Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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21 Feb, 2026 INI CET July 2026 Exam Date has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. INI CET 2026 (July Session) is scheduled for May 17, 2026, and its results will be announced on May 23, 2026. For more details, check here.

INI CET Jan 2026 Seat allocation result has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. Download Allotment. The last date for reporting to the allotted institute is Feb 28, 2026.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST) is a health training and research institute located in Trivandrum. The institute offers various programs based on radiology, cardiac electrophysiology, epilepsy surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and other such treatments. 

These courses offered by SCTIMST are DPH, MPH, MPhil, M.Tech, Ph.D., and MCh CVTS along with Diploma programs. The institute provides an M.tech program in Clinical Engineering and M.Phil program in Biomedical Technology. 

For PG, Ph.D., and PG Diploma courses, the candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in relevant subject background. For Diploma courses, a certificate or Diploma will be required in a particular subject.

Most admissions to the courses are based on Entrance examinations. The entrance exams for M.Tech are GATE and for MD is NEET-PG. Admission to DPH, MPH, M.Ch, DM, and Diploma programs are based on entrance tests followed by Personal Interviews. The application mode for admission in SCTIMST is online. 

Read More: SCTIMST Reviews

SCTIMST M.Tech Admissions 2024

The three institutes IIT Madras, CMC, Vellore, and SCTIMST jointly offer full-time programs of M.Tech in Clinical engineering with a duration of 2.5 years. 

SCTIMST M.Tech Eligibility

  • The candidate should have completed B.E/B.Tech from any recognized University.
  • They should have appeared for GATE (AE, CE, CH, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI, TF, and XE) and have a valid score.

SCTIMST M.Tech Selection Criteria

Selection is granted on the basis of GATE scores, screening test followed by a Personal Interview (PI).

How to Apply for GATE?

 Candidates can apply online by following these steps: 

  1. Visit GOAPS Portal to register yourself. Successful registration will provide you GOAPS Credentials. 
  2. Login with the generated credentials and fill the application form with personal, communication, and academic details. 
  3. Upload the required documents. 
  4. Make the payment of the application fee through Net banking, Debit card, or Credit card. 

Check out: GATE Registration Details

Documents Required: 

  • Scanned photograph
  • Scanned signature 
  • Eligibility certificate 
  • SC/ST/PwD certificate (if applicable)

SCTIMST MD Admission 2024

The institute offers a full-time 3 year MD course in Transfusion Medicine. Candidates who want to pursue higher education in the field of Transfusion Medicine after the completion of the MBBS degree can apply for this course. The selection to MD will be granted based on National Level Entrance Examination. 

SCTIMST MD Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should have completed MBBS or any other equivalent degree including one year of internship. Check Top MBBS Colleges in India 
  • The candidate must have applied for or obtained registration with MCI (Medical Council of India). 

SCTIMST MD Selection Criteria

Admission to MD is based on the results of NEET-PG followed by a merit list declared by the institute. 

How to Apply for NEET-PG?

Candidates who want to get admission in MD at SCTIMST will be required to apply for NEET-PG first. 

  1. Visit the NBE official portal and click on NEET-PG 
  2. On the right side, click on "New Registration" if you are not already registered. 
  3. Login with the credentials with the "Applicant Login" button. 
  4. Fill the application form with personal, contact, domicile, guardian, and qualification details. 
  5. Select exam language as alternative options for exam language are available. 
  6. Pay the application fee and submit the form. 
  7. Take a printout for future reference. 

SCTIMST MPH Admissions 2024

To provide a deep understanding of areas related to public health and related fields, the institute offers a master's degree in Public Health with a duration of 2 years. 

SCTIMST MPH Eligibility Criteria

  • Medical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH (BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS), B.Tech or BE (Any Branch), and graduates of four-year degree programs are eligible to apply for MPH Programme.
  • The upper age limit for this program is 40 years.

