures
  • Presence of subcutaneous air (a potential sign of pneumothorax)
  1. Auscultation for:
  • Breath sounds
  • Signs of tension pneumothorax (e.g., decreased breath sounds, distended neck veins, tracheal deviation).
  • Management:
    • Decompression of pneumothorax by chest tube insertion.
    • Confirmation of pneumothorax with a chest x-ray or bedside ultrasonography before positive-pressure ventilation.
  • Decompression of tension pneumothorax with:
    • Finger thoracostomy
    • Needle thoracostomy (e.g., a 14-gauge needle inserted in midaxillary line, 5th intercostal space).
  • Treatment of inadequate ventilation with:
    • Endotracheal intubation
    • Mechanical ventilation
  • Management of open pneumothorax:
    • Covering with an occlusive dressing attached on 3 sides.
    • Leaving the 4th side untaped to release pressure and prevent tension pneumothorax.
  1. Circulation and hemorrhage control: Check for signs of shock and assess pulse and blood pressure.
  • Assessment:
    • Assess BP, heart rate and evidence of bleeding.
    • Control any external bleeding by direct pressure.
    • In penetrating injuries of the neck, where venous injuries are suspected, put the patient in the Trendelenburg position, (head down) to prevent air embolism.
    • If there is shock, insert one or two large intravenous lines and start fluid resuscitation.
  • Signs of shock:
    • Tachypnea
    • Dusky color
    • Diaphoresis
    • Altered mental status
    • Poor capillary refill
  • Physical signs of internal hemorrhage:
    • Abdominal distention and tenderness
    • Pelvis instability
    • Thigh deformity and instability
  • Following trauma there are different groups or conditions, which can cause shock:
    • Significant external hemorrhage from any major vessel
    • Life-threatening internal hemorrhage, often less obvious, occurring in body compartments such as the chest, abdomen, retroperitoneum, and soft tissues of the pelvis or thigh.
  • Management:
    • Control of external hemorrhage by direct pressure.
    • Application of tourniquets for extremity bleeding if direct pressure fails.
    • Initiation of two large-bore IVs with 0.9% saline or lactated Ringer’s solution.
    • Rapid infusion of 1 L (20 mL/kg for children) for signs of shock and hypovolemia.
    • Consideration of early administration of blood component therapy.
    • Bedside measurement of lactate or arterial blood gases for assessment of tissue hypoperfusion and shock severity.
    • Consideration of massive transfusion protocols for patients requiring large volumes of blood products.
    • Evaluation of coagulation with thromboelastography or rotational thromboelastography.
    • Early administration of tranexamic acid.
    • Immediate laparotomy for patients with strong clinical suspicion of serious intra-abdominal hemorrhage.
    • Placement of a resuscitative balloon for aortic occlusion to stabilize the patient before surgery.
    • Immediate thoracotomy for patients with massive intrathoracic hemorrhage, possibly followed by autotransfusion of recovered blood via tube thoracostomy.
  1. Disability: Evaluate neurological status using the Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Evaluation of neurologic function:
    • Use of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and pupillary response to light for assessing level of consciousness and intracranial injury severity.
    • Screening for serious spinal cord injury via gross motor movement and sensation in each extremity.
    • Palpation of the cervical spine for tenderness and deformity, followed by stabilization with a rigid collar until cervical spine injury is ruled out.
  • Logrolling of the patient onto a side for:
    • Palpation of thoracic and lumbar spine
    • Inspection of the back.
    • Rectal examination if indicated (checking tone, prostate position, presence of blood).
  • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS):
    • Used for assessing the level of consciousness and severity of intracranial injury.
    • Divided into three components: eye-opening, verbal response, and motor response, with scores ranging from 3 to 15.
    • Lower scores indicate more severe impairment.
Component Score Description
Eye Opening 4 Spontaneous
3 To verbal command
2 To pain
1 None
Verbal Response 5 Oriented
4 Confused
3 Inappropriate words
2 Incomprehensible sounds
1 None
Motor Response 6 Obeys commands
5 Localizes pain
4 Withdraws from pain
3 Flexion to pain (decorticate posturing)
2 Extension to pain (decerebrate posturing)
1 None

 

  • Modified Glasgow Coma Scale for Infants and Children:
    • Adaptation of the GCS for assessing consciousness and intracranial injury severity in pediatric patients.
    • Utilizes age-appropriate criteria for eye opening, verbal response, and motor response, with scores ranging from 3 to 15.
Component Score Description
Eye Opening 4 Spontaneous
3 To voice
2 To pain
1 None
Verbal Response 5 Smiles, coos, babbles
4 Cries but consolable
3 Persistent crying, not consolable
2 Moans or grunts in pain
1 None
Motor Response 6 Moves spontaneously and purposefully
5 Withdraws from touch
4 Withdraws from pain
3 Flexion in response to pain
2 Extension in response to pain
1 None

 

5. Exposure: Examine the patient for any additional injuries.

  • Undress the patient completely for a thorough examination.
  • Keep the patient warm with blankets and warm IV fluids.
    • Trauma patients become hypothermic very quickly.
    • Severe blood loss, elderly patients, and pediatric trauma patients are at high risk for hypothermia.

Secondary Survey of Injured Patients

  • The secondary survey follows completion of the primary survey (ABC’s) and initiation of resuscitation.
  • It may be performed after life-saving interventions for critical injuries.
  • Includes a comprehensive examination from head to toe:
    • Examination of head and neck
    • Assessment of chest
    • Examination of abdomen
    • Inspection of the back
    • Rectal and vaginal examinations if indicated
    • Evaluation of musculoskeletal system 

Note: During the secondary survey, exercise caution to prevent exacerbation of potential spinal cord injuries by avoiding excessive manipulation or movement of the patient. Utilize appropriate spinal precautions, such as logrolling, to minimize the risk of further injury.

In critical care and related medical fields, ongoing advancements are commonplace, reflecting the dynamic nature of healthcare. To stay informed about the latest developments in treating conditions within critical care settings, it’s essential to regularly consult recent critical care literature, track ongoing clinical trials, participate in relevant webinars, or enroll in online courses led by leading critical care specialists. These resources provide valuable access to the most current information on available treatments and emerging therapeutic approaches.

Checklist for a Critical Care student to have a comprehensive understanding of the condition:

  • Resuscitation and Initial Management of Acutely Ill Patients
  • Diagnosis: Assessment, Investigation, Monitoring, and Data: Interpretation of the Acutely Ill Patients
  • Disease Management
  • Organ System Failure
  • Therapeutic Interventions/Organ System Support in Single or Multiple Organ Failure
  • Peri-operative Care
  • Critical Care of Children
  • Transportation
  • Physical & Clinical Measurement
  • Research Methods (Includes Data Collection and Statistics)

Remember to stay updated with the latest literature and attend relevant conferences or seminars to enhance your knowledge. Critical care is a complex and evolving field, and staying informed will contribute to your effectiveness as a future healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What are the key components of the primary survey in trauma management?

Ans. The primary survey in trauma management follows the ABCDE mnemonic: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (neurological status), and Exposure/Environmental control. Each component is systematically assessed to identify and address life-threatening injuries promptly.

Q2. How is airway management approached in trauma patients?

Ans. Airway management involves ensuring airway patency by removing obstructions such as blood clots or foreign bodies, assessing for signs of airway compromise, and intervening with measures like suctioning, intubation, or surgical airway access if necessary. Continuous monitoring and confirmation of proper endotracheal tube placement are essential.

Q3. What are the priorities in the secondary survey of injured patients?

Ans. The secondary survey is conducted after the primary survey and resuscitation. It involves a comprehensive head-to-toe examination to identify any additional injuries that may not have been initially apparent. Priorities include examining the head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and performing rectal and vaginal examinations if indicated, as well as assessing the musculoskeletal system.

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PostGrad Course Updates

Dermatology MD:-

1. The e-lecture series now feature 250+ enhanced spotters enriched with questions, clinical cases, images along with rare cases in dermatology.

2. Printed notes have been launched to provide exam-focused, crisp details along with visual learning.

Medicine MD:-

1. 13 new topics in videos and notes, 83 new MCQs and 26 new benchmark trials have been added to the course. The following table mentions the newly added topics:

 

Modules Sub-section Topic Faculty No. of MCQs
Endocrinology and Diabetes Long Case Discussions Approach to Hypoglycemia Dr. Partha P Chakarborty 5
Endocrinology and Diabetes Long Case Discussions Case-based Approach to Thyroid Disorders Dr. Indira 5
Endocrinology and Diabetes Long Case Discussions Endocrine Emergencies Dr. Pankaj Singhania 5
Endocrinology and Diabetes Long Case Discussions Diabetic Kidney Disease Dr. Mainak Banerjee 10
Endocrinology and Diabetes Decision Making Endocrine Hypertension Dr. Debmalya Sanyal 10
Cardiology Decision Making Chronic Coronary Syndrome Dr. Vijay Sekhar 5
History Taking and Clinical Methods Systemic Examination History Taking and Examination of a Diabetic Patient Dr. Rana 5
Diagnostics Investigations Interpretation of Laboratory Investigations in Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Dr. Subhraneel Baul 6
Diagnostics Investigations Investigations in Rheumatology Dr. Alakendu Ghosh 10
Pharmacotherapeutics Special Situations General Aspects of Use of Antibiotics Dr. Shantanu K. Tripathi 5
Metabolic Disorders Basic Sciences Metabolic Syndrome and its Consequences Dr. Soumik Goswami 5
Cardiology Basic Sciences Pathophysiology of Acute MI Dr. Ruchit Shah 7
Cardiology Basic Sciences Treatment and Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction Dr. Ruchit Shah 5

 

2. Additionally, video lecture on topic “Ophthalmoscopy and Retinal Detachment” by Dr. Vanee Sheth has been added in the OSCEs module.

 

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The Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI-SS) stands as a beacon of excellence in medical education within India. Renowned for its top-notch programs, AIIMS hosts this prestigious INI Super Speciality (SS) entrance exam annually. This exam is the gateway to exclusive medical courses offered by esteemed institutions like AIIMS in New Delhi and other Institutes of National Importance across the country.
As we approach the INI-SS Exam 2024, medical professionals and aspiring doctors are eagerly gearing up to highlight their skills and knowledge. This exam holds immense significance, paving the way for individuals to pursue a specialisation in medical courses such as DM/M.Ch./MD Hospital Administration.

Here is a list of institutions that participate in the INI-SS exam:

1. AIIMS, New Delhi
2. AIIMS, Bhopal
3. AIIMS, Bhubaneswar
4. AIIMS, Jodhpur
5. AIIMS, Patna
6. AIIMS, Raipur
7. AIIMS, Rishikesh
8. AIIMS, Bhatinda
9. AIIMS, Nagpur
10. AIIMS, Bilaspur
11. AIIMS, Mangalagiri
12. AIIMS, Rajkot
13. AIIMS, Gorakhpur
14. AIIMS, Bibinagar
15. JIPMER, Puducherry
16. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
17. PGIMER, Chandigarh
18. SCTIMST, Kerala

Eligibility Criteria for DM Courses

S. No. Course Type Participating Institutes Educational Qualification
1. DM – ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY AIIMS  

MD/DNB in Psychiatry

 

PGIMER
NIMHANS
2. DM – CARDIAC SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE AIIMS MD/DNB in Anaesthesia/Pediatrics/Medicine
3. DM – CARDIAC-ANAESTHESIOLOGY/DM -CARDIOTHORACIC& VASCULAR ANAESTHESIA/CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE AIIMS  

 

MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology

PGIMER
NIMHANS
JIPMER
4. DM – CARDIOLOGY AIIMS  

MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics

SCTIMST
PGIMER
JIPMER MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics/Pulmonary Medicine
5. DM – CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics

 

PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
6. DM – CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics

 

PGIMER MD in Pharmacology or equivalent

 

JIPMER MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics
7. DM – CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE/CRITICAL CARE/DM-INTENSIVE CARE AIIMS MD in Anaesthesiology/Medicine/Chest Medicine

 

JIPMER MD in Anaesthesiology/General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine

 

PGIMER MD in Anaesthesia/Internal Medicine
8. DM -ENDOCRINOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
JIPMER
PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
9. DM -GASTROENTEROLOGY/MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AIIMS MD/ DNB in Medicine
PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
JIPMER MD/ DNB in General Medicine /Pediatrics
10. DM -HEMATOPATHOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Pathology/Lab. Medicine
PGIMER MD in Pathology or equivalent
11. DM – INFECTIOUS DISEASES/CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics/Microbiology/Tropical Medicine
AIIMS (Raipur) M.D/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics /Tropical Medicine
12. DM – MEDICAL GENETICS AIIMS MD in Pediatrics/Medicine/Obstetrics and Gynecology

 

PGIMER MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
13.

 

 

DM – MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

 

 

AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
PGIMER
JIPMER MD/DNB in Medicine / Pediatrics /Radiotherapy
14. DM – NEONATOLOGY AIIMS  

MD in Pediatrics

PGIMER
JIPMER
15. DM-NEPHROLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
JIPMER
PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
16. DM – PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY AIIMS MD in Pediatrics
PGIMER
SCTIMST
17. DM – PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY & INTENSIVE CARE AIIMS MD in Pediatrics
18.

 

DM – NEURO-ANAESTHESIOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE/DM-NEURO ANAESTHESIA/NEURO ANAESTHESIA AND NEUROCRITICAL CARE

 

AIIMS  

 

MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology

PGIMER
SCTIMST
NIMHANS
JIPMER
19. DM-NEUROLOGY AIIMS  

MD in General Medicine/Pediatrics

JIPMER
SCTIMST
NIMHANS M.D./DNB in Internal (General) Medicine/Pediatrics
PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
20. DM – NEUROIMAGING AND INTERVENTIONAL NEURORADIOLOGY/NEUROIMAGING AND INTERVENTIONS AIIMS  

MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis

NIMHANS
JIPMER
PGIMER MD/DNB in Radiology or equivalent
SCTIMST MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis/Radiology
21. DM – ONCO -ANAESTHESIA AIIMS MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology
22. DM – PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Pediatrics
PGIMER
23. DM – PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE & SLEEP MEDICINE AIIMS MD in Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Chest Medicine/Respiratory Medicine

 

PGIMER MD in Medicine/Respiratory Diseases or equivalent
24. DM – REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE AIIMS MD/MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology
25. DM – THERAPEUTIC NUCLEAR MEDICINE AIIMS MD in Nuclear Medicine
26. DM -CARDIOVASCULAR RADIOLOGY & ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS/DM- CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING AND VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY AIIMS MD /DNB in Radio-Diagnosis or equivalent degree
PGIMER
SCTIMST MD /DNB in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology
27. DM – PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY AIIMS MD in Pediatrics
28.

 

DM – CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

 

PGIMER MD/DNB in Psychiatry or equivalent
NIMHANS
29. DM – CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY & RHEUMATOLOGY AIIMS MD in Medicine/Pediatrics

 

PGIMER MD in Medicine or equivalent
JIPMER MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics
30. DM – PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY/PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Pediatrics or equivalent
JIPMER
31. DM – HEPATOLOGY PGIMER MD in Medicine/Pediatrics or equivalent
32. DM -HISTOPATHOLOGY PGIMER MD in Pathology or equivalent
33. DM – PEDIATRIC CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND RHEUMATOLOGY PGIMER MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
34. DM – PEDIATRICS CRITICAL CARE AIIMS MD/DNB in Pediatrics or equivalent
PGIMER
JIPMER
35. DM – PEDIATRIC HAEMATOLOGY -ONCOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Pediatrics or equivalent
PGIMER
36. DM – PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY AIIMS MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
PGIMER
37. DM – TRAUMA ANAESTHESIA & ACUTE CARE PGIMER MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent
38. DM – PEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE PGIMER MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent
39. DM – ACUTE CARE-EMERGENCY MEDICINE PGIMER MD in Internal Medicine/General Medicine/ Emergency Medicine or Equivalent
40. DM – PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY AIIMS MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
PGIMER
41. DM -NEUROPATHOLOGY NIMHANS MD/DNB in Pathology
42. DM – FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY NIMHANS MD/DNB in Psychiatry
43. DM – GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY NIMHANS MD/DNB in Psychiatry
44. DM -INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY AIIMS MD in Interventional Radiology

 

PGIMER MD/DNB in Radio-diagnosis or equivalent
45. DM – PAIN MEDICINE AIIMS MD in Anaesthesiology or equivalent
46. DM – METABOLISM MEDICINE AIIMS MD in Biochemistry/Medicine/Pediatrics/Internal Medicine
47. DM – HOSPITAL MEDICINE & CRITICAL CARE AIIMS MD in Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
48. DM – MEDICAL AND FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine or Forensic Medicine  & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Emergency Medicine/Internal/General

Medicine/Pediatrics

49. DM – PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE AIIMS MD/DNB in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine
50. DM – FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AIIMS MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
51. DM – FORENSIC RADIOLOGY & VIRTUAL AUTOPSY AIIMS MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
52. DM – HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE AIIMS MD/DNB in Internal Medicine/Physiology/Anaesthesia/Community Medicine

Eligibility Criteria for M.Ch. Courses

S.No. Course Type Participating Institutes Educational Qualification
1. M.Ch. – BREAST, ENDOCRINE AND GENERAL SURGERY AIIMS MS in Surgery
2. M.Ch. – CTVS/CVTS* AIIMS MS/DNB in Surgery/General Surgery
PGIMER
JIPMER
SCTIMST*
3. M.Ch. – G.I. SURGERY/SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AIIMS MS in Surgery/General Surgery
JIPMER
PGIMER
4. M.Ch. – GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY AIIMS MD/MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology
JIPMER
5. M.Ch. – HEAD-NECK SURGERY AND ONCOLOGY/HEAD & NECK SURGERY* AIIMS MS in Surgery/ENT
PGIMER*
6. M.Ch. – MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY & GENERAL SURGERY AIIMS MS in Surgery
7. M.Ch. – NEURO-SURGERY AIIMS MS/DNB in Surgery
PGIMER
NIMHANS MS/DNB in General Surgery
JIPMER
SCTIMST
8. M. Ch. – PEDIATRIC SURGERY AIIMS MS in Surgery/General Surgery
JIPMER
PGIMER
9. M.Ch. – PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY/PLASTIC SURGERY AIIMS MS in Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics
PGIMER
JIPMER MS/DNB in General Surgery
10. M.Ch. – SURGICAL ONCOLOGY AIIMS MS in Surgery/ENT

 

JIPMER MS/DNB in General Surgery/Obstetrics & Gynecology/Otolaryngology (E.N.T)/ Orthopaedics Surgery
11. M.Ch. – TRAUMA SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE AIIMS MS in Surgery/Trauma and Emergency Surgery
12. M.Ch. – UROLOGY AIIMS MS in Surgery/General Surgery
PGIMER
JIPMER
13. M.Ch. – CORNEA, CATARACT, AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY PGIMER MD/MS in Ophthalmology or equivalent
14. M.Ch. – RENAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY PGIMER MS in Surgery or equivalent
15. M.Ch.- VITREORETINAL SURGERY PGIMER MD/MS in Ophthalmology or equivalent
16. M.Ch. – PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY/PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS AIIMS MS/DNB in Orthopaedics or an equivalent
PGIMER
17. M.Ch. – JOINT REPLACEMENT & RECONSTRUCTION AIIMS MS/DNB in Orthopaedics or an equivalent degree
18. M.Ch. – SPINE SURGERY AIIMS MS/DNB in Orthopaedics or an equivalent
19. M.Ch. – VASCULAR SURGERY SCTIMST MS/DNB in Surgery/General Surgery
20. M.Ch. – HAND AND MICROVASCULAR SURGERY AIIMS MS in General Surgery/Orthopaedics
21. M.Ch. – SPORTS INJURY AIIMS MS/DNB in Orthopaedics

Age Relaxation Criteria for General Category

Institute Upper Age Limit Date of Birth (for admission to the 2024 session)
AIIMS New Delhi & Other AIIMS 35 years Born on or after 01.01.1989
PGIMER, Chandigarh 45 years Born on or after 01.01.1979
NIMHANS, Bengaluru 37 years Born on or after 01.01.1987
SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram 40 years Born on or after 01.01.1984
JIPMER, Puducherry No Upper Age Limit

Age Relaxation Criteria for Other Categories

Category Maximum Relaxation
OBC Candidates Maximum of 3 years
SC/ST Candidates Maximum of 5 years
Ex-Serviceman Maximum of 5 years
Commissioned Officers Maximum of 5 years
Sponsored Candidates Upper age limit not applicable
Persons with Disabilities Upper age relaxation of 5 years (DM/M.Ch.)
All Category Candidates at NIMHANS Bengaluru The upper age limit of 37 years as of 01.01.2024

FAQs

Q1. What is the eligibility criteria for AIIMS?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for admission to AIIMS varies by course. For admission to a medical undergraduate course, you must complete your 12th standard with science stream, and for admission to PG medical courses, you need to have an MBBS degree. Moreover, for admission to super specialty courses (DM/M.Ch.), you need to have a PG degree (MD/MS/DNB).

Q2. Who is eligible for INI-SS 2024?

Ans. Candidates with MD, MS, or DNB degrees in specific medical fields are eligible, with age restrictions and relaxations based on institution and category.

Q3. How does age relaxation work for different categories of candidates applying for the INI-SS exam?

Ans. Age relaxation varies by category, with OBC, SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman, and Persons with Disabilities candidates eligible for up to 3 to 5 years’ relaxation.

In India, medical entrances are among the toughest exams. At each level of medical education, be it graduation, postgraduation, super-specialisation, or fellowship courses, aspirants must crack the entrances to get admission at medical colleges.

Among the various entrance exams conducted in India, the “Institute of National Importance Super-Speciality” (INI-SS) is an entrance examination conducted for admission to various super-specialty courses (DM, M.Ch., and MD Hospital Administration) offered by Institutes of National Importance (INIs). It is highly competitive and evaluates candidates’ knowledge and skills in the medical field. It typically covers subjects related to various medical specialties such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, nephrology, etc. The examination aims to select the most qualified medical candidates for advanced training in super-specialty disciplines, thereby ensuring the highest standards of healthcare in the country. Enrolling in online medical PG courses paves the way to success in MD/MS exams and also multifolds competitive exam preparation. INI-SS offers admission to approx. 494 DM seats, 331 M.Ch. seats and 36 MD (Hospital Administration) seats.

The higher the education, the fewer the seats. This is always a challenge to secure a seat at a medical college and get on the merit list. For this, which college has your desired specialty? How many seats are there in which medical college? How many seats are available for your desired specialty? These are some important questions that come to the mind of every aspirant. This blog answers all these questions. It mentions the list of DM and M.Ch. courses along with a total number of seats for both the General and Sponsored Categories at all the INIs. Also, seat distribution for each INI is mentioned separately.

List of DM Courses and Total Number of DM Seats at INI-Institutes

DM Courses – Subject/Specialty Total Number of Seats
General Sponsored
Critical Care Medicine/Intensive Care 15 6
Trauma Anaesthesia & Acute Care 1 0
Pediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care 1 1
Pain Medicine 2 0
Metabolism Medicine 1 0
Cardiac Anaesthesiology 15 8
Cardiology 30 10
Pediatric Cardiology 2 4
Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care 7 3
Cardiovascular Radiology & Endovascular Interventions 9 3
Acute Care-Emergency Medicine 3 3
Endocrinology 6 2
Gastroenterology 15 10
Hepatology 1 1
Clinical Hematology 4 4
Hematopathology 5 3
Infectious Diseases 21 3
Medical Oncology 13 3
Nephrology 20 7
Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 26 7
Neurology 42 8
Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology 6 5
Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine 1 3
Onco-anaesthesia 11 3
Reproductive Medicine 1 1
Medical Genetics 9 5
Neonatology 16 2
Pediatric Nephrology 2 3
Pediatric Neurology 2 1
Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care 3 2
Pediatric Oncology 7 3
Pediatric Endocrinology 2 1
Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 1 0
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 0 1
Pediatric Pulmonology 1 1
Pediatrics Critical Care 5 4
Histopathology 1 2
Clinical Pharmacology 7 4
Addiction Psychiatry 4 4
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1 2
Forensic Psychiatry 0 2
Geriatric Psychiatry 1 0
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 22 5
Interventional Radiology 0 0
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1 0
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 4 1
Neuropathology 1 1
Hospital Medicine & Critical Care 1 0
Medical and Forensic Toxicology 1 0
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 1 0
Forensic Radiology & Virtual Autopsy 1 0
Forensic Pathology 2 0
High Altitude Medicine 1 0

 

As you know the total number of seats for various DM and M.Ch. courses now, below is the college-wise list of courses along with the number of seats.

College Wise DM Course Seat Distribution

AIIMS, New Delhi

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care Medicine 4 2
Cardiac Anaesthesiology 1 2
Cardiology 4 2
Pediatric Cardiology 1 3
Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care 7 3
Cardiovascular Radiology & Endovascular Interventions 6 2
Endocrinology 0 1
Gastroenterology 4 8
Clinical Hematology 1 1
Hematopathology 1 1
Infectious Diseases 14 3
Medical Oncology 5 0
Nephrology 2 5
Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 3 0
Neurology 9 2
Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology 0 3
Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine 1 3
Onco-Anaesthesia 8 3
Reproductive Medicine 1 1
Medical Genetics 5 3
Neonatology 1 1
Pediatric Nephrology 1 3
Pediatric Neurology 0 1
Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care 1 1
Pediatric Oncology 7 3
Pediatric Endocrinology 1 1
Clinical Pharmacology 1 3
Addiction Psychiatry (NDDTC) 2 2
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 2 3

 

AIIMS, Bhopal

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care Medicine 1 0
Nephrology 1 0
Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 2 0
Neurology 3 0
Onco-Anaesthesiology Palliative Medicine 2 0
Clinical Pharmacology 1 0
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 2 0

 

AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care Anaesthesia 3 0
Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia 2 0
Cardiology 1 0
Gastroenterology 2 0
Clinical Hematology 2 1
Medical Oncology 1 0
Nephrology 2 0
Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 3 0
Neurology 2 1
Neonatology 1 0
Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care 1 1
Clinical Pharmacology 1 0
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 2 0

 

AIIMS, Jodhpur

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care Medicine 3 0
Cardiology 2 0
Endocrinology & Metabolism 2 0
Hematopathology 2 0
Infectious Diseases 4 0
Medical Oncology 2 0
Nephrology 2 0
Neurology 2 0
Medical Genetics 2 1
Neonatology 3 0
Pediatric Pulmonology 0 1
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 3 0
Forensic Pathology 2 0

 

AIIMS, Raipur

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care 1 0
Cardiac Anaesthesia 1 0
Cardiology 1 0
Endocrinology 1 0
Clinical Infectious Diseases 2 0
Nephrology 1 0
Neonatology 1 0
Pediatric Critical Care 1 0
Clinical Pharmacology 1 0
Pulmonary Medicine 2 0
Medical and Forensic Toxicology 1 0
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 1 0

 

AIIMS, Rishikesh

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care Medicine (Anaesthesiology) 0 2
Pain Medicine 1 0
Metabolism Medicine 1 0
Cardiac Anaesthesiology 2 0
Cardiology 2 0
Endocrinology 1 0
Hematopathology 1 0
Infectious Diseases 1 0
Medical Oncology 1 0
Nephrology 2 0
Neuro-Anaesthesia & Critical Care 2 0
Neurology 1 0
Onco-Anaesthesia 1 0
Neonatology 2 0
Pediatric Neurology 1 0
Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care 1 0
Clinical Pharmacology 1 0
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 1 1
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 1 0
Hospital Medicine & Critical Care 1 0
Forensic Radiology & Virtual Autopsy 1 0
High Altitude Medicine 1 0

 

AIIMS, Patna

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Cardiology 3 0
Gastroenterology 2 0
Nephrology 1 0
Neonatology 1 0
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 5 0

 

AIIMS, Gorakhpur

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Pain Medicine 1 0
Neonatology 1 0
Addiction Psychiatry 1 0
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1 0

 

AIIMS, Nagpur

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Nephrology 2 0
Neonatology 1 0
Pediatric Critical Care 1 0

 

AIIMS, Bilaspur

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Medical Oncology 1 0
Nephrology 2 1

 

AIIMS, Bathinda

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Cardiology 1 0

 

AIIMS, Bibinagar

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Neurology 2 0

 

AIIMS, Rajkot

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Pulmonary Medicine 2 0

 

JIPMER, Puducherry

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Critical Care 2 1
Cardiac Anaesthesia 1 0
Cardiology 4 2
Endocrinology 2 1
Medical Gastroenterology 3 0
Medical Oncology 3 1
Nephrology 3 0
Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Neurocritical Care 1 0
Neurology 3 1
Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology 1 0
Neonatology 3 1
Pediatric Critical Care 2 0
Clinical Pharmacology 1 0
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 2 1

 

PGIMER, Chandigarh

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Intensive Care 1 1
Trauma Anaesthesia & Acute Care 1 0
Pediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care 1 1
Cardiac Anaesthesia & Intensive Care 0 3
Cardiology 5 3
Acute Care-Emergency Medicine 3 3
Gastroenterology 4 2
Hepatology 1 1
Clinical Hematology 1 2
Hematopathology 1 2
Medical Oncology 0 2
Nephrology 2 1
Neuroanaesthesia 5 4
Neurology 4 1
Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology 1 1
Medical Genetics 2 1
Neonatology 2 0
Pediatric Nephrology 1 0
Pediatric Neurology 1 0
Pediatric Endocrinology 1 0
Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 1 0
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 0 1
Pediatric Pulmonology 1 0
Pediatric Critical Care 1 4
Histopathology 1 2
Clinical Pharmacology 1 1
Addiction Psychiatry 1 0
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1 1
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 2 1
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1 0
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 1 0

 

SCTIMST, Trivandrum

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anaesthesia 8 3
Cardiology 7 3
Pediatric Cardiology 1 1
Cardiovascular Imaging & Vascular Interventional Radiology 3 1
Neuroanaesthesia 7 2
Neurology 6 3
Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology 4 1

 

NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Course Subject/Specialty Number of Seats
General Sponsored
DM Course Neuroanaesthesia & Critical Care 3 1
Neurology 10 0
Addiction Psychiatry 0 2
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 0 1
Forensic Psychiatry 0 2
Geriatric Psychiatry 1 0
Neuropathology 1 1

 

Knowing the number of seats, i.e., seat distribution at various colleges and in various specialties will help a lot during counselling procedures, the selection process, and seat allotment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What is the difference between INI-SS and INI-CET?

Ans. INI-CET is an entrance examination conducted for admission to medical PG courses, that includes MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs), and MDS courses whereas INI-SS is an entrance exam conducted for admission to medical super specialty courses that includes admission to DM, M.Ch. and MD in Hospital Administration courses.

Q2. How many years is super-specialty after MD?

Ans. After MD, superspecialty courses (DM and M.Ch. courses) are of three-year duration.

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CONTENT UPDATES

PostGrad Course Updates

Dermatology MD:-

1. Chat show on ‘Alopecia Areata’ by Dr. Sachin S., Dr. Heera R. and Dr. Mohan has been added to the course.

Learning Outcomes of the chat show are:

  • To understand the clinical approach to a case of alopecia areata.
  • To formulate a treatment plan.
  • To understand the use of Tofacitinib in alopecia areata.
  • Latest updates in alopecia areata.

 

Pediatrics MD:-

1. Chat show on ‘Immunization: Current Perspectives’ by Dr. Piyush Gupta and Dr. Shashi Kant Dhir has been added to the course.

Learning Outcomes of the chat show are:

  • To understand the basics of vaccinology.
  • To understand individual vaccines.
  • To understand the practical aspects of vaccinology.
  • To understand the cold chain.
  • To understand the Aefi (Adverse Event Following Immunization).
  • Open house

 

OBGYN MD:-

1. 37 new DxTx sub-topics have been updated in the following topics:

Management of Special Cases in Obstetrics: Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy
Megaloblastic Anemia during Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
Spontaneous Abortion or Miscarriage
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Complete Hydatidiform Mole
Partial Mole
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
Placenta Previa
Abruption Placenta
Oligohydramnios
Polyhydramnios
Rh Negative Pregnancy
Vomiting in Pregnancy
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Thyroid Disorders during Pregnancy
Connective Tissue Disorders during Pregnancy
Previous Cesarean Delivery
Bad Obstetric History
Liver Disease during Pregnancy
Obstetric Hysterectomy
Intrauterine Death
Postnatal Period: Puerperium
Puerperal Pyrexia
Postnatal Mastitis
Postnatal Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Postnatal Pulmonary Embolism
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Episiotomy and its Repair
Perineal Injuries during Delivery
Manual Removal of Placenta
Care of a Newborn
Asphyxia Neonatorum
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Uterine Rupture
Uterine Inversion

 

Surgery MS:-

1. Chat show on ‘Approach to a Breast Lump’ by Dr. Nilay Mandal, Dr. Arunima Mukhopadhyay, and Dr. Manisha Jana has been added to the course.

Learning Outcomes of the chat show are:

  • Importance of history
  • Importance of proper clinical examination of a patient with a breast lump.
  • How to do a triple assessment of breast lump?
  • To know the role of different imaging modalities for diagnosis and management.
  • How to manage a patient with diagnosed breast carcinoma?
  • How to manage unusual scenarios associated with breast carcinoma?

 

Ophthalmology MD:-

1. 50+ DxTx have been introduced in the course.

2. The drug formulary has been updated in the course.

 

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Pathology is a comprehensive subject, included in the 2nd year of the MBBS curriculum. It covers various aspects of disease processes, their causes, and the resulting changes in the structure and function of the body. The subject serves as the bridge between the basic sciences and clinical medicine, helping medical professionals understand the underlying processes of diseases.

Medical students must have a sound knowledge of the pathology subject, as it provides a foundation for understanding disease processes, making accurate diagnoses, and formulating appropriate treatment plans. The subject also plays a crucial role in research and contributes significantly to medical knowledge and patient care advancements.

The Pathology course curriculum in MBBS includes an introduction to pathology, cellular pathology, hematology, general pathology, systemic pathology, common pathogens and their mechanisms, histopathology, clinical pathology, autopsy, and forensic pathology.

 

Subject Weightage of Pathology in Competitive Exams

Approximately 12 questions are asked in the NEET-PG exam, and in the INI-CET, approximately, 13-16 questions are asked from the Pathology subject.

The competitive exams mainly assess the understanding of the aspirant regarding disease processes, diagnostic principles, and the application of pathology in clinical scenarios.

Getting familiar with the subject weightage of subjects in exams, exam patterns, high-yield topics, and reliable preparation tips multiplies the chances of gaining conceptual clarity over a subject and scoring high in the exams.

 

Important Topics of Pathology in MBBS

 

Hematology

  • Coagulation Pathway
  • Hemophilia
  • Blood Bank
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Hypercoagulability
  • Thalassemia
  • Acute Leukemia (AML/ALL)
  • CML & MDS
  • Waldenstrom’s Disease and Heavy Chain Disorders
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
  • Stain

 

Cell Biology

  • Cell Injury Concept
  • Cellular Adaption
  • Irreversible Injury 1 and 2
  • Free Radical Injury
  • Pigmentation
  • Necrosis

 

GIT

  • Jaundice
  • Fatty Liver
  • Hepatitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Whipple Disease
  • GI Polyps
  • Liver disorders
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Acute and Chronic Gastritis
  • GIT Tumor
  • Congenital GIT Anomalies
  • Mesothelioma

 

Renal

  • PSGN
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • ADPKD
  • Renal Cell Carcinoma
  • Glomerular Nephritis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Alport Syndrome
  • Renal Spotters
  • Renal Stones

 

CNS

  • Malformations of Brain
  • CSF Analysis
  • Prion Disease
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Meningioma
  • CNS Degenerative Disease
  • Meningitis
  • CNS Tumor
  • Neuroblastoma

 

Lung

  • ARDS
  • Emphysema
  • TB Lung Lesions
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Occupational Disease
  • Obstructive Lung Disorders
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Infective Lung Disorders
  • Lung Abscess
  • Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Lung Cancer
  • COPD
  • Asbestosis

 

CVS

  • Myocardial Infarction
  • DCM & HCM
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Vasculitis
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Vascular Sclerosis
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Clotting Factor Disorders
  • Blood Transfusion and Blood Grouping
  • Platelets Disorders

 

Breast

  • Fibroadenoma
  • Breast Oncogenesis
  • Breast Cancer
  • TNM Staging

 

Endocrine

  • Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
  • Follicular Carcinoma
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Parathyroid and Thyroid Disorders
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders

 

Inflammation

  • Plasma Chemical Mediators
  • Coagulation Cascade
  • Chronic Inflammation
  • Neutrophil Extracellular Trap
  • Inflammatory Markers

 

Malignancy

  • Tumor Marker
  • Tumor Suppressor Gene
  • Molecular Hallmark of Cancer
  • Bone Tumors
  • Melanoma
  • Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Seminoma

 

Genetics

  • Gene Repair Defects
  • Inheritance Pattern
  • Down Syndrome
  • Turner Syndrome
  • TNR Disorders
  • Single Cell Disorder
  • Specific Cytogenetic Disorders

 

Immunology

  • Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • Granuloma
  • Complement Pathway
  • Immunodeficiency Disorders

 

Miscellaneous

  • Aging
  • Marfan & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
  • Transplantation
  • HIV
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Amyloidosis

 

Tips to Prepare Pathology in MBBS

 

Preparing for pathology in MBBS requires a systematic and comprehensive approach. To have an in-depth understanding of the subject, establish a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, as pathology builds upon these subjects. The MBBS curriculum caters to general pathology, hematology, systemic pathology, clinical pathology, and practicals in pathology.

To start with the pathology subject, familiarize yourself with basic medical terminologies, and then move on to the general pathology section. Understand the basics and attend regular classes. From the beginning, create a well-organized study schedule to cover all the topics systematically, and allocate sufficient time to review and consolidate your learning. Once you grasp the fundamental concepts, start with the hematology section.

Be wise while choosing the books for pathology. Opt recommended standard textbooks to clear your concepts, pathology atlases to visualize and understand various pathological conditions, and also add pathology review books to your shelves that provide concise summaries of key concepts for quick revision. Some recommendations for pathology books are Textbook of Pathology by Harsh Mohan, Essentials in Hematology and Clinical Pathology by Ramadas Nayak & Sharada Rai, Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates Pathology by Ramadas Nayak, Rapid Review of Hematology by Ramadas Nayak & Sharada Rai, Review of Pathology and Genetics by Sparsh Gupta & Gobind Rai Garg, and Comprehensive Image-Based Review of Pathology by Sushant Soni.

