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

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

Yes, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum offers a full-time MD programme in Transfusion Medicine. It is a three-year programme, offered at the postgraduate level. Admission to the programme is based on INI-CET ranks and counselling. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers MD and MS specialisations for the candidates seeking to get admission. As per the INICET Round 3 seat allotment round for January session, the required rank to get into SCTIMST Trivandrum stood at 10124 for the General AI category, considering the AIIMS Delhi INICET cutoff 2025. Further, getting a 7k rank in INICET is more than sufficient to secure a seat at SCTIMST Trivandrum. Candidates can also check out the SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 from the official SCTIMST Trivandrum page.

87% of candidates were placed during the SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram PG 2 Year Placements in 2021. Previously, 93% and 87% of candidates were placed in the SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram PG 2-Year Placements in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The average package offered in Sri Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram for PG 2 Year and PG 3 Year Internships in 2021 was Rs 5.1 LPA and Rs 2.4 LPA, respectively, according to SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram NIRF Report 2022.

The eligibility criteria for UG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum varies across the available specialisations. Check out the following table for the minimum eligibility requirements for SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma courses:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)	Diploma in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering /Instrumentation
Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)	Certificate in Radiographic Assistance (CRA)/ 2-year Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, with an aggregate of at least 50%
Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing & Diploma in Neuro Nursing	Be a registered Nurse (RN & RM) or equivalent Possess a minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse Nurses from other countries must obtain an equivalence certificate from INC before admission Be physically fit
Diploma in Public Health	Three years in Government service after MBBS

To get an admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum for MD in Transfusion Medicine, aspirants must start by checking that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the National Importance-Common Entrance Test or INI-CET exam and the subsequent counselling held by AIIMS, New Delhi. Hence, they must visit the official exam website to register and apply. Those who clear the required cut-off for various rounds of counselling are allocated seats at the institute. Such candidates must submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST MD tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee, security deposit, etc. to confirm their seat. Further, they must report to the campus with the required original documents for physical verification on the specified date.

SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 for the MD and MS courses has been released for the Round 1 for General and OBC AI category candidates. Considering the INI CET Round 1, the cutoff for MD in Transfusion Medicine is 1799 for the General candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff is 2526 for the same course. For more information, candidates can check out SCTIMST Trivandrum official website:

Candidates seeking MD admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum are required to complete the INI-CET application process. While applying, they must submit the prescribed application fee via online payment modes. The application fee depends on the reservation category of the applicants. The category-wise INI CET application fee is given in the table below:

Category	Fee (in INR)
General/OBC	4,000
SC/ST	3,200
PwD	Exempted

*Transaction charges as applicable have to be borne by the applicant.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has courses such as DM, Ph.D., PG Diploma, MPH, M.Ch., MD to offer. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has specializations such as DM specializations in Anaesthesia, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiovascular Technology, Ph.D. specializations in Pathology, PG Diploma specializations in Cardiology Laboratory Technique, Neurology, Medical Record Technology, Perfusion Technology, Blood Bank Technology, MPH specializations in Public Health, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Neurology.

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the upper age limit for UG Diploma applicants. The upper age limit for the available UG Diploma specialisations is as follows:

• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT), and Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT): 25 years on January 01 of admission year, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates

• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing, and Diploma in Neuro Nursing: (Speciality Nursing Programmes): 35 years (on January 01 of the year of admission), relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and
  5 years for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel (with a service of at least 5 years)
• Diploma in Public Health: Up to 50 years on July 01 of the year of admission

MD graduates of SCTIMST Trivandrum have promising career prospects in both private as well as the government sector. The institute offers MD in Transfusion Medicine. After completing their course, MD degree holders can serve as Medical Practitioners, Consultants, Researchers, and Educators, contributing significantly to healthcare and medical advancements. They can also work in hospital blood banks, managing blood product inventory, performing compatibility testing, and advising clinicians on appropriate blood component selection.