GITAM (Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam Answered Questions

Yes, MD is available at GIMSR. It is a postgraduate programme offered in full-time mode. This programme is offered with a wide array of specialisations, including Dermatology, General Medicine, and more. The duration of all the MD courses is three years. Admission to these courses is made based on NEET PG scores followed by NEET PG counselling.

To get a Master of Surgery seat at GIMSR, students must follow the below-mentioned steps:1. Check if you fulfill the eligibility requirements. In order to be eligible, students must have completed an MBBS degree from a recognised university and completed a one-year internship. Moreover, students must have a valid NEET PG score.2. Fill out the application form available on the official website.3. Register and participate in the NEET PG counselling process.4. If allocated a seat, report to the institute for verification of documents.5. Pay the admission fee.Note: Some of the seats under certain MS courses may also be offered via management quota. Students seeking management seats are requested to get in touch with the admissions office directly.

Choosing a college for an MD programme can be a tough decision. To know which college to choose, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and packages offered.As per official sources, the fees to pursue an MD at GIMSR range from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. The tuition fee to pursue an MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is INR 3.42 lakh. In terms of fees, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is a better choice. Moreover, as per placement details on Shiksha, the highest packages offered for MD courses at GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are INR 46.50 and INR 10 LPA, respectively. In terms of placements, the GIMSR MD programme is a better choice.Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, students who have completed an MS degree from GIMSR can pursue jobs in government organisations. Students can join as a Senior Resident in various government hospitals and medical setups. Some of the reputed government hospitals in India are the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung Hospital, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain Hospital, and others. 

GIMSR offers a full-time MD programme with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles, such as General practitioner, Health Administrator, Dermatologist, etc. Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salaries depend on chosen specialisations. Most of the MD graduates often choose to work in hospitals, clinics, etc.Some graduates also prefer to establish a clinic of their own. Those who are interested in staying connected to academia can take up academic or research roles. Researchers in the medical field can expect to get a salary ranging from INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA. 

Aspirants who are willing to get admission to the GIMSR MD programme must fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed as per the NEET PG (MD/MS) Information Bulletin. Check the below table to know the eligibility criteria:CourseEligibility CriteriaMDA candidate must have obtained an MBBS degree from an institute recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI)Such candidates must possess an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate at the time of admissionsCompleted a compulsory rotatory internship of one year

GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Visakhapatnam MS admissions are facilitated via NEET PG counselling. As per an NEET PG information bulletin, a total of 22.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. Out of which, 7.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of ST candidates and 15% of seats are reserved for the admission of SC candidates.

Once the NEET PG counselling process is over, students who get a GIMSR MS seat must report to the institute for verification of documents. Listed below are all the documents required to be presented at the time of reporting:Four recent passport-size photographsMCC allotment letterNEET PG admit card issued by NBENEET PG result/rank letter issued by NBEMarks sheets and consolidated marksheets of MBBSMBBS degree certificateInternship completion certificatePermanent MBBS registration certificate from any state medical council/MCI/NMCMigration certificateConduct and transfer certificateSSC/HSC/birth certificate as proof of date of birthClass 10 and 12 marksheetsProof of the details of payment of feeID proofSC/ST/OBC/EWS/disability certificate, if applicable

GIMSR provides a total of 34 seats for admission to its MD programme. This implies that a total of 34 students can take admission to the MS programme in a single academic year.Moreover, the allocation of these seats is facilitated via NEET PG counselling. However, distribution of MD seats is also subject to the NEET PG reservation policy.

To know which college to choose, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and packages. To help, presented below is a comparison between the Master of Surgery courses at GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College, based on fees and the highest packages:College/InstituteMS Total Tuition FeesMS Highest SalaryGITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and ResearchINR 82.50 lakh - INR 89.1 lakhINR 46.50 LPAM S Ramaiah Medical CollegeINR 22.17 lakhINR 12.4 LPANote: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.