DM in Neurology 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

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.

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.

The cost of the Postgraduate Diploma programs at SCTIMST, Trivandrum varies based on course and duration. Below are a few of the fees:
Rs 17,670 a year for a postgraduate diploma in cardiac laboratory technology.
Rs 17,670 a year for a postgraduate diploma in neuroscience.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Medical Records Science is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.

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.

The list of recruiters for the SCTIMST, Trivandrum placements is not yet available because the institute has not yet made the 2023 placement details public. However, based on previous year's placement data, a few of SCTIMST, Trivandrum's top recruiters are listed below:

Aster Medcity's AIIMS JIPMER Apollo Hospitals, Scientific Boston, Health Care Johnson & Johnson Abbott, Dickinson in Becton, BD Health Care, Dr. Reddy's Research Center, Citla, Sun Medical, Cadila Healthcare Lupin, Hrudayalaya Narayana, Shankara Nethralaya Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Center LV Prasad Eye Institute

Philips Medical

GE Medical

Medtronic Siemens Healthineers

Fortis Healthcare

 Hospitals in Medina

SCTIMST, Trivandrum is known for its post-doctoral courses in Cardiology, Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiac and neuro anesthesia.

• MCh, PDCC, and DM Courses
• DM Neurology and DM Cardiology.
• Interventional Neuroradiology and DM Neuroimaging
• DM Vascular and Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia.
• DM Anesthesiology.
• MCh Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
• MCh Neurosurgery: A five-year program

The registration process for various PG Diploma courses at SCTIMST Trivandrum typically starts in September of the year preceeding the admission year. The admission process for PG Diploma admissions 2025 strarted on September 02, 2024 and was concluded on November 15, 2025. The entrance exams and interviews were conducted on Nov 14, 2024 and Nov 15, 2024. The classes commencement date for PG Diploma courses at the institute usually falls in the first week of January.

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:

The annual average fees of SCTIMST Trivandrum is rs 69,837. Courses are available at the diploma, postgraduate, and doctorate levels at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Trivandrum. Medical and allied sciences are among the streams in which SCTIMST Trivandrum courses are offered. 30-course in SCTIMST Trivandrum . 

SCTIMST Trivandrum is a well-known institute for PG Diploma. Candidates with a PG Diploma from this institute can choose among various career opportunities in the government as well as the private sector. The exact job profile depends on the PG Diploma specialisation chosen by the candidates. Most of the jobs that PG Diploma holders of SCTIMIST can take up are provided by hospitals, healthcare centers, clinics, etc. They can also explore the job opportunities in the fields of Education and Research.