Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

MD (Respiratory Medicine) at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC), Bangalore is a 3-year full-time postgraduate medical degree programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The course has a seat intake of 2 seats per year and provides comprehensive training in pulmonology, critical care, sleep medicine, and respiratory rehabilitation within SIMSRC's 1,200-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital. With the rising burden of respiratory diseases in India, including COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, and post-COVID complications, MD Respiratory Medicine is an increasingly relevant and in-demand specialty. The total fee is Rs 8,08,858 (Government quota) and Rs 60,40,750 (Management/Private quota) for the full 3-year programme. Admission is based on NEET PG scores through KEA Karnataka counselling.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are upcoming. NEET PG 2026 registration is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2026, with the exam expected in June 2026. KEA Karnataka PG Medical counselling for 2026 is expected to commence after NEET PG results are declared, tentatively from August 2026 onwards, based on the 2025 counselling schedule.

Key Points

MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC has a seat intake of 2 seats per year.
The programme covers pulmonology, critical care medicine, sleep disorders, bronchoscopy, and respiratory rehabilitation.
SIMSRC's multi-speciality hospital provides exposure to a wide range of respiratory conditions including TB, COPD, asthma, ILD, and lung cancer.
Respiratory Medicine is a growing specialty in India with increasing demand due to rising air pollution and post-COVID respiratory complications.
SIMSRC is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by NMC, ensuring national recognition of the degree.

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SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine Fees

MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC has a fee structure regulated by the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee. The Government quota fee is Rs 8,08,858 for the full 3-year programme, while the Management/Private quota fee is Rs 60,40,750. There is no NRI quota listed for this course.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Government Quota (3 Years)	Management/Private Quota (3 Years)
Tuition Fees	Rs 8,08,858	Rs 60,40,750
Total Fees	Rs 8,08,858	Rs 60,40,750

Hostel Fees: Hostel facility is available on campus for both male and female students. Hostel charges are separate and not included in the above tuition fees. Hostel is not mandatory.

The fee structure above is as per the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee for 2026-27.
Fees are subject to revision by the Fee Fixation Committee for subsequent academic years.
Stipend may be provided to PG students as per RGUHS/NMC norms; candidates are advised to confirm with the college at the time of admission.

SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine Admission 2026

Admission to MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC is based on NEET PG scores and is conducted through KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) counselling. With only 2 seats available, the programme is suited for candidates with a strong interest in pulmonology and critical care. The 2026 admission cycle is upcoming, with NEET PG 2026 tentatively scheduled for June 2026 and KEA PG Medical counselling expected from August 2026 onwards.

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date
NEET PG 2026 Application Start	April 7, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Application End	May 7, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card	June 11, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	June 15, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result Declaration	July 15, 2026
KEA Karnataka PG Medical Counselling (Round 1)	August 2026 (Tentative)
KEA Karnataka PG Medical Counselling (Round 2)	September 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August/September 2026 (Tentative)

Event	Date
Application Form Release	April 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Download	June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG Exam	June 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration	July 15, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a university/institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Candidates must have completed a mandatory 1-year rotating internship on or before March 31 of the year of admission.
Candidates must possess a valid permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC or the respective State Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG with a minimum of 50th percentile (General category) or 45th percentile (SC/ST/OBC/PwD category).

Admission Process

Appear and qualify in NEET PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Register for KEA Karnataka PG Medical Counselling on the official KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in).
Submit choice filling for SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine during the counselling window.
Attend document verification and seat allotment as per KEA schedule.
Report to SIMSRC with original documents and pay the requisite fees within the stipulated time to confirm admission.

SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine Scholarships 2026

SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine students may be eligible for various government and institutional scholarships. The primary scholarships available are central and state government schemes for SC/ST/OBC and minority candidates. PG medical students may also receive a monthly stipend as per RGUHS/NMC norms.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) - Karnataka	SC/ST candidates with family income below prescribed limit	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance (as per state norms)
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship - Karnataka	OBC candidates with family income below Rs 1 lakh per annum	Partial fee reimbursement (as per state norms)
Minority Scholarship (Central/State)	Minority community candidates meeting income criteria	Partial fee support (as per scheme norms)
RGUHS/NMC PG Stipend	All enrolled PG (MD/MS) students	Monthly stipend as per NMC/RGUHS norms (amount subject to institutional policy)

Scholarship applications for state schemes must be submitted through the Karnataka Scholarship Portal (scholarships.karnataka.gov.in).
Central scholarship applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Stipend eligibility and amount should be confirmed directly with SIMSRC at the time of admission.
Scholarship deadlines typically fall within 1-3 months of the start of the academic year.

SIMSRC M.D Respiratory Medicine Ranking

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#472 out of 632 in India 2025

#14th in Bangalore

#49 in Karnataka

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SIMSRC MD Respiratory Medicine FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC under Management quota?

Ans. The total tuition fee for MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC under the Management/Private quota is Rs 60,40,750 for the full 3-year programme, as per the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee for 2026-27.

Ques. What are the career prospects after MD Respiratory Medicine from SIMSRC?

Ans. MD Respiratory Medicine graduates can work as consultant pulmonologists in hospitals, set up private practice, join government health services, work in critical care units, or pursue academic careers. With rising air pollution and post-COVID respiratory complications, demand for pulmonologists is growing rapidly in India.

Ques. How many seats are available for MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC?

Ans. SIMSRC has a total intake of 2 seats for MD Respiratory Medicine per year. These are filled through KEA Karnataka PG Medical counselling based on NEET PG merit.

Ques. What procedures and skills are taught in MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC?

Ans. MD Respiratory Medicine students are trained in bronchoscopy, pulmonary function tests (PFT), arterial blood gas analysis, pleural procedures (thoracentesis, chest tube insertion), sleep studies (polysomnography), and mechanical ventilation management in ICU settings.

Ques. Is MD Respiratory Medicine the same as MD Pulmonology?

Ans. Yes, MD Respiratory Medicine (also called MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases or MD Pulmonary Medicine in some universities) is essentially the same as MD Pulmonology. The degree awarded by RGUHS is MD Respiratory Medicine, which qualifies graduates to practice as pulmonologists.

Ques. What is the NEET PG cutoff for MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC?

Ans. Based on 2024 KEA Karnataka NEET PG counselling data, MD Respiratory Medicine at SIMSRC had a closing rank in the range of the overall SIMSRC cutoff (2,397 to 93,675 for GM category). Candidates interested in this course should check the latest KEA counselling data for course-specific closing ranks.