What can I do after D.M. Neurology?
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DM Neurology (Doctor of Medicine in Neurology) program helps students learn how to diagnose illnesses and disorders related to the nervous system of living beings. It is a doctorate-level program. Students can select this specialization field after completing their MBBS degree from any acknowledged university.
The duration of this program is 3 years. Admission to the Neurology program is given based on the marks secured in the entrance tests such as AIIMS-PG, NEET-PG, etc., conducted nationally. Some colleges also conduct their entrance exams for admission to DM Neurology Courses.
MD Neurology is a full-time course, and the syllabus is divided semester-wise. Many eminent universities in India and abroad offer DM neurology degrees, such as AIIMS, Amrita Medical College, and Gandhi Medical College. The average program fee is around 2,00,000 INR. There are ample job chances in India after DM in Neurology, neuro physicians, such as neurologists, consultants, etc.
Course Highlights
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Course Level |
Postgraduate |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Examination Type |
Semester System |
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Eligibility |
MD/MS from a recognized university |
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Admission Process |
Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases. |
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Course Fee |
INR 50,000 - 2 lakhs |
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Average Starting Salary |
INR 10-15 lakhs |
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Top Recruiting Organizations' |
Medanta Hospital, Apollo Super Speciality Hospital, AIIMS, GMC, etc. |
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Top Recruiting Areas' |
Neuro Centers, Hospitals, Clinics, Research Centers, Academics, and such. |
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Top Job Profiles |
Neurologist, Neuro Physician, NeuroSurgeon, among others. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must Post-graduation (MD) from an institute recognized by the (MCI) Medical Council of India or any of the State Medical Councils.
- The post-graduation level has a minimum aggregate mark of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- 1-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Preferably, at least 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.
Admission Process
Generally, in most colleges and institutes offering the program, admission is provided based on the student's performance in a practical entrance exam, such as NEET PG, conducted at the national level, followed by a subsequent round of counseling.
The round of counseling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interviews, wherein the candidate's general aptitude for the course is examined. The institute subsequently releases and issues a merit list, allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.
Some of the entrance exams held in the country for admission to DM in Neurology:
- All India DM / M.Ch. Entrance Examination
- All India Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam (AIIMS)
- Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam
- Delhi University Superspeciality Entrance Test – DUMET
- Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Entrance Exam
- Madras Medical College – Institute of Neurology Entrance Exam
- Maharashtra Super-specialty Entrance Test - MH SSET
- National Brain Research Centre Entrance Exam
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Entrance Exam
- Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Entrance Exam
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute Entrance Exam
- Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Medical Entrance Exam
- The University of Delhi Entrance Exam.
