MD Community Medicine

• Must possess a valid MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI recognized institution
• Completion of one-year compulsory internship before admission date
• Qualified NEET-PG examination with required cutoff percentile (General – 50th, SC/ST/OBC – 40th, PwD – 45th)
• Must be registered with State Medical Council / NMC
• Admission through All India Quota (50%) and Chhattisgarh State Quota (50%) counseling

The MD in Community Medicine at Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon, is a three-year postgraduate program designed to develop public health leaders and specialists. The course emphasizes preventive and social medicine, with students trained in epidemiology, biostatistics, health program management, occupational health, and health education. The program includes extensive field visits, health surveys, rural health training postings, and collaboration with public health organizations. Students actively participate in national health programs like TB control, malaria eradication, maternal and child health, and immunization drives. In addition to theoretical and practical training, the curriculum also fosters research in public health and policy-making. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in academia, government health services, NGOs, and international health organizations.

• Qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
• Register for counseling through:
• MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota (50%)
• Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh for State Quota (50%)
• Fill and lock preferences for MD (Community Medicine), GMC Rajnandgaon
• Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, category, and availability
• Document verification (MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, ID proofs, caste/domicile certificates if applicable)
• Fee payment & reporting at the allotted institute
• Medical checkup & enrollment
• Commencement of academic session