Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized under the NMC Act.
Completed rotating internship before commencement of the MD program.
Valid NEET-PG score as required for counselling.
Permanent or provisional registration with the NMC/State Medical Council.
Meet minimum percentile cut-offs in NEET-PG for eligibility (e.g., 50th percentile for general, lower for reserved categories).

Minimum Education

The M.D. in Community Medicine at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Koppal is a three-year postgraduate clinical program tailored to develop specialists in public health and preventive medicine. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission, ensuring compliance with national medical education standards.
The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with fieldwork and community-based training. Students learn about epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, health education, communicable and non-communicable disease control, and community health program planning and evaluation. Clinical postings and outreach programs allow students to work directly with populations to assess health needs, design interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The department emphasizes preventive strategies, health promotion, and research methodology to prepare graduates for leadership roles in public health services, government health departments, NGOs, and academic settings.
The sanctioned intake for this specialization is 2 seats per academic year, making the program competitive and focused on individualized training.