SMC Chennai M.D Respiratory Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MD (Respiratory Medicine) at Saveetha Medical College is Rs. 75,45,000 (Rs. 25,15,000 per year for 3 years). Government-quota seat fees are regulated at a lower rate. Verify the exact fee from the MCC seat matrix or SIMATS admissions office before accepting allotment.

Ans. Admission to MD (Respiratory Medicine) at Saveetha Medical College requires a valid NEET-PG score. Government-quota seats are filled through MCC PG Medical Counselling (mcc.nic.in); management/deemed quota seats are filled through SIMATS counselling. NEET-PG 2026 registration closed May 7, 2026; the exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

Ans. MD Anaesthesiology graduates from Saveetha Medical College can practice as consultant anaesthesiologists in operation theatres, intensive care units, and pain clinics at government and private hospitals. Critical care specialist roles in ICUs are in high demand. Super-specialty M.Ch fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia or pain management (NEET-SS) is also possible after MD. Academic positions in NMC-recognised colleges are open after required tenure.

Ans. Saveetha Medical College is an NMC-approved medical institution. MD (Respiratory Medicine) seats filled through MCC counselling and SIMATS management quota are NMC-recognised. Verify NMC approval and seat matrix on the NMC and MCC portals before admission.

Ans. NEET-PG 2026 registration closed on May 7, 2026 (Tentative). The exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026; admit card release is expected on June 11, 2026 (Tentative). MCC PG counselling is expected in October-November 2026 after result declaration. Check the NBE portal (natboard.edu.in) for official NEET-PG 2026 updates.

Ans. The 3-year MD (Respiratory Medicine) programme at Saveetha Medical College involves training in general and regional anaesthesia techniques, critical care medicine, pain management, airway management, mechanical ventilation, anaesthesia for cardiac and neurosurgical procedures, obstetric anaesthesia, and perioperative patient management. Residents work under faculty supervision at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, a 1,500+ bed tertiary care centre in Chennai, and are required to submit a thesis as part of the postgraduate degree requirements.