Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

MD (Community Medicine) at JNIMS, Imphal is a 3-year full-time postgraduate medical programme offered by a government medical institution under the Government of Manipur, affiliated to Manipur University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Also known as Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), this programme provides comprehensive training in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health administration, environmental health, occupational health, and health programme management. The seat intake for MD Community Medicine at JNIMS is 2 seats per academic session. The total PG fee for the 3-year course is Rs. 1,00,000 (Rs. 50,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 25,000 each in Years 2 and 3). Admission is based on NEET PG scores followed by state-level counselling by the Government of Manipur. MD Community Medicine is popular among candidates interested in public health, government health services, and academic careers, and is particularly relevant for doctors working in the Manipur government health system.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are upcoming. NEET PG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026, and Manipur state PG counselling is expected to follow thereafter. The 2025-26 PG counselling at JNIMS has been completed (including stray vacancy round in February-March 2026). The next admission cycle for 2026-27 will commence after NEET PG 2026 results.

Key Points

MD Community Medicine (PSM) at JNIMS has 2 seats per session, making it one of the more accessible PG specialties at the institute.
The programme is highly relevant for doctors in the Manipur government health system, as community medicine skills are directly applicable to primary and public health care delivery.
JNIMS students have consistently secured university honours in Community Medicine in MBBS examinations, reflecting the department's academic strength.
Graduates are well-positioned for careers in government health services, public health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, etc.), and academic institutions.

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JNIMS MD Community Medicine Fees

The PG fee structure at JNIMS is highly subsidised as a government institution. The total fee for the 3-year MD Community Medicine course is Rs. 1,00,000, payable in three annual instalments. The first year fee is Rs. 50,000 and subsequent years cost Rs. 25,000 each. This fee covers tuition and institutional charges; hostel accommodation is provided as per NMC guidelines subject to availability.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Annual Fee (Tuition + Institutional Charges)	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 1,00,000
Total Fees	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 1,00,000

Fee structure is as per the revised order of the Government of Manipur effective from the 2022-23 academic session (retrospectively applied to 2022 batch onwards), as per approval dated July 29, 2025.
PG counselling fee: Rs. 1,300 (non-refundable), payable at the time of application.
Hostel accommodation is provided subject to availability as per NMC guidelines; married accommodation is not available on campus.
Penalty for mid-stream departure: Rs. 3,00,000 (if leaving within Year 1) or Rs. 7,00,000 (if leaving after Year 1). Direct/Institutional Preference category candidates must also return cumulated salary received.
Fee payment is made at Axis Bank, Porompat Branch (A/c: JNIMS MISCELLANEOUS, A/c No. 910010005282064, IFSC: UTIB0001866).

JNIMS MD Community Medicine Admission 2026-27

MD Community Medicine admissions at JNIMS are conducted through NEET PG scores, followed by state-level counselling by the State Level Medical PG Selection Committee, Government of Manipur. 2 seats are available per session. For 2025-26, the counselling was conducted in 4 rounds (December 2025 to March 2026). The 2026-27 admission cycle will commence after NEET PG 2026 results. Seats are allotted across three categories: In-Service, Direct, and Institutional Preference.

MD Community Medicine Admission and Exam Schedule 2026-27

Event	Expected Date
NEET PG 2026 Registration	Apr 7 - May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card	Jun 11, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Exam	Jun 15, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Result	Jul 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Manipur State PG Counselling Notification	August 2026 (Tentative)
Application Submission to JNIMS	August - September 2026 (Tentative)
Round 1 State Level PG Counselling	September - October 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 State Level PG Counselling	October - November 2026 (Tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	November - December 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Academic Session	As per NMC/MCC schedule

Note: All 2026-27 dates are tentative and based on the 2025-26 schedule. Candidates should regularly check jnims.nic.in for official notifications.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree (or equivalent) from an NMC-recognised medical college and must have obtained permanent registration from NMC or a State Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 with a valid score.
Internship must be completed by March 31 of the admission year (as per NMC guidelines).

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required score.
Submit application form to the Office of the Dean (Academics), JNIMS, Imphal within the notified deadline, along with a counselling fee of Rs. 1,300 (paid online to JNIMS bank account).
Attend state-level PG counselling (conducted in hybrid mode) with all original documents.
Seat allotment is strictly based on NEET PG rank and category (In-Service / Direct / Institutional Preference).
Selected candidates must report to JNIMS and submit original documents to confirm admission.
Sign undertaking regarding penalty for mid-stream departure.

JNIMS MD Community Medicine Scholarships 2026-27

PG students at JNIMS receive a monthly stipend/salary as per NMC guidelines, which serves as the primary financial support during the course. Given the government status and subsidised fee structure, external scholarships are limited but students may explore the following options.

Scholarship Options

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility	Amount	Details
Monthly Stipend (NMC Mandated)	All PG students (Direct/Institutional Preference category)	As per NMC guidelines (varies)	Paid by JNIMS; In-Service candidates admitted under Direct category ordinarily do not receive stipend from the institute
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC (NSP)	SC/ST/OBC category; family income criteria	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Manipur State Scholarship Schemes	Domicile of Manipur; various categories	Varies by scheme	Apply at manipurobcsc.mn.gov.in / NSP

In-Service candidates admitted under the Direct category ordinarily do not receive stipend from JNIMS.
PG students who leave the course mid-stream must return the cumulated salary received (for Direct/Institutional Preference categories) in addition to the penalty amount.
Students should check the NSP portal for updated scholarship timelines for 2026-27.

JNIMS MD Community Medicine FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for MD Community Medicine at JNIMS Imphal?

Ans. As per the 2025-26 seat matrix, JNIMS has 2 seats for MD Community Medicine (listed as Preventive and Social Medicine in the seat matrix). These seats are distributed across In-Service, Direct, and Institutional Preference categories.

Ques. What is the total fee for MD Community Medicine at JNIMS?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year MD Community Medicine course is Rs. 1,00,000 (Rs. 50,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 25,000 each in Years 2 and 3). Additionally, a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 1,300 is payable at the time of application.

Ques. What career options are available after MD Community Medicine?

Ans. MD Community Medicine graduates can pursue careers in government health services (District Health Officer, Chief Medical Officer, etc.), public health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, ICMR, etc.), academic institutions as faculty, and in health policy and administration. In Manipur, this specialty is particularly valuable for doctors in the state health system.

Ques. Is MD Community Medicine a good choice for In-Service candidates in Manipur?

Ans. Yes, MD Community Medicine is an excellent choice for In-Service candidates (government doctors in Manipur). The specialty directly enhances skills relevant to public health administration, disease surveillance, and health programme management, which are core functions of government health services. JNIMS gives preference to In-Service candidates in the seat allotment process.

Ques. What is the penalty for leaving the MD Community Medicine course at JNIMS mid-stream?

Ans. If a candidate leaves the MD course within the first year of joining, a penalty of Rs. 3,00,000 is applicable. If the candidate leaves after the first year, the penalty is Rs. 7,00,000. Additionally, candidates admitted under Direct and Institutional Preference categories must return the cumulated salary received from JNIMS.

Ques. What are the three categories of PG seats at JNIMS and who is eligible for each?

Ans. JNIMS offers PG seats under three categories: (1) In-Service Category - for doctors working in Manipur Health Services under the Health and FW Department, Government of Manipur, or JNIMS on a regular basis; (2) Direct Category - for any Indian national holding an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college; and (3) Institutional Preference Category - exclusively for JNIMS MBBS graduates.