Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, offers the Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Neonatology, a 3-year full-time super-specialty postgraduate program under Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS). The program is designed to train specialists in the care of newborns, particularly premature and critically ill neonates, covering neonatal intensive care, neonatal resuscitation, respiratory support, neonatal infections, and developmental follow-up. With a seat intake of 2 general seats (All India Quota via MCC), the course is offered in full-time on-campus mode with clinical training in the college's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The total course fee is Rs. 30,00,000 (Rs. 10,00,000 per annum), and admission is through NEET SS scores followed by MCC centralized counselling. The program is popular among MD Paediatrics graduates seeking to subspecialize in neonatology, a field with growing demand in India's expanding tertiary and quaternary care hospitals.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently in progress via MCC NEET SS Counselling 2026. Round 1 results were declared on March 18, 2026, and Round 2 registration is open until April 3, 2026, with seat allotment expected on April 7, 2026. Candidates who have not secured a seat in Round 1 or wish to upgrade can participate in Round 2.

Key Points

Offered under SIMATS, a Deemed University recognized by NMC and ranked 11th in NIRF 2024 (Medical category).
Hands-on training in a dedicated NICU with exposure to high-risk neonatal cases including extreme prematurity, congenital anomalies, and neonatal sepsis.
Admission is strictly through NEET SS merit and MCC centralized counselling; no management quota seats for DM/MCh programs as per NMC regulations.
The program follows NMC-prescribed curriculum for DM Neonatology with structured rotations across NICU, paediatric wards, and allied departments.
Small batch size (2 seats) ensures personalized mentorship and intensive clinical exposure.

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Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology Fees

The total tuition fee for the DM Neonatology program at Saveetha Medical College is Rs. 30,00,000 for the full 3-year course, payable at Rs. 10,00,000 per annum. In addition to tuition, candidates must pay one-time charges at the time of admission including an admission fee, university registration fee, eligibility fee, and a refundable caution deposit. Hostel accommodation is available separately in single AC rooms with attached bathrooms at an annual cost of Rs. 1,30,000.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Per Annum)	10,00,000
Admission Fee (One-time)	10,000
University Registration Fee (One-time)	3,500
Eligibility Fee (One-time)	1,500
Caution Deposit (Refundable, One-time)	25,000
Total Course Fee (3 Years Tuition)	30,00,000
Total One-time Charges (excl. Caution Deposit)	15,000
Hostel Fee (Per Annum, Optional)	1,30,000

Caution deposit of Rs. 25,000 is refundable at the time of course completion or withdrawal as per policy.
Hostel fee of Rs. 1,30,000 per annum includes room rent (Rs. 73,000), AC charges (Rs. 36,000), hostel admission fee (Rs. 1,000), establishment charges (Rs. 10,000), and caution deposit (Rs. 10,000).
Hostel is optional and not mandatory.
Fee payment is accepted via Demand Draft in favour of Saveetha Medical College payable at Chennai, or via RTGS/NEFT.
Cash and cheque are not accepted.
Refund Policy: If a candidate withdraws after re-allocation/upgradation in Round 2/3 of counselling, the total fee minus Rs. 75,000 will be refunded within 14 working days.
No refund is applicable after the counselling period ends or if the seat cannot be surrendered to DGHS.

Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology Admission 2026

Admissions to DM Neonatology at Saveetha Medical College are conducted exclusively through the MCC NEET SS centralized counselling process. Candidates must qualify NEET SS (conducted by NBE) and participate in the All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in. The NEET SS 2026 exam for the Pediatric Group (which includes Neonatology) was held on December 27, 2026, and counselling for the 2026-27 batch is currently underway with Round 2 in progress.

Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology Admission Dates

Event	Date
MCC SS Counselling Round 1 - Registration	March 10 - March 15, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 1 - Choice Filling	March 11 - March 16, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 1 - Result	March 18, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 1 - Reporting at Institute	March 19 - March 25, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 2 - Registration	March 28 - April 3, 2026 (till 12:00 Noon)
MCC SS Counselling Round 2 - Choice Filling	March 29 - April 4, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 2 - Choice Locking	April 4, 2026 (3:00 PM - 11:55 PM)
MCC SS Counselling Round 2 - Result	April 7, 2026
MCC SS Counselling Round 2 - Reporting at Institute	April 8 - April 16, 2026

NEET SS Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET SS Registration Start	November 5, 2026
NEET SS Registration End	November 25, 2026
NEET SS Admit Card Release	December 22, 2026
NEET SS Exam Date (Pediatric Group)	December 27, 2026
NEET SS Result	January 28, 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess a recognized postgraduate medical degree (MD in Paediatrics) or DNB in Paediatrics, which is the primary feeder specialty for DM Neonatology as per NMC guidelines.
Candidates must have a valid permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC/MCI or a State Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET SS 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile (50th percentile for General category; 45th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).

Admission Process

Qualify NEET SS 2026 (Pediatric Group) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for All India Super Specialty Counselling.
Pay the counselling registration fee of Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable) and security deposit of Rs. 2,00,000 (refundable).
Fill and lock college and course preferences in order of priority.
Await seat allotment result; if allotted, report to Saveetha Medical College within the stipulated reporting dates with original documents and fee payment.
Complete the admission formalities at the college's Admission Office, Allied Health Sciences Block, Thandalam Campus, Chennai - 602105.

Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology Scholarships 2026

Saveetha Medical College and SIMATS offer limited scholarship and fee concession options. For DM/MCh super-specialty programs, institutional scholarships are not widely publicized, but government-funded scholarships and educational loan facilities are available to eligible candidates. Students from SC/ST/OBC categories may avail of central and state government scholarship schemes.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility	Benefit
Central Sector Scholarship (Government of India)	SC/ST/OBC candidates with valid category certificates	Fee reimbursement as per government norms
National Scholarship Portal Schemes	Based on category and income criteria	Partial to full fee reimbursement
Educational Loan (Bank Financing)	All admitted students	Loan up to full course fee; available through nationalized banks
SIMATS Merit-based Concession	High NEET SS rank / merit	Partial tuition fee waiver (subject to availability and institutional discretion)

Candidates seeking scholarships must apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines.
Category certificates must be in the prescribed format as specified by NBE/NMC and should be in English or Hindi.
Educational loans are available from major nationalized banks under the IBA Model Education Loan Scheme; candidates are advised to apply early.

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Saveetha Medical College DM Neonatology FAQs

Ques. Is DM Neonatology at Saveetha Medical College available through management quota?

Ans. No. DM and MCh super-specialty seats at Saveetha Medical College are filled exclusively through MCC centralized counselling based on NEET SS merit. There is no management quota or direct admission for DM/MCh programs as per NMC regulations.

Ques. What is the only eligible feeder specialty for DM Neonatology at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. MD in Paediatrics or DNB in Paediatrics is the primary feeder specialty for DM Neonatology. Candidates with other MD/MS degrees are generally not eligible. Candidates should verify the exact feeder specialty list from the NEET SS 2026 information bulletin issued by NBE.

Ques. How competitive is DM Neonatology admission at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. With only 2 seats available under the All India Quota, competition is high. The seat is typically filled in the early rounds of MCC counselling. Candidates with a strong NEET SS rank in the Pediatric Group have a better chance of securing the seat.

Ques. What is the NEET SS qualifying percentile for DM Neonatology?

Ans. Candidates must score at or above the 50th percentile in NEET SS for General category. For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the qualifying percentile is 45th. The actual admission depends on the rank and seat availability during MCC counselling rounds.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of reporting to Saveetha Medical College after seat allotment?

Ans. Candidates must bring the NEET SS 2026 admit card and scorecard, provisional allotment letter from MCC, MBBS and MD/DNB degree certificates and mark sheets, permanent registration certificate, migration certificate, transfer certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, category certificate (if applicable), and 8 passport-size photographs. Original documents are mandatory; candidates without originals will not be permitted to complete admission.

Ques. Is the DM Neonatology program at Saveetha Medical College recognized by NMC?

Ans. Yes. Saveetha Medical College is part of SIMATS (Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences), a Deemed University recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The DM Neonatology program is NMC-approved and the degree is valid for practice and further academic pursuits in India.