MD in Paediatrics 

at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

Yes, students enrolled in the MS and MD courses offered by the GIMSR are required to submit a thesis. The topic of the thesis must revolve around their chosen specialisation. Moreover, this project work is to be successfully submitted at least six months before the theory and clinical/practical examination. A candidate shall only be allowed to appear for the theory and practical/clinical examination only after the acceptance of the thesis by the examiners. 

GIMSR offers a full-time MD programme with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles, such as General practitioner, Health Administrator, Dermatologist, etc. Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salaries depend on chosen specialisations. Most of the MD graduates often choose to work in hospitals, clinics, etc.

Some graduates also prefer to establish a clinic of their own. Those who are interested in staying connected to academia can take up academic or research roles. Researchers in the medical field can expect to get a salary ranging from INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA. 

Both GIMSR and BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences offer MD courses approved by NMC. To know which college would be better suited, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees. To help,  presented below is a comparison between the MD at GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College, based on fees:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

The GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research NEET PG Cutoff 2025 has been published till Round 2 for admission to MD and MS courses. The cutoff ranged from 28144 to 129998, as per the last round cutoff rank for the students belonging to the General AI quota. The hardest course for admission was MD in Dermatology, and the easiest was M.D. in Preventive and Social Medicine for the General AI category

Choosing a college for an MD programme can be a tough decision. To know which college to choose, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and packages offered.

As per official sources, the fees to pursue an MD at GIMSR range from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. The tuition fee to pursue an MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is INR 3.42 lakh. In terms of fees, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is a better choice. 

Moreover, as per placement details on Shiksha, the highest packages offered for MD courses at GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are INR 46.50 and INR 10 LPA, respectively. In terms of placements, the GIMSR MD programme is a better choice.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

The admissions to GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is entrance based. The mode of application is online. Moreover, for GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam admissions to the MBBS programme are based on the NEET-UG and MD/MS course admissions on the basis of the NEET-PG score. Admissions to the BSc Paramedical Courses are based on GAT (Paramedical UG) scores. Additional, the total annual seat intake is around 150 for the MBBS programme, around 127 are reserved under management and 23 are under the NRI seat quota.

In recent years of placements, the highest and the lowest packages offered at GIMSR were INR 5.60 LPA and INR 2.40 LPA, respectively. The table below mentions the GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research salary package details:

NOTE: The aforementioned salary details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

GITAM Medical College admits people online. Candiates should go to the official webpage of GITAM and then they should press the 'Apply Now' button. Having registered and received login details, the candidates are expected to complete the application form, attach the required documents, pay INR 1,200 as an application fee online, and submit the form.