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 Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. It is a 24-month residential programme commencing on the 1st of July every year. Admission to the programme is primarily based on the entrance test and personal interview conducted by the institute. The institute also gives consideration to other factors, such as educational qualifications and work experience. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to apply or learn more about the programme.

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, 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.

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.).

The SCTIMST Tirunal MD tuition fee is INR 63,000 per year. Hence, the total tuition fee for the three-year programme is INR 1.89 lakh.  In addition to the tuition fee, MD students are required to pay various other charges, such as an admission fee of INR 2,000, an exam fee of INR 12,000, 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.

No, as per the information available on the official website of SCTIMST, getting direct admission to the PG Diploma courses at the institute is not possible. The admission is strictly based on the applicant's performance in the entrance exam and the personal interview conducted by the institute. Both sponsored and non-sponsored candidates are required to undergo the two-stage selection process. Candidates must also fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria and present the documents proving their eligibility at admission.

The SCTIMST Trivandrum curriculum for Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology (DOTAT) is spread over two years. Some of the topics included in the course curriuclum are presented in the table below:SCTIMST Trivandrum CurriculumAnatomyGeneral awareness of the DCE WorkflowResuscitation EquipmentsPhysiologyUnderstanding Hospital EquipmentsVentilatorsPathology and Microbiology Hemodynamic MonitorsPharmacology