MD or Doctorate of Medicine in Pediatrics field is a postgraduate degree course of 3 years that primarily aims to study Pediatrics. Pediatrics can be understood as a field that studies the medical care of infants, adolescents and children. Candidates interested in pursuing an MD (Doctorate of Medicine) in Pediatrics must have a strong desire to learn about, analyse, and diagnose the psychosocial and physical health of children.
As per the prescribed eligibility criteria for MD Pediatrics courses, the aspiring candidates must hold a MBBS degree issued by the Medical Council of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks at an aggregate. Admissions to MD Pediatrics are done on the basis of marks scored by the aspiring candidates in NEET PG or INI CET Entrance Exam.
The most well known and reputed colleges offering MD Pediatrics include Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, MGM Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, National Institute of Homeopathy and many more. The average course fee ranges between INR 5,000 - 25 Lakh (approx.).
The eligibility criteria set up for admissions to MD Pediatrics course have been listed below:
The admission process listed for MD Pediatrics have been mentioned below for your convenience:
| College Name | Average Annual fees(INR) |
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Dr. D Y Patil Medical College
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INR 1.14 Lakh (approx.)
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MGM Medical College and Hospital
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INR 75 Lakh (approx.)
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KJ Somaiya Medical College and Research Center
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INR 24 Lakh (approx.)
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences
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INR 1, 295
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Lady Hardinge Medical College
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INR 46,000
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