MD Pathology Admission Guide
MD Pathology is a non-clinical laboratory specialty covering disease diagnosis through analysis of tissues, cells, and body fluids. Pathologists are critical to cancer diagnosis and disease identification. Get expert counseling for NEET PG Pathology — from government seats to management quota in private colleges.
About MD Pathology
MD Pathology is a non-clinical laboratory specialty covering disease diagnosis through analysis of tissues, cells, and body fluids. Pathologists are critical to cancer diagnosis and disease identification.
Degree
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Duration
3 Years
Total Seats
~2,000 (All India)
NEET PG Cutoff
3000–15000 (AIR)
Govt. College Fee
₹10K–₹50K/yr
Private College Fee
₹6L–₹18L/yr
Eligibility
MBBS + 1-year internship · NEET PG qualified.
Career Options
- Pathologist
- Lab Director
- Histopathologist
- Hematologist
Best Colleges for Pathology in India
| College Name | Type | Annual Fee (Approx.) | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | Government | ₹1,390/yr | New Delhi |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | Government | ₹1,800/yr | Chandigarh |
| CMC Vellore | Private | ₹3L/yr | Tamil Nadu |
| Maulana Azad MC | Government | ₹10K/yr | New Delhi |
| KGMU Lucknow | Government | ₹20K/yr | Uttar Pradesh |
| Manipal | Private | ₹4L/yr | Karnataka |
Fees are approximate and vary annually. Contact us for the latest fee structure and management quota availability.
Pathology Fees — Government vs Private
Government CollegesState / AIQ Quota
Private / Deemed CollegesManagement / Merit
How to Get Pathology Admission
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.
Check Cutoff & Eligibility
Analyse your NEET PG rank vs historical cutoffs for Pathology in government and private colleges. Our counselors provide state-wise rank analysis.
MCC AIQ Counseling Registration
Register on MCC website. Pay registration and security deposit. MCC AIQ covers 50% of seats in central/state government colleges.
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.
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.
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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