DM in Cardiology 

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.

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

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.

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 offers Degree and Diploma courses including 8 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters, Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. 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.

Every year, SCTIMST Trivandrum accepts MD admissions in two sessions: the January session and the July session. MD aspirants are required to appear for the INI-CET exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. The application process for the January session of INI-CET usually takes place between September and October of the preceeding year. Candidates willing to take admission in the July session can apply between March and April. Candidates are advised to check the official exam website for exact admission schedule.

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum offers UG Diploma in the field of Medical and Allied Services. The institute offers five UG Diploma courses, including two Specialty Diploma programmes in Nursing. These courses are listed below:

• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)
• Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)
• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing
• Diploma in Neuro Nursing

The cost of a three-year Doctor of Medicine in Neurology programme at SCTIMST Trivandrum is 2.47 lakh. 
The cost of a three-year M. Ch. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery programme at SCTIMST Trivandrum is 2.47 lakh. 

The two-year PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion programme costs 17.7k in tuition. 

The two-year cost of the advanced medical imaging technology diploma is 24.74k.  
The annual cost of the Postgraduate Diploma in Neurotechnology is 17,67k. The two-year Public health Diploma program costs 2.04 lakh.

To secure admission to the UG Diploma course of SCTIMST Trivandrum, aspirants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. They must begin by applying for the entrance exam through the institute's official website. After appearing for the exam, candidates who clear the specified cut-off are called for a personal interview. The final selection decision will be based on the candidates' performance in the entrance exam and the interview. The final step in the admission process is to submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST UG Diploma tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee. Further, candidates must report to the campus with the required original documents on the specified date.