VIMSAR M.D Anaesthesia: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. VIMSAR offers 14 seats for MD Anaesthesiology. Based on 2025 NEET PG data, the General category closing rank was approximately 13,665 (Round 1). In 2024, the General category closing rank ranged from 12,267 (Round 1) to 14,914 (Round 3), and OBC closing rank was around 20,535 to 25,103. The competition is moderate compared to clinical specialties like General Medicine or Surgery, making it relatively accessible for candidates with a NEET PG rank in the top 15,000-25,000 range.

Ans. MD Anaesthesia is a 3-year postgraduate degree program that provides comprehensive training in anaesthesiology, critical care, and pain management, and is recognized as a full MD degree by the NMC. DA (Diploma in Anaesthesia) is a 2-year diploma program. The MD degree is preferred for academic and senior clinical positions, while the DA is a shorter route to practice. VIMSAR offers MD Anaesthesiology with 14 seats; candidates should check the DMET Odisha seat matrix for the current year for the latest seat distribution.

Ans. MD Anaesthesia graduates from VIMSAR have excellent career prospects. They can work as consultant anaesthesiologists in government hospitals (through OPSC/UPSC recruitment), private hospitals, and corporate healthcare chains. They can also pursue super-specialization (DM) in Critical Care Medicine, Cardiac Anaesthesia, or Neuro-Anaesthesia. The demand for anaesthesiologists in India is very high, with salaries ranging from Rs. 1.5-3 LPA in government sector to Rs. 15-30 LPA in private hospitals. VIMSAR graduates are well-regarded in Odisha's government health services.

Ans. Yes, MD Anaesthesia students at VIMSAR receive a monthly stipend as per the Government of Odisha's norms for PG medical students. The exact stipend amount is determined by the state government and is subject to revision. PG students are also expected to participate in clinical duties as part of their training, which is compensated through the stipend. Students are advised to check the latest stipend notification from DMET Odisha or VIMSAR administration for the current amount.

Ans. Yes, non-Odisha candidates can apply for MD Anaesthesia at VIMSAR through the All India Quota (AIQ), which constitutes 50% of the PG seats at government medical colleges. AIQ admissions are conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in based on NEET PG rank. The remaining 50% seats are filled through Odisha State PG Medical Counselling, which may have domicile and in-service reservations. Non-Odisha candidates cannot apply for state quota seats.

Ans. The MD Anaesthesia program at VIMSAR follows the NMC-prescribed curriculum. The training covers general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, nerve blocks), obstetric anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, cardiac anaesthesia, neuro-anaesthesia, critical care medicine (ICU management), pain management, and resuscitation (CPR/ACLS). Students get hands-on training in the operation theatres, ICU, and pain clinic of the 1000-bed VIMSAR Hospital, which handles a high volume of surgical cases including trauma, cardiac, and neurosurgical cases, providing excellent clinical exposure.