Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

MD (Microbiology) 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). The programme provides comprehensive training in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, and clinical microbiology, preparing graduates for careers in academic medicine, clinical laboratory services, infection control, and public health. The seat intake for MD Microbiology at JNIMS is 1 seat 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 Microbiology is a vital specialty for infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and laboratory diagnostics, with growing relevance in the post-COVID era.

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.

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13 May, 2026 NEET PG 2026 Exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026. The registrations are expected to begin soon @nbe.edu.in.

JNIMS MD Microbiology Fees

The PG fee structure at JNIMS is highly subsidised as a government institution. The total fee for the 3-year MD Microbiology 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.

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 Microbiology Admission 2026

MD Microbiology 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. Only 1 seat is 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 Microbiology 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 Microbiology Scholarships 2026

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 Microbiology FAQs

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

Ans. As per the 2025-26 seat matrix, JNIMS has only 1 seat for MD Microbiology. This makes it a programme with very limited availability.

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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year MD Microbiology 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 Microbiology?

Ans. MD Microbiology graduates can work as clinical microbiologists in hospital laboratories, infection control officers, faculty in medical colleges, researchers in pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and in public health laboratories (ICMR, AIIMS, state public health labs). The specialty has gained significant importance post-COVID-19 for infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programmes.

Ques. What is the JNIMS Microbiology department's academic record?

Ans. JNIMS Microbiology department has a strong academic record. In the Manipur University MBBS Phase II examinations, JNIMS students have consistently secured university ranks and honours in Microbiology, reflecting the quality of teaching and training in the department.

Ques. What is the penalty for leaving the MD Microbiology 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.