You need to secure a very good rank in the NIMHANS entrance exam, this could be among the top 4 or 5. Here are some things about the course you should know about beforehand.
As it is an institute of national importance, there are plenty of research opportunities for interested students. At the end of the course, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of clinical aspects of Neurology, investigational modalities not limited to EEG, EMG, MRI, CT, etc. Thus it opens a huge scope of learning.
In Medicine, your branch preference matters more than the institution. It is so because Engineering and MBA graduates are able to switch their domain, doctors have to stick to their specialty.
It is suggested that you continue with MD general medicine rather than opting for MD emergency medicine at AIIMS Rishikesh. Here are some reasons why:
The only reason to join MD emergency medicine is if you want to practice emergency medicine without dedicating extra time after MD.
If you don’t have any personal preference, choosing MD Gynae at AIIMS Delhi will be better. OBG has good facilities. AIIMS Delhi has excellent monitoring facilities and nursing backup. It witnesses many high-risk pregnancy cases. The department offers services such as minimally invasive surgery, preventive & operative oncology, and general gynecology.
Other than the traditional academics, the department organizes various CMEs, live workshops, and seminars in all fields. OBG-AIIMS is associated with programs such as WHI (Women’s health initiative) program, HRCC (High-Risk Reproduction Centre), and WHO center for research in Reproduction.
MD course at NIMHANS is really good. It was the first institute in India opened for training in psychiatry. This gets carried over in the degree you obtain.
The stipend is currently around INR 66,000, this should increase with the implementation of the 7th pay commission. The fee is INR 73,420.
Yes it is possible. There are a lot of mediocre students who evolve with time and end up cracking IIT or AIIMS.
Since MD radiology at AIIMS, New Delhi is your target, you will require a rank in top 3-5 to secure a place in MD radiology. It might be the toughest exam but it is not impossible. Try dedicating more time preparing for this, which might give you positive results.
The number of MD/MS seats at PGIMER Chandigarh changes every year, every session, according to your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, Sponsored, etc.) and branch or department.
This is because for every session admission to the vacant seats is based on the previous pass-outs in that branch or department. It also depends on the demand of a particular work in that department and other factors.
Check the JSP Page website - pgimer.edu.in before every session to get the exact number of seats available in that particular session.
This session there are a total of 148 seats and 33 of them are for the General category students.
To be very honest, to get an MD/MS seat through NEET PG or AIIMS PG is not an impossible task. It requires a lot of focus, dedication, and appropriate preparation.
The table below will give some recent insights about NEET PG and AIIMS PG.
Total Number of MD + MS + Diploma seats under NEET PG (Government + Private) | 27,979 |
Total Number of MD+ MS+ Diploma Government seats under NEET PG | 17,921 |
Total Number of MD + MS seats under AIIMS PG | 680 |
Number of candidates registered for NEET PG (2020) | 1,67,102 |
Number of candidates qualified NEET PG (2020) | 89,549 |
Number of candidates registered for AIIMS PG (2020) | 30,000 (approx.) |
Key highlights:
If you are dedicated from the beginning, it is very easy to secure a seat through any entrance exam. Having a proper strategy from the initial days is the key to success in every competitive stage.
Having knowing people in both MS Ramaiah and Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), I can say that they are of the same standards when it comes to undergraduate teaching.
Even though it is said that doing MD in a private medical institute is not great, MS Ramaiah is better than all the above-mentioned institutes. It has been ranked 12th in the best medical colleges in India by NIRF and is very competitive to get into.
JJMC and BR Ambedkar are almost of the same level and come after MS Ramaiah and KIMS. So the overall preference should be MS Ramaiah, KIMS, BR Ambedkar, JJMC.
It is a given fact that IGNOU is one of the best universities in India. All of its courses have great value. But when it comes to PhD, the truth is that there are many universities that are more specialized in it. Also, you can opt to study abroad. It is a very good option and has a lot of benefits.
In the end, it’s your own personal decision. Just make sure to think about it open-mindedly first. You may refer to career counselling sites also. They give you the best advice regarding your career or any study-related decision.