Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute New Delhi Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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01 Dec, 2025 Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute NEET PG Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check course-wise Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute NEET PG Cutoff 2025.

  • MD Round 1 Cutoff Rank for the General Category is 49164.

The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) is a postgraduate medical institution devoted to research, teaching, and patient care in the field of chest diseases. The institute was established in1946 and then formally opened on12th January 1953 and is maintained by Delhi University and funded entirely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. 

VPCI offers 3 types of courses – DM, MD, and Ph.D. and there 5 types of specializations available in MD and Ph.D. 

The candidates have to take National Eligibility Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET PG) for admission into MD course followed by online counselling. For admission into DM course of Pulmonary Medicine, the candidates have to take a National Eligibility Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) followed by online counselling.

Admission to the Ph.D. program will be granted on the basis of an entrance test followed by personal interviews by the admissions committee

Final Selection to all the courses is governed by the Faculty of Medicine Studies, Delhi University and all the application forms and information is available on its official website.

VPCI Delhi Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institute Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute
Institute Type Government-funded
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Entrance Exams NEET PG/NEET SS
Application Mode Online and Offline
Counselling Online

VPCI Delhi MD Admission 2023

VPCI offers 5 specializations under the MD course i.e. Pulmonary Medicine, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The admissions are made through the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the University of Delhi as per the university procedures and regulations.

Duration 3 years
Type Full-Time
No. of Specializations 5
Basic eligibility criteria Pass final M.B.B.S exam
Basic admission criteria 50 percentile in NEET PG

VPCI Delhi MD Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have passed the final M.B.B.S. examination from the University of Delhi and must have completed a satisfactorily one-year compulsory rotating internship and must submit their internship completion certificate before or at the time of appearing for the counselling.

The candidate must have full registration with the Delhi Medical Council/ State Medical Council/ Medical Council of India/ Dental Council of India.

VPCI Delhi MD Selection Criteria

There is 50% Delhi University Quota and 50% All India Quota will be undertaken by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

  • In order to become eligible for admission, a candidate must obtain 50% marks in NEET PG
  • The cut-off for SC/ST/OBC 40% in NEET PG
  • The next process is the counseling for the seats available

VPCI Delhi DM Admission 2023

VPCI offers a Doctorate of Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine.

Duration 3 years
Type Full-Time
No. of Specializations 1
Basic eligibility criteria Passed the Post-Graduate (MD/ MS) examination
Basic admission criteria NEET SS Score

VPCI Delhi DM Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have passed the final MBBS examination and must have completed a satisfactorily one-year compulsory rotating internship.

The candidate must have passed the Post-Graduate (MD/ MS) examination.

The candidate holding Diplomate of National Board of Examination will be eligible for admission to Super-Speciality courses, provided they have done thesis work. Evidence of the thesis shall be produced by the candidate.

VPCI Delhi DM Selection Criteria

Admission would be made strictly on the basis of merit of the eligible candidates determined by marks obtained in the NEET SS and the next step is the online counselling. The candidates are required to register themselves online on www.mcc.nic.in.

VPCI Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2023

VPCI offers Ph.D. in 5 specializations i.e. Pulmonary Medicine, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.

Duration 3 years
Type Full-Time
No. of Specializations 5
Basic eligibility criteria Completed master’s degree
Basic admission criteria 50% marks in the entrance test

VPCI Delhi Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

The candidates should have a Master's degree or a professional in the same or allied subjects, declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate. A relaxation of 5% for the reserved castes is given.

VPCI Delhi Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Ph.D. Candidates will be admitted in a two-stage process through the following:

  • Entrance Test to be held once a year
  • An interview (or more if required for Ph.D.) in a year

Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/AYUSH-NET or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/GATE/teacher fellowship holder can directly appear for interview

The syllabus for the entrance test will consist of 50% questions on research aptitude/methodology and 50% subject-specific questions.

How to Apply to Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute?

  • Visit the official website of the Faculty of Medical Science, Delhi University. 
  • Check the Bulletin of Information for the course for which you want to apply
  • Download the application form online and fill the necessary details
  • Submit the application form at the VPCI office and pay the application fees. The fees are mentioned in the bulletin of information for each course.
  • The payment of application fee is done by cheque/DD, no cash is accepted
  • After the successful selection of the candidates after the entrance test results, candidates are required to fill the online counselling form

FAQs

Ques. How to reach the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute?

Ans. The Institute is located on the campus of the University of Delhi in North Delhi, opposite Sri Ram College of Commerce, and next to Miranda House. Being in the capital of India, it is well connected to all parts of the country. 
By Train: From Delhi Main (Old Delhi) and New Delhi Railway Station, one can reach the Institute by taking the underground metro to Delhi University or by City bus service. 
By Bus: Delhi is well connected by interstate bus services to other cities and towns in the region. The buses terminate at the Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, about 4 Km from the Institute, and at Anand Vihar terminal in east Delhi (about 15 Km away). Local transport and metro rail services are available for reaching the Institute from these terminals.

Ques. Is there any library facility?

