Pramukhswami Medical College (PSMC), Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, offers a 3-year MD Pathology programme under Bhaikaka University with 9 seats. PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. This postgraduate programme trains candidates through the Department of Pathology at PSMC and its diagnostic lab at Shree Krishna Hospital, one of Gujarat’s high-volume tertiary referral labs handling histopathology, cytology, haematology, and blood bank services with a wide range of surgical and biopsy specimens. The programme covers surgical and autopsy pathology, histopathology and cytopathology, haematology and blood banking, clinical biochemistry, immunology and immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, forensic pathology, laboratory management and quality control, and research methodology including statistical analysis. Admission is through NEET-PG merit via MCC PG and Gujarat state PG counselling; the total 3-year programme fee is INR 11,00,000.
📋 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 Pathology at PSMC Anand; 9 seats; training at 850-plus-bed Shree Krishna Hospital
- Total programme fee: INR 11,00,000; 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 Pathology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee (3 Years) | INR 11,00,000 |
| Total Fees (MD Pathology) | INR 11,00,000 |
- The programme fee of INR 11,00,000 covers the full 3-year duration and is regulated by the Gujarat FRC.
- Hostel accommodation is available at Shree Krishna Hospital campus; hostel fees are payable separately.
PSMC Anand MD Pathology 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 Pathology admission at PSMC is through NEET-PG merit; 9 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
- Seeking a diagnostic specialty with broad scope in lab, academia, and research
- Interested in histopathology, cytopathology, haematology, or molecular pathology
- Gujarat domicile seeking 9-seat state quota programme at a high-volume referral lab
- Planning faculty career in medical college pathology department
- Comfortable with INR 11,00,000 programme fee for a high-demand diagnostic specialty
✗ Skip if
- Seeking patient-facing clinical specialty with private outpatient practice
- Targeting AIIMS or PGI pathology for research-focused academic career
- Prefer a metro-city diagnostic centre environment over Anand
- Not interested in laboratory-based or academic career paths
PSMC Anand MD Pathology 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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