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The Doctorate of Medicine [MD] in Psychiatry at JJM Medical College (JJMMC), Davanagere is a 3-year postgraduate medical degree program affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. The course provides comprehensive training in clinical psychiatry, covering mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychotherapy. With a total seat intake of 6 seats, the program is offered in full-time on-campus mode with clinical exposure through the attached Chigateri General Hospital's psychiatry department. MD Psychiatry is a growing clinical specialty in India, with increasing demand driven by rising awareness of mental health issues and a significant shortage of trained psychiatrists across the country.

Admission for the 2026-27 batch has been completed through KEA Karnataka NEET PG counselling and MCC All India Quota counselling. The stray vacancy round for 2026-27 concluded in March 2027. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, NEET PG 2027 is tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2027, and KEA Karnataka NEET PG 2027 counselling registration is expected to open tentatively in October 2027.

Key Points

MD Psychiatry at JJMMC has 6 seats, making it a moderately competitive program within clinical PG specialties.
India has a severe shortage of psychiatrists, with less than 1 psychiatrist per 100,000 population, making MD Psychiatry graduates highly sought after.
The course covers both biological and psychosocial aspects of mental health, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and community psychiatry.
Graduates are eligible to pursue DM (Psychiatry) super-specialization or fellowship programs in child psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry.
The college is affiliated with RGUHS and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), ensuring national recognition of the degree.
No NRI quota seats are available for MD Psychiatry at JJMMC.

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13 May, 2026 NEET PG 2026 Exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026. The registrations are expected to begin soon @nbe.edu.in.

JJMMC MD Psychiatry Fees

MD Psychiatry at JJMMC falls in the clinical specialty fee bracket. As per the official KEA fee structure for 2026-27, the government quota tuition fee is Rs. 7,83,108 per year, while the private/management quota fee is Rs. 13,87,994 per year. The total course fee over 3 years ranges from approximately Rs. 23.49 lakhs (government quota) to Rs. 41.64 lakhs (management/private quota). Hostel accommodation is available at approximately Rs. 2,00,000 per year but is not mandatory.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Government Quota (per year)	Management/Private Quota (per year)
Tuition Fee (incl. RGUHS & University fees)	Rs. 7,83,108	Rs. 13,87,994
Hostel + Mess Charges (optional)	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000
Total Fees (3 years, excl. hostel)	Rs. 23,49,324	Rs. 41,63,982

Fees are as per the official KEA Karnataka PG Medical provisional fee structure 2026-27.
Fees may be revised for 2027-28.
The above tuition fee includes RGUHS registration and other university fees.
Hostel fees (Rs. 2,00,000/year) are optional and not included in the Total Fees row; they are shown separately.
No NRI quota seats are available for MD Psychiatry at JJMMC.
There is no EMI option officially announced; fee payment is typically made at the time of admission/reporting.
A caution deposit (refundable) may be collected at the time of admission as per KEA norms.

JJMMC MD Psychiatry Admission 2026

Admission to MD Psychiatry at JJMMC is through NEET PG score, via KEA Karnataka counselling (for state quota and management quota seats) and MCC All India Quota counselling (50% of government seats). MD Psychiatry has a moderate NEET PG cutoff, generally lower than the most competitive clinical specialties like General Medicine or Dermatology, but higher than non-clinical specialties. The 2026-27 admission cycle has concluded. For 2027-28, candidates must qualify NEET PG 2027 and register for KEA Karnataka NEET PG counselling.

College-Specific Admission Dates (2026-27 - Most Recent Cycle)

Event	Date
KEA NEET PG 2026 Counselling Registration	October 4, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Offline Document Verification at KEA	October 27, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Round 1 Choice Filling	November 18, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result (Final)	November 29, 2026
Last Date to Report (Round 1)	December 7, 2026
Round 2 Choice Filling / Rearrangement	December 16, 2026 - December 22, 2026
Round 2 Final Allotment Result	December 24, 2026
Last Date to Report (Round 2)	December 30, 2026
Mop-up Round Registration	January 18, 2027 - January 26, 2027
Mop-up Round Final Allotment Result	February 26, 2027
Last Date to Report (Mop-up Round)	March 4, 2027
Stray Vacancy Round Registration	February 27, 2027 - March 1, 2027
Stray Vacancy Round Final Allotment Result	March 7, 2027
Last Date to Report (Stray Vacancy Round)	March 12, 2027

NEET PG 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative - for 2027-28 Admission)

Event	Tentative Date
NEET PG 2027 Registration Start	April 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Registration End	May 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Admit Card	June 11, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Exam Date	August 30, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Result	July 2027 (Tentative)
KEA Karnataka NEET PG 2027 Counselling Registration	October 2027 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution affiliated to a recognized Indian university.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG with the minimum qualifying percentile: 50th percentile for General/EWS category and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories.
Candidates must have completed their compulsory rotating internship (CRMI) on or before March 31 of the admission year (i.e., March 31, 2027 for 2027-28 admission).