Then, further, start emphasizing systemic pathology. Thoroughly study all the systems along with prevalent conditions and diagnostic methods. Make sure you make proper notes side by side for all the topics. They will prove quite beneficial at the time of exams for revision, be it professional exams or any competitive exams. During your studies, engage in active learning methods such as concept mapping, creating flashcards, and flowcharts, and teaching concepts to peers. Also, solve clinical case scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Create mind maps and diagrams to visualize complex pathways and relationships between different pathological conditions.

Remember ‘P for Pathology and P for Practicals’. The subject is better understood when you conduct experiments and practicals simultaneously. It is highly advised to attend pathology practical classes to enhance your understanding of histopathology and diagnostic techniques. Also, during your lab sessions, practice identifying microscopic slides and understanding the correlation between pathology and clinical presentations. Consider shadowing or observing clinical cases in pathology labs. Correlate clinical features with pathological findings to strengthen your understanding of clinical pathology. Becoming capable of finding the clinical relevance of pathological conditions and relating pathology to signs, symptoms, and diagnostic methods is an assertive sign that you are becoming well-versed in pathology concepts.

Along with learning pathology and attending practical sessions, solve practice questions for all the topics for self-evaluation and better understanding. Also, solve past exam papers and mock papers for the exams you are determined to score high. Solving them will help you understand the exam pattern, improve time-management skills, identify key aspects, and focus on high-yielding topics. Along with college lectures, practical sessions, and ward postings, keep yourself updated with the recent advances and research in pathology by attending webinars, workshops, and conferences.

To reinforce your understanding of pathology concepts, you can enroll in the Pathology for UnderGrads online course by Prof. Harsh Mohan, Prof. Ramadas Nayak, and Dr. Debasis Gochhait. The course provides access to video lectures, concise notes, and practice questions, all aligned with the CBME curriculum. The lectures comprise relevant case studies, case discussions, histological and gross images, and important questions for university exams, practical exams, and PG entrance exams. Most importantly, regularly revise topics to reinforce your memory.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  1. What are the important topics of pathology in MBBS?

The important topics of pathology in MBBS include Multiple Myeloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Lymphoma, Thalassemia, Acute Leukemia, Gene Repair Defects, Inflammation, Free Radical Injury, Fatty Liver, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glomerular Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, CNS Degenerative Disease, Meningitis, Occupational Disease, Infective Lung Disorder, Lung Abscess, Infective Endocarditis, Adrenal Gland Disorders, Breast Cancer, Tumor Suppressor Gene, Hypertension, Genital System, and Down Syndrome.

 

  1. Which are the recommended books on pathology for MBBS students?

Recommended books for pathology in MBBS include Textbook of Pathology by Harsh Mohan, Essentials in Hematology and Clinical Pathology by Ramadas Nayak & Sharada Rai, Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates Pathology by Ramadas Nayak, Rapid Review of Hematology by Ramadas Nayak & Sharada Rai, Review of Pathology and Genetics by Sparsh Gupta & Gobind Rai Garg and Comprehensive Image Based Review of Pathology by Sushant Soni.

 

  1. What is the weightage of pathology in the NEET PG exam?

In the NEET-PG exam, approximately 12 questions are asked from the pathology subject.

 

  1. What is the subject weightage of pathology in INI-CET?

In INI-CET, approximately 13–16 questions are asked from the pathology subject.

 

  1. How to prepare for pathology for the NEET-PG?

Preparing for pathology in MBBS requires a systematic and comprehensive approach. Establish a strong foundation in fundamental subjects. Familiarize yourself with basic terminologies and then move on to sections. Attend regular classes and practical sessions. Take proper notes. Create a well-organized study schedule. Grasp the fundamental concepts. Opt for recommended standard textbooks, pathology atlases, and pathology review books. Thoroughly study all the systems along with prevalent conditions and diagnostic methods. Engage in active learning methods such as concept mapping, creating flashcards, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams, and more. Also, solve clinical case scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Solve practice questions for all the topics for self-evaluation and better understanding. Keep yourself updated with recent advances and research. Attend webinars, workshops, and conferences. Enroll in the Pathology for UnderGrads online course by Prof. Harsh Mohan, Prof. Ramadas Nayak, and Dr. Debasis Gochhait to reinforce your learning.

Psychiatry is a specialized medical field that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses along with emotional and behavioral disorders. Studying psychiatry during your MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) can be both challenging and rewarding.
The curriculum of the Psychiatry speciality in MBBS includes Doctor-patient relationship, Mental health, Introduction to psychiatry, Psychotic disorders, Depression, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety and stress-related disorders, Somatoform and Psychosomatic disorders, Personality disorders, Psychiatric disorders and emergencies, Mental retardation, and Therapeutics.
Knowing high-yield topics, subject weightage in competitive exams, and reliable preparation tips maximise your chances of gaining conceptual clarity over a subject and getting good grades.
In NEET-PG, 5-6 questions are asked from the psychiatry subject, and in INI-CET, the subject weightage of the psychiatry subject is around 4-5 questions.

Important Topics of Psychiatry for NEET-PG and INI-CET

Mental Status Examination
Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Chronic Alcoholism
Antidepressant Drugs
Bipolar Disorder and its Treatment
Substance Abuse and Substance Misuse Disorder
Factitious Disorders and Malingering
Anti-Psychotic Disorders
Acute Dependence
Dissociative Disorders
Delirium
Dementia
Depression and Depressive Disorders
Acute Cocaine Intoxication and Complications
Cannabis Misuse
Sedative Misuse
Phobic Disorders
Delusional Disorder
Capgras and Fregoli Syndrome (including images)
Risk Factors for Suicide
Post Partum Depression
Differential Diagnosis of Panic Disorder
Criterion of Obsessions
Treatment of OCD
PTSD
Stages of Death and Dying
Wernicke’s Korsakoff Syndrome
Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology
Difference between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Stages of Sleep
Narcolepsy
Parasomnias
Management of ADHD
Structural and Topographical Theory of Mind
Defence Mechanisms
Electroconvulsive Therapy
ICD 10, ICD 11, and DSM
Piaget Theory
Basic Terminology in Psychiatry
Organic Amnesic Syndrome
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Personality Disorder
Ganser Syndrome
Organic Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Neurotic Stress-Related and Somatoform Disorders
Child Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis
Mental Health Care Act 2017

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Tips to Study Psychiatry in MBBS 

Studying psychiatry during MBBS can be a rewarding experience, opening doors to a fascinating and impactful field. Here are some tips to help you succeed in studying psychiatry:

Understand the syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the specific topics covered in your MBBS psychiatry curriculum. This will help you prioritize your study efforts and ensure you’re covering all the essential areas.

Grasp the fundamentals: A good understanding of the nervous system and mental processes is crucial for comprehending psychiatric disorders. Ensure a firm grasp of the fundamental medical disciplines, as these lay the groundwork for comprehending mental illnesses.

Practice mental state examination (MSE): Mastering MSE is fundamental for accurately assessing psychiatric patients. Attend clinical postings and practice taking detailed histories, including presenting complaints, past medical history, family history, and psychosocial factors.

Hone your communication skills: In psychiatry, building rapport and communicating with patients successfully are critical skills. Engage in open-ended inquiry, attentive listening, and concise description of diagnosis and available treatments.

Develop clinical skills: Actively seek clinical exposure. Spend time in psychiatric wards and clinics to observe and interact with patients. Practical experience is crucial in psychiatry.

Shadow experienced psychiatrists: Observing experienced professionals can provide invaluable insights into clinical practice. During your rotations, try to observe psychiatrists or seek mentorship opportunities. They can guide you, provide valuable insights, and support your career development.

Utilize effective resources: Read a variety of psychiatric literature, including textbooks, journals, and case studies. This will deepen your understanding of different disorders and treatment modalities.

Use technology: Utilize online resources and technology for self-assessment, e-learning, and staying connected with the latest advancements.

Practice questions: Solving MCQs and mock exams can help you solidify your understanding of key concepts and prepare for future exams.

Case discussions: Participate in case discussions with your peers and seniors. Sharing experiences and perspectives enhances your learning and problem-solving skills.

Embrace a holistic approach: Understanding patients’ perspectives and respecting their cultural backgrounds is essential for providing effective care and sensitive care to a wide range of patients.

Practice self-care: Studying psychiatry can be emotionally demanding. Make sure to prioritize your mental and physical well-being through regular exercise, relaxation techniques, and social support.

Stay curious and engaged: Psychiatry is an ever-evolving discipline, so keep your curiosity and involvement high. To increase your expertise, stay up to date on the most recent research findings and attend conferences, webinars, and workshops.

Stay updated with DSM criteria: Familiarize yourself with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria. The DSM is a standard classification of mental disorders and is essential for diagnosis.

Stay open-minded: Keep an open mind and avoid stigmatising attitudes towards mental health. Psychiatry often involves dealing with complex and subjective issues.

Remember that studying psychiatry is not just about acquiring knowledge but also developing the skills and attitudes necessary for compassionate and effective patient care. Balancing theoretical knowledge with practical experience is key to becoming a proficient psychiatrist.

Best Books for Psychiatry 

Review of Psychiatry by Praveen Tripathi: It is among the best-selling books on Psychiatry. The latest edition of the book has been updated with DMS criteria, ICD-11, and Mental Health Care Act. This book has been developed keeping in mind the demands of students preparing for different postgraduate entrance examinations and MCI screening tests.

Textbook of Psychiatry by B.K. Puri and I. H. Treasaden: The book is written in a lucid manner and is rich in pedagogic features, such as summary boxes, and clinical cases. It includes many illustrations, self-assessment material, patient management advice, and much more.

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry by Benjamin James Sadock and Virginia Alcott Sadock: The latest edition of the book is a comprehensive, succinct summary of the entire field of psychiatry and is a favorite among a wide spectrum of medical students and professionals.

Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry by David Semple and Roger Symth: The latest edition of the book covers almost all major psychiatric conditions and sub-specialities along with comprehensive and practical guidelines. It further includes psychiatric assessment, psychopathology, evidence-based practice, DSM-IV index, ICD, and much more.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What is the subject weightage of psychiatry in NEET-PG?

Ans. Psychiatry is a specialized medical field that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses along with emotional and behavioral disorders. In NEET-PG, 5-6 questions are asked from the psychiatry subject.

Q2. What is the subject weightage of psychiatry in INI-CET?

Ans. Psychiatry is a medical speciality that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses along with emotional and behavioral disorders. In INI-CET, the subject-weightage of psychiatry subject is around 4-5 questions.

Q3. What are the important topics in psychiatry in MBBS?

Ans. The important topics in psychiatry in MBBS include mental status examination, antidepressant drugs, bipolar disorder and its treatment, substance abuse and substance misuse disorder, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, delirium, dementia, depression, phobic disorders, suicide, panic disorder, treatment of OCD, PTSD, wernicke’s korsakoff syndrome, stages of sleep, management of ADHD, ICD, and DSM criteria, ECT, sleep disorders, somatoform disorders and mental health care act.

Q4. How to prepare psychiatry for NEET-PG?

Ans. Here are some tips to prepare for psychiatry subject for NEET-PG:

  • Understand the syllabus
  • Grasp the fundamentals
  • Practice mental state examination (MSE)
  • Develop clinical skills
  • Utilize effective resources
  • Enroll in e-learning platforms
  • Practice questions
  • Case discussions
  • Stay updated with DSM criteria
  • Manage time efficiently

A new list of recognised medical courses has been released by NMC in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations dated 04.01.24. It is highly advised that the students go through the list of recognised degrees and qualifications before enrolling in any medical program.
The blog provides you with a list of recognised degree and diploma programs in the medical field along with the specialities and sub-specialities available in them. It also includes the list of qualifications and duration of the course.
It includes a list of:
• Recognised Post-Graduate Broad Speciality Qualifications (M.D./M.S.)
• Recognised Post-Graduate Super Speciality Qualifications (D.M./M.Ch.)
• Recognised Post-Graduate Diploma Qualifications
• Recognised Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) Qualification
• D.M. and M.Ch. Courses of Six Years Duration
• Feeder Broad Speciality Qualifications for Super Speciality Courses

List of Qualifications and Course Duration

S. No. Name of Qualification Duration of Course (including examination period)
1 Post-Graduate Broad-Speciality Qualifications 3 Years/2 years*(for those who have done two-year post-graduate diploma course in the same course)
2 Post-Graduate Super-Speciality Courses 3 Years
3 Post-Graduate Diploma Courses 2 Years
4 Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) 1 Year
5 Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Courses 2 Years
6 D.M./M.Ch. (6 years Course) 6 Years

 

A. List of Recognised Post-Graduate Broad Speciality Qualifications (M.D./M.S.)

M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
1. M.D. (Aerospace Medicine)
2. M.D. (Anatomy)
3. M.D. (Anaesthesiology)
4. M.D. (Biochemistry)
5. M.D. (Biophysics)
6. M.D. (Community Medicine)
7. M.D. (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
8. M.D. (Emergency Medicine)
9. M.D. (Family Medicine)
10. M.D. (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology)
11. M.D. (General Medicine)
12. M.D. (Geriatrics)
13. M.D. (Health Administration)
14. M.D. (Hospital Administration)
15. M.D. (Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
16. M.D. (Laboratory Medicine)
17. M.D. (Marine Medicine)
18. M.D. [Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)]
19. M.D. (Microbiology)
20. M.D. (Nuclear Medicine)
21. M.D. (Pediatrics)
22. M.D. (Palliative Medicine)
23. M.D. (Pathology)
24. M.D. (Pharmacology)
25. M.D. (Physical Medicine Rehabilitation)
26. M.D. (Physiology)
27. M.D. (Psychiatry)
28. M.D. (Radiation Oncology)
29. M.D. (Radio-diagnosis)
30. M.D. (Respiratory Medicine)
31. M.D. (Sports Medicine)
32. M.D. (Tropical Medicine)

M.S. (Master of Surgery)
1. M.S. (General Surgery)
2. M.S. (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
3. M.S. (Ophthalmology)
4. M.S. (Orthopaedics)
5. M.S. (Otorhinolaryngology)
6. M.S. (Traumatology and Surgery)

B. List of Recognised Post-Graduate Super Speciality Qualifications (D.M./M.Ch.)

D.M. (Doctorate of Medicine)
1. D.M. (Cardiac Anaesthesia)
2. D.M. (Cardiology)
3. D.M. (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
4. D.M. (Clinical Haematology)
5. D.M. (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)
6. D.M. (Clinical Pharmacology)
7. D.M. (Critical Care Medicine)
8. D.M. (Endocrinology)
9. D.M. (Geriatric Mental Health)
10. D.M. (Hepatology)
11. D.M. (Infectious Disease)
12. D.M. (Interventional Radiology)
13. D.M. (Medical Gastroenterology)
14. D.M. (Medical Genetics)
15. D.M. (Medical Oncology)
16. D.M. (Neonatology)
17. D.M. (Nephrology)
18. D.M. (Neuro-Anaesthesia)
19. D.M. (Neurology)
20. D.M. (Neuro-Radiology)
21. D.M. (Onco-Pathology)
22. D.M. (Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care)
23. D.M. (Pediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia)
24. D.M. (Pediatric Cardiology)
25. D.M. (Pediatric Critical Care)
26. D.M. (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
27. D.M. (Pediatric Hepatology)
28. D.M. (Pediatric Nephrology)
29. D.M. (Pediatric Neurology)
30. D.M. (Pediatric Oncology)
31. D.M. (Pulmonary Medicine)
32. D.M. (Virology)

M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgie)
1. M.Ch. (Endocrine Surgery)
2. M.Ch. (Gynecological Oncology)
3. M.Ch. (Hand Surgery)
4. M.Ch. (Head and Neck Surgery)
5. M.Ch. (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary-Surgery)
6. M.Ch. (Neurosurgery)
7. M.Ch. (Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery)
8. MCh. (Pediatric Orthopaedics)
9. M.Ch. (Pediatric Surgery)
10. M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
11. M.Ch. (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery)
12. M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology)
13. M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
14. M.Ch. (Urology)
15. M.Ch. (Vascular Surgery)
16. M.Ch. (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery)

C. List of Recognised Post-Graduate Diploma Qualifications
1. Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2. Anaesthesiology (D.A.)
3. Clinical Pathology (D.C.P.)
4. Community Medicine (D.C.M.)/ Public Health (D.P.H.)
5. Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (D.D.V.L.)
6. Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.)
7. Health Education (D.H.E.)
8. Health Administration (D.H.A.)
9. Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion (D.I.H.B.T.)
10. Marine Medicine (Dip. M.M.)
11. Microbiology (D. Micro)
12. Nutrition (D.N.)
13. Obstetrics and Gynecology (D.G.O.)
14. Occupational Health (D.O.H.)
15. Ophthalmology (D.O.)
16. Orthopaedics (D. Ortho.)
17. Otorhinolaryngology (D.L.O.)
18. Pediatrics (D.C.H.)
19. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (D. Phy. Med. and R.)
20. Psychiatry (D.P.M.)
21. Radiation Medicine (D.R.M.)
22. Radiodiagnosis (D.M.R.D.)
23. Radio-therapy (D.M.R.T.)
24. Radiological Physics (D.R.P.)
25. Sport Medicine (D.S.M.)
26. Tropical Medicine and Health (D.T.M. and H.)
27. Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (D.T.C.D.)
28. Virology (D. Vir.)

D. List of Recognised Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) Qualification
1. PDCC in Organ Transplant Anaesthesia
2. PDCC in Pediatric Endocrinology
3. PDCC in Laboratory Immunology
4. PDCC in Nuclear Nephrology
5. PDCC in Renal Pathology
6. PDCC in Gastro-Radiology
7. PDCC in Aphaeresis Technology and Blood Component Therapy
8. PDCC in Pain Management
9. PDCC in Haemato-Oncology
10. PDCC in Pediatric Endocrinology
11. PDCC in Pediatric ENT
12. PDCC in Spine Surgery

E. List of D.M. and M.Ch. Courses of Six Years Duration
1. D.M. Neurology
2. M.Ch. Neurosurgery

Feeder Broad Speciality Qualifications for Super Speciality Courses

D.M. (Doctorate of Medicine)

S.No. Area of Specialisation Feeder Broad Speciality Qualification(s)
1 D.M. (Cardiac Anaesthesia) M.D./DNB (Anaesthesia)
2 D.M. (Cardiology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics) M.D./DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
3 D.M. (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) M.D./DNB (Psychiatry)
4 D.M. (Clinical Haematology) M.D./DNB (Biochemistry) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics) M.D./DNB (Pathology)
5 D.M. (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
6 D.M. (Clinical Pharmacology) M.D./DNB (Pharmacology)
7 D.M. (Critical Care Medicine) M.D./DNB (Anaesthesia) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics) M.D./DNB (Respiratory Medicine) M.D./DNB (Emergency Medicine)
8 D.M. (Endocrinology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
9 D.M. (Geriatric Mental Health) M.D./DNB (Psychiatry)
10 D.M. (Hepatology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
11 D.M. (Infectious Disease) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics) M.D./DNB (Microbiology) M.D./DNB (Respiratory Medicine) M.D./DNB (Tropical Medicine)
12 D.M. (Interventional Radiology) M.D./DNB (Radio-diagnosis)
13 D.M. (Medical Gastroenterology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine)
14 D.M. (Medical Genetics) M.D./M.S./DNB in any subject
15 D.M. (Medical Oncology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics) M.D./DNB (Radiation Oncology)
16 D.M. (Neonatology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
17 D.M. (Nephrology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
18 D.M. (Neuro- Anaesthesia) M.D./DNB (Anaesthesia)
19 D.M. (Neurology) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
20 D.M. (Neuro-Radiology) M.D./DNB (Radio-diagnosis)
21 D.M. (Onco-Pathology) M.D./DNB (Pathology)
22 D.M. (Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care) M.D./DNB (Anaesthesia)
23 D.M. (Pediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia) M.D./DNB (Anaesthesia)
24 D.M. (Pediatric Cardiology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
25 D.M. (Pediatric Critical Care) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
26 D.M. (Pediatric Gastroenterology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
27 D.M. (Pediatric Hepatology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
28 D.M. (Pediatric Nephrology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
29 D.M. (Pediatric Neurology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
30 D.M. (Pediatric Oncology) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
31 D.M. (Pulmonary Medicine) M.D./DNB (General Medicine) M.D./DNB (Respiratory Medicine) M.D./DNB (Pediatrics)
32 D.M. (Virology) M.D./DNB (Microbiology)

 

M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgie)

S.No. Area of Specialisation Feeder Broad Speciality Qualification(s)
1 M.Ch. (Endocrine Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
2 M.Ch. (Gynecological Oncology) M.D./M.S./DNB (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
3 M.Ch. (Hand Surgery) M.S./DNB (Orthopaedics)
4 M.Ch. (Head and Neck Surgery) M.S./DNB (Otorhinolaryngology) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
5 M.Ch. (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary-Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
6 M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)

M.S./DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)

7 M.Ch. (Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
8 M.Ch. (Pediatric Orthopaedics) M.S./DNB (Orthopaedics)
9 M.Ch. (Pediatric Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
10 M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)

M.S./DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)

11 M.Ch. (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery) M.D./M.S./DNB (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
12 M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
13 M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)

M.S./DNB (Otorhinolaryngology) M.S./DNB (Orthopaedics)

14 M.Ch. (Urology) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
15 M.Ch. (Vascular Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)
16 M.Ch. (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery) M.S./DNB (General Surgery)

Anaesthesiology is a medical speciality that deals with the perioperative care of patients before, after, and during surgery. It is a dynamic field with evolving practices.
Anaesthesiology subject in MBBS requires a combination of theoretical understanding, practical application, and critical thinking. Regular, focused, and integrated study approaches will contribute to your success in understanding and applying anaesthesia concepts to real-life cases.
Knowing high-yield topics, exam pattern, subject weightage in competitive exams, and reliable preparation tips maximise your chances of gaining conceptual clarity over a subject and getting good grades.

Subject Weightage of Anaesthesiology in Competitive Entrance Exams 

The Anaesthesiology speciality is grouped with Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Radiodiagnosis in the General Surgery subject, as per the new MBBS academic pattern.

In NEET-PG, the weightage of the surgery subject is around 45 questions from which the average number of questions asked from the anaesthesiology specialty is around 5-8 questions.

In INI-CET, approximately 35 questions are asked from the General Surgery subject in the INI-CET, out of which anaesthesiology holds a weightage of around 5-7 questions.

Important Topics of Anaesthesiology for NEET-PG and INI-CET 

Types of Anaesthesia

Difference between GA and LA

Spinal Anaesthesia

Epidural Anaesthesia

Intravenous GA

  • Thiopentone
  • Methohexital
  • Propofol
  • Etomidate
  • Ketamine
  • BZD

Inhalational GA

  • N2O
  • Halothane
  • Enflurane
  • Isoflurane
  • Desflurane
  • Sevoflurane

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Including Neuromuscular Blockers)

  • Pancuronium
  • Vecuronium
  • Rocuronium
  • Gantacurium
  • Succinylcholine
  • Atracurium
  • Cis-atracurium
  • Dantrolene
  • Mivacurium

Local Anaesthesia

  • Bupivacaine
  • Lignocaine
  • Cocaine
  • MOA
  • Ropivacaine

LA Toxicity

Monitoring

  • ECG
  • BP
  • Pulse oximeter
  • Capnography
  • Temperature
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Bispectral index (BIS)
  • Neuromuscular monitoring
  • Monitoring Anaesthesia Care
  • Mandatory Monitoring

Equipments and Anaesthesia Machine

  • Cylinders- pin index and colours
  • Breathing circuits
  • Vaporizers
  • Colo
  • r coding of knobs
  • Endotracheal tubes (types- IBQ)
  • Laryngeal mask airway
  • Airway devices
  • Difficult Airway
  • Ventilators – Names of modes of ventilation
  • Critical care
  • Mapleson Circuits

IV Fluids

  • Crystalloid
  • Colloids

Blood Transfusion

Oxygen Therapy

Endotracheal Intubation Indications

Caudal Block

Preparation of Patient for Anaesthesia

Brain Death

Stages of Anaesthesia

Resuscitation Protocol

Tips to Study Anaesthesiology in MBBS 

Wondering how to prepare a strategy to score high in Anaesthesia? Thinking of some effective Anaesthesia preparation tips?

Studying anaesthesia in MBBS can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are some tips to help you effectively study anaesthesia:

  • Develop a strong foundation in basic sciences. Anaesthesia relies heavily on a good understanding of 1st and 2nd year MBBS subjects. Start by establishing a solid foundation in fundamental medical science subjects with a focus on pharmacology and physiology. Comprehending the fundamental concepts of these subjects is essential to understanding anesthesia.
  • Avoid cramming and focus on understanding concepts. Since anaesthesia is a complex subject, it’s important to understand the underlying principles behind the practice. Strive to comprehend how and why things work the way rather than merely memorizing facts.
  • Use a variety of learning resources. There are many different resources available to help you learn anaesthesia, including textbooks, journal articles, and online courses. Choose a variety of tools that suit your needs, and don’t be scared to explore new things. For a thorough understanding of the topic, refer to standard anesthesia textbooks.
  • Get involved in extracurricular activities and case discussions. You can learn more about anesthesia through a variety of extracurricular activities, such as attending conferences, workshops, and webinars. These activities help you develop your clinical skills. Discussing complex topics with others can provide different perspectives and improve your understanding. Engage in case discussions with your peers and instructors to enhance your problem-solving skills and anaesthesia management.
  • Practice, practice, practice. The best way to learn anaesthesia is to practice. The more you practice, the more confident you will be. Practice questions and cases pertaining to anaesthesia scenarios. This could involve calculating drug dosages, understanding physiological responses, and managing complications. You can also practice and enhance your clinical skills by shadowing an anaesthetist, working in a simulation lab, or participating in clinical rotations. Observing real-life scenarios will deepen your understanding and help you apply theoretical knowledge.

Some additional tips to study anaesthesia:

  • Set realistic goals and focus on achieving one at a time.
  • Take breaks avoid burnout and stay focused.
  • Reward yourself and stay motivated.
  • Don’t be afraid to seek guidance; it can make a big difference in your success.
  • Attend lectures regularly and take detailed notes.
  • Stay updated on the latest research, guidelines, and advancements to enhance your knowledge.
  • Create mnemonics and flowcharts to help remember key concepts and their sequences.
  • Use flashcards to reinforce your memory of key concepts, drug doses, and important facts.
  • Prioritize High-Yield Topics.
  • Pay attention to common procedures, complications, and management strategies.
  • Practice time management and avoid procrastination.
  • Take mock exams to identify your weak areas and refine your exam-taking strategies.

Best Books for Anaesthesiology

  • Anaesthesia Essence by Pritesh Singh & Usica Chandan: A must-have book for competitive entrance examinations and a comprehensive guide with thoroughly updated and revised content. It includes exam pattern questions, important annexures, and image-based questions for better understanding and comprehension.
  • Short Textbook of Anaesthesia by Ajay Yadav: One of the preferred books for medical graduates and postgraduate students. It serves as a ready reckoner. The key points are highlighted in italics with a tabular overview. Recent advancements are also included.
  • Objective Anaesthesia Review: A Comprehensive Textbook for the Examinees by Atul Prabhakar Kulkarni: It is a preferred resource for examinations and equips students and practitioners to practice safe anaesthesia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What is the subject weightage of anaesthesia in NEET-PG?

Ans. In NEET-PG, the weightage of the surgery subject is around 45 questions, from which the average number of questions asked from the anaesthesiology specialty is 5-8 questions.

Q2. What is the subject weightage of anaesthesia in INI-CET?

Ans. Approximately 35 questions are asked from the General Surgery subject in the INI-CET, out of which anaesthesiology holds a weightage of around 5-7 questions.

Q3. What are the important topics in anaesthesiology in MBBS?

Ans. The important topics in Anaesthesiology in MBBS are spinal anaesthesia, epidural anaesthesia, intravenous GA, inhalational GA, skeletal muscle relaxants, neuromuscular blockers, local anaesthesia, LA toxicity, bispectral index (BIS), neuromuscular monitoring, monitoring anaesthesia care, cylinders- pin index and colours, breathing circuits, modes of ventilation, IV fluids, blood transfusion, oxygen therapy, brain death, stages of anaesthesia and resuscitation protocol.

Q4. How to prepare anaesthesia for NEET-PG?

Ans. Follow some reliable tips to prepare for NEET-PG, such as establishing a solid foundation in fundamental medical sciences, focusing on understanding concepts, not just memorizing facts, using a variety of learning resources including textbooks, journal articles, and online courses, getting involved in extracurricular activities and case discussions, attending conferences, workshops, and webinars, developing clinical skills, and observing real-life scenarios. Also, the more you practice, the more confident you will become in your skills.

Intercollegiate MRCS Part B is an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) and is a part of the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (MRCS) qualification. It is a challenging exam designed to assess the clinical knowledge and skills of candidates who have successfully completed MRCS Part A.

Getting awarded with the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons is a prime reason for taking the MRCS examination. Additionally, passing the MRCS Part B exam is an important step in your surgical career. It will allow you to apply for higher levels of surgical training, such as specialist registrar training. It will also give you a competitive advantage when applying for surgical jobs.

MRCS Exam Eligibility 

The prime eligibility criterion to sit in the MRCS exam is a medical degree. Also, the degree must be acceptable to the UK General Medical Council (GMC) or the Medical Council in Ireland for full or provisional registration.

If you are a first-time applicant, then you are required to submit your original certificate of a medical degree acceptable to the councils of the four colleges to get registered with GMC or Medical Council (Ireland).

You can go for MRCS Part B only after passing the MRCS Part A exam.

Exam Format 

MRCS Part B is an objective structured clinical exam that comprises 18 examined stations, each of 9 minutes duration. OSCEs involve a series of stations where candidates are presented with clinical scenarios and are required to demonstrate their examination, communication, and decision-making skills. Viva examinations involve verbal questioning on various aspects of surgery.

The main content areas assessed at these stations are:

Applied Knowledge: It includes anatomy, surgical pathology, applied surgical science, and critical care.

Applied Skills: It include communication skills in giving and receiving information, history taking, and clinical & procedural skills.

The ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Skills’ sections of the OSCE must be passed in a single sitting. You will have to re-sit for part B if you fail in any of the two sections.

How OSCE is Conducted? 

The OSCE consists of a series of stations in a circuit that you need to rotate around.

You must complete a task that has been specifically stated at each station.

MRCS OCSE may include doing a focused history or clinical examination, analyzing an X-ray, or performing a practical procedure in a simulated setting.

One minute is given to move from one station to another and 8 minutes to complete a task. This also facilitates the completion of your mark sheets by the examiners and helps the patient or simulated patient get ready for the next candidate.

You will be given explicit instructions at each station that include a brief description of the situation and the task that needs to be performed.

Make sure you introduce yourself at each station, state the objective of the task, verify the patient’s identity, and obtain their consent before doing any necessary tasks.

You should always wash your hands both before and after dealing with patients with the supplied alcohol-based hand gel.

Exam Dates 

You can only apply to one Royal College of Surgeons at a time.

MRCS Exam Examination Slot Dates Application Closing Date Fee Exam Location
 

UK and Ireland Exams

03 Feb 2024 to 18 Feb 2024 16 Nov 2023 £1047.00

 

London, UK

Glasgow, UK

04 May 2024 to 19 May 2024 29 Feb 2024 £1047.00

 

Sheffield, UK

London, UK

Glasgow, UK

International Exams 28 Feb 2024 to 08 March 2024 07 Dec 2023 £1047.00

 

Cairo, Egypt

Note: The MRCS Part 2 exam at the Cairo and New Delhi centres will be conducted in the hybrid mode, i.e., at some stations, you will be examined by an examiner on a video call.

Steps to Book an MRCS Part B Exam 

To book an MRCS Part B exam, you are required to visit the official website of the Royal College of Surgeons or the website of the particular RCS college you need to book an exam. Then, go to the Intercollegiate MRCS Part B exam and click on the ‘Book Online’ option provided with the exam date and details. After that, you must sign in with your login credentials. Fill in all the required details and upload documents, wherever required. At last, pay the fee as per your exam country and centre.

Number of Attempts 

You have a chance to attempt the MRCS exam Part B four times, i.e., you have four attempts to qualify for Part B MRCS exam. There is a possibility that one additional attempt may be granted under the Additional Attempt Policy.

GMC recommends to complete the MRCS exam process within a time period of 7 years.

Syllabus

The content of the MRCS exam is based on the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) syllabus. It is important to be familiar with the syllabus to ensure comprehensive preparation. The MRCS Part 2 syllabus involves four major content areas and four domains which cover the knowledge, competencies, skills, and professional traits of a surgeon.

Four major content areas are:

  • Anatomy and surgical pathology
  • Applied surgical science and critical care
  • Clinical and procedural skills
  • Communication skills

Four main domains are:

Domain 1: Knowledge skills and performance

Domain 2: Safety and Quality

Domain 3: Communication partnership and teamwork

Domain 4: Maintaining trust

MRCS Exam Result and Candidate Feedback Form

To pass the MRCS Part B exam, you need to demonstrate a solid understanding of surgical principles, effective clinical skills, and the ability to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. Examiners fill out the ‘Candidate Feedback Form’ which is basically an evaluation sheet. Examiners are guided in allocating marks by generic descriptors, which are used to identify and award a mark for each domain using a standardized mark sheet.

The candidate feedback form has four tables,

Table 1: Overall OSCE result (marked as PASS or FAIL).

Table 2: OSCE Marks

Table 3: Content Areas

Table 4: Domains

Every single station is evaluated in two different ways.

  1. a mark is awarded for each station and assessed domain.
  2. an overall judgement is given as pass, borderline, or fail.

As a result of the evaluation, the candidates will receive an overall performance rating and a grade out of 20 for each station. Then, using a recognized technique called ‘Borderline Regression Methodology’, the marks and global ratings are used to create the overall pass mark for each station. Although, there are no overall pass marks as a whole.

Tips for Preparing for the MRCS Part B Exam 

The following are some of the reliable MRCS preparation tips:

Revision resources: Enrolling in good online revision resources will provide an edge to your MRCS preparation and also cover the entire syllabus of the exam.

Practice OSCEs: Practice OSCE questions as much as possible and solve mock exams that can help you get used to the format of the actual exam.

Self-study: There are several textbooks and resources that you can use to study for the exam.

Start preparing early: The MRCS Part B is a challenging exam, so it is important to give yourself plenty of time to prepare.

Make a study plan: Break down the syllabus into manageable chunks and create a study plan that will help you cover all the study material and syllabus.

Practice, practice, practice: The best way to prepare for the MRCS Part B exam is to practice, practice, and practice. There are a number of different platforms that offer practice OSCEs, so find one that is right for you.

Get support: Preparing for the MRCS Part B exam can be stressful, so it is important to get support from your friends, family, and colleagues.

Prioritize health: Take a good diet and a proper sleep. It is crucial to take care of your health so that you can focus on preparation and create a work-life balance.

Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (MRCS) is an intercollegiate exam conducted to assess the clinical competency, knowledge, and experience that trainees should have by the completion of their basic surgical training. The exam is designed to evaluate prospective surgeons across a wide range of surgical problems, not simply the specialty they intend to pursue.

The most important benefit of passing the MRCS Exam is that a passing score on the MRCS test allows a student enrolled in the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) to advance to further specialised training, as well as membership in one of the four Surgical Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland.

The four Surgical Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland jointly oversee the intercollegiate MRCS and DO-HNS exams. On behalf of the colleges, the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) creates, updates, and verifies MRCS and DO-HNS.

The four Royal Colleges are:

  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

The MRCS exam has two parts:

Part A: Written Exam

Part B: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Let’s delve into the details of the MRCS Part A exam.

Intercollegiate MRCS Part A Examination

The intercollegiate MRCS Part A is a written examination and is a first step towards your journey of getting membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. Part A comprises two papers.

Eligibility

The following are the eligibility criteria for taking the MRCS Part A exam:

  • You must have completed your General Medical Qualification or equivalent degree from a recognized college or university.
  • You must have the UK General Medical Council or Medical Council in Ireland accepted medical degree for full or provisional registration.
  • First-time applicants must email their general medical degree original certificate acceptable to the councils of four colleges to get the registration number. You can email at SurgicalEligibility@rcseng.ac.uk.
  • If you are a first-time MRCS applicant, then you are required to provide your valid GMC UK or Medical Council (Ireland) registration number as a part of the booking process.
  • If you have already taken an MRCS exam for any of the four colleges, you need not register with the GMC UK or Medical Council (Ireland) again.
  • You can only go to Part B after passing the Part A exam.

Exam Format

The Intercollegiate MRCS Part A comprises two papers of five-hour duration in total. The papers include the fundamental information required in each of the nine specializations as well as applied and general surgical sciences knowledge.

MRCS Part A is a computer-based exam with objective-type questions. There will be five possible answers from which you have to choose one single best answer. The exam comprises both Single best answers (SBAs) and Extended matching MCQs (EMQs). Both parts of the examination will be conducted in English. The standard used for setting the exam paper is the An off method.

MRCS Part A Exam Scheme: 

Paper 1:

  • The duration of the AM exam is three hours.
  • It comprises MCQs on Applied Basic Sciences.
  • The total number of questions is 180 questions.

Paper 2:

  • The duration of the PM exam is two hours.
  • It comprises MCQs from Principles of Surgery in General.
  • The total number of questions is 120 questions.

The best thing is that there is no negative marking and there will be a break between both papers.

Exam Date

You can only apply to one Royal College of Surgeons at a time. You will not be reimbursed for the cost of each subsequent application if you book exams at more than one of the four colleges in the same sitting.

The upcoming MRCS PART A exam is scheduled for 9th January 2024.

The table below mentions the MRCS Part A 2024 exam date and details:

Exam Date Fee Application Closing Date Result Release Date (Tentative)
9 January 2024 £578 19 October 2023 9 February 2024
7 May 2024 £578 15 February 2024 7 May 2024

Steps to Book an MRCS Exam

The following are the steps to book an MRCS exam Part A:

Step 1:Visit the official website of the Royal College of Surgeons (https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/).

Step 2:In the ‘Education & Exam’ section, go to the browse ‘Surgical Exam Option’ and then choose ‘Intercollegiate MRCS Part A’.

Step 3:Go to the ‘Booking Options’ in the Education & Exam section.

Step 4:In the booking options, you will come across upcoming exam dates with other details (both for UK and Ireland exam centres and International Centres). To book acentre in India, you need to select International Exam in Asia region.

