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The Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, is a 3-year super-specialty postgraduate medical program offered under Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University. The program has an intake of 2 permitted seats and is a full-time, on-campus clinical training course. The annual tuition fee for DM Critical Care Medicine is Rs. 11.90 Lakhs, making the total course fee Rs. 35.70 Lakhs over 3 years. Admission is through the NEET SS exam conducted by NBE, followed by centralized counselling by MCC. The program provides specialized training in intensive care, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of critically ill patients, with IMS & SUM Hospital's multi-disciplinary ICU offering extensive hands-on experience.

Admission for the academic session 2026-27 is currently ongoing via MCC SS Counselling 2025. Round 1 registration was open from March 10 to March 15, 2026, with choice filling extended till March 17, 2026. The Round 1 result is expected on March 18, 2026, and reporting is scheduled from March 19 to March 25, 2026. Round 2 registration is expected from March 28 to April 3, 2026, with the academic session commencing on April 10, 2026.

Key Points

IMS & SUM Hospital is a 2,000+ bedded multi-specialty tertiary care hospital under SOA University, providing extensive clinical exposure for DM trainees.
DM Critical Care Medicine trainees receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 75,000 (1st year), Rs. 78,000 (2nd year), and Rs. 81,000 (3rd year).
There is no institutional bond for DM/M.Ch. programmes at IMS & SUM Hospital.
The hospital has a multi-disciplinary ICU with advanced life support, ECMO, and hemodynamic monitoring facilities.
Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

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IMS & SUM Hospital DM Fees

The total tuition fee for the DM Critical Care Medicine program is Rs. 11.90 Lakhs per annum, amounting to Rs. 35.70 Lakhs for the full 3-year duration. Hostel accommodation is optional and available in multiple configurations, with an additional mess fee of Rs. 54,000 per annum.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee (Per Annum)	Rs. 11,90,000
Tuition Fee (3 Years Total)	Rs. 35,70,000
College Caution Money (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 5,000
Total Fees (Tuition, 3 Years)	Rs. 35,70,000
Hostel Fee - 2-Bedded Non-AC (Per Annum)	Rs. 70,000
Hostel Fee - 3-Bedded AC (Per Annum)	Rs. 1,05,000
Hostel Fee - 2-Bedded AC (Per Annum)	Rs. 1,25,000
Mess Fee (Per Annum)	Rs. 54,000
Hostel Caution Money (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 5,000

College Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution.
Hostel Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable.
Hostel accommodation is optional; fees shown separately.
Fees are payable via RTGS/NEFT online or Demand Draft in favour of SIKSHA O ANUSANDHAN, payable at Bhubaneswar.
There is no institutional bond for DM/M.Ch. programmes.

Fee Structure as per official website:

IMS & SUM Hospital DM Admission 2026

Admission to DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital is through NEET SS 2025, conducted by NBE, followed by centralized counselling by MCC. The MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 is currently ongoing, with reporting scheduled from March 19 to March 25, 2026. The academic session 2026-27 is set to commence on April 10, 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET SS 2025 Registration Start	November 5, 2025
NEET SS 2025 Registration End	November 25, 2025
NEET SS 2025 Admit Card	December 22, 2025
NEET SS 2025 Exam	December 26-27, 2025
NEET SS 2025 Result	January 28, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 - Registration	March 10-15, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 - Choice Filling	March 11-17, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 - Result	March 18, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 - Reporting	March 19-25, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 2 - Registration	March 28 - April 3, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 2 - Choice Filling	March 29 - April 4, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 2 - Result	April 7, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 2 - Reporting	April 8-16, 2026
Commencement of Academic Session 2026-27	April 10, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MD/MS degree in Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, or other relevant specialty recognized by NMC/NBE.
Must have a valid NEET SS 2025 score.
Must fulfill the eligibility criteria as specified by NMC and MCC for super-specialty admissions.

Admission Process

Appear in NEET SS 2025 conducted by NBE.
Register for MCC SS Counselling 2025 at mcc.nic.in.
Pay the counselling registration fee and submit required documents.
Fill and lock choices of institutes and courses.
Seat allotment based on NEET SS rank, category, and choices.
Report to IMS & SUM Hospital within the stipulated reporting period with original documents.

IMS & SUM Hospital DM Scholarships 2026

IMS & SUM Hospital provides a monthly stipend to all DM/M.Ch. trainees, which serves as the primary financial support during the program. There are no separate scholarship schemes exclusive to DM Critical Care Medicine; however, government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC candidates may be applicable.

Stipend Structure

Scholarship/Financial Support	Amount	Remarks
Monthly Stipend - 1st Year	Rs. 75,000/month	Paid to all DM trainees
Monthly Stipend - 2nd Year	Rs. 78,000/month	Paid to all DM trainees
Monthly Stipend - 3rd Year	Rs. 81,000/month	Paid to all DM trainees
Government Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC)	As per government norms	Applicable as per eligibility

The stipend is provided by the institution to all admitted DM/M.Ch. trainees.
Government scholarships for reserved category students are available as per state and central government norms.
No institutional bond is required for DM/M.Ch. programmes.

IMS & Sum Hospital DM Critical Care Medicine Ranking

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IMS & SUM Hospital DM FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. The tuition fee is Rs. 11.90 Lakhs per annum, totalling Rs. 35.70 Lakhs for the 3-year program. Hostel (optional) costs Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per annum depending on the type, and mess Rs. 54,000 per annum additionally.

Ques. Is there a bond or service obligation after completing DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. No, there is no institutional bond for DM/M.Ch. programmes at IMS & SUM Hospital. Graduates are free to pursue their career of choice after completing the program.

Ques. How many seats are available for DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. There are 2 permitted seats for DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital as per the NMC seat matrix. Candidates should check the latest MCC seat matrix for the number of recognized seats available for counselling.

Ques. What is the stipend provided to DM Critical Care Medicine students at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. DM trainees receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 75,000 in the 1st year, Rs. 78,000 in the 2nd year, and Rs. 81,000 in the 3rd year.

Ques. What is the admission process for DM Critical Care Medicine at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. Admission is through NEET SS conducted by NBE, followed by centralized counselling by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Candidates must register, fill choices, and report to the institute after seat allotment.

Ques. When does the DM Critical Care Medicine academic session start at IMS & SUM Hospital?

Ans. For the 2026-27 academic session, classes are scheduled to commence from April 10, 2026, following the completion of MCC SS Counselling 2025.