Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has consistently retained a position as one of the topmost Medical institutions in India. The university was established in the year 1976 thanks to a land gift from the Travancore Royal Family. SCTIMST has acquired the status of Institution of National Importance due to the top-notch quality of Medical training provided. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has ranked SCTIMST at #13 in the Medical Category.

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.

No, the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is not offered through distance education. The program is a full-time residential course. 

How does the MPH program work?

The MPH program is a 24-month residential course that starts on July 1st each year. 

The program is offered at the ACHUTHA MENON CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCE STUDIES (AMCHSS

It is indeed possible for you as a graduate in BSc Chemistry to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. The course is for 2 years with an intake of 10 students per year. The selection procedure is done through a written test and interview, with an application fee of INR 1,500. The course fees would be about INR 25,000 a year, with an additional examination fee of INR 1,000 every semester. Students are paid a stipend of INR 12,000 per month during the 2 years of the course. 

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:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is collated from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MD course of SCTIMST Trivandrum. The admission to the course is strictly entrance-based. The institute accepts admission through INI-CET counselling conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. To be eligible for the counselling processs, candidates must have appeared for the INI-CET exam. Additionally, candidates must fulfil the preset eligibility and age criteria.

Candidates seeking MD admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum are required to complete the INI-CET application process. While applying, they must submit the prescribed application fee via online payment modes. The application fee depends on the reservation category of the applicants. The category-wise INI CET application fee is given in the table below:

*Transaction charges as applicable have to be borne by the applicant.

Every year, SCTIMST Trivandrum accepts MD admissions in two sessions: the January session and the July session. MD aspirants are required to appear for the INI-CET exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. The application process for the January session of INI-CET usually takes place between September and October of the preceeding year. Candidates willing to take admission in the July session can apply between March and April. Candidates are advised to check the official exam website for exact admission schedule.