SCTIMST Trivandrum Admission 2024 Courses, Eligibility, Dates, Application Form

 

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum announces Admission to PhD, Int.PhD, M.Tech, MPH & DPH Programs for July 2024 Session 

 

SCTIMST Trivandrum Admission 2024 – Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum, Kerala invites applications for admission into PhD, Int.PhD, M.Tech, MPH & DPH Programs for the July 2024 Session.

 

About SCTIMST Trivandrum 

• Originally established by the Government of Kerala as an advanced centre for medical specialties, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) metamorphosed into an Institution of National Importance with the status of a University in 1980 under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India by an Act of Parliament. The Institute has three wings – the Hospital, Biomedical Technology Wing and the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies.

 

Course Offered

• PhD in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Biomaterial Science and Technology, Medical Sciences and Health Sciences (Only JRF holders of UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT or holders of MPhil degree offered by SCTIMST need to apply)
• PhD (institute fellowships -3 nos.) for candidates belonging to ST communities
• Integrated PhD (MD-PhD, DM/MCh-PhD) –only MD/DM/MCh residents of SCTIMST are eligible to apply
• MTech Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

 

Important Dates

• Admission Notification : 01.03.2024
• Availability of online application : Up to 31.03.2024
• Downloading admit cards : Admit cards will only be uploaded on the website ten days before the date of entrance examination/interview.
• Date of Entrance Examination for MPH : 18.05.2024 (Reporting time 09.30 a.m)
• Date of interview for MPH : 30th & 31st May 2024
• Date of written test and or interview for DPH : 30th May 2024
• Date of interview for PhD program (for ST Category) : 07th June 2024
• Commencement of the Course MPH & DPH : 1st July 2024
• Date of interview for PhD program : 07.06.2024
• Registration date for PhD program : 01st July 2024 to 31st December 2024

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

Master’s in Public Health (MPH) 

• Educational Qualification : Medical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH [Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS), Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)], Bachelor of Veterinary Science, B.Tech or BE (any branch) and graduates of four-year degree programs in Nursing sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with a postgraduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Management or Law may apply. Work experience in a health-related field is desirable.
• Age Limit : Forty years as on 1st July 2024 is the upper limit of age. Age relaxation may be given as per Government of India policy and in exceptional cases.

 

Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

• Educational Qualification : The DPH course is exclusively for MBBS doctors working in various State/Central Government departments/agencies. The purpose of the program is for capacity building of the public health care system in public health.
• Minimum years of experience required: 3 years in Government service after MBBS
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years as on 01-07-2024

 

PhD Program

• • (A) Holders of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awarded by UGC/ CSIR/ICMR/DBT OR MPhil (Biomedical Technology) degree awarded by SCTIMST. (Note: MPhil degree holders are required to find out their own fellowship/project position for admission to PhD program).

• (B) Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

• • Physical Sciences: Post graduate degree in Physics (All branches)
  • Chemical Sciences: Post graduate degree in Chemistry (All branches)
  • Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences: Post graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Plant sciences etc.) / dentistry.
  • Bioengineering: Post graduate degree in Polymer Engineering/Technology, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or any other Post Graduate Engineering degree holders whose research work is feasible at SCTIMST.
  • Biomaterial Science and Technology: MPhil (Biomedical Technology), Post graduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Biotechnology or Veterinary Science. 
  • Health Sciences: Post graduate degree in Modern Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, Demography, Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Business Management (MBA), Public Administration, and Statistics. Other post graduate degrees may be approved by the Academic Committee after examining the merits of the suggestion. 

• (C) Minimum marks required to apply:

• • Consistently good academic record with 60% (CGPA 6.5/10) marks in undergraduate and postgraduate degree examinations. The applicants with a degree in modern medicine, 60% marks for the postgraduate degree is not mandatory. 
  • Medical Sciences: MBBS degree from any university recognized by National Medical Commission/ erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI). Candidates should have completed one year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent as recognized by NMC/MCI after passing the final year MBBS examination. 
  • Candidates should have full registration with a State Medical Council. Candidates with Postgraduate Medical qualifications (MD/MS/DNB) can also apply but no special reservation or preference will be given. Applicants should have 55% of marks in MBBS Degree and need to be holders of National Level fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR.
  • Candidates should not have more than 2 attempts in the MBBS program.

• Available areas in Medical Sciences:

• • (a) Neuro sciences
  • (b) Cardiac Sciences and
  • (c) Imaging Sciences & Interventional Radiology.
• Age Limit : There is no age limit for admission to the PhD Program.