Admission Process

Appear and qualify in NEET PG conducted by NBEMS.
Register on the KEA PGET portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) during the counselling registration window.
Attend offline document verification at KEA office with all original documents.
Fill in choices of course and college during the choice filling window.
Await seat allotment result; if allotted, exercise one of the four choices (accept and join, accept and upgrade, accept and participate in next round, or exit).
Pay the prescribed fee and submit original documents to KEA.
Collect the admission order from KEA and report to JJMMC within the stipulated date.
For All India Quota (AIQ) seats: Register on MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) and participate in AIQ counselling conducted by MCC.

JJMMC MD Psychiatry Scholarships 2026

MD Psychiatry students at JJMMC can avail of several government scholarships based on category and merit. The college itself does not offer course-specific scholarships, but students can benefit from central and state government scholarship schemes. Given the higher fee structure of MD Psychiatry, scholarships can provide meaningful financial relief, especially for SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker section students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Offered By	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India	Covers tuition fee + maintenance allowance	SC students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India	Covers tuition fee + maintenance allowance	ST students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India	Up to Rs. 24,000/year	OBC students with family income below Rs. 1 lakh/year
National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies	UGC / Govt. of India	Rs. 15,000/month for 10 months	Merit-based; age limit 30 years; pursuing recognized PG degree
PG Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Professional Courses)	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment	Full tuition fee reimbursement	SC/ST students admitted to professional PG courses
Karnataka State Scholarship (Sanchi Honnamma)	Govt. of Karnataka	Varies	Karnataka domicile female students

Scholarships must be applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.
Application deadlines for most central scholarships are typically between October and December each year.
Students are advised to apply for scholarships immediately after admission to avoid missing deadlines.
Stipend: PG students at JJMMC under government quota may be eligible for a monthly stipend as per Karnataka government norms (approximately Rs. 30,000/month for 1st year, Rs. 35,000/month for 2nd year, Rs. 40,000/month for 3rd year).
Candidates are advised to verify the current stipend policy directly with the college.

JJMMC MD Psychiatry FAQs

Ques. What are the career prospects after MD Psychiatry from JJMMC?

Ans. MD Psychiatry graduates from JJMMC can work as psychiatrists in government hospitals, private psychiatric clinics, de-addiction centers, corporate hospitals, and medical colleges. India has a severe shortage of psychiatrists (less than 1 per 100,000 population), making job prospects excellent. Government sector positions (state mental health services, NIMHANS, AIIMS, district hospitals) are strong avenues. Private practice as a consulting psychiatrist is also highly viable, with growing demand driven by increased mental health awareness.

Ques. Is MD Psychiatry a good career choice given the stigma around mental health in India?

Ans. Despite historical stigma, mental health awareness in India has grown significantly in recent years, driven by social media, celebrity advocacy, and policy initiatives like the National Mental Health Policy 2014 and the Mental Healthcare Act 2017. The demand for psychiatrists is rising rapidly, and the specialty offers a good work-life balance compared to surgical specialties. Many psychiatrists in urban areas build thriving private practices. The stigma is reducing, and MD Psychiatry is increasingly seen as a rewarding and impactful career choice.

Ques. How many seats are available for MD Psychiatry at JJMMC, and what is the quota-wise distribution?

Ans. JJMMC has a total of 6 seats for MD Psychiatry. The distribution is approximately: 2 Government seats and 4 COMEDK/Management seats. There are no NRI quota seats for MD Psychiatry at JJMMC. The actual distribution may vary for 2027-28; candidates should verify with KEA at the time of counselling.

Ques. Can I pursue a DM or fellowship after MD Psychiatry from JJMMC?

Ans. Yes. After completing MD Psychiatry from JJMMC (an RGUHS-affiliated, NMC-approved college), graduates are eligible to appear for NEET SS for DM Psychiatry programs. They can also pursue fellowship programs in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry offered by various institutions and professional bodies like the Indian Psychiatric Society.

Ques. What is the stipend for MD Psychiatry students at JJMMC?

Ans. As per Karnataka government norms, PG students under government quota are entitled to a monthly stipend (approximately Rs. 30,000 in 1st year, Rs. 35,000 in 2nd year, Rs. 40,000 in 3rd year). Candidates are strongly advised to clarify the current stipend policy directly with the college administration before admission, as there have been reported disputes regarding stipend payment to private/management quota students at JJMMC.

Ques. What is the clinical exposure like for MD Psychiatry residents at JJMMC?

Ans. MD Psychiatry residents at JJMMC are posted in the psychiatry department of Chigateri General Hospital, which handles inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions. The high patient load at the attached government hospital provides good clinical exposure. Residents also participate in community psychiatry activities and medico-legal work, which is particularly relevant given JJMMC's strong forensic medicine department.

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