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MD General Medicine Admission Guide

MD General Medicine is the most sought-after postgraduate medical degree in India. It covers the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of adult diseases across organ systems. Get expert counseling for NEET PG General Medicine — from government seats to management quota in private colleges.

3 Years
NEET PG: 50–200 (AIR)
Salary: ₹10L–₹30L/yr
Expert Counseling
3 Years
Duration
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Degree
~4,500 (All India)
Total Seats
₹10L–₹30L/yr
Avg. Salary

About MD General Medicine

MD General Medicine is the most sought-after postgraduate medical degree in India. It covers the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of adult diseases across organ systems.

Degree

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Duration

3 Years

Total Seats

~4,500 (All India)

NEET PG Cutoff

50–200 (AIR)

Govt. College Fee

₹10K–₹50K/yr

Private College Fee

₹8L–₹25L/yr

Eligibility

MBBS + 1-year compulsory internship · NEET PG qualified · Age: No limit (Govt).

Career Options

  • Physician
  • Hospitalist
  • General Internist
  • Academic Faculty
  • Researcher
Avg. Salary: ₹10L–₹30L/yr

Best Colleges for General Medicine in India

College NameTypeAnnual Fee (Approx.)State
AIIMS Delhi Government ₹1,390/yr New Delhi
JIPMER Puducherry Government ₹1,000/yr Puducherry
CMC Vellore Private ₹3.5L/yr Tamil Nadu
Maulana Azad Medical College Government ₹10K/yr New Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh Government ₹1,800/yr Chandigarh
St John's Medical College Private ₹4L/yr Karnataka

Fees are approximate and vary annually. Contact us for the latest fee structure and management quota availability.

General Medicine Fees — Government vs Private

Government CollegesState / AIQ Quota

Annual Tuition Fee₹10K–₹50K/yr
Monthly Stipend₹50,000 – ₹90,000
Bond RequiredYes (1–2 years service)
Net cost (3 years)Very Low / Negative (stipend)

Private / Deemed CollegesManagement / Merit

Annual Tuition Fee₹8L–₹25L/yr
Hostel & Other₹80,000 – ₹2L/yr
Bond RequiredNo (usually)
Stipend₹20,000 – ₹60,000/month

How to Get General Medicine Admission

1

Appear in NEET PG

Register and appear in NEET PG. Score is the basis for all MD/MS admissions in India — government, private, and deemed.

2

Check Cutoff & Eligibility

Analyse your NEET PG rank vs historical cutoffs for General Medicine in government and private colleges. Our counselors provide state-wise rank analysis.

3

MCC AIQ Counseling Registration

Register on MCC website. Pay registration and security deposit. MCC AIQ covers 50% of seats in central/state government colleges.

4

State Quota Counseling

Register on your home state's PG counseling portal. State quota covers 50% of seats in state government colleges. Separate from AIQ.

5

Choice Filling & Lock

Fill college and specialty preferences in order. Strategic choice filling is critical — our counselors help you maximise your chances based on historical data.

6

Management Quota (If Needed)

If not allotted a satisfactory seat in counseling rounds, apply for management quota in private/deemed colleges. We maintain direct tie-ups with college management offices.

Documents Required

  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • NEET PG Scorecard
  • Registration Certificate (MCI/State)
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (state quota)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport Size Photographs

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Frequently Asked Questions — MD General Medicine

MD General Medicine is a 3-year postgraduate medical degree focusing on the diagnosis, prevention, and non-surgical management of diseases in adults. It is the broadest and most competitive MD specialty in India.
MD General Medicine is extremely competitive. Government college seats typically go to candidates ranked within AIR 50–200 for general category. Private college cutoffs are higher (rank 200–2000 depending on college). State quota cutoffs vary by state.
After MD General Medicine, you can work as a Physician/Internist in hospitals, pursue DM (super-specialization) in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, or Endocrinology, work in academics, or go into research/public health.
Yes. MD General Medicine is the primary gateway to DM super-specializations including DM Cardiology, DM Neurology, DM Nephrology, DM Gastroenterology, DM Endocrinology, and DM Hematology, which are the highest-paying medical specialties in India.

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