Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

Candidates seeking MPH admission at SCTIMIST Trivandrum must fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The SCTIMST Trivandrum MPH eligibility criteria is tabulated below:ParameterEligibility RequirementEducational QualificationOne of the following UG degrees: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BTech/B.E (any branch) and graduates of four-year degree programmes in Veterinary/Nursingsciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or Bachelor of PharmacyOR, A PG degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Management or LawAge40 years (Age relaxation can be given in exceptional cases)Work Experience (in public health/related field)Desirable 

The MPH fee at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is INR 1.1 Lacs for non-sponsored, independent students, and INR 2 Lacs for sponsored students. In addition to the tuition fee, MPH students are required to pay various other charges, such as an admission fee of INR 1,000, an exam fee of INR 1,000, a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000, etc. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

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.

To get an admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum for PG Diploma, aspirants must start by checking the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Those who fulfil the eligibility requirements must visit the institute's official website to apply. Applicants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. The final selection decision will be based on the candidates' performance in the entrance exam and the interview.Shortlisted candidates must submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST PG Diploma tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee. Further, they must report to the campus with the required original documents for physical verification on the specified date.

To get an admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum for MPH, aspirants must start by checking that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Eligible candidates must visit the institute's official website to apply. Applicants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. The final selection is based on the candidates' educational qualifications, professional experience in the area of public health, performance in the entrance test and personal interview.Shortlisted candidates must submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST MPH tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee, security deposit, etc. Further, they must report to the campus with the required original documents for physical verification on the specified date.

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum follows the seat reservation policy as per the norms of the Government of India. In each course offered at the institute, some seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD categories. The number of seats reserved for these categories may vary over the years as some reserved seats are rotated over two consectuive years among the course specialisations offered at the institute. If the reserved seats are found vacant, they are allotted eligible unreserved (UR) category candidates.

Both SCTIMST Trivandrum and AIIMS Bhubaneshwar are famous for their full-time MD courses. The final choice between the two ultimately depends on the candidates' preferences. Here are some pointers to help candidates make an informed choice:SCTIMST offers an MD in only one specialisation, i.e. Transfusion Medicine. AIIMS Bhubaneshwar offers an MD in is various specialisations, such as Hospital Administration, General Medicine, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, etc.The total tuition fee for MD at SCTIMIST is INR 1.89 lakh. On the other hand, MD fee at AIIMS Bhubaneshwar is INR 1.05 lakh.The average salary package for MD course is around INR 24.25 LPA at SCTIMST and INR 15 LPA at AIIMS Bhubaneshwar.

MPH admissions at SCTIMST Trivandrum are not open right now. The admission process for the batch starting in July commenced in May. Interested candidates can contact the institute for the exact admission dates. They must also frequently visit the institute's official website for more details.

MPH graduates of SCTIMST Trivandrum can explore a variety of career opportunities. They can find employment in Government Health Departments, NGOs, International Health Organisations, Healthcare Consulting Firms, Hospitals, Education sector, etc. Some job profiles for MPH graduates are as follows:Job ProfilesAverage PackagePublic Health Director/AdministratorINR 15 LPAEpidemiologistINR 8 LPHealth Policy AnalystINR 9 LPABiostatisticianINR 8 LPAEnvironmental Health SpecialistINR 8 LPA 

The SCTIMST Trivandrum MPH application process can be completed online. Aspirants must visit the institute's official website to apply. Before applying, they must ensure that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. While applying, they must also submit a non-refundable application fee of INR 1,200 for SC/ST candidates and INR 1,500 for others. The fee must be paid using online payment modes only (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, etc.).