MD

No. Candidates who already are pursuing MD/MS course can't appear for DNB PDCET exam. In an official brochure, NNE clearly menions this criteria. "Candidates already pursuing a MD/ MS/DNB course are not eligible to appear for DNB-PDCET till such time they have completed the duration of prescribed course or have been discharged from the course," the official release says.

MCC has released the GMC Aurangabad MD cut-off for various categories under the All-India Quota (AIQ). The latest cut-off for various specialisations ranged between 639 and 1,14,950 for the General AI category candidates. During the second round of counselling, the cut-off for the same category ranged between 530 and 99,911. Check out the following table for the last-round MD cut-off at GMC Aurangabad for some specialisations:

GMC Aurangabad MD admission is based on the applicants' performance in the NEET PG entrance exam. After appearing for the exam, applicants can register for NEET PG counselling conducted by MCC for the AIQ or by Maharashtra CET for the State/In-service Quota for seat allocation. The counselling bodies release merit lists for various counselling rounds. These lists are based on the applicants' NEET PG scores, choices filled while registering for counselling and availability of seats. Selected candidates must report to the college with the allotment letter and other original documents as specified. 

The total annual intake for various MD courses at GMC Aurangabad is of 154 students. These seats are filled through the NEET PG counselling based on the NEET PG scores of the applicants. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the college/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. Find below the distrbution of the total GMC Aurangabad MD seats over some available specialisations:

The total fee to complete the GIMSR MD programme consists of various expenses incurred during the course duration of three years. Some of the major fee components included in the total fee are tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee to pursue the MD programme ranges from INR 31.65 Lacs to INR 1.23 Cr. Check out the below table to know the fee breakdown:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are both good for students willing to pursue an MD programme in Visakhapatnam. However, in terms of affordability, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue an MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is INR 3.42 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue GIMSR ranges from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Both GIMSR and BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences offer MD courses approved by NMC. To know which college would be better suited, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees. To help,  presented below is a comparison between the MD at GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College, based on fees:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.