Step 5:Click on the ‘Book Online’ option available alongside the exam date.

Step 6:Then, continue to the booking option and sign up by filling in your details.

Step 7:Your online account with ID and password will be created.

Step 8:Fill out the complete application form. Then pay according to the country and Pearson VUE exam centre chosen.

Apart from the above-mentioned steps, you can also book the MRCS exam by taking the following steps:

Step 1:Go to the website of the particular Royal College of Surgeons you wish to book an MRCS exam for.

Step 2: Register and create your online account of the respective college by filling in your details.

Step 3:Your ID and password will be generated.

Step 4:After registration, the schedule for the booking window will be shared with you by email.

Step 5:You will get an opportunity to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your test centre seat during the available booking slot.

Step 6:Remember that seat and centre allocation is done on a first come first serve basis.

Step 7:Fill out the complete application form and pay the exam fee according to the selected country and Pearson VUE exam centre.

Number of Attempts

You have a chance to attempt the MRCS exam Part A six times. There is a possibility that one additional attempt may be granted under the Additional Attempt Policy.

Syllabus

The MRCS Part A syllabus is categorised into 10 modules:

Module Number Module
1 Basic science knowledge relevant to surgical practice
2 Common surgical conditions
3 Basic surgical skills
4 Assessment and management of the surgical patient
5 Perioperative care of the surgical patient
6 Assessment and early treatment of the patient with trauma
7 Surgical care of the pediatric patient
8 Management of the dying patient
9 Organ and tissue transplantation
10 Professional behaviour and leadership skills

Blueprint of MRCS Part A Exam

Paper 1: Applied Basic Sciences (180 Questions)

Topics Number of Questions
Applied Surgical Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
Thorax 6
Abdomen 15
Pelvis 4
Perineum 2
Limbs 15
Spine 3
Head &neck 10
Brain 6
Autonomic nervous system 2
Surgically related embryology and development (Thorax, perineum, head &neck) 8
Surface and imaging anatomy (Head and neck) 4
Applied Surgical Physiology
General physiological principles 15
Cardiovascular system 5
Respiratory system 5
Gastrointestinal system 5
Urinary system 5
Endocrine system 5
Neurological system 5
Applied Surgical Pathology
General pathological principles 9
Surgical immunology 2
Surgical haematology 2
Surgical clinical chemistry 2
Principles of neoplasia & oncology 2
Cardiovascular system 2
Respiratory system 2
Digestive system 2
Genitourinary system 2
Central and peripheral neurological systems 2
Skin cancer 2
Lymphoreticular system 2
Musculoskeletal system 2
Pathology of the breast 2
Pathology of the endocrine glands 2
Pharmacology as applied to surgical practice 8
Microbiology as applied to surgical practice 7
Imaging 5
Data interpretation and audit 3

Paper 2: Principles of Surgery in General (120 Questions)

Topics Number of Questions
Common congenital and acquired surgical conditions
Gastrointestinal disease 7
Breast disease 3
Vascular disease 4
Cardiovascular & pulmonary disease 4
Genitourinary disease 4
Orthopaedic conditions 7
Diseases of skin, head & neck 4
Neurology and Neurosurgery 2
Endocrine disease 4
Lymphoreticular system 2
Principles of cancer therapy and palliative care 2
Acute emergencies 2
Perioperative management
Perioperative assessment & management 7
Intraoperative care 5
Perioperative care 2
Postoperative care 8
Nutrition management 2
Haemostasis & blood products 3
Coagulation, deep vein thrombosis & embolism 3
Metabolic & endocrine disorders 5
Assessment and management of patients with trauma (including multiple injured patients)
General 4
Shock 2
Wounds & soft tissue injuries 4
Burns 2
Fractures & dislocations 8
Organ-specific trauma 10
Surgical care of children 7
Medico-legal aspects of surgical practice 3

Things to Remember for Exam Day

Make sure you reach 30 minutes before the scheduled examination time.

Make sure to carry the following to get admitted into the exam centre:

  • One original (no photocopies) and valid (unexpired) ID that includes your name, photograph, and signature (name must exactly match with the name on the ID brought on test day).
  • Valid passport from your country of citizenship, or an alternative qualifying photographic ID from the country in which you are going to take a Pearson VUE exam.

Result                                                                                        

The results will be accessible around a month after the examination date. You will also get a ‘Candidate Feedback Form’ after the completion of the exam. The results are published on the ‘My Account’ page of the official website. You just need to log into your ‘my account’ with your username (your email address) and password to check your results.

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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, which is vital for good vision. It is among the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness globally. It is referred to as a silent threat.

In this blog, we’ll read about this vision impairment condition, including its anatomy and physiology, risk factors, types, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, and recent advancements. Let’s start with the most important and majorly asked question, why is glaucoma called a silent threat to vision?

Why is glaucoma called a silent threat to vision?

In contrast to certain eye disorders that could result in pain, redness, or other evident discomfort, glaucoma can progress silently, and without any clear warning indications. It can cause blindness and irreversible vision loss if it is not treated timely.

Here are a few reasons why glaucoma is considered a silent threat:

  1. Lack of Early Symptoms:  People frequently do not exhibit any symptoms at all in the early stages of glaucoma. The gradual loss of peripheral vision may go unnoticed since the early stages of the condition mostly spare the central vision, which is necessary for tasks like reading and driving.
  2. Painless Progression: Optic nerve damage from glaucoma usually occurs without discomfort. People might delay seeking medical assistance until the disease has progressed which contributes to delayed discovery.
  3. Peripheral Vision Loss: Peripheral vision is frequently the first impacted area by glaucoma, however the affected person may not notice this right away. The continued functioning of central vision during the early stages of this condition can lead to a delusion of security as it is responsible for tasks requiring concentrated attention.
  4. Gradual Vision Changes: Glaucoma-related visual loss typically worsens gradually over time. People can adapt to their visual limits as a result of the progressive alterations, not realizing the full degree of the damage until it has progressed to an advanced level.
  5. Importance of Regular Eye Exams: For early glaucoma detection, routine eye exams are essential. In order to identify any indications of peripheral vision loss, eye care specialists can monitor intraocular pressure, evaluate the condition of the optic nerve, and conduct visual field tests during an examination of the eyes. On the other hand, glaucoma may go undiagnosed until it results in significant symptoms or irreparable vision loss if people do not get routine eye exams.

The phrase “silent threat” highlights the value of preventative eye care and routine examinations, particularly for people with risk factors like age and family history. Early identification and care of the condition with the right medications can significantly slow the progression of glaucoma and help preserve vision.

Overview of Glaucoma

Understanding the details of glaucoma, including its types, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, is essential for both individuals at risk and healthcare professionals to effectively manage and prevent vision loss associated with this condition. Regular eye check-ups remain a cornerstone in the early detection and management of glaucoma.

Characterisation

Glaucoma is characterized by:

  • Optic Nerve: The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain and hence, is crucial for vision. Glaucoma is characterised by optic nerve damage leading to vision loss.
  • Intraocular Pressure (IOP): The eye maintains a delicate balance of fluid production and drainage. Increased intraocular pressure can result in an imbalance, contributing to optic nerve damage.

Risk Factors

  • Elevated IOP: Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor as it damages the optic nerve.
  • Age: The risk of glaucoma rises with age, and it is more common in the elderly.
  • Family History: A family history of glaucoma increases the likelihood of developing the condition.
  • Ethnicity: People from specific ethnic backgrounds, such as Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans, are more vulnerable.
  • Medical Conditions: Glaucoma risk can be elevated by conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular illnesses. Additionally, prolonged corticosteroid use may turn out to be a risk factor.
  • Eye Conditions: Certain anatomical anomalies of the eyes and high myopia (nearsightedness) can increase the risk of glaucoma.

Types of Glaucoma

There are several types of glaucoma, each with its characteristics and causes. Here’s an overview of these types:

1. Open-Angle Glaucoma: This is the most common form. The drainage angle between the iris and cornea is open, but the trabecular meshwork does not function properly, leading to increased intraocular pressure.

    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma: A steady, gradual rise in intraocular pressure. This kind of open-angle glaucoma is the most prevalent. It happens when the trabecular meshwork, which drains the aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), is not functioning properly, even though the drainage angle between the iris and cornea is open. This causes the intraocular pressure to gradually rise over time, eventually damaging the optic nerve.
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma: This particular subtype of open-angle glaucoma results in damage to the optic nerve, even when the intraocular pressure stays within the normal range. Although the precise explanation is not entirely known, this shows that forces other than pressure might be involved.

2. Closed-Angle Glaucoma: In this type, the drainage angle is blocked, causing a sudden increase in intraocular pressure and is considered a medical emergency.

    • Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma: This condition arises when the drainage angle is blocked by the iris pushing forward. A sharp rise in intraocular pressure brought on by this unexpected blockage results in symptoms including excruciating eye discomfort, headaches, nausea, and blurred vision. Although this is less frequent, you must get medical help right away to relieve the strain and prevent vision loss.
    • Chronic Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Slower drainage angle closure results in a progressive rise in intraocular pressure. The drainage angle closes more slowly, and symptoms might not be as obvious. Vision loss may occur gradually over time as a result of chronic closed-angle glaucoma.

3. Secondary Glaucoma:

    • Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma: This kind is linked to an abnormal build-up of material on the eye’s lens, which raises intraocular pressure.
    • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma: This can occur due to various conditions, such as cataracts or tumors, which physically block the drainage angle.

4. Congenital Glaucoma:

    • Primary Congenital Glaucoma: This rare type of glaucoma is usually brought on by anomalies in the drainage systems of the eye and is present from birth. It can cause damage to the optic nerve and elevated intraocular pressure if left untreated.

Symptoms

  • Early Stages: Often asymptomatic.
  • Advanced Stages: Peripheral vision loss, tunnel vision, difficulty adjusting to low light, and, in some cases, complete blindness.

Prognosis

  • Early Detection: Crucial for managing and slowing the progression of glaucoma.
  • Treatment: Focuses on lowering intraocular pressure and preserving vision.
  • Regular Monitoring: Necessary for ongoing management.

Diagnosis

  • Tonometry: Measures intraocular pressure.
  • Ophthalmoscopy: Examines the optic nerve.
  • Visual Field Testing: Assesses peripheral vision.
  • Gonioscopy: Evaluate the drainage angle.

Treatment

The choice of treatment for glaucoma depends on the type and severity of glaucoma.

  • Medications: Eye drops or oral medications are given to lower intraocular pressure. Prescription medications include prostaglandins, beta blockers, alpha-adrenergic agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and Rho kinase inhibitors.
  • Laser Therapy: Procedures like laser trabeculoplasty, cyclodiode laser, or iridotomy to improve drainage.
  • Surgery: Trabeculectomy, Viscocanalostomy, Deep sclerectomy, trabecular stent bypass, drainage tubes, or other surgical interventions to create a new drainage channel.

No treatment till now has been proven for a complete cure for glaucoma but yes, these treatment methods are quite beneficial for preventing further damage and vision loss.

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Prevention

  • Regular Eye Exams: Highly crucial preventive step, especially for individuals at higher risk.
  • Healthy Lifestyle: Exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking may contribute to overall eye health.

It is imperative to take proactive measures to maintain their eye health, particularly those who are more vulnerable. Glaucoma management and vision preservation depend heavily on routine eye exams, knowledge of risk factors, and prompt intervention.

Glaucoma: Recent Advances

Here are some general trends and potential advancements that were being explored concerning glaucoma:

  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures have gained popularity as they offer a less invasive alternative to traditional glaucoma surgeries. These procedures are intended to lower intraocular pressure by enhancing the eye’s natural drainage pathways. Trabecular micro-bypass stents and the usage of micro-incisions are two examples.
  • Researchers are exploring neuroprotective agents that could potentially protect the optic nerve from damage, slowing down the progression of glaucoma.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolutionizing advancement in Diagnosis and Monitoring. AI technologies are being developed for more accurate and efficient diagnosis of glaucoma. AI algorithms analyze imaging data to detect early signs of the disease and monitor its progression.
  • Advances in telemedicine allow remote monitoring of glaucoma patients. This eliminates the need for frequent in-person visits by allowing medical professionals to monitor intraocular pressure and other pertinent factors.
  • Sustained-release drug delivery systems, such as implantable devices or injections, are also being explored to provide a continuous release of glaucoma medications, reducing the need for daily eye drops. Ongoing research also focuses on the development of novel drug classes with improved efficacy and reduced side effects.
  • Some investigations are underway to explore the potential of gene therapy for glaucoma. Gene therapy aims to modify or replace defective genes associated with the disease.

It’s essential to note that the field of medicine, including ophthalmology, is dynamic, and new advancements occur regularly. For the latest information on advancements in glaucoma treatment, it’s recommended to consult recent medical literature, and clinical trial updates, join webinars, or enroll in online courses by top ophthalmologists who can provide the most up-to-date information on available treatments and emerging therapies.

Checklist for an Ophthalmology student to have a comprehensive understanding of the condition:

  • Introduction to Glaucoma
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Pathophysiology
  • Glaucoma Types
  • Clinical Presentation
  • Diagnostic Tools and Methods
  • Treatment Options
  • Advancements and Emerging Trends
  • Patient Management and Education
  • Research Opportunities
  • Case Studies
  • Clinical Experience

Remember to stay updated with the latest literature and attend relevant conferences or seminars to enhance your knowledge. Glaucoma is a complex and evolving field, and staying informed will contribute to your effectiveness as a future healthcare professional.

Must Read: Basic Toolkit for Glaucoma- Dr. Parul Ichhpujani

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Why is glaucoma called a silent threat to vision?

Ans. The reason glaucoma is called a “silent threat to vision” is that it usually advances slowly and without any obvious symptoms in its early stages. In contrast to certain eye disorders that could result in pain, redness, or other evident discomfort, glaucoma can progress silently, and without any clear warning indications. It can cause blindness and irreversible vision loss if treatment is not treated timely.

Q2. What are the major risk factors for glaucoma?

Ans. While elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor, other factors include age, family history, ethnicity (African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians are at higher risk), and certain medical conditions like diabetes. Additionally, individuals with high myopia (nearsightedness) may also be at an increased risk.

Q3. Which are the recommended online courses for aspiring ophthalmologists?

Ans. The recommended online courses for aspiring Ophthalmologists include Ophthalmology for UnderGrads by Dr. Parul Ichhpujani and Dr. Talvir Sidhu and Ophthalmology MD online course by Dr N. Venkatesh Prajna.

Orthopaedics subject in MBBS deals with the study of the musculoskeletal system of the human body. The subject includes topics such as Fracture and Dislocation – General Principle and Management, Disease of Bones and Joints – Infections, Tumour of the Bones and Joints, Congenital disorder of the Bones and Joints, Disorder of the Growing Skeleton, Disorder of Muscle Tendons and Ligaments,Hand and the Foot, Spine, Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord, Metabolic Diseases of the Bones, and Nerves and Nerve Injuries.

Subject Weightage of Orthopaedics in Competitive Entrance Exams

According to the new MBBS academic pattern, the Orthopaedics specialty is combined in the General Surgery subject along with Anaesthesiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Radiodiagnosis.

In NEET-PG,the weightage of the surgery subject is around 45 questions from which the average number of questions to be asked from Orthopaedics is around 5-8 questions.

In INI-CET, a total of around 30 questions are asked from the General Surgery section. Out of the total number of questions, the orthopaedics subject holds a weightage of about 5-7 questions.

Important Topics of Orthopaedics

Here’s a list of high-yielding topics for Orthopaedics for NEET-PG, INI-CET, and MBBS Prof exams.

  • Management of Traumatic Paraplegia
  • Osteomyelitis and Bone tumors
  • Pott’s Spine
  • B. Knee and Hip
  • Diagnosis of Benign tumor
  • Management of Malignant Tumors
  • Bone Cyst
  • Cruciate Ligaments and Meniscal Injuries
  • Congenital Dislocation of Hip Joint
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Crush Injury
  • Fat Embolism
  • Myositis Ossification
  • Shoulder and Elbow Dislocation
  • Fractures: Clavicle, Humerus, Lateral condyle Humerus, Supracondylar Humerus, Colles
  • Carpo Metacarpal Injuries
  • Fractures: Hip Femur Shaft, Patella, Tibia and Calcaneum, Scaphoid, Jefferson’s, Hangman’s
  • Investigation forStress Fracture
  • Radiological Features
  • Cervical Spine Injuries
  • Hip and Knee Dislocations
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Polio
  • Amputation
  • Salter and Haris, Rang Classification
  • Disc Prolapsed
  • DupuytrensContracture
  • Rickets and Osteomalacia
  • Paget’s Disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Gout
  • Erb’s Palsy
  • Ulnar, Median and Radial Nerve Injury
  • CDH
  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
  • Osteoclastoma
  • Osteopontin
  • Osteocalcin
  • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
  • Genu Varum
  • DDH
  • Knuckle Bender Splint
  • Fibrous Dysplasia
  • Volkmann’s Ischemia
  • Sudeck’s Osteodystrophy
  • Management of Open Fractures
  • Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of Hip Joint
  • Clinical Features in 6 months Old Paraplegia
  • Compartment Syndrome and its Presentation, Diagnosis, &Treatment
  • Structure of Bone with Diagram
  • Clinical Features, Pathological Anatomy, and Treatment of Recurrent Dislocation of Shoulder
  • Ewing’s Sarcoma
  • Myositis Ossificans
  • Etiopathogenesis of Necrotizing Fasciitis.
  • Management of Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis of Lower Limb
  • Classification of Epiphyseal Injuries and Complications
  • Classify Nerve Injuries and Treatment
  • Management of CTEV- Congenital Talipes Equinovarus aka Club Foot
  • Management of GCT- Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
  • Structure of Growth Plate with diagram. How does it help in endochondral ossification?
  • Clinical Features, Etiology, Pathology, and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Thomas Splint
  • Intracapsular Fracture of Neck of Femur. Anatomical Classification of Fracture Neck Femur
  • Etiopathogenesis, C/F, and Management of Pyogenic Osteomyelitis of Distal end of Femur
  • Mechanism of Injury, C/F, and Management of Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus and Complication
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Causes of Low Lack Pain
  • Enumerate Complications of Fracture
  • Tuberculosis Knee Joint
  • Volkmann Ischemic Contracture
  • Principle in Management of Extremity Fracture
  • Open Fracture and Complications
  • Guillotine Amputation
  • Bone Biopsy
  • Rickets Orthopaedics Manifestations
  • Cubitus Deformity
  • Post-hip Dislocation
  • Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis of proximal end of tibia in 5 years old
  • Wrist Drop
  • B Splint
  • ABC in Polytrauma
  • Sodeck’sOsteodystrophy
  • Pott’s Paraplegia
  • Painful Heel
  • GenuValgum
  • Classify Bone Tumors. Clinical Features, Management of Ewing Sarcoma
  • Mandible Fracture – First Aid Management
  • Dietary Rickets
  • Fractured Pelvis – Mechanism, Diagnosis &Treatment

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Skills Required to Excel in Orthopaedics in MBBS

To excel in Orthopaedics, aspiring ophthalmologists must be skilled in the following:

  • Diagnose sprains and strains, as well as other soft tissue ailments.
  • Look for common fractures in the limbs.
  • Apply first aid for common sprains and fractures.
  • Give patients with polytrauma immediate care.
  • Handle simple fractures of the forearm, clavicle, phalanges, etc.
  • Apply splinting procedures, such as the thomas splint, slabs of plaster and castings, paralysis due to skin tractions, etc.
  • Learn indications for fracture internal and external fixations, as well as closed and open reductions.
  • Handle frequent bone infections; get knowledgeable about sequestration, amputation, and bone deformity correction protocols.
  • Advice and counsel patients undergoing post-traumatic stress disorder, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, or amputation recovery.
  • Possess a precise set of orthopaedic abilities and give wise counsel on skeletal and associated problems at the primary or secondary level of healthcare.

Must Read: Important Topics of Surgery in MBBS

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) is a government medical institution located in Patna, Bihar. IGIMS offers MBBS, MD, MS, and other programs in various medical specialties. It also conducts cutting-edge research in areas like cancer, cardiology, and neuroscience. IGIMS was established as an autonomous organisation on the pattern of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi with an objective to provide super specialty medical facilities in Bihar. IGIMS, Patna is recognized by the University Grants Commission(UGC),Medical Council of India (MCI), and Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

IGIMS has a sprawling campus and is well-equipped with modern infrastructure, including lecture halls, laboratories, and hostels.  IGIMS boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, researchers, and medical professionals. The college is associated with the 1000+ bedded IGIMS hospital with advanced medical facilities and caters to a wide range of specialties. It is a major healthcare provider for the people of Bihar and beyond.

IGIMS, Patna: Course Details

MBBS Course

Course Duration: MBBS is a five and a half yearundergraduate medical degree that essential for pursuing a medical career in India. The degree also includes one year of compulsory rotational internship. The college MBBS degree program is strictly aligned according to the CBME pattern.

Number of MBBS Seats: There are a total of 120 MBBS seats at IGIMS, Patna.

Admission Procedure: The admission to IGIMS for MBBS program is done based on the merit ofthe NEET-UG entrance examination. NEET-UG is a highly competitive exam but is the only pathway to get admission into an MBBS degree in India. Aspirants must start early preparation with a proper plan and the best resources to score high in this competitive exam.

Fee Structure: The fee structure for the MBBS course at IGIMS, Patna is as follows:

Particulars Fees
Admission Fee Rs. 10,000 (One time) for Gen/OBC/ERC candidates

Rs.5,000 (One time) for SC/ST candidates

Registration Fee Rs. 10,000 (One time) for Gen/OBC/ERC candidates

Rs.5,000 (One time) for SC/ST candidates

Caution Money Rs. 10,000 (Refundable)
Miscellaneous Rs. 10,000 (One time)
Tuition Fee Rs. 58,333 (for 1st Prof)

Rs. 50,000 (for 2ndProf)

Rs. 54,167 (for 3rdProf Part-I)

Rs. 62,500 (for 3rdProf Part-II)

Hostel Fee Rs. 20,000 (Optional, if allotted)
Examination Fee Rs. 4,000 (Per Regular University Exam)

NEET-UG Minimum Cut-off Marks:

Category Marks Range Cut-off Percentile
General/UR/EWS (Unserved/ Economically Weaker Sections) 720-138 50th
OBC (Other Backward Classes) 137-108 40th
SC (Scheduled Castes) 137-108 40th
ST (Scheduled Tribes) 137-108 40th

PG Broad Specialty Courses

Course Duration: PG Broad Specialty Courses at IGIMS includean MS/MD degree, of 3 years duration.

Admission Procedure: Admission to MD/MS courses is done based on the marks scored in theNEET-PG entrance examination.

PG Broad Specialities: The following is a list of PG Broad Specialities available at IGIMS, Patna:

  • Pathology
  • General Medicine
  • Anatomy
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Biochemistry
  • Radio Diagnosis
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Microbiology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics &Gynecology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology
  • Community Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Anaesthesiology

Number of Seats: The IGIMS has a total of 88 MD/MS seats. The following table mentions the number of PG seats in each specialty:

Specialty/Subject Number of Seats
Pathology 05
General Medicine 08
Anatomy 02
Forensic Medicine 01
Biochemistry 03
Radio Diagnosis 05
Physiology 01
Psychiatry 03
Microbiology 07
Radiation Oncology 04
Pediatrics 03
Obstetrics &Gynecology 04
Otorhinolaryngology 03
Orthopaedics 03
Ophthalmology 04
Pharmacology 01
Community Medicine 04
General Surgery 08
Anaesthesiology 17

NEET-PG Minimum Cut-off Marks:

Category Qualifying Percentage NEET-PG Cut-off Score
General/EWS 50th Percentile 291
General PwD 45th Percentile 274
OBC/SC/ST 40th Percentile 257

Super Specialty Courses (DM/MCh)

Course Duration: TheSuper specialisationdegree program (DM/M.Ch.) is of 3 years duration.

Admission Procedure: The admission to DM and M.Ch. courses are donebased on marks scored in the NEET-SS entrance examination.

Super specialties: The following is a list of Super specialties available at IGIMS, Patna:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Urology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Neurosurgery

Number of Seats: The IGIMS has a total of 21 DM/M.Ch. seats from which it has 10 seats for DM and 11 seats for M.Ch. course. The following table mentions the number of DM/M.Ch. seats in each specialty:

Specialty/Subject Number of Seats
Nephrology 03
Cardiology 03
Neurology 02
Gastroenterology 02
Pediatric Surgery 02
Urology 04
Surgical Gastroenterology 03
Neurosurgery 02

List of Para Medical Courses/Diploma Courses at IGIMS, Patna

Nursing Courses

B.Sc. Nursing

M.Sc. Nursing

Other Undergraduate courses

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques

B.Sc. (Hons.) Medical X-ray Technology (BMXRT)

Diploma Courses

General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

Diploma in Medical Record Technology (DMRT)

Diploma in Urological Technology (DUT)

Diploma in Neuro Technology (DNT)

Diploma in O.T. Assistant Technology (DOT

Diploma in Cardiac Technology (DCT)

Diploma in Dialysis Technology (DDT)

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology (DAT)

Diploma in Endoscopy Technology (DET)

Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy Technology (DMRT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the ranking of IGIMS colleges in India?

Ans. According to NIRF Ranking 2023, IGIMS was ranked at 151st position in India and 3rd position in Bihar. IGIMS is a government medical institution located in Patna, Bihar, and offers MBBS, MD, MS, and other programs in various medical specialties.

Q2. What is the total fee for MBBS at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. The total fee for MBBS at IGIMS, Patna is around 2.5 lakhs.The tuition fee for MBBS is as follows:

Rs. 58,333 (for 1st Prof)

Rs. 50,000 (for 2nd Prof)

Rs. 54,167 (for 3rd Prof Part-I)

Rs. 62,500 (for 3rd Prof Part-II)

Q3. Which is the top 1 government hospital in India?

Ans. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi is a top government medical college in India. Also, according to NIRF, it is ranked No. 1 in the medical college category.

Q4. Is the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences a government or private organization?

Ans. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is a government medical institute located in Patna, Bihar. IGIMS was established as an autonomous organisation on the pattern of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi with an objective to provide super specialty medical facilities in Bihar.

Q5. Which PG specialisations are available at IGIMS, Patna?

Ans. The following PG Specialisations are available at IGIMS, Patna:

  • Pathology
  • General Medicine
  • Anatomy
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Biochemistry
  • Radio Diagnosis
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Microbiology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics &Gynecology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology
  • Community Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Anaesthesiology

Q6. How many MBBS seats are there in IGIMS Patna?

Ans. There area total of 120 MBBS seats at IGIMS, Patna. IGIMS has a sprawling campus located in Sheikhpura, Patna. It’s well-equipped with modern infrastructure, including lecture halls, laboratories, and hostels.  IGIMS boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, researchers, and medical professionals.

Q7. Is IGIMS, Patna MCI-recognised?

Ans. Yes, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is MCI-recognized.The Medical Council of India (MCI) is a statutory body that establishes and maintains high standards of medical education in India.

In recent years, telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, revolutionizing the way medical services are delivered and received. This technological evolution has significantly impacted pediatric practice, offering a spectrum of benefits while presenting unique challenges that require thoughtful consideration. Technological developments, legal frameworks, and healthcare delivery models are always striving to optimize telemedicine in pediatric practice to improve child accessibility and quality of care, despite several advantages and disadvantages.

Understanding the benefits and challenges, or the pros and cons, of telemedicine in pediatric practice is essential for healthcare providers, parents, and policymakers as they navigate the evolving landscape of virtual pediatric care. In navigating the benefits and challenges of telemedicine in pediatric practice, a balanced approach is essential. Addressing technological disparities, ensuring privacy and security, and maintaining a complementary balance with in-person care are crucial considerations. In this article, we’ll read about the benefits and challenges of telemedicine in pediatric practice in detail.

Benefits of Telemedicine in Pediatric Practice

Geographical Accessibility

Telemedicine allows children in rural or remote areas to access pediatric care without the need to travel long distances. Telemedicine breaks down geographic barriers, ensuring that children, regardless of their location, have access to quality pediatric care. This is especially important in underdeveloped or rural areas where pediatricians are scarce and might cause delays or deficiencies in healthcare. Pediatricians can reach a wider audience by using telemedicine to consult and provide medical advice from a distance.

Remote Monitoring and Timely Consultation

Parents don’t have to wait for long for appointments to seek medical advice for their kids. Remote monitoring of children is made possible by telemedicine, which facilitates proactive management and lessens the need for frequent in-person visits. A child’s progress can be tracked by pediatricians, who can easily modify treatment programs as necessary. In the management of chronic pediatric illnesses, telemedicine is essential. In order to make better decisions, healthcare professionals can track a child’s health parameters and child development in real-time by using remote monitoring systems. Remote monitoring of children is made possible by telemedicine, which facilitates proactive management and lessens the need for frequent in-person visits.

Convenience for family and patients

Travel time has decreased, and flexibility has increased as a result of telemedicine practice. By reducing the need to go to healthcare facilities, families can save money and time. Working parents find it easier to schedule appointments without compromising the child’s health. Families benefit greatly from telemedicine’s convenience, particularly those with hectic schedules or little money. Especially after the child’s birth, a lot of questions arise in the minds of parents regarding early childhood development, which can easily be answered by a pediatrician during an online consultation.

Preventive Care and Education

Healthcare professionals can advise parents on preventive care and provide information on child health and wellness through telemedicine. Early detection and intervention for behavioral or developmental difficulties might be facilitated by prompt virtual consultations. Enhancing preventive treatment and health education is one of the main benefits of telemedicine in pediatric practice. Through virtual consultations, pediatricians can advise parents on immunizations, diet, and general child wellness. In addition to encouraging better lifestyles and the early identification of possible problems, this proactive approach gives parents the power to make decisions regarding their child’s well-being.

Reduced Exposure to Infections

Infection risk is reduced with the use of telemedicine, particularly in the event of pandemics or disease outbreaks. It is crucial to limit exposure to pathogens, especially during health emergencies. In this sense, telemedicine plays a vital role in facilitating remote consultations. Telemedicine supports public health initiatives by minimizing the need for in-person visits to medical facilities, protecting both patients and healthcare professionals. In pandemics and outbreaks, telemedicine reduces the need for in-person hospital visits, thereby limiting the number of people exposed to illnesses.

Efficient Use of Resources

Telemedicine makes the most of healthcare resources, enabling pediatricians to better manage their time and potentially reducing wait times for appointments. With the increasing technology, all three main telemedicine components, be it teleconsultation, telementoring, and telemonitoring, are flourishing. Telemedicine resources also offer opportunities for better communication and collaboration between pediatricians and other specialists for the enhanced treatment of patients to achieve developmental milestones.

Enhanced Follow-Up Care

Pediatricians can more easily take follow-up consultations through virtual visits, guaranteeing continuity of care and tracking development. Another noteworthy advantage is the efficiency of follow-up care. Telemedicine can frequently be used to carry out routine examinations, medication management, and chronic illness monitoring efficiently. In addition to saving time for families and healthcare professionals, this also reduces the chance of infection exposure, which is crucial given current global health issues like the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine thus positively affects a child’s growth and development, disease management, and other treatment modalities leading to enhanced follow-up care.

Challenges of Telemedicine in Pediatric Practice

Technology Barriers

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest obstacles to telemedicine is limited access to reliable network connectivity, smartphones, and other communication methods. Some families might not have access to the required technology to engage in telemedicine appointments, such as smartphones or dependable internet. Despite the quick advancement of technology, not every family has equal access to the necessary pediatric healthcare tools. Access to healthcare can differ depending on one’s ability to use telepathic resources. To guarantee that telemedicine helps all socioeconomic groups, it is imperative to close this digital gap.

Lack of Physical Examination

A thorough physical examination might not be possible in remote consultations, which could make it more difficult to diagnose and schedule treatments. One of the main problems with telemedicine is that it does not include physical examinations, which are essential to pediatric diagnosis. Lack of competence to perform in-person examinations and developmental assessments may result in the overlooking of some medical disorders and subtleties. Maintaining a healthy balance between virtual consultations and sporadic in-person visits becomes essential to providing children with complete treatment. For several pediatric illnesses, the lack of physical inspections during virtual consultations may make it more difficult to accurately diagnose and plan treatments.

Privacy and Security Concerns

Although it can be difficult, it is essential to protect the confidentiality and privacy of pediatric health information when conducting virtual consultations. Concern over safeguarding patient data online is growing. Strong security requirements must be followed by telemedicine systems to protect sensitive pediatric health information and data. Ensuring privacy and confidentiality is a legal and ethical responsibility that calls for continuous improvements in secure telehealth infrastructure.

Communication Challenges

In virtual encounters, non-verbal cues—which are vital for figuring out a child’s condition—may be weakened. Healthcare Some parents could be less comfortable using telemedicine technology or properly communicating information about their child’s health. In pediatric treatment, effective communication is essential, and telemedicine creates additional communication difficulties. Healthcare professionals must come up with ways to get around these restrictions, such as using video calls to have more sophisticated conversations. For telemedicine to be used successfully, parents must feel at ease and be proficient in using digital platforms. To improve parental proficiency in telehealth encounters, pediatricians ought to think about providing assistance, materials, and training. Aspiring pediatricians can gain insights into telemedicine practices through the best online pediatrics courses.

Reimbursement and Regulation

The financial viability of pediatric practices may be impacted by difficulties with payment procedures for telemedicine services. Healthcare providers may face difficulties due to the constantly changing legislation and licensing requirements for telehealth services. The reimbursement policies in pediatric practice have a significant impact on the financial sustainability of telemedicine. To ensure that telemedicine efforts are sustained, policymakers and healthcare organizations must collaborate to create transparent policies and fair reimbursement schemes. Also, families in rural areas might not have proper knowledge about online payments or access to digital payment methods, making it difficult to consult a pediatrician online.

Emergency Situations

When an emergency calls for quick medical attention, telemedicine might not be the best option. Even though telemedicine works well for normal consultations, it might not be the best option in an emergency where prompt medical attention is needed. Clear procedures for recognizing emergencies during virtual visits and advising parents on when to seek urgent in-person care must be established by pediatric practices. Telemedicine might not be appropriate in situations where prompt physical intervention is needed.

Possibility of Overuse or Misuse

Parents may rely on virtual consultations for small concerns that could be handled in a different way if telemedicine is used excessively or inappropriately. Also, relying only on telephonic consultations can lead to communication barriers, which can have a bad impact on the health of the patient.

Technological Glitches and Professional Burnout

Poor internet connectivity or platform failures can cause virtual consultations to be disrupted, which can have an impact on the standard of service and patient experience. The rising demand for virtual consultations may cause burnout among healthcare professionals, which could have an impact on pediatricians’ general well-being.

Conclusion

To conclude, telemedicine in pediatrics has great potential to transform the way chronic illnesses are managed, increase access to healthcare, and improve preventative care. To reach its full potential, though, resolving issues with technology, privacy, communication, and legal frameworks is essential. Legislators, medical experts, and software developers must constantly collaborate to create a telemedicine environment that prioritizes the well-being of children and families. Future efforts to enhance and improve telemedicine practices in pediatric care will be crucial in determining how children’s healthcare is delivered, as long as technology and healthcare systems keep evolving. Even as we celebrate the advancements made in the first year of telemedicine integration into pediatric care, we must keep improving these standards for the sake of future generations.

