Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion, Mumbai, offers the MD (Microbiology) as a 3-year full-time postgraduate medical program affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The course has a seat intake of 4 seats and is a para-clinical specialty focused on clinical microbiology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and infection control. The total fees for the MD (Microbiology) program at LTMMC is approximately Rs. 4.83 Lakhs for the complete 3-year duration (as per the official PG fee structure). Admission is based on NEET PG scores. LTMMC's Sion Hospital provides extensive exposure to clinical microbiology with a high volume of diagnostic samples and infectious disease cases.

As of March 2026, the NEET PG 2025 counselling cycle has been completed. The next admission cycle will be for NEET PG 2026, with the exam scheduled for August 30, 2026. MCC counselling for NEET PG 2026 is expected to begin in October-November 2026.

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LTMMC MD Microbiology Fees

LTMMC follows a government-regulated PG fee structure for the MD (Microbiology) program. The total fees for the 3-year MD program is approximately Rs. 4.83 Lakhs (excluding refundable security deposit). A refundable security deposit of Rs. 6,000 is collected at the time of admission.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition / Term Fees (per year)	1,52,100
Admission / Round Fee (per year)	1,500
Development Fee (per year)	5,000
Gymkhana Fees (per year)	1,500
Library Fee (per year)	1,000
Admission Form Fee (one-time, non-refundable)	590
College Security Deposit (Refundable)	6,000
Total Fees (3 Years, excluding deposit)	~4,83,300

College Security Deposit of Rs. 6,000 is fully refundable upon course completion.
Admission Form Fee of Rs. 590 is non-refundable.
Non-MUHS passout students are required to pay an additional Eligibility Fee of Rs. 15,000 (non-refundable) in cash.
If a candidate upgrades to the next round, a Round/Cancellation fee of Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable) is payable in cash.
No EMI options are available as this is a government institution.
PG stipend is provided to residents; the stipend at LTMMC is approximately Rs. 64,551 to Rs. 65,673 per month (as per available data).

LTMMC MD Microbiology Admission 2026

Admission to MD (Microbiology) at LTMMC is based on NEET PG scores. Seat allotment is done through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The NEET PG 2025 admission cycle has been completed. The next cycle (NEET PG 2026) will have the exam on August 30, 2026, with counselling expected in October-November 2026.

LTMMC MD Microbiology Admission Dates

Event	NEET PG 2025 (Reference)	NEET PG 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG Exam	August 3, 2025	August 30, 2026
NEET PG Result	September 2025	September 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Round 1 Registration	October 2025	October 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Round 1 Seat Allotment	November 2025	November 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Round 1 Reporting	November 21 - December 1, 2025	November-December 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Round 2	December 2025	December 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Round 3	January-February 2026	January-February 2027 (Tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	February 2026	February 2027 (Tentative)

NEET PG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	August 30, 2026
Internship Cut-off Date	September 30, 2026
Registration	April-May 2026 (Tentative)
Result	September 2026 (Tentative)
MCC Counselling Start	October 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution.
A valid NEET PG score is mandatory; candidates must meet the minimum qualifying percentile (50th for General; 40th for SC/ST/OBC).
Candidates must have completed their compulsory rotating internship by September 30, 2026 (for NEET PG 2026).
Candidates must be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI/NMC) or a State Medical Council.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG with a valid score.
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for PG counselling during the registration window.
Fill and lock college/course preferences during the choice-filling window.
Seat allotment is done based on NEET PG rank, category, and preferences.
Report to LTMMC with the allotment letter and required documents within the reporting period.
Participate in subsequent rounds if not allotted in Round 1.

LTMMC MD Microbiology Scholarships 2026

As a government medical college under BMC, LTMMC does not offer specific institutional scholarships for PG programs. PG residents receive a monthly stipend as the primary financial support.

Financial Support

Support Type	Details
PG Resident Stipend	Approximately Rs. 64,551 to Rs. 65,673 per month (as per available data)
Government of Maharashtra PG Scholarship	Available for eligible reserved category students; apply through MahaDBT portal
National Scholarship Portal	Central government scholarships for eligible PG students

The PG stipend is the primary financial support for MD residents at LTMMC.
Reserved category students may be eligible for fee concessions as per Maharashtra government norms.

LTMMC M.D Microbiology Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#72 out of 632 in India 2025

#3rd in Mumbai

#8 in Maharashtra

Indiatoday Ranking

#18 out of 54 in India 2025

#2nd in Mumbai

#3 in Maharashtra

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LTMMC MD Microbiology FAQs

Ques. What is MD Microbiology and who should pursue it?

Ans. MD Microbiology is a 3-year postgraduate program covering clinical microbiology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, and infection control. It is suited for candidates interested in diagnostic microbiology, infection control, academic careers, or research in infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the importance and visibility of clinical microbiologists.

Ques. How many seats are available for MD Microbiology at LTMMC?

Ans. LTMMC has 4 seats for MD Microbiology. Competition is relatively lower than clinical specialties, but candidates still need a valid NEET PG score. The program provides excellent training at Sion Hospital's microbiology laboratory, which handles a very high volume of diagnostic samples.

Ques. What kind of microbiology exposure does LTMMC provide?

Ans. LTMMC's microbiology department at Sion Hospital handles a very high volume of clinical samples including blood cultures, CSF, respiratory samples, and wound swabs. MD Microbiology residents get training in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, infection control, and hospital epidemiology.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing MD Microbiology from LTMMC?

Ans. Graduates can work as clinical microbiologists in hospital laboratories, pursue academic careers as microbiology faculty, work in public health and infection control, join pharmaceutical companies for antibiotic research, or work in reference laboratories and research institutions. With increasing antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious diseases, clinical microbiologists are in growing demand.

Ques. When is the next NEET PG exam for MD Microbiology admission at LTMMC?

Ans. The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Registration is expected to begin in April-May 2026. MCC counselling for NEET PG 2026 is expected to begin in October-November 2026.

Ques. Is MD Microbiology a good choice given the growing importance of infectious diseases?

Ans. Yes, MD Microbiology has gained significant importance in recent years, especially post-COVID-19. Clinical microbiologists play a crucial role in diagnosing infectious diseases, guiding antibiotic therapy, managing hospital-acquired infections, and responding to disease outbreaks. LTMMC, being a large public hospital in Mumbai, provides excellent exposure to a wide variety of infectious diseases and microbiological challenges.