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MD/MS Admission in India
MBBS graduates in India who want to study further in the medical field can pursue MD or MS programs and become specialists. To be eligible for the MD or MS programs in India, applicants must clear the NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate), a mandatory entrance examination for postgraduate medical courses conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) each year.
Furthermore, the candidate must be permanently or provisionally registered with the NMC or the State Medical Council. They should also have an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical institution and have completed a 1-year mandatory internship. At the end, through the NEET-PG counselling sessions at the Central and State levels, applicants are allowed admission to MD and MS programs.
NBEMS Eligibility Guidelines As Per 2025 Brochure
MBBS graduates who want to apply for MD and MS programs in India must meet certain eligibility criteria for higher chances of admission by an Indian medical institution. Here are the eligibility criteria for Indian medical graduates to pursue further education in PG courses:
- Hold an MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate as per the rules of the NMC Act, 2019, and the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023.
- Hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate of the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC or State Medical Council.
- Have completed one year of internship, or are likely to complete the internship on or before 31st July 2025.
NBEMS (National Board of Examination in Medical Science) guidelines for the eligibility criteria of Indian MBBS graduates to accept MD and MS admissions state the following:
- Candidates who are found ineligible at any stage of NEET-PG will not be permitted to appear in the examination and/or counselling. If any ineligible candidate appears and/or succeeds in NEET-PG 2025, his/her result/candidature shall be cancelled and/or treated as cancelled.
- Requests from candidates who complete their internship after 31st July, or who do not possess the required qualifications as per the NMC Act, 2019, and the repealed IMC Act, 1956, will be summarily rejected. Candidates are also advised not to approach for any such relaxation.
- The internship dates (i.e., date of commencement and completion) declared by the candidates in the application form will be final. At the time of counselling/admission to the allotted medical college/institute, the candidate must produce the original completion certificate of the mandatory 12-month rotating internship.
- For candidates who have passed their MBBS degree course from medical colleges and completed the mandatory rotatory internship for the year 2025, the cut-off dates for eligibility will be determined by NMC. No recognition shall be given to qualifications from colleges completing after the cut-off date fixed by NMC.
- Registration with NMC or State Medical Council is mandatory, and the documentary proof of the same must be produced by the candidates on the day of the examination as well as at the time of counselling/admission.
- Some institutes in India do not allow admission for PG courses with an already running course. Candidates who are already pursuing a PG course through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying again for a seat under these quotas must confirm their eligibility conditions with the respective university. If such candidates are denied admission, NBEMS/MoHFW/Designated Counseling Authority shall not be responsible. Such candidates can opt for a subject and college entirely at their own risk and cost.
- For admission in Deemed Universities, the definition of NRI shall be as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court dated 22/08/2017 in WP 689/2017.
- The eligibility of candidates who are issued admit cards for the examination shall remain purely provisional. Appearance in NEET-PG 2025 does not guarantee any automatic right of admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.
NEET PG Eligibility Criteria - Foreign Nationals
Some students who earned their MBBS degree from a foreign medical university, and who either officially identified as Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), are eligible, but they must meet the eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria for foreign nationals, or Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG), who want to pursue MD and MS programs in India are:
- Qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) of India.