SCTIMST MPH Selection Criteria

  • The candidates are evaluated on the basis of educational qualifications, professional experience, relevant to the field of public health, followed by a written test and interview. 

How to Apply for MPH? 

  • Visit the official website of SCTIMST. 
  • Go to the academic section and click on Register or Login head, or go to this address https://www.sctimst.ac.in/Academic-Online-Application/ 
  • Register with personal details. 
  • Login and fill the application form with the desired course. 
  • Pay the application fee. The fees of the application form for general candidates are INR 1,000 and for SC/ST candidates INR 800.
  • Submit the form and take a hard copy for future reference.

SCTIMST Super-Specialty Courses Admissions 2024

SCTIMST offers M.Ch. full-time course of 3 years with 4 specializations, DM (Doctorate of medicine) with a duration of 1 year and PDCC (Post Doctoral Certificate Courses) with a duration of 3 years in 5 specializations each as super-specialty programs. 

The details regarding the courses are given below: 

Courses  Specialization 
MCh  Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery 
DM Cardiology, Neurology, Neuroimaging & Interventional Neuroradiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia
PDCC  Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia, Cardiovascular Imaging and Vascular Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery
 
Speciality Nursing Program Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing, Neuro Nursing
DPH  Public Health 
Diploma  Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology, Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

SCTIMST Super-Specialty Courses Eligibility Criteria

  • For DM, the candidates are required to have an MD degree in the respective field that they are seeking admission to in the DM Program from any Indian University recognized by MCI or DNB.
  • For MCh in Cardiovascular course, the candidates should have completed MS in General Surgery from an Indian University recognized by MCI/DNB.
  • For 5 year course of MCh in neurosurgery, the candidate should have completed MBBS and one-year post-MBBS residency/Senior house surgency in General Surgery
  • For the Super-specialty Nursing program, G.N.M. or B.Sc Nursing degree is required. 
  • For the DPH Program, the candidates are required to have a minimum of 3 years of work experience after MBBS. 
  • Candidates must have a 10+2 level degree to apply for Diploma courses. 

SCTIMST Super-Specialty Courses Selection Criteria

  • To get admission to MCh, DM, and PDCC, the candidates are selected based on the marks scored out of 100 based on the following criteria:
    • 10 marks for MBBS.
    • 15 marks for MD/MS/DNB
    • 30 marks for Theory (Written) Entrance Examination
    • 30 marks for Departmental Clinical/Practical and Viva Voce
    • 15 marks for the Final Interview
  • For DPH and Diploma programs, candidates are selected based on the score in written tests followed by personal interviews. 
  • The admission to Superspecialty nursing programs is merit-based. 

How to Apply for Super-specialty?

  • Visit the official website of SCTIMST. 
  • Go to the academic section and click on Register or Login head, or go to this address https://www.sctimst.ac.in/Academic-Online-Application/ 
  • Register with personal details. 
  • Login and fill the application form with the desired course. 
  • Pay the application fee. The fees of the application form for general candidates are INR 1,000 and for SC/ST candidates INR 800.
  • Submit the form and take a hard copy for future reference.

SCTIMST PG Diploma Admissions 2024

The college also offers PG Diploma courses to the B.Sc graduate students. 

Course Specializations 
PG Diploma Cardiac Laboratory Technology, Neuro Technology, Medical Records Science, Clinical Perfusion, Blood Banking Technology

SCTIMST PG Diploma Eligibility

The candidates should have completed a B.Sc degree with a good academic score to be eligible for PG Diploma. 

SCTIMST PG Diploma Selection Criteria

Selection will be strictly on merit on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the Entrance Examination followed by Personal Interview. 

How to Apply for Diploma? 

  • Visit the official website of SCTIMST. 
  • Go to the academic section and click on Register or Login head, or go to this address https://www.sctimst.ac.in/Academic-Online-Application/ 
  • Register with personal details. 
  • Login and fill the application form with the desired course. 
  • Pay the application fee. The fees of the application form for general candidates are INR 1,000 and for SC/ST candidates INR 800.
  • Submit the form and take a hard copy for future reference.

