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MD Radiology Admission Guide

MD Radiology (also called MD Radio-Diagnosis) is among the highest-paying medical specialties in India. Radiologists interpret medical images and perform image-guided procedures. Get expert counseling for NEET PG Radiology — from government seats to management quota in private colleges.

3 Years
NEET PG: 100–500 (AIR)
Salary: ₹15L–₹60L/yr
Expert Counseling
3 Years
Duration
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Degree
~2,000 (All India)
Total Seats
₹15L–₹60L/yr
Avg. Salary

About MD Radiology

MD Radiology (also called MD Radio-Diagnosis) is among the highest-paying medical specialties in India. Radiologists interpret medical images and perform image-guided procedures.

Degree

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Duration

3 Years

Total Seats

~2,000 (All India)

NEET PG Cutoff

100–500 (AIR)

Govt. College Fee

₹10K–₹50K/yr

Private College Fee

₹12L–₹30L/yr

Eligibility

MBBS + 1-year internship · NEET PG qualified.

Career Options

  • Radiologist
  • Interventional Radiologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Teleradiologist
Avg. Salary: ₹15L–₹60L/yr

Best Colleges for Radiology in India

College NameTypeAnnual Fee (Approx.)State
AIIMS Delhi Government ₹1,390/yr New Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh Government ₹1,800/yr Chandigarh
Grant Medical College Mumbai Government ₹15K/yr Maharashtra
CMC Vellore Private ₹4L/yr Tamil Nadu
JIPMER Government ₹1,000/yr Puducherry
Manipal Private ₹6L/yr Karnataka

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

Radiology 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₹12L–₹30L/yr
Hostel & Other₹80,000 – ₹2L/yr
Bond RequiredNo (usually)
Stipend₹20,000 – ₹60,000/month

How to Get Radiology 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 Radiology 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 Radiology

MD Radiology is one of the highest-paid specialties with excellent work-life balance. Radiologists earn ₹15–60L+ annually, can do teleradiology from anywhere, and are in constant demand as imaging is central to modern medicine.
MD Radiology in government colleges requires AIR 100–500 for general category. It is extremely competitive because of its high earning potential and lifestyle. Private college options are available for AIR 500–5000 range.
Interventional radiology (IR) is a subspecialty where radiologists perform minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging — such as angioplasty, embolization, biopsy, and drainage. It combines diagnostic and surgical skills.

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