The course spans 4.5 years of academics followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship, during which students receive a monthly stipend of 3,000 INR. Attendance is strictly enforced, with penalties for absences. Educational activities, including seminars and conferences, occur every Saturday, emphasizing clinical and research-based learning. Students can engage in research with an additional stipend of 2,000 INR, although disbursement is often delayed by several months. Post-internship, graduates have opportunities to work as Non-PG Junior Residents with a monthly salary of 50,000 INR, and there are prospects for better positions at other medical colleges.
The annual tuition fee ranges from 11.30 to 12.65 lakh INR, with added costs for hostel accommodations (1 to 3 lakh INR) and mess services (50,000 INR). Opting for an air-conditioned room requires an extra 1 lakh INR. Overall, the yearly expenditure, inclusive of tuition, accommodation, and other charges, averages around 18 lakh INR. Financial aid is limited, with no scholarships or specific assistance programs, though top-performing students may receive rewards.
Fees are subject to annual increases, and students have reported instances of arbitrary fines without management support.
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