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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 in order 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 15th January 2024
FMGE Exam Date 2024 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 2024 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. The FMGE admit card release date is 15th Jan, 24.
  • 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  

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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

To get conceptual clarity on the MBBS subjects online, click here

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 1st 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 2nd 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

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 the 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 superspecialty 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 with the 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-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, and 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.,1st, 2nd, and 3rd 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 4th and 5th 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-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/MCh: INI-SS entrance examination

For Integrated MD-Ph.D./DM-Ph.D./MCh-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 MCh 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-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 MCh 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 MCh 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-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 Available at NIMHANS

  • MD courses
  • 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
  • B.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:

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

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

1st year: Rs.67,700

2nd year: Rs.69,700

3rd 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 DM 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

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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 Orthopaedics 3 1 1 1 0 0
MS Otorhinolaryngology 2 0 1 1 0 0
MD Pediatrics 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Pathology 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Pharmacology 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Physiology 1 0 0 0 1 0
MD PMR 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Psychiatry 3 1 1 1 0 0
MD Radiology 5 2 2 0 0 1
MD Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank 1 0 0 1 0 0
TOTAL 71 28 19 11 6 7

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 10 4 3 1 1 1
MD Anatomy 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Biochemistry 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Community Medicine & Family Medicine 3 1 1 0 0 1
MD Dermatology 1 1 0 0 0 0
0MS ENT 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Emergency Medicine 5 2 1 1 1 0
MD FMT (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology) 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 5 2 1 1 1 0
MD Microbiology 1 0 1 0 0 0
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) 8 2 2 2 1 1
MD Ophthalmology 3 1 1 1 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Pediatrics 4 2 1 1 0 0
MCh Pediatrics Surgery (6 yrs) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MD Pathology 5 1 2 1 0 1
MD Pharmacology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Physiology 3 1 1 0 0 1
MD PMR 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Psychiatry 3 1 1 1 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Radiation Oncology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MS General Surgery 5 2 1 1 1 0
MD Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank 1 1 0 0 0 0
MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (6 yrs) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MCh Surgical Gastroenterology (6 yrs) 1 1 0 0 0 0
MCh Trauma Surgery & Critical Care (6 yrs) 3 3 0 0 0 0
 

TOTAL

86 40 22 12 5 7

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 7 3 2 1 1 0
MD Anatomy 3 0 1 1 0 1
MD Biochemistry 2 0 1 1 0 0
MD Community Medicine 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Dermatology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Emergency Medicine 4 2 1 1 0 0
MS ENT 3 1 1 0 1 0
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD General Medicine 7 3 2 1 0 1
MS General Surgery 3 1 1 0 0 1
MD Microbiology 3 0 1 1 0 1
MD Nuclear Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology 5 2 1 1 0 1
MD Ophthalmology 5 1 1 1 1 1
MS Orthopaedics 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Pediatrics 4 1 1 1 1 0
MD Pathology 5 3 1 0 0 1
MD Pharmacology 2 1 0 0 1 0
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Physiology 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Psychiatry 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 3 1 1 0 0 1
MD Radiotherapy 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Transfusion Medicine 2 1 1 0 0 0
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS) 2 1 0 1 0 0
MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry (MDS) 1 1 0 0 0 0
MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (6yrs) 1 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 80 31 21 14 5 9

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 7 4 2 1 0 0
MD Anatomy 2 1 0 0 1 0
MD Biochemistry 4 2 2 0 0 0
MD Community & Family Medicine 7 2 2 2 0 1
MD Dermatology & Venerology 0 0 0 0 0 0
MD Emergency Medicine 4 1 1 1 0 1
MS ENT 3 1 1 0 1 0
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2 0 1 0 1 0
MD General Medicine 8 3 2 1 1 1
MD Geriatric Medicine 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS General Surgery 5 2 1 1 1 0
MD Microbiology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Nuclear Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6 3 1 0 1 1
MD Ophthalmology 4 1 1 1 0 1
MS Orthopaedics 4 1 1 1 0 1
MD Pediatrics 6 3 1 2 0 0
MD Pathology 3 1 0 1 0 1
MD Pharmacology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2 0 1 0 0 1
MD Physiology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Psychiatry 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Radiation Oncology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 5 1 1 1 1 1
MD Respiratory Medicine 0 0 0 0 0 0
MD Transfusion Medicine 2 1 0 1 0 0
MDS Periodontology (MDS) 1 1 0 0 0 0
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS) 1 1 0 0 0 0
MCH 6 Years Pediatric Surgery (MCH 6 Years) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MCh Plastic, Reconstructive & Burns Surgery (M.CH. 6 Years) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MCh Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (MCH 6yrs) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MCh Neurosurgery (MCH 6 yrs) 2 2 0 0 0 0
MCh Urology (6yrs) 2 2 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 98 46 23 13 7 9

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 5 1 1 1 1 1
MD Anatomy 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Biochemistry 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Community Medicine 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Dermatology 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 6 1 2 1 1 1
MS General Surgery 6 1 2 1 1 1
MD Microbiology 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6 1 2 1 1 1
MD Ophthalmology 3 2 1 0 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 4 2 1 1 0 0
MS Otorhinolaryngology 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Pediatrics 5 1 1 1 1 1
MD Pathology 5 2 1 1 0 1
MD Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Physiology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Psychiatry 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 5 2 1 1 0 1
TOTAL 73 30 20 11 5 7

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)

UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 2 0 1 0 1 0
MD Anatomy 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD ENT 2 0 1 0 0 1
MD General Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Pediatrics 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Psychiatry 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Radio Diagnosis 1 0 0 0 0 1
TOTAL 10 2 4 1 1 2

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesia 10 4 3 1 1 1
MS Anatomy 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Biochemistry 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Community & Family Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MDS Periodontics (Dental) 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Dermatology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS ENT 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 5 1 1 2 0 1
MS General Surgery 5 1 1 1 1 1
MD Microbiology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS Obstetrics &Gynecology 4 2 1 1 0 0
MS Ophthalmology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 5 1 1 1 1 1
MD Pediatrics 3 1 1 1 0 0
MD Pathology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Pharmacology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Physiology 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Psychiatry 2 2 0 0 0 0
MD Pulmonary Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Radiotherapy 1 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 56 25 14 9 3 5

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesia 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Anatomy 1 0 0 0 1 0
MD Biochemistry 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Community Medicine & Family Medicine 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS General Surgery 1 0 0 1 0 0
MD Microbiology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MS Obstetrics &Gynecology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MS Ophthalmology 1 0 1 0 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Pediatrics 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Pathology 1 0 0 0 1 0
MD Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Physiology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MDS Pediatrics& Preventive Dentistry 1 0 0 1 0 0
MCh Pediatric Surgery 1 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 20 7 6 3 2 2

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)
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 3 1 1 0 1 0
MD Anatomy 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Biochemistry 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Community Medicine 2 0 1 0 0 1
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2 0 0 1 0 1
MD General Medicine 2 1 0 1 0 0
MS General Surgery 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Microbiology 2 0 0 1 0 1
MD Obstetrics &Gynecology 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Ophthalmology 2 1 0 0 1 0
MS Orthopaedics 3 1 1 0 1 0
MS ENT 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Pediatrics 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Pathology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Pharmacology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Physiology 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Psychiatry 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Radiation Oncology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Radiodiagnosis 2 0 0 1 0 1
TOTAL 42 17 11 7 3 4

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)

 

UR

 

OBC

 

SC

 

ST

 

EWS

MD Anaesthesiology 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Anatomy 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Biochemistry 2 0 0 1 1 0
MD Community & Family Medicine 2 0 1 0 0 1
MD Dermatology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MS ENT 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 3 1 1 1 0 0
MS General Surgery 3 1 1 0 0 1
MD Microbiology 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Obstetrics &Gynecology 3 1 1 0 1 0
MD Ophthalmology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Pediatrics 3 2 1 0 0 0
MD Pathology 2 0 0 1 0 1
MD Pharmacology 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Physiology 2 0 1 1 0 0
MD PMR 1 0 0 0 1 0
MD Psychiatry 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Transfusion Medicine 2 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL 39 15 11 6 3 4

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

Course Subject/Specialty    

Number of Seats

Total Number of Seats  

UR

 

OBC

 

SC

 

ST

 

EWS

MD Anaesthesiology 2 0 0 1 1 0
MD Anatomy 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Biochemistry 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Community & Family Medicine 6 3 1 1 1 0
MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics 2 0 1 1 0 0
MD Dermatology & Venereology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MS ENT 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD General Medicine 5 2 1 1 0 1
MS General Surgery 5 2 1 1 1 0
MD Microbiology 5 3 2 0 0 0
MD Obstetrics &Gynecology 4 1 1 1 0 1
MD Ophthalmology 3 2 1 0 0 0
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 1 0 0 1 0 0
MS Orthopaedics 2 0 0 0 1 1
MD Pediatrics 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Pathology 6 2 2 1 1 0
MD Pharmacology 2 1 0 0 0 1
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 1 0 0 0 0
MD Physiology 2 0 1 1 0 0
MD Psychiatry 4 2 1 0 0 1
MD Radiodiagnosis 2 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL 67 27 18 10 5 7

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

Course Subject/Specialty    

Number of Seats (Category-wise)

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

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

Course Subject/Specialty Total Number of Seats Number of Seats
UR OBC SC ST EWS
MD Anaesthesiology 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Anatomy 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Biochemistry 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Community & Family Medicine 2 1 0 1 0 0
MD Dermatology & Venereology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MS ENT 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Forensic Medicine& Toxicology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD General Medicine 2 1 0 1 0 0
MS General Surgery 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Microbiology 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Obstetrics &Gynecology 4 2 1 1 0 0
MD Ophthalmology 2 1 0 0 1 0
MS Orthopaedics 2 1 1 0 0 0
MD Pediatrics 2 0 1 0 1 0
MD Pathology 3 1 1 1 0 0
MD Pharmacology 1 0 1 0 0 0
MD Physiology 1 0 0 0 0 1
MD Psychiatry 3 1 1 1 0 0
MD Radiotherapy 1 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 16 11 7 2 4

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

Course Subject/Specialty  

Total Number of Seats

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

To get conceptual clarity on the MBBS courses online, click here.

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 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 INI institutes through the INI-CET entrance examination for the 2024 January session.

Table 1: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at PGIMER, Chandigarh:

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

Table 2: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at JIPMER, Puducherry:

Course Subject Total Number of Seats
MD Anaesthesiology 10
MD Anatomy 3
MD Biochemistry 3
MD Community Medicine 3
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 4
MD Emergency Medicine 3
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2
MD General Medicine 12
MD Immuno Hematology & Blood Transfusion 2
MD Microbiology 4
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 12
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 126

*Roaster Point Allocation for Counselling (Dynamic)

Table 3: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2024 session at NIMHANS, Bengaluru:

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

Table 4: Tentative seat distribution for INI-CET January 2023 session at SCTIMST Trivandrum:

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

Must Know: INI-CET 2024: Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Weightage & High-Yielding Topics

To get conceptual clarity on the MBBS subjects online, click here.

The exam is around the corner, and it is time for final revision. MBBS subjects are quite vast and revising all at the eleventh hour is a cumbersome task. At this moment, prioritizing topics is necessary to score high in the exam. Hence, we are here with the exam pattern, subject weightage, and frequently asked topics in the INI-CET. A thorough revision of the high-weightage topics will multifold the benefit in a limited time. It is highly advised to solve mock test papers and work on time and accuracy.

INI-CET 2024: Exam Pattern

Particulars Description
Mode Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 200
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions Objective-type questions (includes single correct answer and multiple correct answers)
Marking Scheme +1 mark for every correct answer and (-)1/3 for every incorrect answer.

No mark is awarded for unanswered/marked for a review question

Total Marks 200

INI-CET 2024: Minimum Percentile

All participating INIs will consider the INI-CET percentile results for admission to postgraduate seats. The following percentile cut-off will be the minimal requirement for applicants:

  • For seats designated as Unreserved (UR), EWS, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Sponsored, and Foreign Nationals, the minimum percentile required will be 50th percentile.
  • For SC, ST, PwBD, and Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh) seats, the minimum percentile required will be 45th percentile.

Must Read: INI-CET 2024: Application Form Details and Important Dates

INI-CET Subject-Wise Weightage/Marks Distribution

Here, we have a list of MBBS subjects along with a tentative number of questions asked in the INI-CET from the respective subject. This will help you with your INI-CET revision plan and prioritize subjects to score well.

Subject Number of Questions
Medicine 22
Surgery 17
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16
Pathology 16
Pharmacology 15
Microbiology 14
PSM 14
Anatomy 11
Physiology 10
Biochemistry 10
Pediatrics 10
Radiology 8
Ophthalmology 6
FMT 6
Orthopaedics 6
ENT 5
Anaesthesia 5
Dermatology 5
Psychiatry 4

INI-CET 2024: High Yielding Topics

Don’t miss out on studying and revising the important topics and INI-CET previous year question papers. Here, we have sorted the list of important high-weightage topics for INI-CET aspirants.

Anatomy

  • Cranial Nerves
  • Embryology
  • Head and Neck Anatomy
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ulnar Nerve
  • Skull Fractures
  • Corpus Callosum
  • Skull – Anatomy

Physiology

  • Nerve Physiology
  • Renal Physiology
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Spirometry
  • Oxygen Haemoglobin Dissociation Curve
  • Pressure-Volume Loop
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Second Messengers
  • Cardiac Cycle
  • Hypothalamus
  • Blood Pressure Regulation

Biochemistry

  • Lysosomal + Glycogen Storage Diseases
  • Familial Dyslipidemia
  • Inborn Errors of Metabolism
  • Genetics
  • Vitamins
  • Metabolic Cycles
  • Fatty Acid Oxidation
  • Fed & Fasting State
  • DNA Repair and its Defects
  • Cardiac Biomarkers
  • Competitive and Non-Competitive Inhibition

Pharmacology

  • General Pharmacology – Important formulae and graphs
  • Anti-Cancer drugs
  • Dementia
  • COVID-19 treatment
  • Route of Drug Administration
  • Factors affecting drug response and drug absorption
  • Warfarin
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Opioids
  • Antiarrhythmic drugs
  • Statins
  • Clinical Trials
  • Antipsychotics
  • Zero Order and First Order Kinetics
  • Half-life
  • Drug Regulatory Schedules
  • Morphine
  • NSAIDs
  • Alkylating agents
  • Myasthenia Gravis

Microbiology

  • Mycology
  • Virology
  • Stool examination
  • Sterilization and Disinfection
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Type 4 Hypersensitivity
  • Antigen-Antibody Reactions
  • Inclusion Bodies
  • Herpes Simplex Virus
  • Yellow Fever
  • Zika
  • Scrub Typhus
  • Vaccines
  • Staining and fixation
  • Hepatitis B
  • Skin Lesions
  • Viruses-Microscopy and Culture

Pathology

  • Peripheral Smear Images
  • Hematology Formulae
  • Blood Products & Transfusion
  • Molecular tests (FISH, Micro-array, NGS, Exon sequencing)
  • TEG/ROTEM
  • Hepatitis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Lewy Body Dementia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Thyroid Swelling Evaluation
  • Testicular Carcinoma
  • Graft Rejection
  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
  • Oncogenes

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

  • IPCs
  • Poisoning- C/F & Management
  • Drowning
  • Arsenic Poisoning
  • Teeth Eruption
  • Thermal Injuries
  • Snake Bite
  • Alcohol Intoxication
  • Laceration
  • Asphyxia – Hanging
  • Identification – Age Estimation

Community Medicine

  • Biostats
  • Epidemiology
  • Screening Tests
  • Intussusception
  • Vaccines-Types
  • Biomedical Waste Management
  • Standard Error
  • Post Exposure Prophylaxis
  • Anemia Mukt Bharat Programme
  • Antenatal Care-Diet
  • Maternal Mortality Ratio/MMR
  • Water & Mild Contamination
  • Sterilization & Disinfection
  • Recent Updates

Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Cervical Cancer & Screening
  • Stages of Labor
  • Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
  • Contraception
  • Turner’s Syndrome
  • Abortion
  • Oral Contraceptive Pills/OCPs – Mechanism of Action
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Teratogenic Drugs
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Molar Pregnancy
  • PCOD/PCOS
  • Bishop’s Score
  • Infertility
  • Postmenopausal Bleeding
  • Secondary Amenorrhea
  • Cord Prolapse
  • Semen Analysis

Pediatrics

  • Immunization
  • Developmental Milestones
  • Neonatology
  • Growth and Development
  • Neonatal Jaundice
  • Severe Acute Malnutrition
  • COVID 19 – Treatment
  • Dehydration
  • Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Choking
  • Growth Hormone
  • Kangaroo Mother Care/KMC

Surgery

  • Trauma
  • Burns
  • Breast Carcinoma
  • General Surgery
  • Thyroid
  • Varicose Veins
  • Instruments, Lines, Tubes (Also Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and ENT)
  • Basic Life Support / BLS
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Sepsis/Septic Shock
  • Suture Materials and Techniques
  • Triage
  • Skin Graft
  • Psoas Abscess
  • Thyroid Swelling Evaluation
  • Ulcers
  • Hernia
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Whipple’s Procedure
  • Germ Cell Tumors
  • Kidney Transplantation

Orthopaedics

  • Nerve Injuries
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Fractures
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Scoliosis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Ulnar Nerve
  • Bone Cysts
  • Knee Injuries

ENT

  • X-ray Special Views
  • Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implant
  • Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Impedance Audiometry
  • Larynx – Nerve Supply
  • Sinusitis
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Laryngoscopy & Rhinoscopy

Ophthalmology

  • Glaucoma – Angle Closure
  • Pedigree Chart/Pattern of Inheritance
  • Cataract Surgery – Procedures
  • Paralytic Squint
  • Tests in Ophthalmology
  • SAFE Strategy
  • Uveitis
  • Anti-Glaucoma Drugs
  • Pleomorphic Adenoma & Warthin’s Tumor
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Ocular & Orbital Injuries

Medicine

  • Acid-base Balance
  • ECG
  • Electrolyte Imbalance
  • Emergencies (Shock, stroke, SAH, HHK, Arrhythmia)
  • Localisation of Stroke and CNS Lesions
  • Wilson’s Disease
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Graves’ Disease
  • Hepatitis B
  • Electroencephalography
  • Azole Antifungals
  • Mycoplasma
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Drugs in Renal Impairment
  • Nitrates
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Rheumatic Fever
  • Meningitis
  • Fluid Resuscitation
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome
  • Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Headache – Tension & Cluster
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Hypoxia
  • Pulmonary Function Tests- Flow Volume Loop/Curve
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia

Dermatology

  • Dermatomyositis
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Leprosy
  • Leishmaniasis
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Fixed Drug Eruption
  • Skin Lesions
  • Vitiligo
  • Alopecia
  • Chikungunya
  • AcneVulgaris

Psychiatry

  • ICD Criterion and timelines
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Defense Mechanism
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Nicotine
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Tobacco Cessation Drugs

Anaesthesia

  • ACLS, BLS
  • Capnography
  • Components of High-Quality CPR
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Fluorinated Anesthetic Agents
  • Air & Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Radiology

  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Radiation Exposure & Radiation Injury
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Barium Studies
  • Important radiology images interrelated with other subjects

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INI-CET is conducted for admission to PG courses (MD, MS, DM(6yrs), MCh (6yrs), and MDS) at various INIs, including AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER and SCTIMST.

If you are an INI-CET aspirant, it’s crucial for you to know the important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and other exam-related essential details. You must arrange all the required documents you need to upload beforehand.

For the July session 2024, INI-CET is going to be held on 19th May 2024 and for the same, you must be well versed with the important dates including application commencement, documents upload, admit card release, and more.

In this blog, we have mentioned all the INI-CET important dates, application fees, must-know things before filling out the application form, and the step-by-step application process.

Important Dates for INI-CET July 2024 Session

Procedure Start Date Closing Date
Online Application for Registration and Basic Information 18.03.2024 12.04.2024 (by 05:00 pm)
Confirmation of Status of Registration and Basic information and Last Date of Correction of Rejected Images 13.04.2024 15.04.2024 (by 05:00 pm)
Final Status of Accepted Registration and Basic Information 16.04.2024 (05:00 pm)
Date of Uploading Notice for Seat Position of Sponsored/Foreign National Category 05.04.2024
Generation of Examination Unique Code (EUC) [Only for Accepted Registration and Basic Information]

Completion of Application form [Only for candidates who have generated EUC code]

 

Editing of Completion of Application Form [Change of category will not be allowed after payment of registration fee in any circumstances]

 

*(Previous EUC code not valid for July 2024 session)

 

05.04.2024 26.04.2024 (05:00 pm)
Uploading of Valid Certificate/Card [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD Certificate and OCI Card]

* The OBC(-NCL) certificates should have been issued on or between 20.05.2023 to 19.05.2024 (Date of Exam)

*The EWS certificate must be valid for the financial year 2023-2024 and issued on or between 01.04.2024 to 19.05.2024

05.04.2024 (05:00 pm) 19.05.2024 (05:00 pm)
Date(s) of Checking Status of Completion of Application Form & Last Date of Submission of Required Documents

 

*Status of Completion of Application will be displayed on My Page after Login

02.05.2024 04.05.2024 (05:00 pm)
Regularization of Rejected Application 04.05.2024 (05:00 pm)
Final Status of Online Registration and Uploading of Admit Card on AIIMS website  

13.05.2024 (Monday)

Date of Examination 19th May 2024 (Sunday)
Last Date of receiving application form duly recommended & forwarded with “No Objection Certificate” from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India for Foreign Nationals to apply and appear in the INI-CET for PG courses –July 2024 session 17.05.2024 (by 05:00 pm)
Last Date to Upload a Scanned Copy of the Sponsored Certificate 17.05.2024 (by 05:00 pm)
Result Declaration (Tentative) 25.05.2024 (Saturday)
Online Seat Allocation To be notified
Date of Commencement of Courses 01.07.2024
Last Date of Admission 31.08.2024

 

Must Read: INI-CET Participating Institutes and Eligibility criteria for January session 2024.

INI-CET 2024: Application Fee 

The INI-CET application fee for the General/OBC Candidates/Foreign National/OCI applicant is Rs. 4000/- whereas for the SC/ST/EWS applicant, the application fee is Rs. 3200/-.

The PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee.

The application form is successfully submitted only after the application fee payment. It is to be paid at the last step of the application in the online mode only.

Must know Things Before Filling out the Application Form

You must check the eligibility criteria for admission to various postgraduate courses at participating INIs for the July 2024 session.

If you are already pursuing any medical PG degree in any subject, then you are not eligible for seat allocation.

Without the provisional or permanent registration of NMC/DCI, you are not eligible to apply or online register for the INI-CET examination.

You must arrange all the required documents beforehand for INI-CET and for the particular INI, you want to apply to, such as a domicile certificate.

You can’t change your category later so be very careful while filling out the form, that either you belong to the general category or EWS or any other category. You are also required to upload the particular category certification to which you have opted. If your category certificate is found invalid or not uploaded within the stipulated time, then you will be counted under the General/Unreserved category. Hence, you will not be liable for any relaxation for cut-off and counselling.

You must always recheck the details filled and the images uploaded in the application form. Fill in all the details and upload images according to the instructions otherwise your application may be rejected and if in case after appearing in the exam, your uploaded documents don’t qualify for the prescribed format or are morphed, then your candidature will be cancelled.

The Person with a Benchmark Disability must go through all the guidelines available at aiimsexams.edu.in for admission to PG courses.

INI-CET 2024: Application Process

  1. Registration and Basic Candidate Information

In this stage, you have to generate the Registration ID and Password. It is a one-time process for getting admission to PG courses. Then, log in to fill in all your personal details, and upload images.  In the images, you need to upload a photo, signature, and left thumb impression. Only after the registration is accepted, you will get the EUC for subsequent completion of the application. Candidates who already have accepted registration for the previous PG exam need not register again and can directly proceed to the generation of the EUC step.

While filling out the form, on the registration and basic information page, you can access the ‘How to Upload Images’ tab. Follow all the instructions very carefully to avoid application rejection. The instructions will include the image format, size, pixels, background colour, ink to be used for signature and thumb impression, and more relevant information.

  1. Generation of Exam Unique Code (EUC)

Only after the completion of step 1, your EUC will be generated. Generation of EUC is a prerequisite for the application login zone. The generated EUC for the previous session is not acceptable.

  1. Completion of Application Form

After the generation of the code, log in at the applicant login zone. You will be required a valid registration ID, password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC) for the INI-CET July 2024 successful login. Fill in all the details and upload the relevant documents on or before the due date and time (as mentioned in the important dates table above). Minutely check every detail you have filled in. Make sure the phone number and email address you have filled in the application form are correct and active.

By following all the above-mentioned points, you will be able to complete your application within the stipulated time.

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MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians) is a postgraduate diploma awarded by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.

The MRCP exam comprises three parts:

  • MRCP(UK) Part 1: This written exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and is intended to evaluate a candidate’s grasp of the fundamental sciences as well as their capacity to apply that knowledge in clinical settings.
  • MRCP(UK) Part 2: This section also has multiple-choice questions and is geared toward clinical medical knowledge and abilities. It assesses the candidate’s capacity to use clinical comprehension and knowledge for patient diagnosis, research, and management.
  • MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical (PACES): PACES stands for Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills. The PACES is an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) used to evaluate applicants’ clinical abilities. Candidates are evaluated at a number of stations on their capacity to effectively communicate, obtain information, and perform clinical procedures.

The MRCP Part 1 and 2 are held four times a year whereas the frequency of PACES varies with the location.

After the successful completion of all three parts of the MRCP exam, you will be awarded with MRCP(UK) diploma that paves the way to your specialist internal medicine training in the UK. The certification for the MRCP(UK) is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) as a part of the UK postgraduate medical training programme and it follows the UK curricula and guidelines.

The blog mentions the MRCP Part 1 dates, MRCP Part 2 dates and MRCP PACES dates along with the schedule and MRCP exam fees of all three parts.

MRCP PART 1 WRITTEN EXAMINATION

MRCP Part 1 Exam Dates

The MRCP exam dates for Part 1 2024 are as follows:

  • 24 January 2024
  • 17 April 2024
  • 14 August 2024
  • 16 Oct 2024

MRCP Part 1 Exam Schedule and Fees

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Reasonable Adjustment Deadline Results by Fees
2024/1 06 Nov 2023- 13 Nov 2023 24 Jan 2024 20 Nov 2023 23 Feb 2024 £460(UK) £616(Int.)
2024/2 05 Feb 2024- 12 Feb 2024 17 Apr 2024 19 Feb 2024 17 May 2024 £460(UK) £616(Int.)
2024/3 03 Jun 2024- 10 Jun 2024 14 Aug 2024 17 Jun 2024 13 Sep 2024 £460(UK) £616(Int.)
2024/4 05 Aug 2024-12 Aug 2024 16 Oct 2024 19 Aug 2024 15 Nov 2024 £460(UK) £616(Int.)

Note: The application process and fee for the Hong Kong centres are different.

MRCP Part 1 Exam Centres in India                                                           

  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kerala
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi

Must Read: How to Pass MRCP Part 1 in First Attempt?

MRCP PART 2 WRITTEN EXAMINATION

MRCP Part 2 Exam Dates

The exam dates for MRCP Part 2 are as follows:

  • 21 Feb 2024
  • 15 May 2024
  • 11 Sep 2024
  • 20 Nov 2024

MRCP Part 2 Exam Schedule and Fees

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Reasonable Adjustment Deadline Exam Date Results by
2024/1 04 Dec 2023-11 Dec 2023 18 Dec 2023 21 Feb 2024 22 Mar 2024
2024/2 18 Mar 2024-25 Mar 2024 01 Apr 2024 15 May 2024 14 Jun 2024
2024/3 08 Jul 2024-15 Jul 2024 22 Jul 2024

 

11 Sep 2024 11 Oct 2024

 

2024/4 16 Sep 2024-23 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2024 20 Nov 2024 20 Dec 2024

MRCP Part 2 Exam Centres in India

  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kerala
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi

Click here to know about the MRCP exam in detail.

MRCP PART 2 CLINICAL (PACES)

Following points to note:

  • The exam dates for the MRCP 2 PACES exam are different for the different countries and centres. You must choose the exam centre and dates according to your feasibility.
  • MRCP Part 2 PACES fees also vary from country to country.

MRCP Part 2 PACES Exam Schedule and Fees

The following table mentions the application dates according to the exam centre in India:

Bengaluru

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Dates Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 29 Feb 2024 – 2 Mar 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 Centre not running in this assessment period
2024/3 17 Jun 2024 – 24 Jun 2024 24 Oct 2024- 26 Oct 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202

Chennai

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 18 Mar 2024- 22 Mar 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 Centre not running in this assessment period

Hyderabad

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 15 Mar 2024 – 17 Mar 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 To be confirmed

Kochi

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 22 Feb 2024- 24 Feb 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 To be confirmed

Kolkata

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 5 Apr 2024- 7 Apr 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 To be confirmed

New Delhi

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 28 Mar 2024- 31 Mar 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 To be confirmed

Pondicherry

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 8 Feb 2024- 10 Feb 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 To be confirmed
2024/3 To be confirmed

Pune

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 9  Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 12 Mar 2024- 17 Mar 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/2 Centre not running in this assessment period

Thiruvananthapuram

MRCP Exam 2024 Application Period Exam Date Admission Documents Sent Fees
2024/1 Centre not running during this assessment period
2024/2 19 Feb 2024- 26 Feb 2024 5 Jun 2024- 8 Jun 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date £1202
2024/3 17 Jun 2024- 24 Jun 2024 27 Nov 2024 – 30 Nov 2024 Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date

 

£1202

UK 2024 Application Dates

Diets Application Open Application Close Assessment Period Fees
2024/1 13 Nov 2023 20 Nov 2023 Late January – End of March £657
2024/2 25 March 2024 01 April 2024 Early June- Early August £657
2024/3 22 July 2023 29 July 2024 Late September – Early December

 

£657

Exam Centres for MRCP 2 PACES in India

  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • New Delhi
  • Pondicherry
  • Pune
  • Thiruvananthapuram

Cracking MRCP will be a significant achievement in the field of medicine that opens up various career opportunities. To ace your MRCP Part 1 preparation, you can enroll in the ‘Cracking MRCP Part 1’ online course by eminent faculty, Dr. Gurpreet Singh Wander and Dr. Archith Boloor. The course is crafted based on the curriculum designed by The Royal College of Physicians. It provides access to video lectures, webinars & video archives, practice assessments, notes, high-yield questions, e-chapters, mock papers and performance tracking assistance by providing a leaderboard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Is MRCP done after MBBS?

Ans. Yes, you can sit in the MRCP exam only after completing the MBBS. Along with the MBBS degree, you must have a minimum of 12 months of postgraduate experience in medicine.

Q2. What is the fee for the MRCP exam for Indian students?

Ans. The fee for the MRCP Part 1 and 2 is £616 for candidates other than UK (including Indian students )while for MRCP Part 2 Clinical (PACES), the fee is £1202 for Indian students.

Q3. Can we take the MRCP exam in India?

Ans. Yes, you can take the MRCP exam in India. In India, you can take the MRCP exam at the following locations: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. In addition to these, MRCP PACES is also conducted at Bengaluru, Kochi, Pondicherry, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The UPSC CMS is an abbreviation for “Union Public Service Commission-Combined Medical Services” Examination. It is a competitive examination that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India administers. The CMSE is held every year to fill various medical positions in government agencies including the Indian Railways, Central Health Service, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and several other central government health institutions. The CMS exam allows medical professionals to join the esteemed Indian government healthcare service organizations and support the country’s healthcare system.

The difficulty level of the exam is self-explanatory by the term UPSC; UPSC CMSE is a hard nut to crack. With smart study, consistent efforts, and a lot of practice, you will pass with flying colours. Make sure to start early and stick to a realistic study plan and reliable study resources.

In this blog, you will get detailed information about the UPSC CMS exam recruitment category, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection procedure, and syllabus.

To be eligible to sit in the exam, a candidate must be either:

(a) an Indian citizen, or

(b) a subject of Nepal, or

(c) a subject of Bhutan, or

(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or

(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, 6 Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

Provided that a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India in favour of the candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) mentioned above.

UPSC CMS Recruitment Category

UPSC CMS exam is conducted for the recruitment for the following categories and positions:

Category-I:

Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Services

Category-II:

Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways

General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council

General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi

There are reservations for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disability as per the vacancies by the Government.

UPSC CMS Exam Pattern

Medical graduates with an MBBS degree along with completion of internship are eligible to apply for the UPSC CMS exam. There are two parts of CMSE, one is a written examination and the other is an interview. The CMSE comprises two theory papers followed by a personality test or interview. Here’s a breakdown of the exam pattern:

Part-I: Written Examination

The written examination comprises two papers:

Paper-I: This paper includes questions from General Medicine and Pediatrics subject. The exam Pattern 2024 for UPSC CMSE Paper-I is mentioned in the below table:

Particulars Details
Duration 2 hours
Type of Questions Objective type Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks 250
Total Number of Questions in Paper I 120 (96 questions from General Medicine and 24 from Pediatrics)
Medium of Question Paper English
Negative Marking One-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each incorrect answer.

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers is correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.

If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

 

Paper-II: This paper includes questions from Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Preventive and Social Medicine subjects. The Surgery subject also includes ENT, Ophthalmology, Traumatology, and Orthopaedics subjects. The table below mentions the exam scheme for UPSC CMSE Paper-II 2024:

Particulars Details
Duration 2 hours
Type of Questions Objective type Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks 250
Total Number of Questions in Paper II 120 (40 questions from each subject, Surgery, OBGYN, and Community Medicine)
Medium of Question Paper English
Negative Marking One-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each incorrect answer.

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers is correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.

If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

 

Part-II: Interview/Personality Test

After passing the written test, candidates are invited by the Union Public Service Commission for an interview/personality test to determine their fit for the open positions.

The personality test carries 100 marks. The interview is designed to complement the written examination for measuring the general knowledge and academic study skills of the applicants as well as to function as a personality test to evaluate the candidate’s critical thinking skills, absorption capacity, and overall capacity for social cohesiveness, sound judgment, and moral character, initiative, and leadership potential. Basically, it aims to assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for the posts in medical services.

Final Selection

The final selection is done based on the combined marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II, and the Interview/Personality test.

Recruitment of a number of candidates is based on the vacancies in the particular position. Succeeding applicants are assigned to different Group-A positions within the public health system. The particular positions and openings change every year.

It’s significant to note that the Paper-I and Paper-II syllabuses contain a broad variety of medical science-related topics. A wide range of medical topics, including clinical disciplines, general knowledge, and current events, are covered in the CMSE curriculum. To score well on the test, candidates must have a solid comprehension of these topics. It is a crucial aspect of a good preparation strategy to know and understand the syllabus of the CMS exam. It leads to effective time management.

UPSC CMS Syllabus 

UPSC CMS Syllabus Paper I:

General Medicine subject includes the following topics:

  • Cardiology
  • Respiratory diseases
  • Gastro-intestinal
  • Genito-Urinary
  • Neurology
  • Hematology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Infections/Communicable Diseases
    1. Virus
    2. Rickets
    3. Bacterial
    4. Spirochetal
    5. Protozoan
    6. Metazoan
    7. Fungus
  • Nutrition/Growth
  • Diseases of the skin (Dermatology)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Psychiatry
  • General
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Common Poisoning
  • Snakebite
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphasis on medical procedures
  • Patho physiological basis of diseases
  • Vaccines-preventable diseases and Non-vaccines preventable diseases
  • Vitamin deficiency diseases
  • In psychiatry – Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases, and Schizophrenia

Pediatrics subject includes the following topics:

  • Common childhood emergencies
  • Basic newborn care
  • Normal developmental milestones
  • Accidents and poisonings in children
  • Birth defects and counselling including autism
  • Immunization in children
  • Recognizing and managing children with special needs
  • National programmes related to child health

UPSC CMS Syllabus Paper II:

Surgery subject includes the following topics:

  • General Surgery
    • Wounds
    • Infections
    • Tumours
    • Lymphatic
    • Blood vessels
    • Cysts/sinuses
    • Head and neck
    • Breast
    • Alimentary tract
    1. Oesophagus
    2. Stomach
    3. Intestines
    4. Anus
    5. Developmental
    • Liver, Bile, Pancreas
    • Spleen
    • Peritoneum
    • Abdominal wall
    • Abdominal injuries
  • Urological Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology/E.N.T.
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Traumatology
  • Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments
  • Pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients
  • Medico-legal and ethical issues of surgery
  • Wound healing
  • Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery
  • Shock pathophysiology and management

Obstetrics and Gynecology subject includes the following topics:

  • Questions on applied anatomy
  • Questions on applied physiology of menstruation and fertilization
  • Questions on infections in the genital tract
  • Questions on neoplasm in the genital tract
  • Questions on displacement of the uterus
  • Normal delivery and safe delivery practices
  • High-risk pregnancy and management
  • Abortions
  • Intra Uterine growth retardation
  • Medicolegal examination in OBGYN including the rape

Family Planning subject includes the following topics:

  • Conventional contraceptives
  • D. and oral pills
  • Operative procedure, sterilization, and organization of programmes in the urban and rural surroundings
  • Medical Termination of Pregnancy

Preventive Social & Community Medicine subject include the following topics:

  • Social and Community Medicine
  • Concept of Health, Disease and Preventive Medicine
  • Health Administration and Planning
  • General Epidemiology
  • Demography and Health Statistics
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Environmental Health
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Non-communicable Diseases
  • Occupational Health
  • Genetics and Health
  • International Health
  • Medical Sociology and Health Education
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • National Programmes
  • Management of common health problems
  • Ability to monitor national health programmes
  • Knowledge of maternal and child wellness
  • Ability to recognize, investigate, report, plan, and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies.

You can also enroll in online MBBS courses to get conceptual clarity over MBBS subjects by the top medical faculty of India. You have the opportunity to learn and get your concepts clear in Surgery by Dr. Sriram Bhat M, Microbiology by Dr. Apurba S Sastry, Dr. Sandhya Bhat and Dr. Deepashree R, Medicine by Dr. Archith Boloor, Pathology by Prof Harsh Mohan, Prof Ramadas Nayak, and Dr. Debasis Gochhait, and similarly other MBBS subjects by subject’s eminent faculty. The comprehensive knowledge of MBBS subjects and problem-solving capabilities will directly impact your CMS exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. Is UPSC CMS conducted every year?

Ans. Yes, the UPSC CMS exam is conducted every year and the recruitment is based on the number of vacancies for a particular post in various government health organizations.

Q2. What is a career after CMS?

Ans. UPSC CMSE is conducted for the recruitment of the Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Services, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways, General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council, and General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Q3. Who conducts the CMS exam?

Ans. The CMS exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India.

Q4. What is the pattern of UPSC CMS exam?

Ans. There are two parts of CMSE in which part-I is a written examination and the part-II is an interview. The CMSE comprises two theory papers followed by a personality test or interview.

The Part-I written examination comprises two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has achieved the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years. This is a prestigious achievement for India’s medical education. This esteemed award proves NMC’s steadfast dedication to the highest standards in medical education and accreditation.

The WFME recognition will now enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as Australia, USA, Canada, and New Zealand.

The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) is a global organization dedicated to raising the standard of medical education all over the world. The WFME accreditation programme is crucial in ensuring that medical institutions uphold and adhere to the highest levels of global education and training standards.

Dr. Yogender Malik, Member of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board and Head Media Division at NMC, on this remarkable achievement, said, “WFME’s recognition underscores that the quality of medical education in India adheres to global standards. This accolade empowers our students with the opportunity to pursue their careers anywhere in the world, while also making India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards.”

Under this accreditation, all the 706 existing medical colleges in India will be considered WFME accredited, and the new colleges being set up in the coming 10 years will also be considered as WFME accredited. This will also benefit NMC in enhancing the quality and standards of Indian medical education by aligning them with global benchmarks. This will facilitate academic collaborations and promote continuous improvement and innovation in medical education.

Now NMC being WFME accredited has opened the doors for all the medical students for ECFMG and USMLE. All Indian students will become eligible to apply for the Education Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates and United States Medical Licensing Examination.

The National Medical Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a press release dated 20th September 2023 has announced this remarkable update.

Pathology is a medical specialty that deals with the causes and nature of disease. By delivering early and accurate diagnoses, which are crucial for successful treatment, pathologists play a crucial role in patient care.

A pathologist works with the causes and characteristics of illness and employs information acquired from the laboratory application of the biological, chemical, and physical sciences to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. For the diagnosis and monitoring of illness, this specialist uses data obtained from microscopic inspection of tissue samples, cells, and bodily fluids as well as from clinical laboratory testing on bodily fluids and secretions. By delivering early and accurate diagnoses, which are crucial for successful treatment, pathologists play a crucial role in patient care.

If you are good at going with a microscope as your friend than a stethoscope, then pathology is a great option to choose as a specialty. This specialty is more of working behind the scenes sitting for long hours diagnosing rather than directly dealing with the patients.

Steps for Becoming a Pathologist

  • Complete your 12th standard in the Science stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate.
  • Then you have two options for your undergraduate degree, either you can go with an MBBS undergraduate degree, or you can go with a B.Sc. in Pathology. The former is more into medicine side while the latter is a basic health and allied sciences degree. Depending on your preference and educational qualification, you can choose between both. To pursue an MBBS degree, you must crack the NEET-UG entrance examination with a competitive score. You can opt for a government or private college for any of the undergraduate courses as per your preference and score. Always seek proper guidance before choosing a medical college.

Must Read: Things to know before choosing a medical college.

