T.S.Mishra University Lucknow M.D Pathology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 3,00,000 paid at INR 1,00,000 per year over 3 years. This is the non-clinical MD fee at TSM University. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. Verify the current schedule at tsm.edu.in before applying.

Ans. MD Pathology is a non-clinical laboratory-based postgraduate degree. Training focuses on histopathology reporting, cytopathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry, and blood banking. Direct patient management is not the primary focus of the programme.

Ans. NEET-PG is the mandatory entrance exam. After the result in September 2026, seats are allotted through MCC All India Quota and UP State Quota PG medical counselling. Candidates must register on the MCC portal and submit preferences for TSM University.

Ans. Candidates must hold an NMC-recognised MBBS degree, have completed a 1-year compulsory rotating internship before the programme starts, and possess a valid NEET-PG score for the 2026 cycle. Medical Council registration is required at the time of joining.

Ans. MD Pathology graduates can work as hospital pathologists running histopathology and cytopathology departments, set up NABL-accredited private diagnostic labs, serve as Pathology faculty in medical colleges, or work in transfusion medicine and blood banking. These roles are in consistent demand across UP and North India.

Ans. Yes. MD Pathology is one of the most relevant qualifications for establishing and directing a diagnostic laboratory in India. Graduates can seek NABL accreditation for their lab. Government hospitals and corporate chains also hire MD Pathologists for senior laboratory management positions.