M. D. in Microbiology is a Non Clinical Speciality course offered by the Amrita School of Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology is a three-year postgraduation course. The aim of this course is to train the students of Medicine in the field of Medical Microbiology. Knowledge and practical skills shall be acquired by the candidates in the sub-specialties of Bacteriology including Mycobacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Immunology and Mycology so as to be able to deal with diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases in the community. They are trained in basic research methodology so that they are able to conduct fundamental and applied research. They are also trained in teaching methods so that they can take up teaching assignments.
Curriculum: As per Medical Council of India (MCI) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Duration: Three years **
(** Two years in case of those who have recognized Postgraduate Diploma in the same subject)
Seats: 2
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has not appointed any Agent or Third-Party Client for securing admission in any programme. Students are hereby requested to contact only the toll-free number on our website for any admission related queries.
– Issued in Public Interest by Directorate of Admissions and Academic Outreach
ELIGIBILITY
Qualification : Candidates must have MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria : NEET PG – 2025 qualified candidates who have been allotted to Amrita School of Medicine by the MCC, New Delhi are eligible to report for admissions for the academic year 2025-2026.
For more details regarding DGHS guidelines, please visit MCC Website
| Program Fees for the year 2025 | ||||
| Annual fees (in INR) |
First Year Other Fees (in INR) |
First Year Hostel Fees (in INR) |
Admission Processing Charges (INR)* |
|
| 9,00,000 | 1,10,600 | 62,000 | 2,500 | |
*The Admission Processing charges is non-refundable in the event of resignation or upgradation
Admission Cancellation and Fee Refund Policy 2025-2026
| Scenario | Purpose | |
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Medical Seats |
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| In scenarios of upgradation/resignation of medical seats during the Rounds of MCC Counselling as per DGHS norms. | Admission Processing Charges of Rs.2500 will be deducted. | |
| If candidate cancels admission (in any circumstance) leaving the seat vacant for the entire course duration | First year Course Fees paid will not be refunded. In addition to this, residents should pay the Tuition Fees for the remaining course duration (as applicable to each course) as liquidated damages to the institution. | |
ADMISSION PROCESSING CHARGES (RS. 2500 INCLUDING GST) IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
| Category | Percentage of Refund of fees | Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received in the HEI |
| (1) | 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission |
| (2) | 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission |
| (3) | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission |
| (4) | 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission |
| (5) | 0% | More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission |
This policy dated 25th January 2025 will be followed in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi for all the courses and will remain in force for subsequent Academic Sessions until the issuance of a revised policy by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
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