Ans. The VPCI Library is providing patient care information support and catering to the academic needs of the faculty members, resident doctors, researchers, and students alike for research purposes. It forms a part of Institute support services and acquires thought process, collects and disseminates global information in the field of Biomedical Sciences with specialization in pulmonary diseases and allied sciences. The library started in 1955, but it has back volumes of several journals more than 100 years old. Most of the journals have complete sets of volumes originating right from their treatises of medicine which are readily available for basic and historical insights. It also has a very good comprehensive collection of serial publications like Annual Reviews, Years books, Recent advances.

Ques. Are there any Hostel accommodations?

Ans. The Foundation Stone of Patel Niwas, a postgraduate Hostel, was laid down by Dr. C.D. Deshmukh, Vice-Chancellor, the University of Delhi on April 7, 1962. It is situated near the main building of the V.P. Chest Institute. The hostel is a 3-storeyed building consisting of 30 rooms, 10 rooms on each floor for boys and girls studying D.M., M.D., and Ph.D. courses in the Institute. The rooms are free furnished and facilities of a common room (for visitors, reading and watching TV. etc.). There is a well-equipped Mess with a dining room and kitchen having all modern facilities. The rooms are allotted to the students of VPCI on first cum first serve basis.

Ques. Are there any training courses provided by the institute?

Ans. In addition to the University courses, the Institute provides the following short-term training programs:
  • Basic Cardiopulmonary Training Course
  • Short Term Training Programme (STTP) for Technicians on Pulmonary Function Test
  • Workshop on Diagnosis and management of Respiratory Allergic Diseases
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Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Reporting for Round-1 All India Quota MCC NEET PG 2025 [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 23, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025
Date for 2nd Round of MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 27, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Verification of Joined Candidate for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025
Sharing of Data by Collges Date for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 06, 2025
Verification of Seat Matrix for Round 3 MCC NEET PG 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 08, 2025
Last Date of Joining of Round 2 MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 10, 2025
Sharing of Joined Candidates Data of Round 2 MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Registration & Payment for Round 3 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking for Round 3 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 09, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Processing of Seat Allotment for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Nov 25, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
Publication of Result for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Nov 26, 2025
Online Submission of Application Form for NEET-SS 2025
Nov 05, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Reporting for Round-1 All India Quota MCC NEET PG 2025 [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 23, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025
Date for 2nd Round of MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Ongoing
Nov 27, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Sharing of Data by Collges Date for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 06, 2025
Verification of Joined Candidate for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025
Verification of Seat Matrix for Round 3 MCC NEET PG 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 08, 2025
Last Date of Joining of Round 2 MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 10, 2025
Sharing of Joined Candidates Data of Round 2 MCC NEET PG State Counseling 2025 [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking for Round 3 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 09, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Registration & Payment for Round 3 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Upcoming
Dec 08, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Processing of Seat Allotment for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Nov 25, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
Publication of Result for Round 2 MCC NEET PG [MD]
Nov 26, 2025
Online Submission of Application Form for NEET-SS 2025
Nov 05, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025

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The admission criteria in the college is DUPGMET . Moreover you need to have a degree of MBBS examination and a one year certificate showing that you have completed mandatory rotational internship . There is also a 50% All India quota & 50% quota for the students of Delhi . Except for that you need to at least score 50% marks in NEET examination , 40% for the SC/ST/OBC category.You can apply for the application via online & offline mode. You also need to have full registration with the State medical council/Delhi Medical council/Medical council of India/Dental council of India.The cut off for the course will be decided by the college . I was lucky to have cleared it with a good rank and thus granted admission in the college.
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2020

Admission:

The basic criteria for admission in this college is that you need to have passed final year exams of MBBS from Delhi University. You also need to have completed a one year rotational internship which you might need to submit at the time of counselling session.Now for admission you need to secure 50% in NEET examination. The cut off m,arks for SC/ST/OBC is set at 40%.If you secure the said percentage , you would be called for documentation process and a counselling session and later granted admission.
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Eswar
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020

Admission:

The candidates have to take National Eligibility Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET PG) for admission into MD course followed by online counselling. Final Selection to all the courses is governed by the Faculty of Medicine Studies, Delhi University and all the application forms and information is available on its official website.
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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020

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After completing my MD in Microbiology I planned to pursue a PhD in this course and that is when my parents told me to check out the details of this course from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute.I cleared the entrance examination for the course.
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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020

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Students who have passed their final MBBS examination can apply for the MD in Philosophy course at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute. To be eligible for admission applicants have to get at least 50 percent in their NEET PG and also crack the DUPGMET.
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This college has a very simple entrance based admission process. After completing graduation in the relevant subjects or fields, I was eligible to apply for college based on my academic scores. But I had to sit for NEET PG entrance and as I qualified, I got admission in this college.
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Aspirants desirous of getting admission into Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute have to take National Eligibility Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET PG) for admission into MD course followed by online counseling.Besides a post graduation is the minimum eligibility criteria for applying for such courses
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Aspirants desirous of taking admission into PG courses at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute have to clear National Eligibility Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET PG) followed by online counseling.The minimum eligibility criteria for PG admission is 65% marks in MBBS
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The admission in this college are provided based on the merit list generated by NEET PG and college entrance exam. Once these exams are cleared students can appear for online counselling for seat allocation.
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