GMC Azamgarh DGO FAQs
Ques. Is the Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (DGO) at GMC Azamgarh recognized by NMC?
Ans. Yes, the DGO programme at GMC Azamgarh is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college is affiliated with King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, and all PG programmes offered here are NMC-approved, ensuring the diploma holds national validity for medical practice and further studies.
Ques. What is the difference between MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology and PG Diploma (DGO) at GMC Azamgarh?
Ans. MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a 3-year degree programme that carries greater academic and career weightage, enabling candidates to pursue super-speciality (DM) programmes and academic positions. The DGO is a 2-year diploma suited for those seeking to enter clinical practice in Obstetrics and Gynaecology more quickly. For candidates aiming for academic careers or super-speciality training, MD is the preferred route. GMC Azamgarh currently offers DGO under its PG Diploma category.
Ques. How many seats are available for PG Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at GMC Azamgarh?
Ans. GMC Azamgarh offers PG Diploma programmes in 4 specialisations including Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The exact seat count is released by DGME UP in the official seat matrix at the time of each counselling round. Candidates are advised to check the official UP NEET PG seat matrix on upneet.gov.in for the most current seat availability.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for DGO at GMC Azamgarh?
Ans. Candidates who completed their MBBS from institutions outside Uttar Pradesh are not eligible for government quota seats in UP state quota counselling. Government quota seats at GMC Azamgarh are reserved for candidates with UP domicile or those who completed MBBS from UP institutions. All India Quota (AIQ) seats, if available, are open to all candidates regardless of domicile.
Ques. What clinical exposure does GMC Azamgarh offer for DGO students?
Ans. GMC Azamgarh's attached 550-bed Super Facility Hospital has an active Obstetrics and Gynaecology department that handles a high volume of cases from the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. DGO students get hands-on exposure to normal and operative deliveries, high-risk pregnancies, gynaecological surgeries, and emergency obstetric care. The high patient inflow from rural and semi-urban areas ensures diverse clinical experience.
Ques. What is the stipend for DGO students at GMC Azamgarh?
Ans. PG Diploma students at government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh are entitled to a monthly stipend as per UP government norms. The stipend for PG students (MD/MS/Diploma) at government medical colleges in UP is generally in the range of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month, subject to revision by the state government. Candidates are advised to confirm the current stipend amount with the college administration at the time of admission.
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