  • After completing graduation, you must complete your postgraduation in pathology. If you did an MBBS, then go with an MD in Pathology degree and if you opted for BSc then go with an MSc Pathology degree. To pursue MD Pathology, you need to score high in the NEET-PG/INI-CET and for M.Sc. Pathology, you need to follow the admission procedure of the particular college.
  • Then after completing postgraduation, you need to gain experience, then you have the option to pursue fellowship courses in various pathology subspecialities. You can also opt for a Ph.D. programme.

Apart from a degree, you also have the option to pursue a Diploma in Pathology or relevant certification courses.

Top Medical Colleges to Pursue MD Pathology in India

  1. AIIMS, Delhi
  2. Christian Medical College, Vellore
  3. Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai
  4. AFMC, Pune
  5. JIPMER, Puducherry
  6. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  7. IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata
  8. KGMU, Lucknow
  9. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
  10. Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
  11. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  12. VMMC, New Delhi

Pathologists employ a wide range of instruments and methods to investigate illness, such as:

  • Microscopical analysis of tissue samples: Pathologists use microscopes to analyse tiny slices of tissue in search of anomalies that might be signs of illness.
  • Testing in the laboratory: Pathologists do several tests in the lab on tissues and bodily fluids to determine the concentrations of various chemicals, including hormones, enzymes, and proteins. These examinations can support illness diagnosis, track disease development, and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
  • Autopsies: Pathologists examine a deceased person’s body after death to ascertain the cause of death and learn more about any ailments they may have had.

List of Pathology Subspecialities

Pathology is a broad specialty that encompasses a variety of subspecialties, including:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Histopathology
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Hematopathology/Hematology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Neuropathology
  • Pediatric Pathology
  • Pulmonary Pathology
  • Renal Pathology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Molecular Pathology

Skills Required for Becoming a Pathologist

A skilled pathologist should be well-versed in the following:

Establish a diagnosis for common and difficult clinical issues using histopathology (surgical pathology) and cytopathology specimens, blood and bone marrow examinations, and different laboratory medicine tests (clinical pathology, Blood Banking (Transfusion Medicine), and clinical biochemistry.

Construct correlations between clinical and laboratory data to ensure that clinical disease symptoms can be explained.

Suggest the proper samples and tests to conduct to reach a diagnosis in a difficult case.

Compare pathology results from an autopsy with those from the clinic, the causes of disease-related deaths, and their miscorrelations (other than isolated metabolic causes).

Should be competent to instruct pathology to nursing students, postgraduates, undergraduates, and paramedical professionals, including lab staff.

Be able to work as a team, cultivate a cooperative attitude among coworkers, and communicate with patients, clinicians, and other coworkers to offer the best diagnostic or opinion.

Always uphold ethical values, maintain an appropriate demeanour in interactions with patients, family members, and other medical professionals, and respect the patient’s rights, including access to information and a second opinion.

Capable of carrying out standard procedures in a pathology lab, such as grossing specimens, processing, slicing paraffin and frozen sections, and staining.

Capable of routinely performing non-invasive outpatient procedures like venipuncture, finger pricks, fine needle aspirations of superficial lumps, and bone marrow aspirates in order to collect specimens, and to give appropriate assistance to colleagues performing invasive procedures like a biopsy or an imaging-guided biopsy.

Salary and Scope of Pathologist

Pathology is a highly promising job as no diagnosis is complete without pathology. Pathologists are in great demand, and the job outlook for them is predicted to improve over the coming ten years at a faster-than-average rate. Pathologists can find employment in a range of places, such as hospitals, clinics, research facilities, diagnostic labs, and governmental organisations. After completing your medical education and gaining experience in Pathology, you can open your diagnostic pathology centre.

Pathologists have a highly diverse range of employment options and several prospects for progression. Anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and forensic pathology are just a few examples of the areas of pathology in which pathologists might specialise.

For those with a passion for science and medicine, attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities, pathology is a good speciality. Additionally, pathologists must be able to operate both alone and collaboratively. On average, a pathologist earns 50K to 80K per month and it varies depending on the area of employment.

The job profiles associated with pathologist include Clinical Pathologist, Professor/Lecturer, Forensic Pathologist, Clinical Researcher Associate, Medical Writer, Transfusion Medicine Specialist, and more.

Best Books for Studying Pathology

  • Prof Harsh Mohan’s Textbook of Pathology
  • Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates Pathology by Ramadas Nayak and Sharda Rai
  • Rapid Review of Hematology by Ramadas Nayak and Sharda Rai
  • Review of Pathology and Genetics by Gobind Rai Garg and Sparsh Gupta
  • Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Diseases by Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, and Jon C. Aster
  • Fundamentals of Pathology by Husain A. Sattar
  • Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas
  • Cytopathology Review by Fang Fan and Ivan Danjanov
  • Gray’s Diagnostic Cytopathology
  • Rosai and Ackerman’s Surgical Pathology
  • Atlas and Text of Haematology by Tejinder Singh
  • Orell’s Atlas of Aspiration Cytology
  • Lever’s Dermatopathology

By offering precise and fast diagnoses, which are necessary for efficient treatment, pathologists play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They also strive to create innovative diagnostic methods and disease-specific therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What should I do after 12th to become a Pathologist?

Ans. After completing the 12th standard, either you can go with an MBBS undergraduate degree, or you can go with a B.Sc. in Pathology. The former is more into medicine side while the latter is a basic health and allied sciences degree. Depending on your preference, you can choose between both. To pursue an MBBS degree, you must crack the NEET-UG entrance examination with a competitive score, and for a B.Sc., you need to follow the admission procedure of the particular college. You can opt for a government or private college for any of the undergraduate courses as per your preference and entrance exam score. Always seek proper guidance before choosing a medical college.

Q2. What are the career prospects for pathologists?

Ans. Pathologists can find employment in a range of places, such as hospitals, clinics, research facilities, diagnostic labs, and governmental organisations. After completing your medical education and gaining experience in Pathology, you can open your diagnostic pathology centre. The job profiles associated with pathologist include Clinical Pathologist, Professor/Lecturer, Forensic Pathologist, Clinical Researcher Associate, Medical Writer, Transfusion Medicine Specialist, and more.

Q3. How good is pathology as a career?

Ans. Pathology is a highly promising job as no diagnosis is complete without pathology. Pathologists are in great demand, and the job outlook for them is predicted to improve over the coming ten years at a faster-than-average rate. Pathologists can find employment in a range of places, such as hospitals, clinics, research facilities, diagnostic labs, and governmental organisations. After completing your medical education and gaining experience in Pathology, you can open your diagnostic pathology centre. Pathologists have a highly diverse range of employment options and several prospects for progression. Anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and forensic pathology are just a few examples of the areas of pathology in which pathologists might specialise.

Q4. What is the salary of an MBBS MD pathologist in India?

Ans. On average, a pathologist earns 50K to 80K per month and it varies depending on the area of employment. The job profiles associated with pathologist include Clinical Pathologist, Professor/Lecturer, Forensic Pathologist, Clinical Researcher Associate, Medical Writer, Transfusion Medicine Specialist, and more.

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Global health comprises the biological and clinical facets of diseases along with the social, economic, political, and environmental determinants of health. The ability to confine health issues inside national borders has diminished as the globe becomes more linked.

The contribution of technology to the medical sector is unparalleled. With the years passing by technology is improving at the highest pace in the medicine sector. Nowadays, the use of AI, and the development of new therapies, drugs, drug development, and surgical procedures, have made complex medical procedures less complex and paved a path to minimally invasive surgeries. Millions of individuals throughout the world are having their lives improved as a result of these developments.

Global health has improved recently despite several obstacles like poverty, pandemics, disease outbreaks, conflicts, and climate change. Maternal and child fatalities have dropped significantly and since the development of new vaccinations, infectious illness spread has also been reduced. Governments and organisations have also boosted their funding for global health concerns and also significantly invested in newer technologies. The current developments in the healthcare industry are beneficial to global health and are an area with significant potential to enhance the health of people all over the world and in the medical field. We can improve the health of people all across the world by addressing the issues and embracing the possibilities.

Medical students and professionals must keep themselves updated and knowledgeable about the recent advancements in healthcare as it is going to impact their career growth to a great extent. To escalate the growth of your medical career, it is mandated to upskill.

The recent advancements in the global healthcare and medicine field are significant for several reasons. By offering more precise diagnoses, earlier illness detection, and more individualised treatment regimens, they have the potential to:

  • Improve the quality of care for patients.
  • By enabling remote monitoring and care and minimising the need for in-person visits, healthcare may be made more accessible and cheaper.
  • Increase the effectiveness of healthcare delivery by simplifying administrative procedures and facilitating information exchange between healthcare professionals.
  • Develop novel therapies and preventative measures to lessen the impact of chronic illnesses.
  • Boost public health by keeping track of and rapidly and efficiently addressing illness outbreaks.

Below mentioned are technological advancements in medicine and global healthcare:

 

Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

With the introduction of unprecedented tools for patient care, treatment, and diagnosis, artificial intelligence (AI) is drastically changing the healthcare industry.

For researchers interested in global health, AI-driven health interventions fall into four categories: diagnosis, patient morbidity or mortality risk assessment, disease outbreak prediction and surveillance, and health policy and planning. Machine learning, signal processing, data mining, natural language processing, and other forms of AI are applied in the healthcare sector.

Here are a few current applications of AI in healthcare:

  • Diagnosis and treatment: Artificial intelligence (AI) paves the way for the screening of disease and can analyse medical images like X-rays and scans to identify illnesses early and more accurately than humans. AI may be used to create individualised treatment regimens for individuals based on their unique traits and requirements. Other applications of artificial intelligence being used in medicine include Digital chest radiographs, cervical cancer screening, estimating perinatal risk factors, and characterising and predicting the global spread of the Zika virus.
  • Drug discovery: Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to search through extensive databases of chemicals and compounds to find possible new medicines. AI may also be used to foresee how pharmaceuticals would react in the body, lowering the possibility of adverse effects.
  • Personalised medicine: Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to examine a patient’s genetic information, medical history, and lifestyle choices in order to develop a personalised treatment plan that has the highest chance of success.
  • Risk assessment: AI may be used to predict the risk of disease and figure out how likely a patient is to have cancer or heart disease. Patients can utilise this knowledge to guide lifestyle adjustments that will lower their risk.
  • Healthcare administration: AI may be used to automate processes like appointment scheduling, patient record management, and claim processing. This might free up medical personnel to concentrate on treating patients.
  • Telemedicine: Platforms that employ AI in telemedicine can be used to offer doctor consultations via the Internet. Patients with limited access to healthcare in remote locations may particularly benefit from this.
  • Robotics: Surgery, pharmaceutical dispensing, and other medical services can be carried out by AI-powered robots. This might aid in enhancing the effectiveness and precision of healthcare delivery.
  • Big data analytics: Using AI, enormous databases of healthcare data may be analysed to spot trends and patterns. The diagnosis and treatment of illnesses can be made better with the use of this knowledge.
  • Virtual assistants: AI-driven virtual assistants may be used to set up appointments, answer patients’ inquiries, and offer information about their conditions. The patient experience may be enhanced as a result of this.

The future of AI in healthcare is very promising. The use of AI in healthcare is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose, treat, and manage diseases. In the years to come, as AI technology advances, it is anticipated to have a more significant influence on the healthcare industry.

 

Advances in Gene Editing Technology

The science of gene editing is expanding quickly. The way we treat illnesses is changing as a result of gene editing tools like CRISPR-Cas9. These technologies can be used to fix genetic flaws that lead to disease or to add new genes that can offer disease protection.

The following are some of the developments in gene editing technologies that are being investigated for medical applications:

  • CRISPR-Cas9: A protein called Cas9 is used by CRISPR-Cas9 to cut DNA at a precise spot. This enables precise gene replacement, deletion, and insertion. The most popular gene editing technology, CRISPR-Cas9, is being researched for a number of uses, including the treatment of HIV, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and hereditary illnesses.

For instance, in cancer patients, CRISPR-Cas9 is being utilised to create novel cancer medicines that can target and eliminate cancer cells. CAR T-cell treatments, a sort of immunotherapy that employs a patient’s immune cells to combat cancer, are being developed by researchers utilising CRISPR-Cas9.

  • Base editing: A more recent gene editing technique, base editing allows you to alter specific DNA nucleotides without actually cutting the DNA. Compared to CRISPR-Cas9, this makes it less likely to result in unwanted side effects. For the therapy of conditions including cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, base editing is being researched.
  • RNA editing: An approach to gene editing that can target RNA molecules rather than DNA. This can be utilised to treat conditions like certain cancers that are brought on by RNA alterations.
  • Gene therapy: Gene therapy is a treatment that involves introducing genes into cells to correct a genetic defect. Numerous illnesses, including cancer, HIV, and hereditary ailments, have been treated by gene therapy.

These are only a handful of the gene editing innovations that are being investigated for medical applications. Technology’s continued advancement will probably have a significant influence on how we manage diseases in the years to come.

 

Development of Precision Medicine

A person’s unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment are all taken into consideration when developing a medical treatment plan in precision/personalised medicine. This may result in a more effective and targeted treatment with fewer adverse effects.

Personalising medicine may be done in a variety of ways. Typical strategies include:

  • Genetic testing includes examining a person’s DNA to see if there are any mutations or variances that might impact their likelihood of contracting a certain disease or their reaction to a particular medication.
  • Biomarkers are quantifiable indications of a biological condition or state. Biomarkers can be used to monitor a patient’s response to therapy or to spot those who are most likely to catch a particular disease.
  • Environmental factors, such as pollutant exposure, food, and exercise impact how people respond to therapy as well as the development of many diseases.

Precision medicine is becoming more and more feasible as we understand more about the human genome and the part genetics plays in disease. We can create more effective and focused therapies that may result in improvement by taking into consideration a person’s particular demands.

Here are some examples of current applications of precision medicine:

  • High-risk cancer patients are identified via genetic testing, and targeted medicines are created that are more efficient for those who have certain genetic alterations.
  • Biomarkers are being utilised to monitor an individual’s risk of developing heart disease and to pinpoint those who will benefit from certain therapies the most.
  • Scientists are examining the genetic component of Alzheimer’s disease and creating targeted treatments that might be more efficient for those who carry particular genetic abnormalities.

Some of the challenges and limitations of precision medicine include cost, accuracy, accessibility, and regulation.

Personalised medicine is a promising subject with the potential to enhance millions of people’s lives despite these difficulties. It is anticipated to become more accessible, inexpensive, and accurate as technology advances.

 

Development of Telemedicine and Remote Healthcare 

Telemedicine and remote healthcare allow patients to receive care from a doctor or other healthcare provider without having to travel to a doctor’s office or hospital. This can help with healthcare access, particularly in remote locations. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred telemedicine and remote healthcare development to a great extent. These services are increasingly enticing to patients and providers alike because of the requirement to maintain social distance and avoid in-person visits to healthcare institutions. There are several advantages to telemedicine and remote medical care, such as better access to healthcare, lower healthcare expenses, increased patient satisfaction, and better patient results.

Remote healthcare services and telemedicine come in a wide variety. The most popular ones are Tele-education, remote patient monitoring, and virtual doctor appointments.

Additionally, there are several drawbacks to telemedicine and remote treatment, such as security and privacy issues, a lack of financing, technical issues, and a shortage of skilled providers.

Despite these impediments, telemedicine and remote healthcare are expanding quickly and playing a bigger role in the healthcare system. These services are expected to become progressively more common and available as technology advances.

Here are some of the future trends in telemedicine and remote healthcare:

  • Increasing the use of artificial intelligence (AI): AI may be applied to personalise treatment regimens, increase the precision of diagnoses, and keep track of patient’s health.
  • Development of novel telehealth technology: More thorough and individualised treatment will be feasible thanks to new gadgets like wearable sensors and virtual reality headsets.
  • Expansion into new areas: Telemedicine and remote healthcare will be utilised to deliver care in new areas, such as managing chronic diseases and mental health.

 

Application of 3D Printing in Healthcare

3D printing in medicine is being used to create customised medical items including prostheses, implants, and surgical guides. This innovation might save expenditures while raising the standard of treatment. A rapidly developing technology, 3D printing has a wide range of potential uses in the healthcare sector. Among the most widespread applications of 3D printing in the medical field, some are mentioned below:

  • Producing patient-specific medical devices: 3D printing may be used to produce personalised medical items like implants, prostheses, and surgical guides that are tailored to the anatomy of a single patient. In addition to lowering the risk of problems, this can enhance the device’s fit and functionality.
  • Building medical models and educating healthcare professionals: 3D printing may be used to build accurate representations of the human body’s organs, tissues, and tumours. These models can be used to aid in the planning and execution of intricate treatments as well as the education of patients about their conditions. This can assist them in picking up new abilities and methods, as well as in practising approaches in a secure setting.
  • Creating novel medications and treatments: Tissue scaffolds for cell culture and intricate drug delivery systems may be made using 3D printing. This can aid in the development of novel treatments and medications by researchers for a number of disorders.
  • Customising care: Using 3D printing, it is possible to develop treatments and drugs that are specifically suited to the requirements of a certain patient. This might increase the therapy’s efficacy and security.

Here are some specific examples of how 3D printing is being used in healthcare today:

  • A company named Materialise has created a 3D-printed breast implant that is specifically designed for women with tuberous breasts. This type of breast deformity is often difficult to treat with traditional implants, but the 3D-printed implant can provide a more natural and comfortable fit.
  • A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego has developed a 3D-printed surgical guide that can be used to remove brain tumors with greater precision and accuracy.
  • A company named Organovo has developed a 3D printer that can be used to create human tissue. This tissue can be used to study diseases, develop new drugs, and create personalized medical implants.

These are some of the numerous uses for 3D printing that are now being made in the medical field. As technology advances, it will probably have a bigger influence on the healthcare sector, enhancing the standard of treatment and enhancing accessibility for all.

The use of blockchain technology to increase the security and effectiveness of healthcare data exchange is one of the significant developments being made in the world of healthcare. Smart technologies, particularly wearable sensors, are being developed to extract therapeutically significant health-related data from physical (body) indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, respiration rate, and body motion. The technology has now also come up with immersive virtual and augmented reality training and education in the medical field.

Advancements in technology, increased investment in global health, partnerships, collaborations among the government, organizations, and individuals, and innovations altogether make a significant contribution to addressing the challenges to global health and improving health outcomes. The rapid pace of technical improvement has made these developments feasible. These technologies will have a bigger influence on global healthcare as they advance.

 

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) is a branch of medicine that deals with the health of women, including the reproductive system, pregnancy, and childbirth. OBGYN is a compulsory clinical subject in the MBBS curriculum. Being an MBBS student, you will get hands-on experience in OBGYN during clinical rotations. You will observe and assist doctors in delivering babies, performing surgeries, and treating gynecological conditions. OBGYN is a challenging but rewarding field of medicine.

MBBS Prof Exam Pattern

The OBGYN Prof exam comprises two theory papers of 100 marks each and a practical examination of 200 marks. The theory exam consists of short-answer questions, long-answer questions, case-based questions, and objective-type questions. The practical examination includes clinical examination and viva.

Recommended books for Obstetrics and Gynecology

The most preferred books for studying OBGYN in MBBS are DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetrics (Including Perinatology and Contraception), DC Dutta’s Textbook of Gynecology, Shaw’s Textbook of Gynecology, Self-Assessment and Review Gynecology, Self-Assessment and Review Obstetrics, Bedside Clinics in Gynecology, and Ward Rounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Subject weightage in NEET-PG and INI-CET

Concentrate on early preparation for both professional exams and competitive exams, especially if you want to pursue postgraduate studies. The subject weightage of Obstetrics and Gynecology in NEET-PG is about 25–30 questions and about 15-20 questions in INI-CET. The subject weightage clearly shows the importance of the subject in both NEET-PG and INI-CET. Try not to miss any high-yielding topics in obstetrics and Gynecology.

High-yielding topics are a crucial component of a productive study plan that will improve your test-taking efficiency. You must carefully schedule your study sessions, giving priority to time management, the course’s high-yielding topics, and, most importantly, your health.

Important and High-Yielding Topics of OBGYN for MBBS Prof Exams, NEET-PG, and INI-CET

Carcinoma Cervix

Aetiology and Staging of Carcinoma Endometrium

Postmenopausal Bleeding in Diabetics and Hypertensives

Hysteroscopy

Endometrial Ablation

PCOS

Letrozole and Metformin Pharmacology

Ovulation Induction

Carcinoma Ovary Staging

Germ cell tumors, especially Dermoid and Dysgerminomas

Laparotomy

Raloxofene and Bisphosphonates

HRT Indications and Contraindications

Testicular Feminization Syndrome

Treatment of CAH

Turners Syndrome

Klinefelter’s Syndrome

Antepartum and Intrapartum Surveillance

NST and CTG

Biophysical profile and dynamics of amniotic fluid

Doppler of the Uterine Artery

Ductus venosus ‘M’ wave pattern

Malpresentation and Malposition

Placenta-accrete case

Management of PPH

Blood Component Therapy

Management of Shoulder Dystocia

Stages of labour

Ectopic Pregnancy

Molar Pregnancy

Cell-free DNA

Preterm Labour

APH

Sterilisation Surgeries

COVID Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Cesarean section of childbirth

Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Diabetic Mother

Pre-eclampsia

Ca Cervix

Ovarian Cancer

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Uterine Prolapse

Fibroid

Postmenopausal Bleeding

Contraception, especially Oral Contraceptive Pills

Endometriosis

Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Important Topics in OBGYN for the Practical Examination

OBGYN is a vast but rewarding clinical subject, and hence, it is highly crucial to learn and excel in the practical curriculum as well. During MBBS, you learn about the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, as well as the diagnosis of common gynecological and obstetrical conditions. You also gain experience performing pelvic exams and other diagnostic procedures. To score well in MBBS practical exams, you should be familiar with the basic principles and procedures of OBGYN and be able to perform the essential clinical skills.

Some of the important topics for the OBGYN practical exam include:

Common Surgical Instruments

Pelvic Examination

History-taking and Clinical assessment of common OBGYN conditions

Bimanual Examination

Vaginal Ultrasound

Speculum Examination

Pap Smear: Cervical Cytology

Breast Examination

Contraception

Infertility

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Normal Labor and Delivery

Postpartum Care

Gynecological Surgery Procedures

Here are some additional tips for preparing for the MBBS practical exams in OBGYN:

  • Practice performing the pelvic examination and other clinical skills on mannequins or other simulated patients.
  • Read textbooks, review articles, and case studies on OBGYN.
  • Attend lectures and tutorials on OBGYN procedures and examinations.
  • Shadow an OBGYN physician to get hands-on experience.
  • Take practice exams to assess your knowledge and skills.

By following these tips, you can be well-prepared for the MBBS practical exams in OBGYN.

To ace your examinations and escalate your learning, you can enroll in the OBGYN for Undergrads course by Dr. K. Srinivas. The content and video lectures in the course are aligned with the CBME curriculum and also incorporate knowledge from the various standard textbooks. This comprehensive course is well integrated with knowledge of clinical obstetrics and gynecological examinations, case discussions, and highly illustrative clinical and radiological images. This course by the eminent faculty provides access to video lectures, notes, self-assessment questions, and clinical cases.

Case discussions and Qbanks of Obstetrics and Gynecology acquaint the students with the commonly asked questions during the practical exam and viva voce. Hence, this course is ideal for OBGYN students to excel in Obstetrics and Gynecology subject and to eventually score high in MBBS theory exams, practical exams, viva voce, and competitive entrance exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What is the difference between a gynecologist and an obstetrician?

Ans. An obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in the care of women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth whereas a Gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive disorders.

Q2. What are the high-yield topics in obstetrics and gynecology?

Ans. The high-yield topics in obstetrics and gynecology are Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases, Stress Urinary Incontinence,

Postmenopausal bleeding in diabetics and hypertensives, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial Ablation, PCOS, Letrozole and metformin pharmacology, Antepartum and intrapartum surveillance, Malpresentation and malposition, Management of PPH, Blood component therapy, Management of Shoulder Dystocia and more.

Q3. Which book is best for OBG MBBS?

Ans. The most preferred books for studying OBGYN in MBBS are DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetrics (Including Perinatology and Contraception), DC Dutta’s Textbook of Gynecology, Shaw’s Textbook of Gynecology, Self-Assessment and Review Gynecology, Self-Assessment and Review Obstetrics, Bedside Clinics in Gynecology, and Ward Rounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

All  India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is one of the premier medical institutes in India and is located in the heart of the national capital. The college is ranked first in the NIRF Ranking 2023 and is renowned for its high standards in medical education and healthcare. Getting admission into the AIIMS is a hard nut to crack and is a dream come true for aspiring doctors.

It was established in 1956 and is a public medical university and hospital. The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other allied health sciences. The hospital at AIIMS, New Delhi, is a tertiary care facility that provides comprehensive medical care to patients from all over the country. It has a team of highly qualified doctors and nurses, and it is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology.

Apart from its academic excellence, AIIMS Delhi is also known for its cutting-edge research in various medical disciplines. It has contributed significantly to the advancement of medical science and healthcare practices in India and globally. The institution has a strong emphasis on both clinical and basic research, and its researchers have made significant contributions to medical literature and innovations.

Medical Courses at AIIMS, Delhi

Course Category Degree
Undergraduate Courses

 

         MBBS

B.Sc Nursing (Hons/Post Basic)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Technology in Radiography

Bachelor of Optometry

 

Postgraduate Courses  MD

MS

M.Ch. (6 yrs)

DM (6yrs)

MDS

M.Sc. Nursing

M. Biotech

M.Sc. Biophysics

M.Sc. Cardiovascular Imaging and Endovascular Technologies

M.Sc. Reproductive Biology and Clinical Embryology

M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology

M.Sc. Anatomy

M.Sc. Biochemistry

M.Sc. Pharmacology

M.Sc. Physiology

Super-specialization Courses   DM

MCh

MD in Hospital Administration

Fellowship Courses

Post-doctoral Course      Ph.D.

MBBS at AIIMS, New Delhi 

Course Duration: The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a full-time five and a half-year course, including one year of compulsory internship. The MBBS degree is only awarded after the successful completion of the internship.

Number of Seats: The annual seat intake at AIIMS is 132 for the MBBS course, of which 125 are for Indian nationals and 7 are for foreign nationals.

Admission Procedure: Admission to the MBBS seats is done based on the marks scored in the NEET-UG entrance exam. To get admission to this top medical college in India, you need to score the highest marks in the NEET entrance exam after completing your 12th standard. The cut-off for AIIMS is way higher than you think. After getting into the top rank on the merit list, you need to appear for the counseling rounds. After completing the counselling and allotment of seat procedure, you need to complete all the admission formalities and submit your documents.

Click here to know the eligibility to appear for the NEET-UG exam.

Reservation Policy: The reservation policy for admission to the MBBS course is as follows:

  • SC: 15%
  • ST: 7.5%
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): 27%
  • EWS (as per Central Government norms): 10%
  • PwD (Horizontal reservation as per NMC norms): 5%

During the counselling procedure, open seats (domicile free) include 100% MBBS seats.

Fee Structure: The following table mentions the fees for an MBBS degree at AIIMS, New Delhi.

S. No. Academics & Other Fees Amount (in Rs.)
1 Registration Fee 25.00
2 Caution Money 100.00
3 Tuition Fee 1350.00
4 Laboratory Fee 90.00
5 Student Union Fee 63.00
  TOTAL 1628.00

 

Hostel and Other Fees: The hostel fee and other expenses for Indian and International students are mentioned below.

For Indian Students:

The following table mentions the hostel and other fees for MBBS students at AIIMS, New Delhi:

S. No. Hostel & Other Fees Amount (in Rs.)
1 Hostel Rent 990.00
2 Gymkhana Fee 220.00
3 Pot Fund 1320.00
4 Electricity Charges 198.00
5 Mess Security (Refundable) 500.00
6 Hostel Security (Refundable) 1000.00
  TOTAL 4228.00

 

For Foreign Nationals:

For the foreign national students getting admitted to the MBBS course at AIIMS, the tuition fee is US$75,000 (divided into 3 installments for each phase of the course).

MD/MS/DM (6 yrs) and M.Ch. (6 yrs) Courses at AIIMS, New Delhi

Currently, AIIMS awards the postgraduate degree in about 55 different specialties or superspecialties. The medical students are considered junior residents in the clinical disciplines and junior demonstrators in the basic clinical discipline.

Course Duration: The MD and MS degrees are of 3 years duration, whereas after MBBS, DM, and M.Ch. degrees are of 6 years duration.

Number of Seats: There are around 1046 PG seats at AIIMS, Delhi.

Admission Procedure: The INI-CET exam is conducted for admission to MD, MS, DM (6 years), M.Ch. (6 years), and MDS seats at AIIMS, Delhi. You must have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate in MBBS to be eligible to sit in the INI-CET.

Reservation Policy: The reservation policy for admission to the MBBS course is as follows:

  • SC: 15%
  • ST: 7.5%
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): 27%
  • EWS (as per Central Government norms): 10%
  • PwD (Horizontal reservation as per NMC norms): 5%

There is no reservation for the PwD category for MDS.

Stipend: Junior Residents/Demonstrators (three-year tenure length) would receive a salary of Rs. 15600 + Rs. 5400 Grade Pay, with an entry pay of Rs. 56100 per month plus NPA and other allowances.

Penalty: Any candidate who enrolls in the MD/MS and withdraws from it within six months of joining must pay a fee of Rs. 3,00,000 (three lakhs only) as a penalty fee, and after six months, a fee of Rs. 5,00,000 (five lakhs only) to cover losses incurred by the AIIMS as a result of the midstream withdrawal.

Fee Structure: The Fee structure of the MD/MS/MDS course at AIIMS, New Delhi, is as follows:

Fee Fee for MD/MS/MDS Courses (in Rs.)
Tuition Fee 750 (General Category)

1050 (Sponsored Category)

Laboratory Fee 120
Pot Money 720
Electricity 240
Gymkhana 120
Caution Money 100
Hostel Security 1000 (Refundable)

DM/M.Ch. and MD (HA) Courses

At AIIMS, there are three super specialty degrees: DM, M.Ch., and MD in Hospital Administration.

Course Duration: The DM and M.Ch. courses are of 3 years duration and comprise leaves, assessments, examinations, and dissertations, whereas the MD in Hospital Administration is of 2 years duration.

Admission Procedure: AIIMS, Delhi, offers admission to 3-year DM/MCh/MD Hospital Administration courses based on INI-SS score. INI-SS is the Institute of National Super-Specialty Entrance Test.

Reservation Policy: There is no reservation of MD/M.Ch. seats at AIIMS, New Delhi. All the seats are categorized into three groups: general seats, sponsored seats, and foreign national seats.

Stipend: Senior Resident D.M./M.Ch. Candidates would get remuneration in accordance with post-level 11 of the pay matrix (pre-revised pay band-3) with entry pay of Rs. 67,700 per month plus customary allowances allowed by regulations or a revised pay scale depending on the 7th CPC.

Junior Residents MD (Hospital Administration) receive a stipend according to level 10 of the pay matrix (Pre-revised Pay Band-3, Rs. 15600–39100+5400 Grade Pay) with entry pay of Rs. 56100/- per month plus customary allowances as permitted by law in the first year of the residency, as applicable to the 7th CPC.

Penalty: Any candidate who enrolls in the DM/M.Ch./MD (HA) course and withdraws from it within six months of joining must pay a fee of Rs. 3,00,000 (Rupees Three Lakhs Only) and after six months, a fee of Rs. 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) to cover losses incurred by the AIIMS as a result of the midstream withdrawal. Additionally forfeited is the pay for the month in which the student’s departure from the course takes effect.

List of DM Courses at AIIMS along with Eligible Qualifications:

DM Courses Eligibility Qualification
DM- Addiction Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
DM- Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology/Pediatrics/Medicine
DM- Cardiac Anaethesiology MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology
DM- Cardiology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Clinical Haematology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Clinical Pharmacology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics
DM- Critical Care Medicine MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology/Medicine/Chest Medicine
DM-Endocrinology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Gastroenterology MD/DNB in Medicine
DM-Haematopathology MD/DNB in Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
DM- Infectious Diseases MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics/Microbiology/Tropical Medicine
DM- Medical Genetics MD/DNB in Pediatrics/Medicine/Obstetrics and Gynecology
DM- Medical Oncology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Neonatology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Nephrology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Cardiology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Pulmonary & Intensive Care MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM-Neuro-Anaesthesiology and Critical Care MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology
DM- Neurology MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics
DM- Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis
DM- Onco-Anaesthesia MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology
DM- Pediatric Nephrology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Neurology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine MD/DNB in Medicine/MD Pulmonary Medicine/MD Chest Medicine/MD in Respiratory Medicine
DM- Reproductive Medicine MD/MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology
DM- Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine MD in Nuclear Medicine
DM- Pediatric Oncology MD in Pediatrics
DM- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry MD in Psychiatry or equivalent
DM- Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology MD in Medicine/MD Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Gastroenterology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM Pediatrics Critical Care MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Haematology- Oncology MD/DNB in Pediatrics
DM- Pediatric Endocrinology MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
DM-Trauma Anaesthesia & Acute Care MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent
DM-Pediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent
DM-Pediatric Pulmonology MD in Pediatrics or equivalent
DM- Interventional Radiology MD/DNB in Radiolology/Radiodiagnosis
DM- Pain Medicine MD in Anaesthesiology
DM- Metabolism Medicine MD Biochemistry/MD Medicine/MD Pediatrics/MD Internal Medicine/MD CFM
DM- Hospital Medicine & Critical Care MD in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

List of MCh Courses at AIIMS along with Eligible Qualifications:

MCh Courses Eligibility Qualification
M.Ch. Breast, Endocrine, and General Surgery MS in Surgery
M.Ch. CTVS MS in Surgery
M.Ch. G.I. Surgery MS in Surgery
M.Ch. Gynecological Oncology MD/MS Obstetrics and Gynecology
M.Ch. Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology MS in Surgery/ENT
M.Ch. in Minimal Access Surgery MS in Surgery/ENT
M.Ch. in Neuro-Surgery MS in Surgery
M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery MS in Surgery
M.Ch. in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery MS in Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics
M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology MS in Surgery/ENT
M.Ch. in Trauma Surgery and Critical Care MS in Surgery/Trauma and Emergency Surgery
M.Ch. Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery MD/MS Ophthalmology or equivalent
M.Ch. in Renal Transplant Surgery MS in Surgery or equivalent
M.Ch. in Vitreo-retinal Surgery MD/MS Ophthalmology or equivalent
M.Ch. in Pediatrics Orthopaedics Surgery MS/DNB Orthopaedics or equivalent
M.Ch. Joint Replacement & Reconstruction MS/DNB Orthopaedics or equivalent
M.Ch. Spine Surgery MS/DNB Orthopaedics or equivalent

 

Fee Structure: The fee structure of DM and MCh courses along with MD in Hospital Administration at AIIMS, Delhi:

Fee Fee for DM/M.Ch. Courses (in Rs.) MD in Hospital Administration (in Rs.)
Tuition Fee 1050 700
Laboratory Fee 120 80
Pot Money 720 480
Electricity 240 240
Gymkhana 120 80
Caution Money 100 100
Hostel Security 1000 (Refundable) 1000 (Refundable)

 

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List of Recognized Fellowship Courses by National Board of Examinations (NBE)

S. No. Name of Fellowship Course Prior Eligibility Qualification
1 Arthroplasty DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)
2 Bariatric Surgery MS/DNB General Surgery

(At least three years of experience in General Surgery/Minimal Access Surgery after post-graduation is required)

3 Breast Imaging               MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis
4 Cardiac Electrophysiology DM/DNB/DrNB Cardiology
5 Cardiac Anaesthesiology DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
6 Dermatopathology MD/DNB Pathology
7 Fetal Radiology MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis
8 Head and Neck Oncology MS/DNB General Surgery

MD/DNB Otorhinolaryngology

MCh/DNB/DrNB Surgical Oncology

MCh Head and Neck Oncology

9 Hand & Micro Surgery DrNB/MCh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

DNB/MS Orthopaedics

DNB/MS General Surgery

10 High-Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology MD/DNB OBGYN
11 Infectious Disease DNB/MD General Medicine

MD Tropical Medicine

12 Interventional Cardiology DrNB/DM (Cardiology)
13 Laboratory Medicine MD/DNB
14 Liver Transplantation DrNB/MCh (GI Surgery)
15 Maternal & Foetal Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
16 Minimal Access Surgery DNB/MS General Surgery
17 Minimal Access Urology MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology
18 Neurovascular Intervention DrNB/MCh Neurosurgery

DrNB/DM Neurology

DM Neuroradiology

DNB/MD Radiodiagnosis

19 Onco-Anaesthesiology DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
20 Pediatric Cardiology DNB/MD Pediatrics
21 Pediatric Gastroenterology DNB/MD Pediatrics
22 Pediatric Intensive Care DNB/MD Pediatrics
23 Pain Medicine DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
24 Pediatric Anaesthesiology DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
25 Pediatric Hemato-Oncology DNB/MD Pediatrics
26 Pediatric Nephrology DNB/MD Pediatrics
27 Pediatric Urology MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology

MCh/DNB/DrNB Pediatric Surgery

28 Renal Transplant MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology

MS/DNB General Surgery with three years of experience in a renal transplant centre (Only Renal Transplant Specialty Board Certified Centres are approved for this experience)

29 Reproductive Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
30 Spine Surgery DNB/MS Orthopaedics

DrNB/MCh Neurosurgery

31 Sports Medicine DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)
32 Transplant Anaesthesiology DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
33 Trauma Anaesthesiology & Critical Care DNB/MD Anaesthesiology
34 Trauma & Acute Care Surgery DNB/MS (General Surgery)

DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

DrNB/MCh (Neurosurgery)

DNB/MD (Anaesthesiologythesiology)

35 Vitreo Retinal Surgery DNB/MS (Ophthalmology)

List of University-Approved Medical Fellowship Courses

S.

No.

