Ramaiah Medical College (RMC), Bangalore, a constituent college of Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), offers a Fellowship in Neonatology affiliated to the National Neonatology Forum of India (NNF), designed for postgraduate doctors seeking advanced specialisation in newborn and neonatal intensive care. The fellowship runs for 1 year for MD/DNB in Paediatrics holders and 1.5 years for DCH holders, with an intake of 2 candidates per January batch, offered on a full-time basis at the Gnanagangothri Campus, Bangalore. The programme fee is ₹2,00,000 for the 1-year (MD/DNB) pathway. Admission is through direct application and departmental interview; there is no entrance exam requirement.
The Fellowship in Neonatology at MSRMC admits candidates in a January batch. Applications for the next batch are expected to open in October 2026 (Tentative); interested candidates should contact admissions.rmc@msruas.ac.in for current availability.
Key Points
- NNF-affiliated Fellowship in Neonatology; full-time clinical training in a high-volume neonatal unit at MSRMC, Bangalore.
- Duration: 1 year (MD/DNB in Paediatrics) or 1.5 years (DCH); intake of 2 candidates per January batch.
- Programme fee: ₹2,00,000 for the 1-year pathway; ₹3,00,000 for the 1.5-year pathway.
- No entrance exam; admission through direct application and departmental interview.
- The Gnanagangothri Campus hosts a multi-speciality hospital with a dedicated neonatal intensive care unit.
RMC Fellowship Neonatology Fees
Fellowship Neonatology Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee, MD/DNB Pathway (1 year) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Total Fees, MD/DNB Pathway | ₹2,00,000 |
- DCH-qualified candidates complete the fellowship in 1.5 years; total fee for the DCH pathway is ₹3,00,000.
- Fee source: third-party aggregator data; confirm the current fee directly with MSRMC admissions at admissions.rmc@msruas.ac.in or +91-9945536455.
RMC Fellowship Neonatology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Applications Open (January Batch) | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview / Selection | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Fellowship Commences (January Batch) | January 2027 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Direct Admission (No Entrance Exam) | Contact MSRMC Admissions | January Batch | N/A |
- Fellowship in Neonatology at MSRMC is offered under the National Neonatology Forum of India (NNF) and accepts 2 candidates per January batch.
- There is no entrance exam; candidates apply directly by contacting the programme coordinator, Dr. Pradeep G C M, at admissions.rmc@msruas.ac.in or +91-9945536455.
- The fellowship runs on a full-time basis at the Gnanagangothri Campus, M.S. Ramaiah Nagar, Bangalore 560054.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD or DNB in Paediatrics from an NMC-recognised institution (1-year fellowship pathway).
- DCH qualification recognised by NMC is also accepted (1.5-year fellowship pathway); no age restriction.
- Full-time availability at the Gnanagangothri Campus is required for the duration of the fellowship.
Admission Process
- Email the fellowship coordinator at admissions.rmc@msruas.ac.in or contact Dr. Pradeep G C M at +91-9945536455 to express interest.
- Submit copies of MD/DNB/DCH degree certificate, NMC registration, and internship completion certificate.
- Attend an interview or interaction session as scheduled by the Neonatology department.
- Upon selection, pay the programme fee and complete the registration formalities at the MSRMC Admissions Office.
- Report to the Neonatology unit at the Gnanagangothri Campus on the designated start date for the January batch.
RMC Fellowship Neonatology Scholarships 2026
Fellowship Neonatology Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Family income below ₹8,00,000 per year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship | As per Karnataka government norms | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Karnataka; apply via sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in |
- Government scholarship applications typically open between August and October each academic year.
- Apply at scholarships.gov.in for central scholarships and through the Karnataka government portal for state-level assistance.
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