SCTIMST PhD Admission 2024

The institute offers a one-year-long full-time PhD program with a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 5 years, The PhD course is available in 8 areas of research. 

Course  Specializations 
PhD  Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Biomaterial Science and Technology, Health Sciences, Medical SciencesBiomedical Devices and Technology (Joint Program)

SCTIMST PhD Eligibility Criteria

For PhD, M.Sc/M.Tech any other postgraduate degree program of minimum 2 years or MBBS in any medical stream recognized by MCI.

  • Students should have a consistently good academic record with 60% marks in undergraduate and postgraduate examinations. Medical Graduates applying for Ph.D. in Medical Sciences should have 60% marks in MBBS.

SCTIMST PhD Selection Criteria

  • Students have to give a written test followed by an interview to get admitted to the M.Phil program. The institute then declares a provisional list of selected candidates and after verification of documents, admission is granted.
  • Selection to PhD is based on the performance in the written test and interview. The candidates also have to submit their research proposal and statement of purpose for taking up a research career.

How to Apply for PhD?

  • Visit the official website of SCTIMST. 
  • Go to the academic section and click on Register or Login head, or go to this address https://www.sctimst.ac.in/Academic-Online-Application/ 
  • Register with personal details. 
  • Login and fill the application form with the desired course. 
  • Pay the application fee. The fees of the application form for general candidates are INR 1,000 and for SC/ST candidates INR 800.
  • Submit the form and take a hard copy for future reference.

FAQs

Ques, How are the placement opportunities of the college?

Ans, The placement and internship opportunities for the students are very high because of the government hospital which is associated with the college itself. Also, the college is very famous for Public Health courses and has a decent placement session. Know More: SCTIMST Placements 

Ques. What is the overall ranking of the institute?

Ans. This 47-year-old institute of higher education ranks 191st in the country.

Ques. What kinds of facilities are available to the students in the college?

Ans. The students have access to a well-maintained library, sports facilities, cafeteria, auditorium, IT Infrastructure, and a well-known hospital. The classrooms are also spacious with modern equipment for learning.

Ques. Does the college offer any certificate courses or distance learning programs?

Ans. No, at present only full-time degree programs are offered by the college. However, certain Diploma programs are available in well-known fields such as Public Health (DPH).

Ques. I have failed in NEET-PG, can I still apply for MD at SCTIMST? 

Ans. No, the institute SCTIMST accepts admissions to the MD program based on NEET-PG score only. You can reappear in NEET-PG and can apply for MD with a valid score in the entrance examination.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

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Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [M.Ch]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Reporting and Document Submission for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [M.Ch]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Expired Events

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Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [M.Ch]
Feb 21, 2026
Allotment Result for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [M.Ch]
Feb 21, 2026
Online Choice Exercising for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [M.Ch]
Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026

Important Events

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GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

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GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Reporting and Document Submission for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [DM]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD]
Feb 21, 2026
Allotment Result for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [DM]
Feb 21, 2026
Online Choice Exercising for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [DM]
Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
NEET-PG counselling
Ongoing
Oct 17, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Stray Vacancy Round MCC NEET PG [PG Diploma in Medical]
Jan 08, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026
Joining Date of Stray Vacancy Round MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [PG Diploma in Medical]
Jan 15, 2026
Date for Stray Vacancy Round of MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [PG Diploma in Medical]
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 10, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Reporting and Document Submission for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [DM]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Reporting and Document Submission for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [M.Ch]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [M.Ch]
Ongoing
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
NEET-PG counselling
Ongoing
Oct 17, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [M.Ch]
Feb 21, 2026
Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD]
Feb 21, 2026
Allotment Result for Open Round INI-SS JAN Admission 2026 [M.Ch]
Feb 21, 2026

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