Name of the Course Student Eligibility Duration
1 Fellowship Course in Learning Disability & Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics MD/DNB (Psychiatry/Pediatrics) 1 Year
Diploma in Child Health 2 Year
2 Fellowship Course in Advanced Gastrointestinal  Endoscopy MD/DNB

(Medicine), MS/DNB (Surgery)

1 Year
3 Fellowship Course in Dialysis Medicine MD/DNB (Medicine/Pediatrics) 1 Year
4 Fellowship Course in Diabetology MD/DNB (General Medicine) 1 Year
5 Fellowship Course in Diagnostic Dermatology MD/DNB

(Dermatology/ Venereology and Leprosy)

1 Year
6 Fellowship Course in  Clinical Nephrology MD/DNB (Medicine/Pediatrics) 1 Year
7 Fellowship course in Sleep Medicine MD/DNB (Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Chest Medicine)

DM Neurology

1 Year
8 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Gastroenterology,         Hepatology & Nutrition MD/DNB (Pediatrics) 1 Year
 

9

Fellowship Course in Basic                           Phototherapy and Lasers in            Clinical Dermatology MD /DNB/ (Dermatology

Venereology and

Leprosy)

 

 

1 Year

DDVL

(Dermatology/ Vene and Leprosy)

 

2 Years

 

10

 

Fellowship Course in Advanced Plus Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

 

 

DM/DNB (Gastroenterology)

MD/DNB (Internal Medicine) With 03 Years (Compulsory) Experience In GI Endoscopy

MS (General Surgery) With 03Years (Compulsory) Experience In GI endoscopy

 

1 Year

11 Fellowship Course in Medical Oncology MD/DNB (Medicine Pulmonary/ Chest Medicine/  Pediatrics/ (Radiotherapy) 1 Year
12 Fellowship Course in               Cardiovascular- Anaesthesiology MD/DNB(Anaesthesiology) 1 Year
 13 Fellowship Course in Neuro-Anaesthesiology MD/DNB(Anaesthesiology)  1 Year
 14 Fellowship Course in Colorectal Surgery MS /DNB (Surgery)  1 Year
 15 Fellowship Course in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery MS/DNB

(Surgery/ENT

 1 Year
 16 Fellowship Course in Hepato Pancreatic Biliary (HPB)Surgery MS/DNB (Surgery)  1 Year
 17 Fellowship Course in Breast Surgery MS/DNB (Surgery)  1 Year
 18  

Fellowship Course in Hand Surgery

MS/ DNB

(Orthopaedics/ Plastic Surgery)/MCh (Plastic Surgery)

 1 Year
19 Fellowship Course   in Interventional

Neuroradiology

MD/DNB (Radiology)  1 Year
 20 Fellowship Course in Pediatric – Anaesthesiology MD/DNB(Anaesthesiology)  1 Year
 21 Fellowship Course in                          Minimal Access in Pediatric Surgery MCh /DNB

(Pediatrics Surgery)

 1 Year
 22 Fellowship Course in Body Imaging CT & MRI of Chest & Abdomen MD/DNB (Radiology/ Radio-diagnosis)  1 Year
23 Fellowship Course in Ultra Sonography and Colour Doppler MD/DNB (Radiology/ Radio-diagnosis) 1 Year
 24 Fellowship Course in Diagnostic Neuroradiology MD/DNB (Radiology/Radio-Diagnosis) 1 Year
 25 Fellowship Course in Vascular and Interventional Radiology MD/DNB (Radiology/Radio-Diagnosis) 1 Year
 26 Fellowship Course in Minimal Access Bariatric Surgery  MS(General Surgery)  1 Year
27 Fellowship Course in Drug Development MD/DNB

(General Medicine/ Community Medicine/

Pharmacology/ Pediatrics)

1 Year
28    Fellowship Course in  Molecular Pathology MD/DNB(Biochemistry, Micro- Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology 1 Year
29 Fellowship Course in  Uropathology MD (Pathology)/DNB 1 Year
30 Fellowship Course in  Clinical Genetics MD/MS/DNB (Medicine/Pediatrics/OBGYN) 1 Year
31           Fellowship Course in          Cytopathology MD/DNB (Pathology) 1 Year
32 Fellowship Course in Cardiovascular Pathology MD /DNB (Pathology) 1 Year
33         Fellowship Course in Neuropathology MD/DNB (Pathology) 1 Year
34  Fellowship Course in Critical  Care Medicine MD/DNB (Medicine/ Pulm/Chest Medicine/Anaesthesiology.) 1 Year
35 Fellowship Course in  Pediatric Intensive Care  

MD/DNB (Pediatrics)

 

1 Year

DCH (Diploma in Child                   Health)  

2 Year

36 Fellowship Course in   Pediatric HIV MD/DNB

(Pediatrics)

1 Year
DCH (Diploma in Child Health) 2 Year
37  Fellowship Course in Clinical  Hematology MD/DNB (Medicine/Pathology/ Pediatrics)

MD (Immuno-Hematology and Blood Transfusion)

1 Year
38 Fellowship Course in Rheumatology MD (Medicine/Pediatrics)/DNB 1 Year
39  Fellowship Course in Pulmonary Critical Care MD/DNB (Pulmonary Medicine/ Medicine/Chest Medicine)/DNB 1 Year
40 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Nephrology MD/DNB (Pediatrics) 1 Year
41 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Pathology MD (Pathology)/DNB 1 Year
42 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Haematology  Oncology MD/DNB (Pediatrics) 1 Year
Diploma in Child Health (DCH) 2 Year
43 Fellowship Course in  Epilepsy MD/DNB (General Medicine)

DNB Neurology

DM (Neurology)

1 Year
44 Fellowship Course in Neonatology MD/DNB (Pediatrics)  1 Year
45   Fellowship Course in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery MCH/DNB

(Plastic Surgery)

1 Year
46 Fellowship Course in Emergency Medical and Trauma Care MD/DNB (Medicine / Pediatrics) & MS/ DNB (Surgery/Ortho) 1 Year
47 Fellowship Course in Joint  Replacement Surgery MS /DNB

(Orthopaedics)

1 Year
48 Fellowship Course in Laryngology MD/DNB(ENT)  1 Year
DORL  2 Year
49 Fellowship Course in Minimal Access Surgery- Gynecology MD/MS/DNB

(Obst &Gynec)

1 Year
50 Fellowship Course in  Otology MD/DNB(ENT) 1 Year
DORL 2 Year
51 Fellowship Course in Deaddiction MD/DNB (Psychiatry) 1 Year
52  

Fellowship Course in Vitreo- Retinal Surgery (FVRS)

MS/MD/DNB

(Ophthalmology)

1 Year
DOMS 2 Year
53 Fellowship Course in Chronic Pain Medicine MD/DNB(Anaesthesiology) 1 Year
54 Fellowship Course in Gastroenterology Anaesthesiology MD/DNB (Anaesthesiology.) 1 Year
55 Fellowship Course in Spine   Surgery MCh/ DNB (Neurosurgery)

MS/ DNB (Ortho)

1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
 56 Fellowship Course in  Arthroscopy MD (Ortho)/DNB (Ortho)  1 Year
57 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Orthopaedics MS/DNB

(Orthopaedics)

1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
58 Fellowship Course in Minimal  Access Surgery MS/DNB (Surgery) 1 Year
59 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery in Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Spine Surgery MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) 1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
 

60

Fellowship Course in Pediatric Cardiology (FCPC) MD/DNB

( Pediatrics)

 

1 Year

61 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Endocrinology (FCPE) MD/ DNB

( Pediatrics)

1 Year
62 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Neurosurgery (FCPN) MCh/DNB

(Neurosurgery)

1 Year
63 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Urology DNB/MCH

(Pediatrics Surgery)

1 Year
64 Fellowship Course in Fetal Medicine MD/DNB/MS (Obst&Gynec)

MD(Radiology)

1 Year
DMRD (Radiology) 2 Year
65 Fellowship Course in Assisted Reproduction Techniques MD/DNB/MS

(Obst&Gynec)

1 Year
66 Fellowship Course in Blood, Banking MD(Pathology)/ DNB 1 Year
67 Fellowship Course in Hepatology MD (Medicine/Pediatrics)/DNB 1 Year
68 Fellowship Course in Trichology MD/DNB (Dermatology

Venereology and Leprosy)

1 Year
69 Fellowship Course in Clinical  Embryology MD/MS/DNB  (OBGYN) 1 Year
70 Fellowship Course in Regional Anaesthesiology MD/DNB (Anaesthesiology.)  or DA 1 Year
DA 2 Year
71 Fellowship Course in Reconstructive Urology MCh/DNB (Urology) 1 Year
72 Fellowship Course in Minimal access surgery in Urology (Laparoscopy/

Robotic & Endourology)

MCh /DNB (Urology) 1 Year
 

73

Fellowship Course in Intensive Cardiac Care MD/DNB (Medicine) 1 Year
74 Fellowship Course in Diabetic Foot Surgery MS /DNB (Surgery) 1 Year
75      Fellowship Course in    High-Risk Obstetrics MD/MS/DNB(Obgy &Gyn.) or DGO 1 Year
DGO 2 Year
76 Fellowship Course in Invasive Cardiology DM / DNB

(Cardiology)

1 Year
77 Fellowship Course in Non-Invasive Cardiology MD/DNB (Medicine/ Pediatrics) 1 Year
78 Fellowship Course in Pain  Medicine MD/DNB

(Anaesthesiology/ Neuro) MS/DNB (Ortho) MD

(Palliative medicine)

1 Year
79 Fellowship Course in Infections Disease MD/DNB

(Medicine/Pediatric/Microbiology/ Community Medicine)

1 Year
80 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Neurology & Epilepsy MD/DNB ( Pediatrics) 1 Year
81 Fellowship Course in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Pathology MD/DNB (Pathology) 1 Year
82 Fellowship Course in Clinical   Sexology MD (Dermatology)

MD (General Medicine)

MD (Physiology)

MD (PSM)

MD (Psychiatry)

MD/MS (OBGYN)

MS (Urology)

1 Year
83 Fellowship Course in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery             and Skull Base Surgery MS/DNB (ENT) 1 Year
84 Fellowship Course in Reproductive Medicine  

MD/DNB (OBGY)

 

1 Year
85 Fellowship Course in Skull Base Neurosurgery MCH/DNB

(Neurosurgery)

1 Year
86 Fellowship Course in Endoscopic Neurosurgery MCH/ DNB

(Neurosurgery)

1 Year
87 Fellowship Course in Electroneuromyography & Evoked Potential MCH/ DNB/ MD

(Pediatrics/ Neurosurgery)

1 Year
88 Fellowship Course in Foot and Ankle Surgery MS /DNB

(Orthopaedics)

1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
89 Fellowship Course in  Orthopaedic Trauma MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) 1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
90 Fellowship Course in Shoulder Surgery MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) 1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
91 Fellowship Course in Orthopaedic Oncology and   Reconstruction Surgery MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) 1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
92 Fellowship Course in Orthopaedic Research MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) 1 Year
D.Ortho 2 Year
93 Fellowship Course in Neurotrauma & Neurocritical Care MCh/DNB (Neurosurgery) 1 Year
94  

Fellowship Course in Community Mental Health

MD/DNB (Psychiatry) 1 Year
Diploma in Psychiatry 2 Year
 

95

Fellowship Course in Advanced Microsurgery and Lymphatic Surgery MCh/DNB

(Plastic Surgery)

1 Year
 96 Fellowship Course in Hair Restoration and Facial Cosmetic Surgery MCh/DNB

(Plastic Surgery)

1 Year
97 Fellowship Course in Proctology MS/DNB (Surgery) 1 Year
98 Fellowship Course in Endocrine Oncology DM/DNB

(Endocrinology)

1 Year
99 Fellowship Course in Advance and Difficult    Airway Management MD/DNB (Anaesthesiologythesiology./ Medicine/Critical Care Medicine 1 Year
100 Fellowship Course in Phacoemulsification MS/DNB /MD

(Ophthalmology)

1 Year
DOMS 2 Year
101 Fellowship Course in  Oculoplasty MS/DNB/MD

(Ophthalmology)

1 Year
DOMS 2 Year
102 Fellowship Course in  Palliative Care MD/DNB

(Anesthesia/General Medicine)

1 Year
103 Fellowship Course in Pediatric BMT DM (Clinical Hematology)

MD/DNB (General Medicine) with Fellowship In Clinical    Hematology

MD/DNB (Pediatrics) with Fellowship In Pediatric Hematology &

Oncology

1Year
DCH with 2 Years Fellowship In Pediatric Hematology-

Oncology

2 Year
104 Fellowship Course in Microsurgery  MCh/DNB

(Plastic Surgery)

1 Year
105 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Immunology DM/MD

(Pediatric)

1 Year
106 Fellowship Course in Flexible Endoscopic Surgery DM/DNB (Gastroenterology)

MD/DNB (Internal Medicine) With 03 Years (Compulsory) Experience In GI Endoscopy

MS (General Surgery) With 03 Years (Compulsory) Experience In GI Endoscopy

1 Year
107 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Cardiovascular  Anaesthesiology DNB/MD

(Anesthesia)

1 Year
Diploma in  Anesthesia 2 Year
108 Fellowship Course in Obstructive Airways Disease MD/DNB

(Pulmonary Medicine/Chest

Medicine)

1 Year
109 Fellowship Course in Hyperbaric Medicine and Basic Wound Management MS/DNB/MD

(General Surgery/ Ortho/pulm)

1 Year
110 Fellowship Course in Medical & Surgical Retina MS/MD/DNB

(Ophthalmology)

2 Year
111 Fellowship Course in Comprehensive

Ophthalmology, Cataract & Phacoemulsification

MS/MD/DNB/ MRC/FRC/ICO

(Ophthalmology)

2 Year
112 Fellowship Course in Medical Retina MS/MD/DNB

(Ophthalmology)

1.5 Year
113 Fellowship Course in Glaucoma MS/MD/DNB

(Ophthalmology)

18 Month
114 Fellowship Course in Urologic Oncology MCh (Urology)/ DNB

(Urology)

1 Year
115 Fellowship Course in Onco- Pathology MD Urology

DNB (Pathology)

1 Year
116 Fellowship Course in Prevention & Control of  Infectious Diseases MD/MS (In any allopathic Field)

MD (Community Medicine), MPH

1 Year
DPH 2 Year
117 Fellowship Course in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery MS/DNB (ENT) 1 Year
118 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Thoracic Surgery MCh/DNB

( Pediatric Surgery)

1 Year
119  

Fellowship Course in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

MD/DNB (Psychiatry) 1 Year
120 Fellowship Course in Basic  Endoscopy in Gastroenterology MD (Medicine)/ MS (Surgery) 1 Year
121 Fellowship Course in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery MS/DNB

(Surgery)

1 Year
122 Fellowship in Pediatric  Surgical Oncology DNB/MS/MCh (Surgical Oncology)

MCh (Pediatric Surgery)

1 Year
123 Fellowship Course in Oncology Care MBBS/BAMS/ BHMS 1 Year
124 Fellowship Course in Advanced Clinical Research MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPTh,

Para Medical & Allied    Health Sciences

1 Year
125 Fellowship Course in Tribal  Medicine and Surgery  B.A.MD/M.B.B.S 1 Year
126 Fellowship Course in Geriatric Medicine M.B.B.S 1 Year
127 Fellowship Course in Obesity, Body Metabolism & Nutrition M.B.B.S. 1 Year
128 Fellowship Course in infection prevention & control with specific reference to hospital-acquired infections M.B.B.S. 1 Year
129 Fellowship Course in Public  Health Practice B.A.MD, B.A.S.L.P.,

B.D.S., B.H.MD,

B.O.Th., B.P.M.T.,

B.P.O., B.P.Th.,

B.Sc. Nursing, B.U.MD, M.B.B.S.,

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Degree In Demography, Degree In Economics, Degree In Management, Degree In Pharmacy, Degree In Sociology, Degree In

Statistics

1 Year
130 Fellowship Course in Onco- anesthesia, critical care & Pain Management MD/DNB

(Anesthesiology)

1 Year
131 Fellowship Course in Facial Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery MCh Plastic Surgery/ MS (General Surgery)

Fellowship Courses  in Oculoplastic Surgery (Post MD Ophthalmology) Fellowship Courses in Facial Plastic Surgery(post MD ENT)

1 Year
132 Fellowship Course in Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell-Based Therapies MD/MS/M.Ch,/DM/D NB qualified Surgeons / Physicians / Super specialists from allopathy. For Foreigners, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees equivalent to and recognized by the Medical Council of India. Candidates should have at least

six months molecular biology background.

2 Year
133 Certificate Course in Hyperbaric Medicine and Basic Wound Management B.A.MD

B.A.S.L.P. B.D.S.

B.H.MD

B.O.Th.

B.P.M.T.

B.P.O.

B.P.Th.

B.Sc. NURSING B.U.MD

M.B.B.S. P.B.B.Sc. NURSING)

6 Month
134 Certificate Course in Epidemic Management Passed HSC  Science with

Physics,

Chemistry and Biology

1 Year
135 Certificate Course in     Operation Theater Technology Passed HSC  Science with

Physics,

Chemistry and Biology

1 Year
136 Certificate Course in Radiography Technology Passed HSC Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology 1 Year
137 Certificate course in Critical Care Dialysis Passed HSC Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology 1 Year
138 Certificate Course in Technician/ Respiratory Therapist in Intensive Care Unit Passed HSC Science with Physics, Chemistry and  Biology 1 Year
139 Certificate Course in Technician in Pulmonary         Function Test Passed HSC Science with Physics, Chemistry and  Biology 1 Year
140 Certificate Course in ECG    Technician Assistant Passed HSC Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology 1 Year
141 Certificate Course in Clinicians in Medico-Legal       Practices B.A.MD

B.A.S.L.P. B.D.S.

B.H.MD

B.O.Th.

B.P.M.T.

B.P.O.

B.P.Th.

B.Sc. Nursing

B.U.MD

M.B.B.S.

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing

1 Year
142 Certificate Course in Emergency Medical Services MBBS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ BHMS 1 Year
143 Certificate Course in Anesthesia Technician Passed 12th Science (10+2 pattern) or MCVC with MLX/X ray 1 Year
144 Fellowship Course in Rehabilitations Surgery MD/DNB (PMR) 1 Year
               DPMR 2 Year
145 Fellowship Course in Varicose Vein Diseases         MS/ DNB (General Surgery)

MD/DNB (Radiology/Interventional

Radiology)

1 Year
DMRD with 02 Years of Experience 2 Year
 

146

 

Fellowship Course in Advance Vitreo Retinal Surgery (FVRS)

 

MS/MD/DNB

(Ophthalmology)

 

1 Year

147  

Certificate Course in Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Assistance

Passed 12th Science (10+2 Pattern) or MCVC with MLT/X ray passed 1 Year

+

1 Year Internship

148 Fellowship Course in Liver Transplantation Anaesthesiology and Critical Care MD/DNB

(Anaesthesiology)

01 Year
149 Fellowship Course in Advanced Nursing Care in Oncology  B.Sc. Nursing/ PB B.Sc. Nursing/

GNM

01 Year
150 Fellowship Course in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery MCH/DNB

Cardiothoracic Surgery

01 Year
151 Comprehensive Certificate Course for Integrated Health, Fitness & Sports Performance Advisor HSC (10+2 Pattern) Science or MCVC With MLT/X ray passed 01 Year

+

6 Month Internship

152 Fellowship Course in Musculoskeletal Imaging MD/DNB (Radiology) 01 Year
153 Certificate Course in Genetic Diagnostics MSc. (life sciences) – fresh graduates Btech (life sciences), B.pharm,

BAMS, BHMS, BDS, BUMS, MBBS,

BSc.PMT + 1-year experience in Lab services

06 Month
154 “Fellowship Course in Biomedical Research Methodology” Medical Postgraduates (MD/MD) 01 year
155 “Certificate Course in Retrieval Surgery” Post Graduate Degree in General  Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and ENT

Post MCh:- Urology, CVTS, GI         Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT Transplant, and Oncology

06 Months
156 Fellowship Course in Gynaecologic Oncology MS/MD/DNB or equivalent in obstetrics and Gynecology would be eligible (with 1 year in Gynaecologic Onco experience would be preferable) 

MCh/DNB Surgical Oncology

01 year
157 Fellowship Course in Gastro-Intestinal, Hepatopancreatico Biliary     (GI, HPB) Oncosurgery MD General Surgery ( with minimum 2 Years of experience in GI Oncosurgery

DNB/MCH Surgical Gastroenterology

DNB/MCH Surgical Oncology

DNB/MD General Surgery/Surgical Oncology

MCH Oncosurgery

01 year
158 Fellowship Course in Clinical and Laboratory  Genetics MD/MS

MBBS with Diploma in Pathology, Obstetrics/ Gynaecology,  Pediatrics, Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Nuclear Medicine and Immunohematology;

DNB;

MD/MS Ayurved  Clinical Speciality,

MD Homoeopathy   Clinical Speciality,

MD Unani Clinical Speciality

01 year
159 Certificate Course in Management of Myopia Control B. Optom/B.Sc. Optometry 06 Months
160 Certificate Course in Ocular Surface Disorder  Management B. Optom/B.Sc. Optometry 06 Months

Following the completion of high school, choosing a career is a crucial decision. There are a multitude of distinct fields. Therefore, it is important to have a full understanding of each subject and its employment possibilities. The healthcare sector in our country has grown quickly in recent years. There is significant space for growth and job opportunities in the healthcare sector. You can choose to become a doctor, nurse, dentist, physiotherapist, and so on. For students aspiring to study medicine, it is highly competitive to get admission into their dream medical college. NEET-UG, an entrance examination for getting admission into a medical college for undergraduate degrees, is a hard nut to crack. Consistent efforts, smart work, hours of non-stop study, and revision are required to score well in this competitive examination. This is the most logical and significant deciding factor.

To get into the medical institution of your choice, a strong NEET-UG entrance test performance is essential. Get on the NEET-UG merit list and among the top scorers to have the chance to select the medical college and course of your choice during the counselling process. In order to fill out the choice form or choose your ideal college during MBBS Admission counselling, you must have a firm grasp of the calibre of medical colleges in India, regardless of whether you are participating in all-India counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee or State counselling run by the appropriate State government authority.
To kick-start your medical career, choosing a good medical college is crucial. Making that huge leap might need some forethought, even if it is a desire that you have cultivated over the years.
Before choosing any medical college, consider the following factors that will help you comprehend better and make a wise decision:

 

NMC Recognition

When choosing the finest college for yourself, it is essential to take college recognition and ranking into account.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is responsible for regulating medical practice and education in India. The medical colleges and universities in India must get NMC recognition to conduct medical programmes like MBBS and PG degrees. This recognition guarantees that the medical college or university offers high-quality education and complies with the NMC’s minimal requirements for medical education. These requirements involve things like faculty, curriculum, clinical settings, and instructional techniques.
Graduates from institutions without NMC certification will not be able to obtain a medical license and will also have trouble obtaining employment in the healthcare industry. Therefore, you need to choose a medical college or university that has NMC recognition. You can check the list of NMC-recognised medical colleges on the NMC official website.

 

Prerequisites and Conditions

Make sure you meet all academic and non-academic criteria, conditions, scores on standardised exams, and other eligibility requirements for the medical college you’re interested in, especially the cut-off score for the particular college you are desirous of taking admission to.

 

Application Process and Admission Eligibility

The application process and eligibility should be taken into consideration. Even though you fulfil the NEET-UG eligibility criteria, you will get admission into a medical college, but not in any. Some colleges have additional admission requirements and processes. For instance, at AFMC Pune, the basic eligibility is to crack the NEET-UG exam with the minimum 50th percentile. But additionally, you need to register for AFMS institutions during counselling form filling. Also, the institute takes a screening test and interview. You also need to check the NEET AIQ and state quota seats of the particular college.

Be aware of the requirements, dates, and other details for each medical college to which you plan to apply. Personal statements, letters of recommendation, and interviews might help you with the process of getting admission to medical fellowship courses and doctoral programmes.

Each college has a different admissions procedure, so go through it properly.

 

NIRF Ranking

The level of coursework and research that an institution offers is reflected in its rating. It’s crucial to take the rankings of the medical institutes into account. This feature is a huge help if you’re unsure about filling out and locking the college during counselling.

A mechanism for classifying institutions all around the nation is outlined in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking. The technique uses the broad criteria for rating different colleges and institutions to determine the general suggestions and understanding reached by a Core Committee formed by MHRD. The parameters broadly encompass topics like “Teaching, Learning, and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.

A very high NEET score is required for getting admission into the top medical colleges and universities. Hence, you need to prepare a realistic study plan and follow it.

Know the Best Medical Colleges in India According to the NIRF Ranking.

 

Financial Considerations

It is impossible to exaggerate how crucial financial planning is before entering medical college, as medical education such as MBBS and MD is quite an expensive affair.

Make sure to do your homework about the tuition fees, types of financial assistance, and loan schemes provided by the universities you are considering. The cost of an MBBS curriculum may vary depending on the university.

Whether a medical college is a government, private, or deemed affects the cost of education and other expenses. As we go from government to deemed or trusted private medical colleges, the tuition fee and other expenses just get higher and higher. Government colleges’ tuition costs range from hundreds to thousands, while those at private institutions reach lakhs. Therefore, every student dreams of getting into a government medical college and works hard for it.

Thus, before selecting a college during counselling, make sure you go through its fee structure for a particular course.                                                                                                                                      

 

Clinical Exposure

Practical clinical experience is a crucial component of medical education. Examine the calibre and selection of the college’s technical rotations and postings. The physical facilities of medical colleges, including the classrooms, laboratories, and hospitals, should be in good condition. You must visit the medical institution you are thinking about to formally inspect the amenities, if possible. Even more crucial is picking a college with a large patient flow.

Doctors need to possess clinical skills such as collecting a patient’s medical history, conducting a physical exam, and interpreting diagnostic tests. Through clinical experience, MBBS students can hone these abilities under the guidance of experienced doctors.

Through clinical postings and internship, you experience and learn about many medical disciplines. During their MBBS course, students will rotate through different clinical specialities, such as medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and more. This exposure will help you decide which speciality you are most interested in pursuing.

 

Service Bond

Make sure you review and accept the terms of the bond agreement and its duration. There are various bond sureties, stipends, durations, and penalty amounts at various institutions and universities. Additionally, the affiliated colleges for the internship or residence programmes differ. The bond is a special component of the Indian medical college admissions procedure. Either a service bond or an entrance bond might be used. Following the completion of the course, service bonds are awarded to serve the state. Admission bonds, on the other hand, are granted to deter students from quitting their studies in the middle or transferring to another university.

 

Curriculum

Examine the curriculum, instructional strategies, and clinical possibilities. Consider whether the course material and teaching approach fits your ideal language setting. Every medical has to follow the CBME curriculum for the MBBS programme.

Find out how well the college does at helping students land a highly sought-after internship or residency position after graduation. A high match rate might be a reliable sign of an excellent education. Finding a work-life balance in medical school may be challenging. Look at the support provided by the institution for the health and work-life balance of its students.

 

Faculty and Facilities

Find out about the facilities and faculty’s credentials and expertise. Moreover, consider the availability of research opportunities and cutting-edge facilities. Medical colleges require qualified and experienced faculty. It’s crucial to locate a college with instructors who are enthusiastic about their work and dedicated to the achievement of their students. Important facets of student life include being aware of the overall campus vibe, student organisations, extracurricular activities, and support services available to medical students.

While in medical school, it is of the utmost importance to establish a professional network. Check to see whether the college has a strong network and provides opportunities for networking with alumni and top doctors.

 

Location

While selecting a college, take into account your personal preferences and the type of medical practice you anticipate. It’s important to consider the medical college’s location. The experiences one has in an urban, suburban, or rural setting might vary. Verify the medical college’s commitment to strong clinical ties with associated hospitals and clinics. This will make sure you have the chance to acquire the practical experience required to become a top doctor. You must be adaptable, or if you don’t want to, make sure you find a place where the culture fits. Examine your personal beliefs and preferences about the values, culture, and diversity of the college. This will assist you in locating a location where you will be successful and happy.

 

It’s important to consider your personal preferences while choosing a medical college in addition to the aforementioned factors. The medical college you choose now will influence your future career. Remember that being admitted to a medical programme is a major thing. To make a well-informed choice, take your time to study, visit campus if you can, and seek guidance.

Being a doctor is a wonderful career that requires a lot of dedication and work. One of the most important things you must keep in mind is that it is a rather significant commitment. It would require a lot of effort on your part, regular study sessions, and adherence to a set timetable. The practice of medicine requires dedication and zeal. Ensure that you are enrolling in the course voluntarily.

Click here to get conceptual clarity over MBBS subjects online.

 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi is one of the premier medical institutes in India. It is a government-run medical school and hospital located in New Delhi. It is considered to be one of the best medical schools in India and has consistently ranked at the top in the NIRF rankings. If you are looking for a top-quality medical education in India, AIIMS Delhi is a great option. However, it is important to note that the competition to get admission to AIIMS Delhi is very high. Only the best students with the highest scores in entrance are admitted to AIIMS Delhi. In medical sciences, AIIMS offers the following courses:

Medical Branch Course Entrance Examination for Admission
Undergraduate MBBS NEET-UG
Postgraduate MD/MS/MCh(6yrs)/ DM(6 yrs) INI-CET
Super specialization DM/MCh INI-SS
Fellowship Courses AIIMS Fellowship Programme- Entrance Examination
Doctoral Ph.D. AIIMS Ph.D. Entrance Examination and Interview

Apart from the medical branch, AIIMS also offers admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Dentistry, Nursing, Biotechnology, and Paramedical Sciences. Admission to these various courses is done based on the scores of the particular entrance examination conducted by AIIMS, Delhi itself. The college is also a major research institute and has made significant contributions to medical research in India. It has a total of 50 clinical departments and 4 super-specialty centers.

2. Army College of Medical Sciences

Army College of Medical Sciences aims at providing undergraduate medical education to the wards of Army personnel, War Widows, and Widows of Army personnel. The college is located in the Cantonment area of Delhi and is among the top premier medical colleges in North India. The college is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. It is recognized by National Medical Council (NMC).

Army College of Medical Sciences has a total of 100 MBBS seats. Admission to the college is strictly done based on NEET-UG scores and the seat allotment is done by GGSIP University.

3. Army Hospital Research and Referral

Army Hospital (Research and Referral) is an apex flagship medical centre for the armed forces of India. The institute offers admission to MD and MS postgraduate courses. Admission to PG courses is done solely based on NEET-PG score and there is no reservation based on caste, religion, etc. Candidates who are desirous to get admission to the PG course at Army College (R & R) will have to register for AFMS institutes on the DGHS website for centralized counselling. The college also offers admission to various medical diploma courses and Nursing courses.

4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. RML Hospital

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital offer admission to MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, DNB, and Diploma courses. Admission to UG courses is done based on NEET-UG score and admission to PG courses is done based on NEET-PG score. The college entertains the admission under All India Quota as well as the Delhi state quota. Additionally, ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital offers nursing courses. The college is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, and is NMC-recognized.

5. Central Health Education Bureau

Central Health Education Bureau has various departments including Training Division, Health Promotion & Education, The School Health Education, Administrative Division, and Media & Editorial Division. Under the training division, the institute offers Diploma in Health Education course with an annual intake of 20 seats, In-service training, Orientation training programmes, and a Research & Evaluation area. The college is quite famous for its workshops/trainings on various medical and health-related topics at times. The institute is affiliated with Delhi University. The CHEB is recognized by National Medical Commission. The institute aims at preparing health education specialists in the country.

6. Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya

Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya (CNBC), Delhi is the first public hospital to get NABH accreditation in India. The following is a list of medical courses offered by the Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya along with other relevant details:

Course Name Course Duration Number of Seats Affiliation Entrance Examination
MD Pediatrics 3 years 4 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University NEET-PG
M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery 3 years 2 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University NEET-SS
FNB Pediatric Nephrology 2 years 1 National Board of Examinations NEET-SS
Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease 1 year 1 Run by Institute Conducted by Institute
Fellowship in Pediatric Anaesthesia 1 year 1 Indian Association of Anaesthesia Conducted by Institute
Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics 1 year 1 Run by Institute Conducted by Institute

7. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College has been established in 2016 and is located in Rohini, Delhi. The college offers MBBS undergraduate course with an annual intake of 125 seats. This is a government college and is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The college is still in a progressive phase in terms of accreditations, facilities, and clinical exposure. The medical students get clinical exposure at the 540 bedded Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital.

8. ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, Basaidarapur

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and ESI Model Hospital is located at Basaidarapur, New Delhi. The institute is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. Currently, the college offers admission to MD/MS courses in Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Surgery, Microbiology, Pathology, Anaesthesiology, Ophthalmology, and Pediatrics. In the super specialty courses, ESI-PGIMER offers admission to only DM in Pulmonary Medicine. The college has got NMC recognition for some of the specialties while some have permitted status. The students get to practice at the ESI Model Hospital, associated with the college.

9. G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research is one of the most reputed colleges for post-doctoral teaching and training and is remarked for its path-breaking research. The college is internationally recognized for heart, brain, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric disorders.

In collaboration with Maulana Azad Medical College, students are also admitted to M.D. programs in the fields of microbiology, pathology, psychiatry, biochemistry, and radiology. The college offers admission to the following super specialty courses:

  • DM Medical Gastroenterology
  • DM Cardiology
  • DM Neurology
  • DM Neuro-anaesthesia
  • DM Cardiac Anaesthesia
  • MCh Thoracic Surgery
  • MCh Neurosurgery
  • MCh Surgical Gastroenterology
  • MCh Pediatric Surgery

10. Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

HIMSR, Delhi is recognized by National Medical Commission and is affiliated with the Jamia Hamdard. It is deemed as a self-financing unaided private institute. The college offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-doctoral programmes in the medical and allied subjects. The college is associated with the HAHC Hospital. The list of courses available at HIMSR, Delhi:

  • MBBS degree (with an annual intake of 150 students)
  • MD/MS degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radio-diagnosis, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Medicine, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, Community Medicine, Pathology, Anatomy
  • Masters in Public Health
  • Sc. degree in Medical Pharmacology, Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology, and Medical Microbiology
  • D. degree in Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Biochemistry, Pathology, Medical Physiology, and Medical Microbiology

11. Hindu Rao Hospital

The Hindu Rao Hospital offers admission to MBBS, Post MBBS DNB, Post Diploma DNB courses, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), B.Sc. Nursing, and Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA). The medical students getting admission to the college get clinical exposure at the North DMC Hindu Rao Hospital, the largest hospital under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation. The DNB courses are conducted in almost all medical specialties. The following is the list of degrees conducted by the college along with the entrance examination:

Course Entrance Examination
MBBS NEET-UG
Post MBBS DNB NEET-PG
Post Diploma DNB course DNB-PDCET
Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) NEET-PG
B.Sc. Nursing NEET-UG

12. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences

IHBAS, Delhi is a medical institute known for its high-quality super specialty healthcare and conducts research in Mental health, Neurosciences, Behavioural, and Allied sciences. In these fields, the institute offers admission to MD, DM, and M.Phil. degrees. This is a government institute affiliated with the Delhi University.  The following table mentions the course information:

Course Annual Intake Recognition
MD Psychiatry 12 NMC
DM Neurology 10 NMC
M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) 10 Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

13. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

ILBS, Delhi is an autonomous institute under the GNCT of Delhi and is deemed to be a university. The college admission to DM, MCh, DNB-SS, Ph.D., PDCC, PGCC, Certification courses, fellowship courses, and short-term training courses in various medical specialties. Admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC), Post Graduation Certificate Course (PGCC), and certificate courses are offered twice a Year. The following is the list of degrees available at ILBS, Delhi along with the duration of the course:

Degree Duration
DM/MCh 3 years
PDCC and fellowship courses 1 year
PGCC course 6 months
Certification courses 6 months
Ph.D. 3-5  years

14. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences

The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) conducts biological and therapeutic research in the fields of radiation, neuropsychological imaging, and CBRN research. INMAS, Delhi is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is based in Timarpur, Delhi, and works to respond to nuclear accidents and explosions. Since 1968, the Department of nuclear medicine within the institution has provided a two-year certificate in radiation medicine (Diploma), making it the first official training program in nuclear medicine in the whole globe. The college is recognized by NMC with an annual intake of 4 seats for the Diploma in Radiation Medicine.

15. Kasturba Hospital

The Kasturba Hospital College is recognized by NMC and is a government college. It is affiliated with the Delhi University and is run by MCD. The following is the list of courses offered by Kasturba Hospital, Delhi along with the annual seat intake.

Courses Annual Seat Intake
Diploma in Child Health 2
Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology 3
MS Obstetrics & Gynecology 8

16. Lady Hardinge Medical College

Lady Hardinge Medical College located in New Delhi is solely for women aspiring to become doctors. The college is affiliated with Delhi University and funded by the Government of India itself. It is among the top colleges in Delhi. The college is associated with two hospitals, Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital and Kalawati Saran Child Hospital. The college offers admission to MBBS, MD/MS, PG Diploma, and super-specialty courses in various medical specialties. The following is a list of degrees along with the number of seats:

Courses Number of Seats
MBBS 200
MD/MS 142
MDS 2
M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery 4
DM Neonatology 4

17. Maulana Azad Medical College

Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi is among the best medical college in India in terms of getting clinical exposure as it has 2800 beds, 7200 daily outpatient attendance, and 47 operation theatres running on a daily basis. It is the most preferred choice of top rankers as the college provides them with the highest caliber faculty, high-class education, research & patient care, high patient count, and great clinical facilities. The Associated Hospitals are Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, and Guru Nanak Eye Centre.

The college offers admission to MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DM, and MCh courses in various specializations. There are a total of 290 undergraduate seats, 245 postgraduate and post-doctoral seats trained by 426 faculty members, and 810 resident doctors. The admission to the MBBS course is done based on NEET-UG scores under 15% of the All India Quota, 85% Delhi Quota, and 6 seats under the Government of India Quota. Admission to PG courses is done through NEET-PG entrance exam.

18. National Institute of Health and Family Welfare

The NIHFW is a merger of two national-level institutions, i.e., the National Institute of Health Administration and Education (NIHAE) and the National Institute of Family Planning (NIFP). It is an autonomous organization working under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is affiliated with the Delhi University. The institute offers the following courses:

Course Duration Number of Seats
MD Community Medicine 3 years 10
Diploma in Health Administration 2 years 6
Post-graduate Diploma in Public Health Management 1 year

 

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Apart from the above three courses, the institute also conducts the Professional Development Course in Management, Public Health & Health sector reforms for District level Medical Officers.

19. North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College

North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College is a college located in Malka Ganj Delhi. It is a full-fledged medical college that offers admission for the MBBS degree and MD in Community Medicine. The college is recognized by National Medical Commission and is affiliated with the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. It is associated with Hindu Rao Hospital. There is a total of 60 MBBS seats at this college and 2 MD seats.

