Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

Muzaffarnagar Medical College (MMC), Muzaffarnagar, offers the MD (Psychiatry) program, a 3-year postgraduate clinical medical degree approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. MD Psychiatry covers mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction medicine, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community mental health. The total fee for the course (2026-27 batch) is Rs. 29,64,437 (including security deposit), with hostel being compulsory. Admission is through NEET-PG scores followed by UP State counselling (UPNEET PG). MD Psychiatry is a growing specialty in India with increasing demand for psychiatrists due to rising mental health awareness and the National Mental Health Programme.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are upcoming. NEET-PG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026, with registration expected from April 7 to May 7, 2026. Based on the 2025 pattern, UP NEET PG counselling is expected to begin around August-September 2026 after NEET-PG results. The 2025-26 admissions have been completed through UP NEET PG counselling rounds.

Key Points

MD Psychiatry is a clinical discipline with growing demand due to increasing mental health awareness in India.
The program covers mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction medicine, child psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community mental health.
Hostel accommodation is compulsory for MD Psychiatry students at MMC.
After completion of the PG course, one year of Senior Residency (SR Ship) is compulsory in the concerned department at MMC.
Graduates can pursue further super-specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, or Forensic Psychiatry.
Affiliated to ABVMU Lucknow (government university), ensuring degree equivalence with government medical college PG degrees.

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MMC MD Fees

The total fee for MD (Psychiatry) at MMC for the 2026-27 batch is Rs. 29,64,437 (including a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 5,00,000), as fixed by the UP Government Fee Fixation Committee. The tuition fee is Rs. 23,23,197 for the entire 3-year course, and the miscellaneous fee is Rs. 1,41,240. Hostel is compulsory for clinical PG disciplines at Rs. 3,46,500 per annum.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (3-Year Course)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 23,23,197
Miscellaneous Fee	Rs. 1,41,240
Security Deposit (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 5,00,000
Total Fees (excluding Hostel)	Rs. 29,64,437
Hostel Fee (Compulsory)	Rs. 3,46,500 per annum
Total Fees (including Hostel for 3 years)	Rs. 39,99,437

The security deposit of Rs. 5,00,000 is refundable upon completion of the course.
Hostel is compulsory for MD Psychiatry (Clinical discipline) students at MMC.
Post-dated cheques for 2nd year (Rs. 28,10,937 due 31.05.2026) and 3rd year (Rs. 28,10,937 due 31.05.2027) are required at the time of admission.
University professional (external) examination fees are charged separately as per ABVMU norms.
Supplementary tuition fee of Rs. 50,000 is charged from detained/failed students reappearing in supplementary examinations.
Medical checkup, university examination fee, registration, etc. are charged extra.
Fees must be deposited by May 31 each year; a fine of Rs. 1,000 per day is charged for late payment.
Note: MMC has filed a writ petition (C-No. 8277/2025) in the Hon'ble High Court for fee revision. Students must submit an undertaking to pay the fee as fixed by the court for the 2025-26 batch.

MMC MD Admission 2026

Admissions to MD (Psychiatry) at MMC are through NEET-PG scores, followed by UP State counselling conducted by UPNEET (upneet.gov.in). For the 2026-27 batch, NEET-PG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026. UP NEET PG counselling is expected to begin around August-September 2026 after results are declared.

MMC MD (Psychiatry) Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026)
NEET-PG 2026 Registration Start	April 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET-PG 2026 Registration End	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET-PG 2026 Admit Card	June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET-PG 2026 Exam Date	June 15, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET-PG 2026 Result	July 15, 2026 (Tentative)
UP NEET PG Counselling Round 1 (Expected)	August-September 2026
UP NEET PG Counselling Round 2 (Expected)	September-October 2026
Batch Commencement (Expected)	October-November 2026

NEET-PG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
Registration Start	April 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Registration End	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release	June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date	June 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Result Date	July 15, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college with completion of compulsory rotating internship.
Must have a valid NEET-PG score/rank for the respective year.
Must be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council (UPMC) - MBBS Registration Certificate is compulsory.

Admission Process

Appear in NEET-PG and obtain a valid score/rank.
Register on the UPNEET portal (upneet.gov.in) for UP State Quota counselling.
Pay registration and security fees, upload required documents, fill college/course choices, and lock preferences.
Attend document verification as per the schedule.
Report to MMC with original documents and fee payment within the stipulated deadline.
One year of compulsory Senior Residency at MMC after completion of the 3-year PG program.

MMC MD Scholarships 2026

PG medical students at MMC can avail government scholarships based on category and financial need. The UP Government and Central Government offer post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority category students pursuing postgraduate courses.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit	Administering Body
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students domiciled in UP; family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	UP Government (scholarship.up.gov.in)
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC)	OBC students domiciled in UP; family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	UP Government (scholarship.up.gov.in)
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Minority)	Minority community students in UP; family income up to Rs. 2 lakh/year	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	UP Government / Ministry of Minority Affairs

UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications typically open in July-August each year on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Students must apply fresh each year; continuation is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Scholarship amounts are subject to revision by the state government each year.

MMC Muzaffarnagar M.D Psychiatry Ranking

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#455 out of 632 in India 2025

#40th in Uttar Pradesh

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MMC MD FAQs

Ques. What career options are available after MD Psychiatry from MMC?

Ans. MD Psychiatry graduates can work as psychiatrists in hospitals, mental health clinics, and de-addiction centers, set up private psychiatric practice, join academic institutions as faculty, or work with government mental health programs (NMHP). The demand for psychiatrists in India is growing rapidly due to increasing mental health awareness and the shortage of qualified psychiatrists.

Ques. Is hostel compulsory for MD Psychiatry students at MMC?

Ans. Yes. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for MD Psychiatry (Clinical discipline) students at MMC. The hostel fee is Rs. 3,46,500 per annum.

Ques. Is Senior Residency compulsory after MD Psychiatry at MMC?

Ans. Yes. After completion of the 3-year MD Psychiatry program, one year of Senior Residency (SR Ship) is compulsory in the Psychiatry department at MMC. The salary for Senior Residents is as per the prevailing rate at the time of joining.

Ques. What is the scope of MD Psychiatry in India given the mental health crisis?

Ans. India has a significant mental health treatment gap with only about 0.3 psychiatrists per 1 lakh population (WHO recommends 3 per 1 lakh). This creates enormous demand for psychiatrists. The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) and District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) are actively recruiting psychiatrists. Private practice in psychiatry is also highly rewarding given the growing awareness and demand.

Ques. Is the NEET-PG score the only criterion for admission to MD Psychiatry at MMC?

Ans. Yes. Admission is entirely based on NEET-PG merit rank, followed by UP State counselling. There is no separate entrance test or interview conducted by MMC for PG admissions.

Ques. What is the total cost of MD Psychiatry at MMC including hostel?

Ans. The total fee excluding hostel is Rs. 29,64,437 (for 3 years, including security deposit). With compulsory hostel at Rs. 3,46,500 per annum (Rs. 10,39,500 for 3 years), the total cost including hostel is approximately Rs. 40,03,937 (including the refundable security deposit of Rs. 5,00,000).