MD or Doctor of Medicine is a study of different forms of diseases and causes of those diseases along with their effects. MD is a Postgraduate degree that can be done after one has completed MBBS with a mandatory 1-year internship. The study addresses main areas of research such as Anatomy, General Medicine, Radiotherapy, etc.
To study MD, candidates should have completed their MBBS from a recognized institute approved by ICMR. Also, candidates should have completed a 1-year mandatory internship.
Admissions in MD are done on the basis of scores obtained in entrance exams. In order to get admission in MD, candidates will have to get through entrance exams – NEET PG.
Some of the top colleges of MD are Grant Medical College, TATA Memorial Centre, AIIMS, Jamia Hamdard University, Maulana Azad Medical College, etc. The average fee may range around INR 1 Lakh.
Students who have completed MD are offered jobs with the roles of Medical Pathologists, General Physician, Bacteriologist, Anaesthesiologists, Chiropodist, etc. at some of the finest health institutions in India that include Hospitals, Research Labs, Pathology Lab, Pharmaceutical Companies, Educational Institutes, etc.
MD Course Highlights
| Course type |
Post-Graduation |
| Course Duration |
3 Years |
| Course Examination Type |
Semester |
| Course Eligibility |
Cleared Post-Graduation from a recognized university |
| Course Admission process |
Entrance Examination Based |
| Course Fee |
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| Course Average Salary |
INR 2,00,000 to INR 25,00,000 |
| Top Recruiting Sectors |
Hospitals, Laboratories, Colleges, Research Institutes, etc. |
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About the MD Course
- MD is a postgraduate degree that prepares wilful candidates to work as an experienced professional in his/her desired field.
- A person will get to learn various aspects of - research, causes of disease, effects of the disease, Anatomy, General Medicine, Radiotherapy, etc.
- MD not only helps students to accompany the knowledge of the Human Body but also increases their acumen in the field of medical pathways.
- The subjects of the MD course include Haematology, Forensic, Clinical, General, etc. making the candidates ready in every facet of the medical field.
MD Admission Process
Admissions to MD are done on the basis of Entrance Tests. Some colleges conduct their own entrance exams such as AIIMS PG, JIPMER, etc. the common entrance exam in NEET PG whose score is acceptable in every college. Details of the MD admission process are discussed below.
Eligibility
The General eligibility criteria to get admitted in the course of MD are as follows.
- Candidates should have completed MBBS from a recognized institute.
- He/she should have obtained at least 50% in MBBS.
- Candidates should have completed a mandatory 1-year internship.
Colleges for Admission in MD
Dr. DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (DYPMC) was established in 1996 in Pune, Maharashtra. The college is affiliated to Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune was established in February 1989 and is renowned for its academic excellence and infrastructural facilities. It was initially affiliated to the University of Pune till it became a constituent unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) in April 1996.
Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital is run by the Sinhgad Technical Education Society which was formed in the year 1993.
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research is a medical college located in Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India. The institute is recognized by the Medical Council of India and is under the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
D.Y Patil Medical College is a medical institution established by the D.Y Educational Society, Kohlapur (a Deemed University). Established in the year 2005 the college offers courses in the medical field including MBBS at graduate level and MD/MS/PG Diploma at post graduate level. As a constituent institution of D.Y Patil University the college is accredited by NAAC and recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI).
Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli or BVDU Medical College, Sangli is a Medical college located in Sangli, Maharashtra. This institute is the constituent college of Bharati Vidyapeeth.
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences “Deemed To Be University”, Karad is located in Western Maharashtra, India. University is accredited by various accrediting agencies for its quality sustenance, enrichment, and enhancement in academics and healthcare services.
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University) was granted the status of Deemed to be University by University Grants Commission, on 24th May, 2005.
SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (SMBT Medical College Nashik) is a newly established private medical college that was founded in the year 2014. The college is registered with the Medical Council of India.
The Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College Aurangabad was established in the year 1990. It has grown into a research university. The college is affiliated to the MGM Institute of Health Sciences, which is a Deemed University, located at Navi Mumbai.
Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Medical College was established at Vilad Ghat, Ahmednagar in 2004. The College offers undergraduate course in Medicine (MBBS) with an intake of 150 students per year. The institute is recognized by Medical Council of India, New Delhi in December, 2008 and is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre were established in the year 2004 by the SRM group. It is a part of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
NIMS Medical College and Hospital was established in the year 2004 as per MCI norms. The recognition was given for MBBS degree by MCI in the year 2009. It is a constituent College of NIMS University.
Pacific Medical College & Hospital is a unit of Tirupati Balaji Educational Trust.
American International Institute of Medical Sciences, Bedwas is a College & Institute in Rajasthan. It was established in 2016 and the institute is affiliated to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences.
Geetanjali Medical College is a private medical college located in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. The college is attached to the Geetanjali Hospital and affiliated with the Geetanjali University.
The Ananta Charitable Educational Society, Udaipur proposes to establish a state-of-art medical college and a well equipped hospital at Rajsamand, Rajasthan in the Name of Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute is an on-campus constituent college of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry under the Faculty of Medicine and ranks 23rd among Medical Institutions in India as per NIRF 2018.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences was born in the year 2006 with a vision to establish a multispecialty hospital in Agaram Village of Puducherry.
Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SVMCH&RC) is a private medical college and hospital located in Puducherry, India. The institution is recognized by the Medical Council of India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, and the Government of Puducherry. It is affiliated with Pondicherry University.