Trivandrum

The total course fees for BA at Central University of Kerala - Trivandrum Campus is INR 5,300. It is a 3 years programme and the college accepts CUET scores for offering admission to the program. There are total 40 seats available for the program. There is no dedicated placement cell in the campus, however the college do help the students in getting internships with some good companies. 

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.

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.

As per the prospectus (2025) available on the official SCTIMST Trivandrum website, MD students get a stipend of INR 61,300 per month. The institute's rules regarding HRA, NPA, DA & DA on TA are applicable on the given stipend. It must be noted that the mentioned amount is sourced from official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

MD graduates of SCTIMST Trivandrum have promising career prospects in both private as well as the government sector. The institute offers MD in Transfusion Medicine. After completing their course, MD degree holders can serve as Medical Practitioners, Consultants, Researchers, and Educators, contributing significantly to healthcare and medical advancements. They can also work in hospital blood banks, managing blood product inventory, performing compatibility testing, and advising clinicians on appropriate blood component selection.

SCTIMST Trivandrum has not released the course-specific placement data for MD. However, the institute's NIRF Report 2024 contains the median salary package offered to PG (3-year) courses, such as MD, DM, and MCh. The following table presents the median package offered during PG (3-year) placements over the past three years:

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers a two-year MD in Transfusion Medicine. The course curriculum includes various subjects related to the specialisation. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• History of Transfusion Medicine
• Physiology and Biochemistry of Blood
• Fundamentals of Immunohaematology
• Genetics 
• HLA System
• Donor Recruitment, Motivation and Retention
• Pre-transfusion Testing
• Hemotherapy
• Transfusion Support in Hemoglobinopathies, Hemostatic and Coagulation Disorders