Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by the NMC/KUHS.
Completed or likely to complete the 1-year compulsory internship by the cutoff date.
Valid NEET-PG qualifying score with minimum percentile eligibility.
Permanent or provisional registration with NMC or State Medical Council.

Minimum Education

Travancore Medical College & Hospital, established in 2009 in Kollam, Kerala, is a private teaching medical institution affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission. It operates a multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital with extensive patient inflow, providing a solid clinical environment for postgraduate training.
The MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy is a three-year postgraduate degree designed to produce specialists competent in the full spectrum of dermatological care — from common conditions like eczema and acne to sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy. The course includes comprehensive clinical postings, hands-on patient management, seminars, journal reviews, and thesis research. Trainees rotate through dermatology outpatient clinics, wards, and procedure rooms gaining experience in diagnostic techniques, therapeutic interventions, and procedural skills under experienced faculty. Successful completion equips candidates to work in hospitals, clinics, and academic settings or pursue further fellowships.