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MD Psychiatry Admission Guide

MD Psychiatry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. With growing mental health awareness in India, Psychiatry is rapidly becoming one of the most in-demand specialties. Get expert counseling for NEET PG Psychiatry — from government seats to management quota in private colleges.

3 Years
NEET PG: 2000–8000 (AIR)
Salary: ₹8L–₹30L/yr
Expert Counseling
3 Years
Duration
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Degree
~1,400 (All India)
Total Seats
₹8L–₹30L/yr
Avg. Salary

About MD Psychiatry

MD Psychiatry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. With growing mental health awareness in India, Psychiatry is rapidly becoming one of the most in-demand specialties.

Degree

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Duration

3 Years

Total Seats

~1,400 (All India)

NEET PG Cutoff

2000–8000 (AIR)

Govt. College Fee

₹10K–₹50K/yr

Private College Fee

₹8L–₹20L/yr

Eligibility

MBBS + 1-year internship · NEET PG qualified.

Career Options

  • Psychiatrist
  • Child Psychiatrist
  • Addiction Specialist
  • Forensic Psychiatrist
Avg. Salary: ₹8L–₹30L/yr

Best Colleges for Psychiatry in India

College NameTypeAnnual Fee (Approx.)State
NIMHANS Bengaluru Government ₹5K/yr Karnataka
AIIMS Delhi Government ₹1,390/yr New Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh Government ₹1,800/yr Chandigarh
KGMU Lucknow Government ₹20K/yr Uttar Pradesh
Amrita Coimbatore Private ₹4L/yr Tamil Nadu
Manipal Private ₹4.5L/yr Karnataka

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

Psychiatry 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–₹20L/yr
Hostel & Other₹80,000 – ₹2L/yr
Bond RequiredNo (usually)
Stipend₹20,000 – ₹60,000/month

How to Get Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry

Yes. India has a massive mental health treatment gap with only ~9,000 psychiatrists for 1.4 billion people. Demand far exceeds supply, private practice is growing rapidly, and telemedicine has expanded reach enormously. Psychiatry is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties.
After MD Psychiatry you can pursue DM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, work in hospitals/clinics, start private practice, work with NGOs, join academic/research institutions, or practice internationally (US/UK/Australia).

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