Pramukhswami Medical College (PSMC), Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, offers a 3-year DM Neonatology super-specialty programme under Bhaikaka University with 3 seats. PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. This NMC-recognised programme trains candidates in the intensive care and management of newborns including preterm infants, at the neonatology unit and NICU of Shree Krishna Hospital, a 850-plus-bed tertiary care centre in Karamsad. Admission is through NEET-SS merit (Paediatrics feeder); the total 3-year programme fee is INR 49,50,000.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET-SS merit. NEET-SS 2026 is expected in September 2026 (Tentative); MCC super-specialty counselling from November 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- 3-year NMC-recognised DM Neonatology at PSMC Anand; 3 seats; training at Shree Krishna Hospital NICU
- Total programme fee: INR 49,50,000
- Admission through NEET-SS (Paediatrics feeder): MCC super-specialty counselling
- Affiliated to Bhaikaka University, Anand; PSMC ranks 513 in Collegedunia 2025 India Medical Colleges list
- PSMC is among few institutions in Central Gujarat offering DM Neonatology training
PSMC Anand DM Neonatology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee (3 Years) | INR 49,50,000 |
| Total Fees (DM Neonatology) | INR 49,50,000 |
- The programme fee of INR 49,50,000 covers the full 3-year duration.
- Hostel accommodation is available at Shree Krishna Hospital campus; hostel fees are payable separately.
PSMC Anand DM Neonatology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-SS Application Opens | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-SS Application Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-SS Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-SS Result | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC Super-Specialty Counselling (Round 1) | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admission and Reporting | December 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-SS | July 2026 (Tentative) | August 2026 (Tentative) | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- DM Neonatology admission at PSMC is through NEET-SS merit (Paediatrics feeder group); 3 seats are available via MCC super-specialty counselling.
- Candidates must hold MD Paediatrics or DNB Paediatrics from an NMC-recognised institution and hold a valid NMC permanent registration.
- Original documents including NEET-SS scorecard, MD/DNB degree and marks sheets, and NMC registration must be produced at admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MD Paediatrics or equivalent qualification (DNB Paediatrics) from an NMC-recognised institution.
- Completion of the MD/DNB Paediatrics programme is mandatory before applying.
- Valid NMC permanent registration at the time of admission.
- Valid NEET-SS score in the Paediatrics feeder category is mandatory.
- Candidates must meet requirements as specified by MCC super-specialty counselling or NBE’s institutional quota process.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-SS in the Paediatrics feeder group conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
- Seats are filled through MCC super-specialty counselling; institutional quota seats may be filled through an interview process.
- Register on the MCC super-specialty counselling portal and fill course-college preferences within the stipulated window.
- Submit documents including NEET-SS scorecard, MD/DNB Paediatrics degree and marks sheets, 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
- MD Paediatrics doctors committed to neonatology super-specialty
- Paediatricians targeting level-III NICU consultant roles
- Gujarat-based doctors seeking local DM super-specialty training
- Those interested in newborn quality improvement and neonatal programme leadership
- Doctors comfortable with high-intensity NICU training environment
✗ Skip if
- MD Paediatricians targeting general paediatric practice (DM over-qualifies)
- Doctors with budget constraints on INR 49.5L programme fee
- Those seeking DM specialties other than neonatology
- Paediatricians committed to community paediatrics over NICU-based work
- Candidates not comfortable with night-duty-intensive NICU training
PSMC Anand DM Neonatology 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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