Pramukhswami Medical College (PSMC), Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, offers a 3-year MD Microbiology programme under Bhaikaka University with 3 seats. PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. This postgraduate programme trains candidates through the Microbiology and Infection Control laboratory at Shree Krishna Hospital, supporting clinical microbiology diagnostics for the hospital’s inpatient and ICU case-load including culture and sensitivity reporting, molecular diagnostics, and antimicrobial stewardship. The programme covers clinical bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, clinical immunology, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, infection control, diagnostic laboratory techniques including molecular diagnostics, hospital microbiology, 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 Microbiology at PSMC Anand; 3 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 Microbiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee (3 Years) | INR 2,50,000 |
| Total Fees (MD Microbiology) | INR 2,50,000 |
- The programme fee of INR 2,50,000 covers the full 3-year duration; fees are regulated by the Gujarat FRC.
- Hostel accommodation is available at Shree Krishna Hospital campus; hostel fees are payable separately.
PSMC Anand MD Microbiology 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 Microbiology admission at PSMC is through NEET-PG merit; 3 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 clinical microbiology, infection control, or lab diagnostics career
- Seeking very low-cost PG degree (INR 2,50,000 total)
- Planning faculty career in medical college microbiology department
- Interested in antimicrobial resistance research or pharmaceutical roles
- Gujarat domicile wanting government or hospital lab service career
✗ Skip if
- Seeking clinical patient-facing specialty or private practice
- Prefer high-income specialty with broad private practice scope
- Not interested in academic or laboratory career paths
- Planning super-specialty DM training after MD
PSMC Anand MD Microbiology 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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