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

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.

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.

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.

Yes, besides the private sector jobs, the career opportunities after pursuing an MPH include various government jobs as well. After graduating with an MPH degree from SCTIMST Trivandrum, students can build a career in the fields of public health administration, epidemiology, health policy, and health education. They can work with organisations like the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and State Public Health Departments. Some famous job roles may include public health officers, health policy analysts, epidemiologists, health programme managers, researchers, etc.

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.

MPH curriculum at SCTIMST Trivandrum is spread over two years. It includes various subjects related to the domain of Public Health, each carrying certain credit points. A list of some subjects inlcuded in the course curriculum is as follows:Introduction to EpidemiologyBiostatisticsHealth and DevelopmentGender Issues in HealthAnthropological Perspectives in HealthBasic Health EconomicsQualitative Research MethodsPublic Health TechnologiesInfectious disease EpidemiologyChronic Disease Epidemiology

SCTIMST Trivandrum MPH admission process is usually conducted in April/May every year. However, the exact admission dates may vary from year to year. The class commencement date for the programme is July 1 every year. Interested candidates are advised to frequently visit the institute's official website to avoid missing the admission notification and deadline.

Yes, hostel facilities are available for MPH students at SCTIMST Trivandrum as it is a residential programme. Students can avail of these facilities by paying a hostel fee of INR 20,000 per year. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. It is to be noted that there is limited availability of rooms at the campus. Some students may have to find an accommodation on their own (as per the official prospectus).

SCTIMST Trivandrum and JIPMER Puducherry are well-known among the institutes offering an MD in South India. Comparing the course fee for MD at these two institutes, JIPMER Puducherry turns out to be the more economical option. The total tuition fees for and MD at both the institutes are tabulated below:InstituteTuition Fee for MDSCTIMST TrivandrumINR 1.89 LakhJIPMER PuducherryINR 46,580NOTE: The mentioned fee is collated from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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.