20. Rajan Babu TB Institute

The Rajan Babu TB Institute is devoted to the Respiratory and Pulmonary discipline of the medical sciences. It is among the best choice for clinical exposure for medical students desirous to pursue a career in the Pulmonary and Respiratory specialty. The institute is affiliated with Delhi University and is NMC-recognized. The college offers admission to diploma courses and MD degrees. The following are the courses offered by the institute:

  • MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Pulmonary Medicine
  • Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases

21. University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital

UCMS, Delhi is a constituent college of Delhi University. The college offers admission to various medical and paramedical courses and is affiliated with Delhi University. The associated teaching hospital is Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. The college is also known for its extensive research. The college has an annual intake capacity of 170 MBBS seats and 71 MD/MS seats. The following is a list of degrees offered at UCMS, Delhi:

  • MBBS
  • MD/MS/MDS
  • DM
  • PG Diploma
  • BSc Radiography (Medical Imaging Technology)
  • MSc Radiography (Medical Imaging Technology)

22. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital

The college is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and recognized by the NMC. The college offers admission to MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch., Diploma courses in almost all medical specialties. The college provides conducts admission for 170 MBBS seats. The college is associated with the Safdarjung Hospital, which is the largest hospital under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The college provides great clinical exposure to the students as the patient count of the associated hospital is quite high. It is among the best medical colleges in India. Apart from medical courses, the college also provides admission to paramedical courses, including B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. MLT.

23. VP Chest Institute of Medical Sciences

Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), Delhi is a distinctive postgraduate medical facility focused on research, instruction, and patient treatment in the area of chest disorders. It is a facility under the administration of the University of Delhi, and the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides all funding. The Institute is well situated in the centre of the University of Delhi’s main campus, offering the necessary academic setting. The institute offers the following courses:

  • MD in Pulmonary Medicine
  • MD in Physiology
  • MD in Pharmacology
  • MD in Biochemistry
  • MD in Microbiology
  • DM in Pulmonary Medicine
  • D. in Pulmonary Medicine
  • D. in Physiology
  • D. in Pharmacology
  • D. in Biochemistry
  • D. in Microbiology
  • Short-Term Certification Course

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Forensic Medicine and Toxicology subject is included in the third prof of the MBBS curriculum. The main objective of teaching forensic medicine to undergraduate students is to create a doctor who is knowledgeable about medico-legal duty while practicing medicine. You will also be able to make observations and draw conclusions using logical inquiries into criminal situations and related medicolegal issues in the proper direction. You learn about applying law to medical practice, and adherence to medical ethics regulations.

MBBS Prof Exam Pattern

According to the CBME curriculum, the MBBS prof exam of the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology subject comprises one theory exam of 100 marks, and the practical examination (Practical/Clinical + Viva) of 100 marks. The theoretical exam has a variety of question types, such as structured essays (long answer questions, or LAQ), short response questions, and objective questions (MCQs and IBQs).

Recommended Books of FMT

Recommended books for FMT in MBBS include Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Volume-1 and 2) by Gautam Biswas, The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy and OP Murty, Forensic Medicine by J Magendran, and The Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy.

Subject Weightage of FMT in NEET-PG and INI-CET

Concentrate on early preparation for both professional exams and competitive entrance exams, especially when you want to pursue postgraduate study. The two main entrance examinations in India are NEET-PG/NExT and INI-CET to get admission into PG courses. The subject weightage of the FMT subject is about 10 questions in NEET-PG and 8 questions in the INI-CET entrance examination.

Important Topics of FMT for MBBS Prof Exams, NEET-PG, and INI-CET Entrance Examination

High-yielding topics are a crucial component of a productive study plan that will improve your test-taking efficiency. You must carefully schedule your study sessions, giving priority to time management, the course’s high-yielding themes, and, most importantly, your health. FMT in MBBS is a multidisciplinary subject and is among the high-scoring subjects. The subject requires frequent revision for better retention.

Here’s a list of high-yielding topics of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for NEET-PG, INI-CET, and MBBS Prof exams:

Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics

Functions of MCI

Functions of SMC

Professional Misconduct and Penal Erasure

Difference between Professional Negligence and Infamous Misconduct

Consent: Types, Exceptions, Age of Consent, Inform Consent, False Consent

Difference between Civil and Criminal Negligence

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Defenses against negligence

Acts Related to Medical Practice

Transplantation of Human Organ Act, 1994

Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Legal Procedure

Inquest

Courts of Law

Difference between Dying Declaration and Dying Deposition

Exceptions to Oral Evidence

Duties of a doctor in the witness box

Capital Punishment

Type of Evidence and Witness

Homicide

Identification

Cephalic index

Intersex

Age determination by dentition, x-rays, and mandible

Gustafson’s method

MLI of age

MLI of scar, tattoo marks

Dactylography

Fingerprint Identification

Difference between antemortem and PM clot

Autopsy

Exhumation

Forensic Psychiatry

Delusion

Hallucination

Impulse

Difference between psychosis and neurosis

Lucid interval

Schizophrenia

Testamentary capacity

Section 84 IPC

Somnambulism

Erectile Dysfunction and Sterility

Impotence, Sterility, Frigidity, Quod

Vaginismus

Artificial Insemination

Surrogate mother

Causes of erectile dysfunction and sterility in males

Causes of impotence and sterility in females

Virginity, pregnancy, and delivery

Hymen

Difference between true virgin and false virgin

Presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy

Superfecundation and superfetation and their MLI

Difference between nulliparous and parous uterus

Sexual Offences

Classification of sexual offences

Section 375 IPC

Punishment of rape 376 IPC

Examination of rape victim/survivor

Locard’s exchange principle

Sodomy/Buggery

Tribadism/Lesbianism

Sexual paraphilias types

Exhibitonism, frotteurism/toucherism

Seminal strains test

Injuries

Grievous hurt, section 320 IPC

Joule burn

Classification of thermal injuries

Heat hyperpyrexia/Heat stroke

Burns

Difference between pugilistic attitude and rigor mortis

Skull fractures

Extradural/Epidural hematoma

Bullet types

Components of gun powder

Abrasion

Contusion

Laceration

Ectopic/Migratory bruise

Fabricated/forged wounds

Intracranial hemorrhages

Cold injuries- frostbite

Would ballistics

Asphyxia

Causes/Classification of asphyxia deaths

Lynching

Difference between hanging and strangulation

Cafe coronary syndrome

Post-mortem examination of a drowning case

Diatom test

Sexual asphyxia

Death/Thanatology

Rigor mortis/Stiffness of death

Cadaveric spasm

Heat stiffening

Order of putrefaction

Mummification

Brain stem death

Cause, manner, and mode of death

Sudden death

Tache noire

Infanticide and Child Abuse

Hydrostatic test

Cause of infant death

Shaken baby syndrome or infantile whiplash syndrome

Difference between live born, dead born, and stillborn fetus

Hydrostatic test

Toxicology

Section 284 IPC

Classification of poison

Organophosphorus compounds poisoning

Alphos poisoning

Vitriolage

Chronic arsenic poisoning

Hydragyrism

Phossy jaw/Lucifer’s jaw/Glass jaw

Sui

Difference between true and artificial bruise

Signs and symptoms of Ophitoxemia

Snake poisoning

Section 85 IPC

Widmark’s formula

LSD

Date rape drugs

Others

Poat-mortem artefacts

Transportation injuries

Confirmatory tests for blood

Medico-legal application of blood groups

Precipitin methods

To get conceptual clarity in the FMT modules and learn in a simplified manner, subscribe to DigiNerve’s online FMT course. The Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for UnderGrads course is well conceptualized by eminent faculty, Dr. Gautam Biswas according to the CBME curriculum. Application-based learning has been given top priority, and even the test question format is created to gauge students’ clinical expertise.   The training is designed for medical students to help them be ready for both their university examinations and the NEET PG/NExT Exam. The lectures for the course cover every relevant topic in an interesting manner. In order to help students comprehend ideas better, the course includes flowcharts, animations, brief films, diagrams, and well-integrated MCQs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What are the important topics of FMT in MBBS?

Ans. The important topics of FMT in MBBS include Legal Procedure, Identification, Thanatology, Asphyxia, Injuries, Rape, General toxicology, OPC poisoning, Snakebite, Medicinal poisoning, Autopsy, fingerprint identification, Burns, Skull fracture, and more.

Q2. Which are the recommended books of Anatomy for MBBS students?

Ans. Recommended books for FMT in MBBS include Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Volume-1 and 2) by Gautam Biswas, The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy and OP Murty, Forensic Medicine by J Magendran, and The Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy.

Q3. What is the weightage of FMT in the NEET PG exam?

Ans. The weightage of FMT in NEET PG is approximately 10 questions.

Q4. Where can I find an affordable yet comprehensive online course for forensic medicine?

The best forensic medicine online course 2023 is Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for UnderGrads by Dr. Gautam Biswas. The course is comprehensive, clinically up-to-date, and quite affordable.

The application of medical methods in criminology and forensics is rapidly expanding. In Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, students are educated about determining the cause and timing of deaths, different forms of death, medical examination techniques, post-mortem procedures, case medicolegal elements, and other information about the deceased. The main justification for this is to assist law enforcement with any case-related assistance.

DigiNerve’s Forensic Medicine and Toxicology course has been conceptualized and developed as per the new CBME curriculum. The recent changes in the CBME (Competency-Based Medical Education) curriculum have placed focus on integrating all subjects along with strengthening the clinical skills of the students. Application-based learning has been given paramount importance in CBME and even questions pattern in the exams is designed to assess students’ clinical knowledge. This unique approach is well integrated into this course. The course caters to medical undergraduates and aids them in preparing for their university exams as well as NEET PG/NExT Exam.

This course has been developed and delivered by the best faculty and one of the most eminent authors- Dr Gautam Biswas, who is renowned for his books “Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology”, “Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology volume-1 and 2”, and “Manual of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology”.

All related aspects of the course are covered in lectures and are presented engagingly. The course contains crisp and concise content with flowcharts, animations, short clips, and diagrams to assist students in understanding the concepts better. Each lecture contains well-integrated MCQs in it.

National Medical Commission (Undergraduate Medical Education Board) on the notification dated 1st August 2023 released Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) regulations 2023 for the MBBS programme. The latest CBME pattern elaborates on the subject competencies, broad subject-specific objectives, skills, and integration. The CBME regulations further include an academic calendar, schedule, training, new teaching/learning elements, phases of the MBBS curriculum, electives, clinical postings, and more.

Subjects Included in the MBBS Curriculum

Professional Year Subjects
1st
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
2nd
  • Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
3rd (Part I)
  • Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  • Community Medicine
3rd (Part II)
  • Medicine and Allied Subjects (General Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL), Respiratory Medicine including Tuberculosis)
  • Surgery and Allied Subjects (General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics (Including Trauma), Dentistry, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anaesthesiology, and Radiodiagnosis)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pediatrics

New Teaching/Learning Elements

  • Foundation Course
  • Early Clinical Exposure
  • Electives
  • Professional Development including Attitude, Ethics, and Communication Module (AETCOM)
  • Learner-doctor method of clinical training (Clinical Clerkship)
  • Assessment

The Latest CBME Curriculum for MBBS Programme Includes

1. Training Period and Time Distribution

The first professional year must commence through the Foundation Course by the 1st August of each year from the academic year 2024-25. The foundation course aims to orient medical students to the undergraduate MBBS programme and provide them with the requisite knowledge, communication (including electronic), and technical and language skills.

There shall be no admission of students in respect of any academic session beyond 30th August from the academic year 2024-25.

The duration of the MBBS course shall be the same, i.e., four and a half years divided into four professional years from the date of commencement of the course to the date of completion of the examination followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship.

There will be at least 39 teaching weeks in each academic year, with each day of work requiring no less than eight hours, including one for lunch.

Didactic lectures are allowed to make up no more than one-third of the timetable; the other two-thirds must include interactive sessions, practicals, clinicals, or group discussions.
For greater student comprehension, teaching and learning must be vertically and horizontally linked and integrated across specializations.

Early clinical exposure, problem-oriented learning, case studies, community-oriented learning, self-directed, experiential learning, and electives should all be included in a learner-centered curriculum.

University exams will be conducted at the end of every professional year.

There will be supplementary examinations in case the students fail to clear the university exam and the supplementary exam result shall be processed within 3-6 weeks from the declaration date of the main exam results.

There will be no supplementary batches and hence, if any candidates fail the supplementary exams will have to join the next/subsequent academic year batch.

Partial attendance in an examination shall be counted as an attempt.

2. MBBS Phase-wise Curriculum

Phase & Year of MBBS Training Duration Main Subjects Additional Curriculum University Examination
I 12 Months (including the foundation course of one week and university exams) Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Foundation Course

Introduction to Community Medicine, Humanities, Professional development including Attitude, Ethics & Communication (AETCOM) module.

Family adoption programme through village outreach where-in each student shall adopt a minimum of three (03) families and preferably at least five (05) families and Pandemic module.

Early clinical exposure, ensuring alignment & all types of integration and simulation-based learning.

1st Professional
II 12 Months Pathology

Pharmacology

Microbiology

Family visit for FAP

Professional development including the AETCOM module.

Introduction to clinical subjects ensuring both alignment & all types of integration and simulation-based learning.

A part of training during clinical postings should take place at the primary level of health care.

2nd Professional
III 30 Months
III (Part 1) 12 Months (including university exams and a 1-month elective course) Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Community Medicine

It also includes one month for Electives.

The curriculum includes Medicine & allied Surgery & allied, Pediatrics, and Obstetric & Gynecology foundational knowledge.

AETCOM

Pandemic module

Clinical Postings

Family Visits under FAP

Clinical teaching in General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Community Medicine, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Radio-diagnosis (& Radiotherapy), and Anesthesiology & Professional development.

Electives will be in 2 blocks of l5 days each in Final first; 1st block after the annual exam of III MBBS part I and 2nd block after the end of 1st elective

Final Professional – Part I
III (Part 2) 18 Months (including the university exam) Medicine and allied specialties (General Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DVL), Respiratory Medicine including Tuberculosis)

Surgery and allied specialties (General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dentistry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Anesthesiology, and Radiodiagnosis)

Obstetrics and Gynecology (including Family Welfare)

Pediatrics

AETCOM Module

Clinical Postings

Final Professional Part – II

3. Foundation Course

The time duration of the foundation course is one week and additionally spread over 6 months at the discretion of the college.

Subjects/Contents Teaching Hours
Orientation 30
Skills Module 34
Field Visit to Community Health Center 08
Introduction to Professional Development & AETCOM Module 40
Sports, Yoga, and Extra-Curricular Activities 16
Enhancement of Language/Computer Skills 32
Total 160

4. Phase-wise Distribution of Teaching Hours

a. Teaching hours of First, Second, and Third Professional Part-1:

Time allotted: 12 months (approx. 52 weeks)

Time available: Approx. 39 weeks (excluding 13 weeks) (39 hours/week)

Prelim/University Exam & Results: 9 weeks

Vacation: 2 weeks

Public Holidays: 2 weeks

Time distribution in weeks: 39 weeks x 39 hours = 1521 hours for Teaching-Learning

b. Teaching Hours of Final MBBS Part-2:

Time allotted: 18 months (approx. 78 weeks)

Time available: Approx. 62 weeks (excluding 16 weeks) (39 hours/ week)

Prelim / University Exam & Results: 10 weeks Vacation: 3 weeks

Public Holidays: 3 weeks

Time distribution in weeks: 62 x 39 hrs = 2418 hrs available for Teaching- Learning

5. Clinical Posting

The Clinical Postings shall start from the II phases of the MBBS programme.

The duration of the Clinical Postings shall be 15 hours per week.

Clinical Posting Schedule in Weeks

Subjects Period of Training in Weeks Total Weeks
II MBBS III MBBS Part 1 III MBBS Part 2
Electives 0 4 0 4
General Medicine 9 4 14 27
General Surgery 7 4 10 21
Obstetrics & Gynecology 7 4 10 21
Pediatrics 4 4 5 13
Community Medicine 4 4 0 8
Orthopaedics 2 2 4 8
Otorhinolaryngology 0 3 4 7
Ophthalmology 0 3 4 7
Psychiatry 0 2 4 6
Radio-diagnosis 0 0 2 2
Dermatology 2 2 2 6
Dentistry 1 0 0 1
Anaesthesiology 0 0 3 3
Total 33 36 62 134

6. Marks Distribution for Various Subjects for University Annual Examinations

For the university exams, there shall be two theory papers of 100 marks each and a practical examination of 100 marks for all the MBBS subjects of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (Part 1) phases of MBBS (except FMT).

The Forensic Medicine and Toxicology subject comprises one theory paper of 100 marks and one practical examination of 100 marks.

The exams of Final MBBS exams shall be as per the NExT regulations.

7. Electives

Electives on topics in areas such as Research Methodology, Use of Artificial intelligence and Computers in Health and Medical Education, Health Management, Health economics, Indian System of Medicine, Medical Photography /Clinical Photography, Global Health, Evidence-based Medicine, Art and Music in Medicine, Literary Activities, etc. may be provided by the college/ institution.

Based on both electives, the learner is required to submit a learning log book.

75% attendance in the electives and submission of log book maintained during electives is required for eligibility to appear in the final MBBS examination/NEXT.

8. Eligibility to appear for the Professional Examination

For a student to be eligible to sit for examinations, there shall be a minimum of 75% attendance in theory and 80% in practicals.

Students will not be permitted to take the Third Professional – Part II examination/NEXT if they do not have at least 75% attendance in the electives.

9. Internal Assessment

Internal assessment includes participation in the learning process including assignments, preparation for seminars, clinical case presentation, preparation of clinical cases for discussion, clinical case study/problem-solving exercises, and participation in projects for health care in the community.

Internal marks are not added to the summative assessment.

Competencies and skills marked in daily records and the log book are considered for the internal assessment evaluation.

There must be a minimum of three internal assessments for each topic in the first and second professional years, and a minimum of two assessments for each subject in the third and final professional years. Each clinical posting in a given professional year must have a post-posting clinical assessment done.

To be eligible to appear at the final university examination for a given subject, students must receive at least 50% of the total marks (combined in theory and practical in clinical; not less than 40% in theory and practical separately) in internal assessment in that subject. The results of the internal evaluations will count towards a distinct head of passing on the final test.

10. University Examinations and Result

The Prof exam shall include Long-Answer Questions -LAQ), Short-Answer Questions (SAQ), and objective-type questions.

A viva/oral examination shall evaluate the candidate’s approach to patient management, emergency preparedness, attitude, ethics, and professional values. The ability of the candidate to read standard investigative data, X-rays, specimen identification, ECGs, etc. will also be evaluated.

If a subject has two theory papers, the learner must receive at least 40% aggregate of the possible marks on the combined total of the two papers to pass the subject.

A candidate must receive 50% aggregate marks and 60:40 (minimum) or 40:60 (minimum) in a university-conducted examination, taken separately for Theory and Practical (which includes viva voce and practical/clinical components) in order to be declared as passed in that subject.
There shall be no grace marks to be considered for passing an examination.

A candidate cannot enroll in the second professional if they fail the first professional examination.

A candidate who fails the second professional examination may enroll in the third professional part I training, but he or she may not sit for the exam until the second professional examination has been passed.

A candidate who does not pass the third Professional (Part I) test will be permitted to enroll in the third Professional Part II training, but he will not be permitted to sit for the examination until the second Professional examination has been passed.

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The main objectives of teaching biochemistry to undergraduate students are to help them comprehend the molecular foundation of life processes and to guide them toward using their newly learned knowledge to solve clinical issues. Biochemistry is among the pre-clinical subjects included in the first year of the MBBS curriculum. The subject is important in medical sciences as it provides a foundation for understanding the cellular and molecular basis of various physiological processes and disease mechanisms. The study of Biochemistry helps us understand cellular and molecular processes, the basis for molecular biology and genetics, enzyme and their metabolic pathway, drug development, and pharmacology, clinical diagnostics, Immunology and vaccine development, personalized medicine, nutritional sciences, and understanding the latest advancements.

It lays a groundwork for other medical disciplines and is integral to understanding the basis of health and diseases. Biochemistry subject holds great significance as it is a central science that connects various disciplines, providing valuable insights into molecular and chemical processes. It provides valuable insights into the molecular and chemical processes that govern life, making it an indispensable subject in modern scientific research ad application.

MBBS Prof Exam Pattern

From the 2019 batch onwards, the Biochemistry prof exam comprises two theory papers of 100 marks each and a practical examination of 100 marks. The theory exam consists of short answer questions, long answer questions, and application and case-based questions. The practical examination includes practical/clinical and viva.

Recommended books for Biochemistry include U. Satyanarayana & U. Chakrapani’s Biochemistry, Self-Assessment and Review of Biochemistry, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, and Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry.

Subject Weightage in NEET-PG and INI-CET

The Biochemistry subject in NEET-PG carries a weightage of about 10-15 questions whereas the INI-CET exam carries a weightage of around 10 questions. The ideal way of preparing for the NEET-PG and other competitive examinations is to plan a preparation strategy that balances between low and high-weightage modules and subjects.

Important and High-yielding Topics of Biochemistry for MBBS Prof Exams, NEET-PG, and INI-CET Entrance Examination

Enzyme

Classification

Enzymes

Effect of pH on enzyme

Markers enzymes and their significance

Allosteric enzymes

Isoenzymes

Ubiquitin proteasome pathway

Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates

Gluconeogenesis

Isomerism in carbohydrates

Glycogen and Glycogen Storage Diseases

RL Shunt

ETC Uncouplers

Oral glucose tolerance test

Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids

Cholesterol

Mechanism of action of steroid hormone

Lipoproteins

Sphingolipids and Diseases

Beta oxidation of fatty acids

Biosynthesis of adrenal corticosteroids

Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins

Protein structure

Oxygen saturation curve of Hb

Protein biosynthesis and inhibitors in Prokaryotes

Metabolism of Tyrosine & Tryptophan

Amino acid classification

Purine synthesis inhibitors

Urea cycle

Metabolism and Homeostasis

Biochemical significance of Vit. K

Acute intermittent porphyria

Lesch Nyhan syndrome

Jaundice

Molecular Biology

Recombinant DNA Technology

DNA fingerprinting

Genetic Code

DNA: Structure & Replication

DNA Damage & Repair Mechanism

Transcription and Translation

PCR types and applications

Gene regulation

Lac operon model

Types of RNA

Epigenetics & Genomic Imprinting

Marfan’s syndrome

Sickle cell anemia

Nutrition

Protein-energy malnutrition

Extracellular Matrix

Protein Targeting

Oncogenesis and Immunity

Tumor marker

Methotrexate drug

Oncogenes and protooncogenes

Onco-suppressor genes

Use of stem cells in medicine

Function Tests

Liver function tests

Kidney function tests

Thyroid function tests

Biochemical Laboratory Tests

Protein electrophoresis

ELISA

Southern blotting technique

Miscellaneous Topics

Aspirin

Diabetes Mellitus

Alkaptonuria

Cytochrome p450

Ketone bodies

Chemiosmotic theory of ATP generation

Ammonia Toxicity

Homocysteinemia

Immunoglobulins

Cell cycle regulation

Hybridoma technology

Fuel for body in fed, fasting & starvation

Types of vaccines

Type IV sensitivity

Glycemic index

Iron absorption and regulation

Hypersensitivity and types

Molecular basis of antibody diversity

Cell-mediated immune response

Hormone action

Biochemical basis of HIV

BMI

Other Important Topics of Biochemistry for MBBS Prof Exams

Briefly Discuss:

  • Role of glutathione in xenobiotics metabolism
  • Role of myoglobin in the body
  • Role of creatine in muscle
  • Phase 1 and Phase 2 reactions in Biotransformation
  • Inborn errors of aromatic acid metabolism
  • Diabetes and early cataract
  • Cholesterol biosynthesis and regulation
  • Role of vitamin D in calcium homeostasis
  • Transamination and oxidative deamination
  • Carboxylation and oxidative decarboxylation
  • Biochemical changes during starvation
  • Significance of pentose phosphate pathway
  • Role of selenium in the human system
  • Mechanism of action of peptide hormone
  • Purine catabolism and disease in the pathway
  • Role of vitamin D in calcium homeostasis
  • Role of clearance test in the diagnosis
  • Function of MHC protein 1 and 2 and role in organ transplant
  • Competitive and Non-competitive enzyme inhibition

Diagram/Flowcharts

  • DNA Structure
  • Protein Structure
  • Haemoglobin and O2 dissociation curve
  • Collagen structure
  • Fluid mosaic model
  • PCR flowchart and applications
  • Structure of immunoglobin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. What are the important topics of Biochemistry in MBBS?

Ans. The important topics for Biochemistry include DNA Structure, Gene regulation, Lac operon model, Types of RNA, Gluconeogenesis, Isomerism in carbohydrates, Lesch Nyhan syndrome, Glycogen and Glycogen Storage Diseases, Immunoglobins, Lipoproteins, Sphingolipids and Diseases, Protein-energy malnutrition, Protein Targeting, Collagen structure, Beta oxidation of fatty acids, Markers enzymes and their significance, Allosteric enzymes, Onco-suppressor genes, Liver function tests, Kidney function tests, Amino acid classification

Purine synthesis inhibitors, Thyroid function tests, and more.

Q2. Is Biochemistry subject important subject for NEET-PG?

Ans. Yes, every MBBS subject holds its significance in the NEET-PG exam. The Biochemistry subject in NEET-PG carries a weightage of about 10-15 questions.

Q3. Which are the recommended books of Biochemistry for MBBS students?

Ans. The recommended books for Biochemistry include U. Satyanarayana & U. Chakrapani’s Biochemistry, Self-Assessment and Review of Biochemistry, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, and Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry.

Q4. What are the core topics of Biochemistry in MBBS?

Ans. The core topics of Biochemistry includes Enzymes, Function tests, Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Lipids, & Proteins, Nucleotides and Nucleosides, Biochemical Pathway, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Immunity, Nutrition, and Metabolism.

Q5. Is Biochemistry hard in MBBS?

Ans. Biochemistry is pretty fascinating to read and understand whereas quite a hard subject to learn and memorize however, not all the modules and topics are difficult. The subject if studied in an interdisciplinary and step-by-step manner will make the concepts easy to understand and memorize.

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First-year courses lay the foundation for the path to becoming a doctor. As a result, each medical student should have a firm grasp of these subjects. You must familiarise yourself with the exam pattern and must know topics. The main objective of teaching physiology to undergraduate students is to give them a thorough grasp of the body’s organ systems so they may better comprehend the physiological causes of both health and disease.

MBBS Prof Exam Pattern

The Physiology prof exam comprises two theory papers of 100 marks each and a practical examination of 100 marks. The theory exam consists of short answer questions, long answer questions, and application and case-based questions. The practical examination includes practical/clinical and viva.

Recommended books for Physiology include Textbook of Physiology by A.K. Jain, Principles of Physiology by Debasis Pramanik, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Southeast Edition) by John E. Hall, Michael E. Hall, and Crisp Complete Review of Integrated Systems Physiology by S Krishna Kumar.

Subject Weightage in NEET-PG and INI-CET

The Physiology subject in NEET-PG carries a weightage of about 15 questions whereas the INI-CET exam carries a weightage of around 10 questions. The ideal way of preparing for the NEET-PG and other competitive examinations is to plan a preparation strategy that balances between low and high-weightage modules and subjects.

Important and High-yielding Topics of Physiology for MBBS Prof Exams, NEET-PG, and INI-CET Entrance Examination

General Physiology

  •  Homeostasis
  •  Biofeedback mechanisms
  •  Body fluid compartments
  •  Types of active transport mechanism

Hematology

  •  Physiological basis of anaemia
  •  Immunity
  •  Rh System – inheritance, Rh incompatibility & blood transfusion
  •  Blood component therapy

Nerve Muscle Physiology

  •  Classification of nerve fibres
  •  Myasthenia gravis
  •  Property of receptor
  •  Property of synapse
  •  Functions of basal ganglia
  •  Power stroke
  •  Sliding filament theory
  •  Nernst Equation Calculation
  •  Muscle contraction mechanism
  •  Motor Units
  •  Sleep
  •  EEG Patterns
  •  RCF Period
  •  Golgi Tendon organs
  •  Sarcomere
  •  DC Recoupling

Respiratory Physiology

  •  Role of Surfactant
  •  Role of Haemoglobin
  •  Hypoxia
  •  Lung volumes & capacities
  •  V/Q ratio
  •  Respiratory center
  •  Decompression sickness symptoms
  •   Effects of lesions
  •  Pulmonary Function
  •  Stewart-Hamilton Law
  •  Exercise Physiology

Cardiovascular Physiology

  •  Generation & conduction of cardiac impulse
  •  Cardiac cycle
  •  Ionic basis of cardiac AP
  •  Cardiac output
  •  Pressure & volume changes during cardiac cycle
  •  PV loop
  •  Hagen-Poiseuille’s law
  •  Reflexes: Brain Bridge
  •  Anaemia

Renal Physiology

  •  Role of kidney in acid – base balance
  •  Clearance
  •   GFR
  •  Micturition denervation
  •   Tubular functions & counter-current
  •   Micturition and bladder types
  •   Juxtaglomerular apparatus
  •   Glucose and water reabsorption
  •  ADF, CSF Flow

Alimentary System

  •  Pancreatic function tests
  •  Composition of juices
  •  GI Hormones
  •  GI motility (MMC, BER)
  •  H2 receptor blocker- pantoprazole
  •  ORS composition
  •  Secretion of HCl in stomach

Endocrine System

  •  Parathyroid hormone
  •  Pancreatic hormones
  •  Physiology of aging
  •  Pituitary (GH) hormones
  •  Thyroid
  •  Insulin

Reproductive Physiology

  •  Menstrual Cycle
  •  Menopause
  •  Physiology of parturition& lactation
  •  Oral contraceptives in females
  •  Action of testosterone in different periods of male life
  •  Contraception in females
  •  Indicators of ovulation

Special Senses

  •  Visual pathway
  •  Eye movement
  •  Visual accommodation
  •  Phototransduction
  • Function of limbic system

Central Nervous System

  • Neurotransmitters
  • Shock
  • Types of Tactile receptor and adaptation phenomenon
  •  Hypothalamus and its functions
  • Types of memory
  •  Ascending tracts
  • Brief functions of cerebellum and Cerebellar disorder

Miscellaneous Topics

  •  Cardio-respiratory changes in exercise
  •  Effects of ‘g’
  •  High and low barometric pressures
  • Clinical features of Parkinson disease
  • Role of hypothalamus in thermal regulation
  • Gate control theory of pain
  • Atherosclerosis in hypothyroidism
  • Muscle weakness in case of hypokalaemia
  • Diabetes
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Referred pain
  • LH surge
  • Decereberate rigidity
  • Addison’s disease
  • Abnormal planter reflex
  • Amenorrhea
  • Graves’ disease
  • Conn’s syndrome
  • Impedance matching
  • Declarative memory
  • Acromegaly
  • Mechanism of colour perception
  • Posture and its regulation
  • Heat intolerance in hyperthyroidism
  • Weber’s test
  • Pathways in perception of pain
  • Length-tension relationship
  • Role of placenta as endocrine organ

 

Other Important topics for MBBS Prof Exam

Normal Value of:

  • Residual volume
  • Platelet count
  • Serum calcium
  • Serum creatinine
  • Range of cardiac axis
  • Total lung capacity in adult man
  • Ejection fraction
  • Conjugated serum bilirubin
  • Cardiac index
  • Capillary pressure at arteriolar end
  • Compliance of lung and chest wall
  • Diffusion capacity of O2 at rest
  • Pancreatic juice secretion per day
  • Urinary protein secretion
  • Plasma albumin concentration
  • Stroke volume

 

Define:

  • GFR
  • Respiratory Alkalosis
  • Ejection fraction
  • Prothrombin time
  • Landsteiner law
  • Free water clearance
  • Apoptosis
  • Homeostasis
  • Clearance of a substance
  • Cyanosis
  • Diffusion capacity of lungs
  • All or none law
  • Bohr’s effect
  • Cardiac index
  • Gibbs donnan effect
  • Filtration fraction
  • Humoral immunity
  • Purpura
  • Conditioned reflex
  • Amenorrhea
  • Denervation hypersensitivity
  • Apoptosis
  • Visual acuity
  • Spermiogenesis
  • Rigor mortis
  • Adaptation
  • Infertility
  • Doctrine of specific nerve energies
  • Resting length
  • Spatial summation
  • Masking of sound

 

Difference:

  • Acquired and innate immunity
  • Juxta medullary nephron and cortical nephrons
  • Pacemaker and ventricular action potential
  • Exocytosis and endocytosis
  • Haemoglobin and myoglobin
  • T and B lymphocytes
  • Facilitated diffusion and Secondary active transport
  • Liver bile and gall bladder bile
  • Pre hepatic and post hepatic jaundice
  • Peripheral and central chemoreceptor
  • Cellular and humoral immunity
  • Primary and secondary active transport
  • Cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock
  • Respiratory alkalosis vs metabolic alkalosis
  • Distributive and hypovolemic shock
  • Hypoxic and anaemic hypoxia
  • Pulmonary and systemic circulation
  • Water and osmotic diuresis
  • Macrocytic and microcytic anaemia
  • Antiport and symport
  • ECF AND ICF
  • Hypovolemic and anaphylactic shock
  • Pacemaker and cardiac AP
  • Photopic and scotopic vision IMP
  • Presynaptic and post synaptic inhibition IMP
  • Autonomic and sensory nervous system
  • Conductive deafness and sensory neural deafness
  • Action potential and EPSP
  • Single unit and multi-unit smooth muscles
  • Somatic and visceral pain
  • AP in skeletal and cardiac muscle
  • Mechanism of action of IUCD and oral contraceptives
  • Sensorineural and conductive deafness
  • Cerebellar and sensory ataxia
  • Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus

 

Short Note:

  • Gall stones
  • Role of chemoreceptor in regulation of respiration
  • Functional residual capacity
  • Migrating motor complex
  • Vesicular transport
  • Non respiratory function of lungs
  • Na reabsorption in pct
  • Respiratory changes during exercise
  • Timed vital capacity
  • Gap junctions
  • Neural regulation of respiration
  • Cardiac output regulation
  • Erythropoietin
  • Chemical control of respiration
  • Regulation of heart rate
  • Decompression sickness
  • Artificial kidney
  • Compliance of respiratory system
  • Tissue fluid formation
  • Water absorption in renal tubule
  • Central chemoreceptor
  • Timed vital capacity- clinical significance
  • Fibrinolytic system
  • Megacolon
  • Functions of liver
  • Defecation reflex

 

Labeled diagram/flow chart /tables:

  • Mechanism of glomerulotubular balance and tubuloglomerular
  • Cystometrogram in normal human
  • ECG lead in a VR
  • Chloride shift
  • Different phases of cardiac cycle
  • Immunoglobin
  • JGA
  • Control of Gastric acid secretion
  • Intrapleural and intrapulmonary pressure changes during normal breathing
  • Neurons of respiratory centre in brainstem-
  • Na-K pump
  • Glucose absorption curve SPLAY
  • Hb-O2 curve
  • Flow-volume loop & forced expiratory curve
  • Oxygen transport and 02 dissociation curve

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the major topics of Physiology in MBBS?

Ans. The important topics of Physiology include Shock, Power stroke, Sliding filament theory, Nernst Equation Calculation, Menstrual Cycle, Lung capacities and lung ratio, reflexes, visual pathway, HbO2 curve, cardiac output, phases of cardiac cycle, JGA, functions of cerebellum, Clearance, Exercise Physiology, and more.

Q2. Is Physiology a subject important for NEET PG?

Ans. Yes, every MBBS subject holds its significance in the NEET-PG exam. The Physiology subject in NEET-PG carries a weightage of about 15-17 questions.

Q3. Which are the recommended books of Physiology for MBBS students?

Ans. The recommended books of Physiology for MBBS students include Textbook of Physiology by A.K. Jain, Principles of Physiology by Debasis Pramanik, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Southeast Edition) by John E. Hall, Michael E. Hall, and Crisp Complete Review of Integrated Systems Physiology by S Krishna Kumar.

Click here to know the important topics of Anatomy in MBBS.

In India, there are around 783 medical colleges with over 1,63,111 seats. There are a total of about 706 colleges that offer MBBS degree for over 1,08,248 seats. It is always a confusing question for students to opt for which college during the NEET Counselling procedure. NIRF Ranking comes here to the rescue and helps you find out the top Indian medical colleges. NIRF Ranking is the National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The NIRF provides an approach for classifying educational institutions across the nation. In order to determine the broad criteria for rating different colleges and institutions, the process is based on the general suggestions and broad understanding reached by a Core Committee established by MHRD. The criteria include a broad range of parameters, including “Teaching, Learning, and Resources”, “Research and Professional Practices”, “Graduation Outcomes”, “Outreach and Inclusivity”, and “Perception”. These five parameters again are sub-categorised and every sub-category holds a percentage in calculating the overall score of the medical college.

List of top medical colleges in India according to the NIRF Ranking 2023

Rank No. Name City State Score Institute ID
1 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi New Delhi Delhi 94.32 IR-D-N-15
2 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh Chandigarh 81.10 IR-D-U-0079
3 Christian Medical College Vellore Tamil Nadu 75.29 IR-D-C-45654
4 National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences Bangalore Karnataka 72.46 IR-D-U-0236
5 Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Puducherry Pondicherry 72.10 IR-D-U-0368
6 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 70.84 IR-D-U-0436
7 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 69.62 IR-D-N-33
8 Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 68.75 IR-D-U-0500
9 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Manipal Karnataka

 

66.19 IR-D-C-7242
10 Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 65.24 IR-D-U-0266
11 Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital Chennai Tamil Nadu 64.43 IR-D-C-49008

 

12 King George`s Medical University Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 63.93 IR-D-U-0523
13 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur Jodhpur Rajasthan 62.43 IR-D-U-0689
14 Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi Delhi 61.73 IR-D-C-32922
15 Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Maharashtra 61.35 IR-D-I-1110
16 Siksha `O` Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Odisha 60.66 IR-D-U-0363
17 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar Khordha Odisha 60.65 IR-D-U-0688
18 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Chennai Tamil Nadu 60.61 IR-D-I-1441
19 St. John’s Medical College Bengaluru Karnataka 60.49 IR-D-C-40453
20 S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Tamil Nadu

 

60.47 IR-D-U-0473
21 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai Tamil Nadu

 

60.44 IR-D-I-1486
22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh Rishikesh Uttarakhand 60.06 IR-D-U-0691
23 Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences New Delhi Delhi 59.59 IR-D-U-0106
24 Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata West Bengal 58.49 IR-D-C-16428
25 Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Wardha Maharashtra 58.48 IR-D-U-0295
26 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar Odisha 57.39 IR-D-U-0356
27 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna Patna Bihar 57.30 IR-D-U-0686
28 Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Uttar Pradesh 56.92 IR-D-U-0496
29 Jamia Hamdard New Delhi Delhi 56.36 IR-D-U-0107
30 Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Mangalore Karnataka 56.30 IR-D-C-7251

 

The list above includes the overall ranking of all the medical colleges, may it be government, private, deemed to be, or autonomous colleges, institutes or universities.

