Deccan Diaries

The course I am in is MBBS. The curriculum is exactly that of other medical colleges be it government or private, i.e., the first year has anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. The second year has other more advanced subjects and so on. However, recent news suggests that the curriculum is being changed by the Govt. Of Telangana. There are approx 150 students in the class, which doesn't prove to be a problem. The faculty manage all the students, however, you need to remember that in university, you won't have individual attention from the teachers, and have to be an individual learner. The faculty prepares ppts and you can go through them but there are certain books you must follow to gain maximum knowledge (and marks). Exams will be easier for you if you start preparation from Day 1. The exams, in my opinion, are neither too hard nor too tough. They are prepared by the state board and the result is soon announced.

Deccan is affiliated with two hospitals of its own, one Owaisi Hospital and the other Esra hospital, both located in different localities giving them different exposures and differen patient backgrounds. However, one thing you have to remember is that you will NOT be provided a stipend while working as a student. This is true for most private colleges though.

The cost to study differs based on whether you are selected into A category (merit-based) or B/C categories (management based). A category is much more affordable and the cost doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. However, I was B category and my personal opinion is that the prices were pretty high. I'm not complaining though, because that's equivalent to what other colleges are charging. There are scholarships provided by the admission department and I'd suggest everyone looks into it even if you or your parents can afford tuition fees.

There are annual fests being held in the last months (September to October), it has every social activity you can think of. Every batch takes turns in arranging it (PS: youll have to pay extra for it, just ask your class reps). You get sports activities, you get freshers, farewell, stalls, games, foods, entertainment and everything beyond. Apart from the event, theres a sports complex, gym, etc, that you can be a part of. I'm impressed by the library and the resources provided.

NEET UG was required to get admission into the university. At the time of admission which was in 2017, the cut-off marks in NEET were in the 420s range. Since the years have passed, the cut-off will be dramatically increased. Deccan, being a private college, offers B-category and C-category admissions, which require lesser cut-off marks and have higher fees for admission. The candidates after receiving the NEET marks can apply for medical colleges through counseling, allocated by the government in selected centers. There, the decision is yours, to choose whatever college suits you and your marks best. If you can get shortlisted into Deccan, you need to be present on the day of Deccan admission and present yourself so you can get a guaranteed place.