Pramukhswami Medical College (PSMC), Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, offers a 3-year MD Community Medicine programme under Bhaikaka University with 4 seats. PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. This postgraduate programme trains candidates through field training in primary health centres, sub-centres, and urban health posts around Anand district, supported by PSMC’s Department of Community Medicine and the Shree Krishna Hospital outreach infrastructure. The programme covers epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, nutrition and dietetics, health programme management, communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, maternal and child health, disaster management, and research methodology. Admission is through NEET-PG merit via MCC PG and Gujarat state PG counselling; the total 3-year programme fee is INR 2,50,000.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET-PG merit. NEET-PG registration is open from June 7, 2026 (Tentative); exam on August 30, 2026. MCC PG and Gujarat state PG counselling from October 2026.
Key Points
- 3-year NMC-recognised MD Community Medicine at PSMC Anand; 4 seats; training at 850-plus-bed Shree Krishna Hospital
- Total programme fee: INR 2,50,000; regulated by Gujarat FRC
- Admission through NEET-PG: AIQ (50%) via MCC PG counselling and state quota (50%) via Gujarat state PG counselling
- Affiliated to Bhaikaka University, Anand; PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia 2025 India Medical Colleges list
- NEET-PG 2026: Registration June 7, 2026 (Tentative); Exam August 30, 2026; Counselling from October 2026
PSMC Anand MD Community Medicine Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee (3 Years) | INR 2,50,000 |
| Total Fees (MD Community Medicine) | INR 2,50,000 |
- The programme fee of INR 2,50,000 covers the full 3-year duration; fees are regulated by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC).
- Hostel accommodation is available at Shree Krishna Hospital campus; hostel fees are payable separately.
PSMC Anand MD Community Medicine Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-PG Application Opens | June 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Application Closes | July 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG Result | September 2026 |
| MCC PG Counselling (Round 1) | October 2026 |
| Gujarat State PG Counselling | October 2026 |
| Admission and Reporting | November 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-PG | June 7, 2026 (Tentative) | July 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 |
- MD Community Medicine admission at PSMC is through NEET-PG merit; 4 seats are available with AIQ (50%) via MCC PG counselling and state quota (50%) via Gujarat ACPPGMEC counselling.
- Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution, have completed one year of compulsory rotating internship (CRRI), and hold a valid NMC provisional or permanent registration.
- Original documents including NEET-PG scorecard, MBBS degree and marks sheets, internship completion certificate, and NMC registration must be produced at admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MBBS degree (or equivalent) from an NMC-recognised institution.
- Completion of one year of compulsory rotating internship (CRRI) as per NMC norms.
- Valid NMC provisional registration or permanent registration at the time of admission.
- Valid NEET-PG score is mandatory for both All-India Quota and state quota seats.
- Candidates must meet the domicile or institutional requirements as specified by MCC or Gujarat state counselling authority.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
- All-India Quota (50%) seats are filled through MCC PG counselling; state quota (50%) through Gujarat state PG medical counselling.
- Register on the MCC PG or state counselling portal and fill course-college preferences within the stipulated window.
- Submit documents including NEET-PG scorecard, MBBS degree and marks sheets, internship completion certificate, and NMC registration certificate.
- Pay the prescribed admission fee on seat allotment and report to the college on the designated commencement date with all original documents.
✓ Opt for this if
- Interested in public health, epidemiology, or community outreach careers
- Seeking very low-cost PG medical degree (INR 2,50,000 total)
- Gujarat domicile planning government health service roles
- Want to work with WHO, UNICEF, or public health NGOs after MD
- Academic career goal: faculty in community medicine at a medical college
✗ Skip if
- Seeking clinical private practice after postgraduation
- Want a high-income specialty like dermatology or radiology
- Planning super-specialty DM after MD (not applicable for community medicine)
- Prefer a large-city medical college environment over Anand
PSMC Anand MD Community Medicine Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Charutar Arogya Mandal Merit Award | As per CAM norms | High-merit MBBS and PG students on CAM criteria |
| Central Government Scholarships (NSP) | Variable | Economically weaker section students via NSP portal |
| State Government Scholarships (Gujarat) | As per state scheme | Gujarat domicile SC/ST/OBC/EBC students |
| Education Loan (Nationalised Banks) | Up to INR 20 Lakhs (MBBS); higher for PG | All eligible students through bank schemes |
- Charutar Arogya Mandal offers merit-based awards for deserving students; criteria and quantum are notified annually by the management.
- Gujarat domicile students from SC, ST, OBC, and EBC categories are eligible for state post-matric scholarships on prescribed academic criteria.
- Central government scholarships including the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are available for economically weaker section students.
- Education loans up to INR 20 Lakhs are available through nationalised banks with standard repayment terms; NMC recognition and Bhaikaka University affiliation support loan processing.
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