Before choosing a seat during counselling, one must go through the college ranking and other details to find the best medical college for them. Along with the colleges mentioned above, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune is also considered to be among the best for pursuing an MBBS degree. Some of the colleges mentioned above are also on the list of best medical colleges in the world. However, ranking alone should not be the sole influencing factor when making a choice for medical college. Other factors that should be considered include finances, tuition fees and additional college charges, college location, living/accommodation, and much more.

Getting admission into the top medical colleges is quite a challenging task. You must attain a very high score in the entrance examination to get your dream college. From starting your preparation with a reliable study plan to maintaining work-life balance and time management, everything holds great significance in scoring well. You must begin your preparation early so that you cover the entire syllabus and later get appropriate time for revision and mock exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How are NIRF scores calculated?

Ans. The NIRF scores are calculated based on the five-set parameters that include Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research Productivity, Impact and IPR, Graduation Outcome, Outreach, and Inclusivity and Perception. These parameters compute a score under each sub-category. The percentages of points assigned to each category are used to calculate the total score. The maximum value for the total score is 100.

Q2. Which is the No. 1 medical college in India?

Ans. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located in Delhi is the No.1 medical college in India.

Q3. How to get admission into top medical colleges for pursuing MBBS/MD/MS degree?

Ans. You can get admission into the top medical colleges by attempting and scoring high in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. For admission to MBBS or other medical undergraduate degrees, you need to attempt the NEET-UG entrance examination, and for admission to MD/MS postgraduate degree, you need to attempt the NEET-PG entrance examination.

Q4. How many rounds of Counselling are there in NEET-UG 2023?

Ans. There are four rounds of NEET-UG 2023 Counselling – Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round. The NEET-UG Round 1 counselling has been started from 20th July 2023.

Q5. What is the validity of NEET results?

Ans. The NEET results are valid only for one year, i.e., an ongoing academic year.

Q6. Who is eligible for the NEET state quota?

Ans. Aspirants with a valid domicile and residency proof of a particular state and avail the state quota of the respective state. Also, an aspirant must possess all other relevant documents for the NEET-UG Counselling process, such as admit card, valid photo ID proof, marksheet of grades 10th and 12th, provisional allocation letter and more.

Critical Care Simplified is a professional course designed by the acclaimed Chief Editors, Dr. Yatin Mehta, Dr. Subhal Dixit, and Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe along with India’s 48 distinguished faculty. This course has been endorsed by the Sepsis Forum. The course aims to give students and healthcare professionals a thorough grasp of critical care medicine and anesthesia procedures.

The course is designed in such a way as to meet the learning requirements of DNB Critical Care students, MD Anesthesia students, MD/DNB Emergency Medicine students, MD medicine students, Junior Residents, and Senior Residents in terms of Critical Care and Anesthesia discipline.

Key Features of the Course

  • The entire spectrum of complexity, from patient evaluation to emergency interventions, is covered in the course.
  • It improves the ability to give critically sick patients the best care possible and safely deliver anesthesia in diverse clinical situations.
  • It provides access to engagement activities like Regular Chat Shows, Journal Clubs, and recent advancements.
  • The course provides a detailed color-coded Interactive drug formulary concerning critical care with easy searchability.
  • The course keeps the students updated with the latest guidelines including the benchmark clinical trials.

Critical Care Simplified Course includes:

  • Video Lectures
  • Notes
  • Self-Assessment Questions
  • Benchmark Trials
  • Color-Coded Interactive Drug Formulary
  • Engagement Activities including Chat Shows

Benefits of Enrolling in the Critical Care Simplified Online Course

  • To improve participants’ abilities and competencies in handling critically sick patients, this online professional course on critical care blends theoretical information, case studies, and interactive learning exercises.
  • In addition to concentrating on certain organ systems throughout the course, you will study a variety of critical care topics including resuscitation, trauma treatment, hemodynamic instability, neurological crises, and sepsis management.
  • You will learn about the most recent developments in monitoring methods, infection control regimens, and critical care treatments. The course additionally emphasizes the value of good interdisciplinary critical care team communication and collaboration.
  • The course also includes advanced topics including anesthesia and sedatives, organ donation, and ethical and end-of-life concerns in severely sick patients.
  • You are engaged and encouraged to gain a better grasp of critical care and anesthesia principles through interactive modules, video lectures, notes, and self-assessment questions.
  • Additionally, a drug formulary is included in the curriculum to give students easy access to a variety of medications especially when on ward rounds.
  • Every significant medication used for the severely ill has been covered in this, along with key indications, contraindications, doses, and popular brand names.
  • The course will provide you with the knowledge, information, and abilities require to properly administer anesthesia in a variety of clinical situations and give the best care possible to critically sick patients.

Table of Contents – Critical Care Simplified Course by Dr. Yatin Mehta, Dr. Subhal Dixit, and Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe

Orientation to Critical Care and Anesthesia

Metabolic Emergencies    

Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

Endocrine Emergencies

Pharmacotherapeutics 

Antifungal Drugs

Insulin and Oral Anti-diabetic Agents

Antiviral Drugs

Antibiotic Classification and pK/pD & Resistance Mechanisms

Antimicrobials Against Gram-Negative Organisms

Antimicrobials Against Gram-Positive Organisms

Fluids and Diuretics (Colloids, Crystalloids)

Central Nervous System (CNS) Drugs

Renal Drugs

Respiratory Drugs Used in Bronchial Asthma & COPD

Hematological Drugs

Gastrointestinal Disorders & Drugs

Steroids and Immunotherapy

Cardiovascular (CVS) Drugs

Resuscitation

Ethical and End-of-Life Issues in Critically Ill Patients

Organ Donation

How to Break Bad News and Communication

Management After Resuscitation from Cardiac Arrest

Prognostication after Cardiac arrest

Cardiac Arrest (Including BLS/ACLS)

Obstetric Critical Care

Anatomical and Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

Embolic Shock in Pregnancy (Fat Embolism, Amniotic Fluid Embolism)

Major Obstetric Hemorrhage – Shock: The Ten Commandments Approach

Maternal Sepsis and Septic Shock: Bundled Approach

Cardiomyopathies in Pregnancy (Septic Myocarditis)

Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy

HELLP Syndrome & HELLP – AFLP Complex: Management

The Cardiovascular System

Approach to Pulmonary Embolism

Bedside Echocardiography in ICU

Tachyarrhythmias & Bradyarrhythmias

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiovascular Physiology

Severe Hypertension and Hypertensive Emergencies

Acute Coronary Syndromes (Pathophysiology, NSTEMI, ST-elevation MI)

Cardiovascular Monitoring

The Gastrointestinal System

Practical Approach to Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Radiology in Critical Care Settings

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Acute Abdomen in Critically Ill Patients

Physiology of Gastrointestinal Tract

Acute Hepatic Failure

Acute on Chronic Hepatic Failure

Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Diarrhoea and Constipation in Critically Ill

Skin and Connective tissues

Connective Tissue Disorders in ICU

TEN and Steven Johnson Syndrome

Necrotizing Fasciitis and Cellulitis

Burns

Principles and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in ICU

Nutrition in sepsis

Micronutrients in Nutrition Therapy in Sepsis

Nutritional Support During Sepsis – A Dynamic Phenomenon

Metabolic Changes During Sepsis

Central Nervous system

Intracranial Hemorrhage

Neuroradiology

Peripheral Nerve Diseases and Myasthenia Gravis

Brain Stem Death Declaration and Optimization of Donor

Meningitis and Encephalitis

Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

Non-Traumatic Sub-Arachnoid Hemorrhage

Status Epilepticus

Delirium (Causes, Assessment, and Management)

Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

Multimodal Neuromonitoring

Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (Brain, Spine, CSF)

Trauma Management: An Orchestrated Endeavor

Fat Embolism​

Intra and Inter Hospital Transport of Critically Ill​ Patients

Rapid Response Teams for Critically Ill​

Shock in Trauma

Spinal Cord Injury​

Managing Airway in Trauma

Multiple Casualties and Disaster Management in Emergency

Traumatic Brain Injury​

Management of Polytrauma in Critical care

The Hematological System

Hematological Therapies (Blood Product Therapy and Apheresis in the ICU)

Laboratory Monitoring (Cells, Coagulation Monitoring)

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

Toxicology including Envenomation

An Overview of Organophosphorus Poisoning

Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning

Sedative Hypnotic Poisoning/Psychotropic Drug Poisoning

Snake Envenomation and Management

Paracetamol and Acute Alcohol Toxicity

Renal System

Renal Replacement Techniques (CRRT, Hemodialysis, SLEDD)

Normal Physiology of the Renal System

Acute Kidney Injury and Management

Drug Formulary

About Our Esteemed Chief Editors of the Course

Dr. Yatin Mehta

Dr. Yatin Mehta is a highly respected and renowned medical professional in the field of critical care medicine. With an impressive background and extensive experience, Dr. Mehta has made a significant contribution to the medical community. His vast knowledge and skill in the medical field have been honed through years of academic pursuit and practical experience. He has earned multiple qualifications including MD, MNAMS, FRCA, FAMS, FIACTA, FICCM, and FTEE. Currently, Dr. Mehta is the Chairman of Medanta Institute of Critical Care and Anesthesiology at Gurugram, Haryana. As a President of the Sepsis Forum, The Simulation Society. Dr. Yatin Mehta continues to make significant contributions to the field of critical care medicine with a particular focus on sepsis management. Through his expertise, research endeavors, and commitment to patient care, he is an inspiration to aspiring healthcare professionals. Dr. Yatin Mehta through DigiNerve’s Critical Care Simplified course provides medical students with the apt knowledge and guidance that paves the way to becoming a skilled Critical Care Specialist.

Dr. Subhal Dixit

Dr. Subhal Dixit is a distinguished medical professional who has made significant contributions to healthcare through his expertise and qualifications. Dr. Dixit has added several prestigious qualifications to his name including MD, IDCCM, FICCM, FCCM, and FICP.

As an esteemed faculty and Chief Editor at DigiNerve for the Critical Care Simplified course, he plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals by imparting his knowledge and expertise through teaching, mentoring, and guiding aspiring healthcare practitioners. Dr. Dixit is also a Director, Critical Care at the Department of Intensive Care, Sanjeevan and MJM Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra. He also serves as Treasurer at the Sepsis Forum. His groundbreaking research, exceptional clinical skills, and commitment to patient care have earned him the utmost respect and admiration from colleagues, patients, and the wider medical community.

Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe

Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe is a highly accomplished and respected medical professional, known for his expertise and contributions in various areas of healthcare. Throughout his career, Dr. Zirpe has added significant educational qualifications to his name including MD Chest, FICCM, and FSNCC. He is currently serving as a Head and Director at Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra. As a respective intensivist, he has been affiliated with the leading healthcare facilities, where he has played a pivotal role in critical care management, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with life-threatening conditions. Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe is currently serving as a Secretary at the Sepsis Forum. Dr. Kapil G. Zirpe as an esteemed faculty and Chief Editor of the Critical Care Simplified course at DigiNerve shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise with aspiring medical students. He leverages his expertise to make a significant impact on medical education, critical care management, and scientific advancements.

Radiology is one of the most fascinating and rapidly growing fields of medical sciences. It is a branch of science that deals with radiation and imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases. Radiology is the quintessential illustration of how technology is used in medical services. Radiology is a booming science for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A physician specializing in Radiology is called a Radiologist.

A radiologist is a medical professional who conducts and interprets various diagnostic/interventional imaging studies, organizes, and conducts research and teaching activities and is well-versed in medical ethics and legal aspects of imaging/interventions. Radiologists generally specialize in the areas, such as pediatric radiology, oncology radiology, Neuroimaging, or interventional radiology.

Branches of Radiology

There are three main radiology branches, Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation oncology.

Diagnostic Radiology

This branch of radiology deals with diagnosing the cause of symptoms, monitoring the response of the body to the treatment, and screening for illnesses. The common diagnostic exams in radiology include:

  • X-Rays
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Mammography
  • Ultrasound
  • PET
  • Nuclear Medicine, etc.

Interventional Radiology

This branch of radiology deals with the application of imaging for diagnosing and treating medical conditions while inserting catheters, wires, and other instruments and tools into the body. It includes the treatment of tumors, blockages in arteries and veins, fibroids, etc. The common interventional radiology procedures include:

  • Tumor ablation
  • Needle biopsy
  • Breast biopsy
  • Angiography or Angioplasty
  • Embolization, etc.

Radiation Oncology

This branch of radiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer/tumor cells. This helps in pain management and routine monitoring during and after cancer treatments.

Steps for Becoming a Radiologist

The answer to the ‘How to become a Radiologist?’ question is well elaborated below for all aspiring radiologists and medical students:

Step 1: You must have completed the senior secondary education and have earned a minimum of 50% in each of the four major subjects—Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English—in the 12th standard from an accredited board.

Step 2: You must pass the NEET-UG entrance exam and go through the admission procedures to get admitted to a medical college which is a prime requirement for becoming a radiologist. NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Undergraduate) is a single window entrance exam to get admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical programs at approved/recognized Medical/Dental/AYUSH and other Colleges/Deemed Universities/Institutes (AIIMS & JIPMER) in India.

Step 3: Complete your MBBS undergraduate degree from an MCI-recognized college along with completion of one year of compulsory rotational internship.

Click here to get conceptual clarity in the MBBS subjects.

Step 4: You can opt for MD in Radiodiagnosis or MD in Radiation Oncology as a PG specialty to become a radiologist. Admission to MD courses is done based on the marks scored in the PG entrance examination. NEET-PG is a national-level entrance examination for admission to MS/MD/PG Diploma programs at various government and private universities whereas INI-CET is a national-level entrance examination for admission to MS/MD/DM (6 years)/MCh (6 years) and MDS courses at the INI Institutes, which includes AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.

You also have the option to pursue DNB courses in the Radiology discipline after cracking the DNB-PDCET entrance examination or PG Diploma courses in Radiology.

Step 5:  Complete your 3-year full-time PG degree in Radiology from an MCI-recognized college/institute.

Step 6: Complete your residency program and experience the diversified field of Radiology and get your license to practice in India.

Step 7: Clear the NEET-SS entrance examination to pursue the super specialization degree such as DM in Interventional Radiology and DM in Neuroradiology.

To gain expertise and explore the highly diversified specialty, you can also go with fellowship and certification courses in the Radiology discipline.

List of Radiology Subspecialties

This diversified medical specialty, Radiology has various subspecialties, such as:

  • Gastrointestinal Radiology
  • Uro-radiology
  • Neuro-radiology
  • Vascular Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Emergency Radiology
  • Cardiovascular Radiology
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Breast Imaging
  • Radiation Oncology

Skills Required for Becoming a Radiologist

To become a successful radiologist, one should acquire the following skills:

  • Able to independently conduct and interpret all routine and special radiologic and imaging investigations.
  • Independently carry out and interpret any radiologic and imaging study, regular and unique.
  • Able to provide radiological services, including medicolegal considerations, in immediate emergencies and trauma situations.
  • Identify the indications, diagnostic characteristics, and application limitations of CT, MRI, and ultrasonography, and be able to explain the best cost-effective imaging method for a particular scenario.
  • Choose the different image-guided interventional techniques that will be used for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment.
  • Collaborate with other experts and specialists to ensure that the patient receives the most benefit possible and the best treatment.
  • Should be competent to plan CME events in the specialty using contemporary teaching and assessment techniques.
  • Obtain the necessary expertise to instruct postgraduate students in both traditional radiography and contemporary imaging methods, ensuring that they are fully qualified to practice, teach, and do research in the broad field of radiology.
  • Able to significantly interpret the images on all imaging modalities of diseases of the organs of the system such as the Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, CNS, Urogenital System, and more.
  • Proficient and skilled at performing procedures including, GIT Contrast studies, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, DSA, and a lot more.

In case you aspire to have a career in Radiation Oncology, you must also be skilled in the following:

  • Demonstrate your ability to identify and treat all cancers, paying particular attention to your capacity to maintain interdisciplinary collaboration using the most recent medical and radiation oncology standards.
  • Exhibit the capacity to deal with any emotional problems that patients and families may be experiencing concerning the diagnosis, treatment, end-of-life care, and mortality from cancer.
  • Create effective community-wide promotional and preventative care programs to lessen the financial burden of treating cancer and create awareness.

Scope and Salary of a Radiologist in India

Over the past century, clinical radiography has revolutionized medicine and is at the cutting edge of medical technology. You have the opportunity to pursue a fascinating and diversified career in clinical medicine, teaching, and research with this specialty.

Every field of medicine relies on Radiology for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, may it be Surgery, Pediatrics, Oncology, Trauma, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and more.

The average salary of a radiologist ranges from 5-10 lakhs per annum in the beginning. The salary package of a radiologist escalates with expertise and other factors such as geographical area, area of employment, and more.

Radiologists have an opportunity to work in both private and government hospitals, imaging centers, diagnostic laboratories, and other healthcare facilities with the Radiology department. They can work both as part-time and full-time medical professionals. When it comes to opening one’s own radiology clinic/imaging centres, it becomes one of the highest-paying medical specialties. Although the setup for the facility is quite high because of the high-priced technological equipment and machines but it’s worth it. Other career prospects include Academician, Researcher, Medical Writer, and more.

If you want to make a career in the Radiology field, you also have the option to pursue B.Sc., M.Sc., or Diploma courses in the Radiology discipline. The job profiles associated with these Radiology degree programs are Radiology Technician, Radiology Assistant, Radiographer, Ultrasound Technician, MRI Technician, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is radiologist a good career option?

Ans. Yes, Radiology is one of the most fascinating and rapidly growing fields of medical sciences. It is the quintessential illustration of how technology is used in medical services. Radiology is a branch of science that deals with radiation and imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases.

Q3. Which institute is best for Radiology?

Ans. AIIMS, JIPMER, KGMU, CMC Vellore, AFMC Pune, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are among the best institutes for pursuing Radiology.

Q2. Can I do MD after BSc radiology?

Ans. No, for pursuing MD in Radiology specialty you need to have an MBBS degree from an MCI-recognized medical college. After doing B.Sc. Radiology, you can pursue an M.Sc. degree in the Radiology discipline.

Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) is a single-window entrance examination for admission to various fellowship (FNB) courses. It is a qualifying cum ranking examination. The FET exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The main goals of NBEMS are to administer high-quality exams across India and raise the bar for postgraduate medical education in modern medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for appearing in the FET entrance examination are different for Indian and International students.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students:

You must fulfill the following criteria in order to be eligible for FET courses:

  • You must have a recognized PG medical degree/Provisional pass certificate (MD/MS/DM/MCh/ DNB/DrNB) or an equivalent recognized qualification.
  • You must have completed the eligible feeder qualification for the particular fellowship course you want to pursue.
  • The deadline for meeting the requirements for the MD, MS, DM, MCh, DNB, and DrNB degree in order to be considered eligible to appear in the FET exam is December 31, of the academic year.
  • Registration with the NMC or State Medical Council is required, and written documentation of that registration must be shown at the testing location on the exam day.
  • No age restriction applies to students enrolled in NBEMS Fellowship courses.

Eligibility Criteria for International Students:

As an International student/Foreign National, you must fulfill the following criteria:

  • You must possess a PG medical qualification equivalent to the eligible feeder qualification for the fellowship course you want to pursue.
  • The deadline for meeting the requirements for the eligible feeder PG medical degree in order to be considered eligible to appear in the FET exam is December 31, of the academic year.
  • You must be a registered medical practitioner and your qualification must be registered in your country as well as recognized as per the NMC Act, 2019.
  • You as a Foreign National must get the security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for appearing in FET.
  • You are granted a temporary registration for the duration of your course and thereby a visa support letter is issued by NBEMS to facilitate a valid travel visa and travel medical insurance.
  • You are required to obtain a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from your Medical Council/Government to appear for the exam and work in India for the period of Fellowship. After obtaining the NOC, you are entitled to get your valid travel documents including visa and passport.
  • You must keep all your documents safe to produce them at the time of counselling.
  • There is no age restriction for applying to the fellowship courses.

List of NBEMS Fellowship Courses offered through FET Entrance Examination

List of FNB Courses along with Eligibility Feeder Qualification (For Indian Students)

S. No. Name of Fellowship Course Prior Eligibility Qualification
1 Arthroplasty DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

 

2 Bariatric Surgery MS/DNB General Surgery

(At least three years of experience in General Surgery/ Minimal Access Surgery after post-graduation is required)

 

3 Breast Imaging MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis

 

4 Cardiac Electrophysiology DM/DNB/DrNB Cardiology

 

5 Fetal Radiology MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis

 

6 Head and Neck Oncology MS/DNB General Surgery

MD/DNB Otorhinolaryngology

MCh/DNB/DrNB Surgical Oncology

MCh Head and Neck Oncology

 

7 Hand & Micro Surgery DrNB/MCh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

DNB/MS Orthopaedics

DNB/MS General Surgery

 

8 Infectious Disease DNB/MD General Medicine

MD Tropical Medicine

 

9 Interventional Cardiology DrNB/DM (Cardiology)

 

10 Liver Transplantation DrNB/MCh (GI Surgery)

 

11 Maternal & Foetal Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

 

12 Minimal Access Surgery DNB/MS General Surgery

 

13 Minimal Access Urology MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology

 

14 Pediatric Gastroenterology DNB/MD Pediatrics

 

15 Neurovascular Intervention DrNB/MCh Neurosurgery

DrNB/DM Neurology

DM Neuroradiology

DNB/MD Radiodiagnosis

 

16 Onco-Anaesthesia DNB/MD Anaesthesia

 

17 Pain Medicine DNB/MD Anaesthesia

 

18 Pediatric Anaesthesia DNB/MD Anaesthesia

 

19 Pediatric Hemato-Oncology DNB/MD Pediatrics

 

20 Pediatric Nephrology DNB/MD Pediatrics

 

21 Pediatric Urology MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology

MCh/DNB/DrNB Pediatric Surgery

 

22 Renal Transplant* MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology

MS/DNB General Surgery with three years of experience in a renal transplant centre (Only Renal Transplant Specialty Board Certified Centres are approved for this experience)

 

23 Reproductive Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

 

24 Spine Surgery DNB/MS Orthopaedics

DrNB/MCh Neurosurgery

 

25 Sports Medicine DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

 

26 Transplant Anaesthesia DNB/MD Anaesthesia

 

27 Trauma Anaesthesia & Critical Care DNB/MD Anaesthesia
28 Trauma & Acute Care Surgery DNB/MS (General Surgery)

DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

DrNB/MCh (Neurosurgery)

DNB/MD (Anaesthesiology)

 

29 Vitreo Retinal Surgery DNB/MS (Ophthalmology)

 


List of FNB Courses along with Eligibility Feeder Qualification (For International Students)

S. No. Name of Fellowship Course Prior Eligibility Qualifications
1 Arthroplasty DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

 

2 Hand & Micro Surgery DrNB/MCh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DNB/MS Orthopaedics

DNB/MS General Surgery

 

3 Interventional Cardiology DrNB/DM (Cardiology)

 

4 Maternal & Foetal Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

 

5 Minimal Access Surgery DNB/MS General Surgery

 

6 Neurovascular Intervention DrNB/MCh Neuro Surgery

DrNB/DM Neurology

DM Neuroradiology

MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis

 

7 Paediatric Hemato-Oncology DNB/MD Pediatrics

 

8 Reproductive Medicine DNB/MD/MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

 

9 Spine Surgery DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

DrNB/MCh (Neuro Surgery)

 

10 Trauma & Acute Care Surgery DNB/MS (General Surgery)

DNB/MS (Orthopaedics)

DrNB/MCh (Neuro Surgery)

DNB/MD (Anaesthesiology)

 

11 Vitreo Retinal Surgery DNB/MS (Ophthalmology)

 

FET Exam Scheme

Particular Description
Type of Questions Objective type questions
Total Duration of the Exam 105 minutes (Part A – 45 minutes and Part B – 60 minutes)
Total Number of Questions 100 (divided into two parts; Part A and Part B)
Marking Scheme +4 is given for every correct answer and -1 is deducted for every incorrect answer

FET Question Paper/Exam Pattern

  • The FET question paper will have two parts: Part A and Part B in which Part A has 40% weightage and Part B has 60% weightage.
  • A separate question paper will be there for each fellowship course/clubbed group.
  • In Part A, questions from the eligible feeder specialty/specialties from the particular fellowship course will be asked.
  • In Part 2, questions from the concerned fellowship or group of clubbed fellowship courses will be asked.

List of Fellowship Courses which have been clubbed together are mentioned below:

S. No. Fellowship Courses have been clubbed together
1 a. Pediatric Hemato-Oncology

b. Pediatric Gastroenterology

c. Pediatric Nephrology

2 a. Reproductive Medicine

b. Maternal and Foetal Medicine

3 a. Spine Surgery

b. Sports Medicine

c. Arthroplasty

4 a. Paediatric Anaesthesia

b. Onco-anesthesia

c. Transplant Anaesthesia

d. Trauma Anaesthesia & Critical Care

e. Pain Medicine

5 a. Interventional Cardiology

b. Cardiac Electrophysiology

6 a. Minimal Access Surgery

b. Bariatric Surgery

FET Examination Fee

  • FET Examination Fee for Indian Students: Rs. 4250
  • FET Examination Fee for International Students: 44250 (Examination Fee of Rs. 37500 + 18% GST)

The payment gateway charges are extra for both Indian and International students. Please make sure that the payment for the examination fee has been received as indicated by the letter “S” (for successful) in the application form’s payment status field. Until the payment status is indicated as “s” on the application form, the application submission procedure is not complete.

FET Application Form

The following are the steps to fill FET application form online:

  • Fill out the user registration form to create a password and a user ID/application ID.
  • Email and SMS will be used to send the User ID and Password.
  • Fill out the application form completely, and submit your photo, scanned signature, thumbprint, and other documents.
  • 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 the Image

You must have the scanned images of the photograph, thumb impression, and signature ready as per the specifications while applying for the FET application form.

A. Photograph: You are required to upload two photographs; one is a real-time photograph and the other is a recent photograph.

1. Real-time photograph: It is taken by the in-built camera or webcam of the system while filling out the application form. The following things should be taken care of while taking real-time photographs:

  • You must be dressed in formal attire sitting or standing against a white background.
  • You should be visible in the image with a full face, ears, neck, and shoulder, and eyes open.
  • Avoid wearing any accessories.
  • After getting adjusted to the correct position, click on the ‘Capture Photo’ button in the application form.

2. Recent Photograph: Upload a recent photograph and it should not be more than 3 months old. You can get your recent photograph clicked using a digital camera, and then transfer it to the computer/laptop. The following things should be taken care of while taking and uploading your recent photograph:

  • You must be dressed in formal attire.
  • The background must be white, and the photograph should be coloured.
  • Avoid wearing spectacles, make-up, ornaments, and any other accessories.
  • The image must be very clear.
  • Image size should be less than 80kb and in .jpg/.jpeg format.
  • Digital enhancements or other alterations are strictly not allowed.

B. Signature: The digital image of the signature can either be taken by using a digital device to directly image or by scanning the signature. Draw a box of 5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width) size on a plain white sheet and sign within this box with blue/black ink. You can click the image and transfer it to the system, or you can directly scan the signature using the scanner attached to the system. The following things should be taken care of while taking and uploading your signature:

  • While editing and uploading the digital image of the signature, use the auto-correct feature of the image editing software if required to get a clear image. Crop and resize the image to 20-100 kb.
  • While scanning and uploading the signature, set the scanner to 200 dpi and save the scanned image in .jpg/.jpeg format. Crop and resize the box area to less than 80kb

C. Thumb Impression: You can upload the thumb impression either by using a digital device (Camera) or by directly scanning the impression. Draw a box of 5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width) size on a plain white sheet. Make sure your hands are clean and completely dry. Now gently press your left thumb against the blue/black ink pad and take a horizontal print of your thumb within this box. You can click the image and transfer it to the system, or you can directly scan the signature using the scanner attached to the system. The following things should be taken care of while taking and uploading your signature:

  • While editing and uploading the digital image of your thumb impression, crop and resize the image to 20-100 kb.
  • While scanning and uploading your thumb impression, set the scanner to 200 dpi and save the scanned image in .jpg/.jpeg format. Crop and resize the box area to less than 80kb.

Admit Card

You can download the admit card from the NBEMS official website and affix the photograph to the space provided.

Exam Centres for FET

The following is a tentative list of the exam centre cities for Indian and International students:

  • Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhilai Nagar
  • Bhopal
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Chandigarh/Mohali
  • Chennai
  • Delhi NCR
  • Guwahati
  • Haldwani
  • Hamirpur (HP)
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Panjim/Madgaon
  • Patna
  • Shillong
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Visakhapatnam

Demo Test

Students may access a demo exam on the website https://nbe.edu.in to get an idea of the structure of the computer-based test. during the exam month.

Result and Counselling

  • You need to score a minimum of 50th percentile marks in the respective specialty question paper to be considered as ‘Qualified’.
  • The FET results are released in the month of February and the scorecards for the same can be downloaded from the NBEMS website through applicant login.
  • There is no re-evaluation or re-checking or re-totaling.

Validity of FET Result

The validity of the FET result is only for the current admission year, i.e., the year of the examination, and is not carried forward to the next session.

Tie-Breaker Criteria

In case two candidates score the same marks for a particular fellowship course, the following tie-breaker criteria are applied in the order:

  • Student with less number of wrong responses are placed at higher positions.
  • Student with a high score in Part B of the question paper is placed in a higher position.
  • Student with less number of wrong responses in Part B of the question paper is placed in a higher position.
  • Students older in age are placed in higher positions.
  • Candidates having higher aggregate marks in all MBBS Professional Exams are placed in higher positions.

Publication of Merit List

There will be a distinct merit list for each fellowship course, which will be announced by NBEMS.

  • No equating, scaling, or normalization is permitted.
  • The merit will only be determined by the student’s final grade and the use of the established tie-breaking procedures.
  • For the Fellowship Programme for International Students (FPIS), there will be distinct merit lists for each specialization.

Selection and Counselling

Admission to FNB courses is done through Centralized Merit Based Counselling conducted by NBEMS. The schedule of counselling for the academic year and related information is displayed on the NBEMS official website at the very time.

Medical Examination

The acceptance of a student into an NBEMS-certified institution through Centralized Merit-Based Counselling is contingent upon the student’s medical fitness being evaluated by the approved hospital or institution. The Medical Board of the relevant NBEMS-accredited institution is responsible for the student’s medical examination. Only those students who pass the medical exam are deemed fit to enroll in the FNB programme.

Documents to be Produced at the Time of Counselling

For Indian Students:

  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • Eligible Post Graduate Medical Qualification issued on or before 31st December of the prior academic year (MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh/DrNB Degree Certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate).
  • A self-attested printed copy of the NMC website confirming your additional PG Degree qualification being ‘Recognized’.
  • If your additional PG Degree is not listed as ‘Recognized’, then you can produce any of the following at the time of counselling: An additional Qualification Registration Certificate (AQRC) issued by NMC, or an Additional Qualification Registration Certificate (AQRC) issued by State Medical Council + IMR Certificate issued by NMC wherein said additional PG Degree qualification is registered.

For International Students:

  • Primary Medical Qualification Degree/MBBS Degree
  • PG Medical Qualification Degree Certificate
  • PG Medical Qualification Registration Certificate issued by the Medical Council of the respective country
  • NOC by Medical Council/Government for appearing for exams and pursuing Fellowship in India
  • Security Clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
  • Valid travel document (Passport) and valid permission (visa)

Upon being assigned an FNB seat, a temporary registration with the National Medical Commission in New Delhi, India, for the entire duration of the FNB course should be obtained.

Academic Programme and Training of the FNB (Fellow of National Board) Students

The FNB training is a residency-based training and employment programme in which the FNB trainee performs the tasks of a Senior Resident while also completing a demanding academic curriculum to advance his knowledge and abilities.

Fellowship Course Fee and Stipend

Fellowship Course Fee:

  • For Indian Student: INR 1,25,000/-
  • For International Students from SAARC Nations: INR 1,25,000/-
  • For International Students from Non-SAARC Nations: USD 5000

Stipend:  The minimum stipend given to FNB trainees as per NBEMS guidelines 2022 is Rs. 41,000/- in the first year and it increases to Rs. 43,000/- in the second year.

Fellowship Exit Examination Pattern

  1. Theory Examination:
  • There is one theory question paper of 100 marks.
  • The question paper comprises 10 short notes of 10 marks each.
  • The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
  • You need to score at least 50% marks, i.e., 50 out of 100 marks to qualify for the theory exam.
  1. Practical Examination:
  • The practical exam comprises clinical examination and viva.
  • Evaluation is made from a total of 300 marks.
  • The practical exam is conducted at different FET exam centres, which is notified to the

students separately after the theory exam.

Marking Scheme of the FET Exit Examination

Both the theory and practical examination results are released at the same time. To pass the Fellowship Exit Exam, the student must receive 200 out of a possible 400 marks (theory and practical), with at least 50% marks in the theoretical portion of the exam.

Result Declaration

A qualifying examination, the Fellowship Exit Exam results are declared as PASS/FAIL. Students who complete their studies successfully in all respects can get an FNB qualification certificate.

Books provide comprehensive and organized information and serve as valuable reference material for studying. One must refer to the latest edition of the books as it keeps you updated with the most current medical advancements, diagnostic techniques, and treatment modalities. Different books are available depending on the requirement, say a textbook for comprehensive detailed study, preparatory manuals for exam-oriented study, an atlas for case illustrations, and so on. Books additionally improve overall professional competence and develop a holistic approach to patient management.

Here’s a list of the best books on Ophthalmology for PG Ophthalmology students and residents.

Postgraduate Ophthalmology

  • Postgraduate Ophthalmology by Zia Chaudhary is an outstanding book for PG ophthalmology students, residents, ophthalmic fellow trainees, researchers, and practitioners.
  • The book is written in a lucid manner and hence is very easy to read and understand.
  • A thorough ophthalmology textbook in two volumes with 214 chapters that have been divided into 19 divisions with approximately 4000 high-quality illustrations and are highly well-researched and cited.
  • The latest edition has integrated numerous contemporary practical ophthalmic healthcare issues, from historical perspectives to current standards of practice.
  • There have been significant updates to the fundamental, applied, diagnostic, and translational ophthalmology part, which now includes extended sections on applied ophthalmic specializations such as ocular genetics, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, ophthalmic imaging, and uses of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology.
  • The sections on trauma, oculoplastics, uvea, and pediatric ophthalmology have all been greatly enlarged.
  • With thorough descriptions and explanations, three new sections have been included on ocular clinical trials, ophthalmic healthcare, and a fully illustrated atlas of pathology, microbiology slide pictures, and neuroimaging images.

Peyman’s Principles and Practices of Ophthalmology

  • Peyman’s Principles and Practices of Ophthalmology by Dr. N. Venkatesh Prajna is one of the bestselling titles of Ophthalmology.
  • This book is a must-have for PG Ophthalmologists, residents, and practitioners.
  • The book has two volumes.
  • Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, and genetics are among the fundamental ophthalmology topics that have been thoroughly covered in a clear and succinct way.
  • A section on Vision Rehabilitation and Optics and Refraction has been added in the latest edition.
  • The most recent developments and the prevailing theories in a variety of subspecialties, including neuro-ophthalmology, orbit and oculoplasty, glaucoma, uveitis, retina, and more are also included.

Ophthalmology Clinics for Postgraduates

  • Ophthalmology Clinics for Postgraduates by Prafulla Kumar Maharana, Namrata Sharma, and Atul Kumar are among the best books to study clinics for PG ophthalmologists.
  • The cases and examples in this book are presented in a way that will make it easier for both students and physicians to comprehend how to approach a case and make a clinical diagnosis.
  • Additionally, the book helps physicians to approach patients in the clinic methodically while taking into account all clinical findings.
  • The book includes 43 short/spot instances and 33 lengthy cases that are often asked in post-graduate exams.
  • It also has a chapter on instruments and differential diagnosis, which is frequently a requirement for all post-graduate viva voice tests.
  • A section on viva-voce questions is included after each chapter to aid applicants in mentally preparing for the viva before the final test.
  • This book conveys the crucial concepts in a manner identical to that of the practical test.

Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach

  • Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach by John F. Salmon is the perfect ophthalmology book for PG residents and practitioners.
  • Kanski’s extremely successful structure of concise language and visually engaging presentation is maintained in the latest edition.
  • The book offers authoritative, targeted information on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular illnesses.
  • This aesthetically appealing book, which is extremely well organized and thorough in scope, represents the most recent developments in the area and allows for rapid comprehension to improve learning, support exam preparation, and direct clinical practice.
  • This is the de facto textbook in general ophthalmology.
  • The book has highly illustrative clinical cases with images, HD illustrations, and pictures which are important to understand clear ophthalmologic conditions.
  • This book proves to be the best friend of ophthalmologists at the time of residency.

Aravind FAQs in Ophthalmology

  • Aravind’s FAQs in Ophthalmology by Dr. N. Venkatesh Prajna are highly recommended for exam preparation during your PG and residency.
  • The questions are followed by detailed explanations to clear your concepts. Although it’s not a textbook but is quite helpful for preparation for postgraduate ophthalmology examination.
  • The latest edition is thoroughly revised and updated with the addition of many new chapters.
  • It also contains examples of case sheet writing and different management scenarios.
  • The students would benefit much from the new chapter on “Management Summary of Commonly Kept Examination Cases” to confidently deliver it to the examiner.

Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmology by Myron Yanoff and Jay S. Duker is among the best books for PG ophthalmology students and residents.
  • The latest edition of Yanoff’s Ophthalmology book is quite vast and proves best for concept building.
  • The book provides comprehensive, beautifully illustrated instruction on practically every ocular ailment and treatment you may meet in a single, handy book, making it a must-have resource.
  • You are kept up to speed on everything new in every specialized area of the discipline thanks to extensive updates throughout.
  • Extensive updates are made throughout to keep you updated with every subspecialty of the ophthalmology field.

To supplement the college lectures and practical sessions, you can subscribe to a good ophthalmology MD online course. The Ophthalmology MD course has been crafted by the well-renowned Dr. N. Venkatesh Prajna along with India’s 55 eminent faculty. The topics covered in the course are significant from an academic, clinical, and surgical perspective. All of the course’s topics have been carefully chosen with consideration given to commonly asked questions and troublesome regions for postgraduate students to get enough knowledge.