- Get a valid registration with the NMC or the State Medical Council
- Must have completed their internship, or are likely to complete it on or before 31st July 2025
- Registered with the respective country’s authority, granting the MBBS degree from an institution recognized by that country’s medical or other relevant authority
Demanding MD/MS Branches All Over India
- MD – Radiology
- MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
- MD – General Medicine
- MD – Paediatrics
- MD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- MS – Orthopaedics
- MS – General Surgery
- MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
- MS – Ophthalmology
- MD – Psychiatry
- MS – ENT
- MD – Anaesthesiology
- MD – Pathology
- MD – Pharmacology
- MD – Community Medicine
- MD – Forensic Medicine
- MD – Microbiology
- MD – Physiology
- MD – Anatomy
- MD – Biochemistry
Eligibility to Get Admission to Study MD/MS in India Via Management Quota
- Completed MBBS from an MCI/NMC-recognized medical college of IndiaÂ
- Completed a one-year mandatory rotatory internship, as per the NMC’s guidelinesÂ
- Qualified for the NEET-PG examinations in the same admission year Â
- Applicant is registered with the State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC)Â
- Indian foreign MBBS graduates cleared the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) exam before applying for the admissionÂ
- Must have all the required documents to apply for counselling through the management quota
Documents Required for Direct MD/MS admission in India by Management Quota
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A Quick Glimpse on NEET-PG Examination in India
NEET-PG (National Eligiblity cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate) examination is conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) every year for the postgraduate admissions in medical institutes of India. NBEMS have structured the NEET-PG exams in the way where each applicant will be evaluated individually on the basis of exam pattern and scoring system. There are total 200 questions in the NEET-PG exams, with a total 800 marks of target. For each correct answer, the examiner will grant examinee with a positive addition of 4 marks. On the other hand, for each wrong answer, there will be deduction of 1 marks. The total number of questions are 200 for examinees to answer in a total duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes on a single shift of a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
NEET PG Counselling Process for Admissions in India
On the basis of NEET-PG results, the qualified candidates are allotted seats for the admission process during counselling sessions. The result declaration determines whether an applicant will get admission to a medical institute in India or not. There are three main counselling rounds where qualified candidates participate in the selection process and get seats based on the NEET cutoffs. Candidates who do not get any seats in the three-round counselling process get an opportunity to participate in the stray rounds of the next phase of the counselling process. The participants must ensure that they keep all the required documents ready, as any failure to do so will result in disqualification (and even disbarment for future counselling).
Admission Process
While applying for admission to Indian Private and Deemed Medical Colleges, you are required to follow the given admission process.
- Entrance Exam– Apply for the entrance exam—National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Post Graduation (NEET PG), conducted by NBEMS.
- NEET PG Result– Score in the range of the qualifying marks of the NEET PG examination to get admission.
- Counselling– Register for the counselling session, depending on the choice of your college and branch (MCC or State Counselling).
- Choice Filling & Locking– Select desired colleges and preferred medical branches during choice filling in the official portal in an orderly manner.
- Seat Allotment–Â Seats will be allotted based on certain factors; upgrade your choices in the next round if you wish to change them.
- Document Verification– The authorities in the private or deemed college of your choice will verify the documents for the final assessment of your admission.
- Finalisation– Pay the admission fee as per the college rules, and report to the college for submission of original documents.
While applying for admission to Indian Private and Deemed Medical Colleges, you are required to follow the given admission process.
- Entrance Exam: The first and foremost step is to apply for the entrance exam i.e., National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Post Graduation.Â
- NEET PG Result: After the declaration of NEET Pg result students are required to choose the suitable college.Â
- Counselling: Later, you must apply for counselling sessions to get the medical seat for MD/MS in India. You are required to submit all the required documents to them.Â
- Registration: We will help you to register at your chosen college by submitting your profile and valid documents.Â
- Validation: The university will validate and apostle your documents after complete verification as per the reservation eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is NEET-PG Mandatory For All Admissions Related To PG Courses In India?
Yes, qualifying for the NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is mandatory to get admission in Indian colleges to pursue MD and MS courses, except for AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS. - What Is The Validity Of The NEET-PG Score?
To get admission in an MD/MS course at a private or deemed institution of Indian origin, the applicant must show the NEET PG scorecard in the same academic year. - Can I Change My College After Seat Allotment?
The applicants can change their seats during the counselling session if they wish to upgrade. However, these changes will not be allowed in the final round of the selection process. - What Happens If My Documents Get Invalidated?
If an applicant’s documents are deemed to be invalid or fake during the validation process, then there will be serious consequences. The admission will be cancelled and the applicant will be debarred from participating in future exams, with possible chances of facing legal actions. - Will I Get My Fees Back If I Withdraw From Counselling?
The refund policies of both private and deemed colleges vary, but generally speaking, students can withdraw up to 3 rounds, and there will be no deduction. However, after the third round, if an applicant withdraws from their allotted seats, the amount will be deducted.
- Is NEET-PG Mandatory For All Admissions Related To PG Courses In India?