 

Eligibility for Admission to Integrated PhD (MD-PhD, DM/MCh-PhD)

• • For admission to the integrated MD-PhD, DM-PhD, and MCh-PhD programs, the candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Need to Be a Resident of SCTIMST : Admission to the integrated programs is restricted to first-year residents admitted to the regular MD/DM/MCh program of SCTIMST. To get admitted to the integrated PhD program, the resident must get enroll in the integrated PhD program after qualifying the prescribed selection process within 6 months of joining the MD/DM/MCh program of SCTIMST.

• Educational Qualifications : Various integrated programs available and the educational qualifications required for admission to these programs are listed in the table below: 

Integrated MD-PhD

• First-year resident of MD (Transfusion Medicine).
• MBBS degree or an equivalent degree from a recognized university (Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission recognized or an Institute of National Importance) with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship from a medical college of repute.

Integrated DM-PhD

• First-year resident of DM (Cardiology/Neurology).
• MD in General Medicine or Paediatrics from an Indian university recognized by the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in General Medicine/Paediatrics or any equivalent degree recognized by NMC/erstwhile MCI/ an Institute of National Importance.
• First-year resident of DM (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia/Neuroanaesthesia).
• MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent from an Indian university recognized by erstwhile MCI/ National Medical Commission (NMC) or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Anaesthesia or any equivalent degree recognized by National Medical Council (NMC)/erstwhile MCI/or any equivalent degree recognized by NMC/erstwhile MCI/an Institute of National Importance.
• First-year resident of DM (Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology/Cardiac Radiology).
• MD in Radiodiagnosis from an Indian university recognized by erstwhile MCI/ National Medical Commission (NMC) or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Radiology/Radiodiagnosis or any equivalent degree recognized by NMC/erstwhile MCI/an Institute of National Importance.

Integrated MCh-PhD

• First-year resident of MCh (Neurosurgery/Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery (CVTS)/Vascular surgery).
• MS in General Surgery from an Indian university recognized by erstwhile MCI/National Medical Commission (NMC) or Diplomate of the National Board in General Surgery or any equivalent degree recognized by NMC/erstwhile MCI/an Institute of National Importance.
• Upper Age Limit : The upper age limit is forty years as per joining date of MD/ DM/MCh program(as of 1st January 2024 for January Batch and 1st July 2024 for July Batch). Age relaxation of five years is applicable for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates, and qualified ex-service personnel with a service of not less than five years.

 

Application Process

• Please visit- https://www.sctimst.ac.in/ for online registration
• Before filing the online form, please read all the instructions carefully mentioned in the instructions sheet, important dates and also terms & conditions given in the online registration form.

 

Application Fee 

• MPH / PhD / DPH / Int. PhD  : Rs.1,500 (Rs.1200 for SC/ST candidates)

 

Selection Process

• • MPH : Prospective candidates will be evaluated based on their educational qualifications, professional experience in public health, a written test (multiple choice questions), and an interview.
  • DPH : Selection will be based on the performance in the written test (multiple choice questions) and interview.
  • PhD : The selection of research scholars will be based on the performance in the interview. Candidates must upload a Research Proposal (about 1000 words) and a Statement of Purpose for undertaking a research career (about 300 to 500 words) while submitting their application.
  • The Institute reserves its right to shortlist candidates based on the applicant’s academic merit and scientific records and the availability of research guides on that year.
  • MD/DM/MCH courses : The admission of the candidates to the MD/DM/MCh programs is based on the selection criteria laid down in the entrance examination of the INI-CET (Institutes of National Importance-Common Entrance Test) and the INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance-Super Specialty) conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and following further verification of certificates and other credentials/documents by SCTIMST. 

• Integrated MD-PhD/DM-PhD/MCh-PhD programs  : Only the first-year residents who have joined the MD/DM/MCh program at SCTIMST are eligible for pursuing the integrated program. For pursuing the integrated program, they must get enrolled within 6 months of joining the MD/DM/MCh program via the institute’s PhD admission process. The eligible candidates who wish to join the integrated program shall fill in the application form for the integrated course through the online mode. Candidates shall upload a Research Proposal (about 1000 words) and a Statement of Purpose for undertaking a research career (about 300 to 500 words) while submitting their applications.

• The topic for the research area for PhD should be different from the dissertation topic of the MD/DM/MCh program. The guides for the two programs (MD/DM/MCh and the PhD) shall mandatorily be different. Both of them, however, will be assigned to the candidate during the first year itself of his/her pursuing the MD/DM/MCh program. Collaborative research proposals related to biomedical technology, public health, or interdisciplinary clinical areas of the institute would be given priority for the integrated PhD selection.
• The selection for the integrated PhD program will be done through a comprehensive viva-voce examination for securing admission, soon after completion of MD/DM/MCh program.

 

Exam Cities

• Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website