MD Forensic Medicine

• MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution.
• Completed internship (one year).
• Qualify NEET-PG exam in the relevant year.
• Meet category-wise reservation criteria (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) as per state/central rules during counselling. (Implied in seat allocation)

The MD Forensic Medicine program at Zydus Medical College & Hospital, Dahod, is a three-year postgraduate specialisation designed to train doctors in medico-legal and forensic disciplines. With 3 seats sanctioned in this speciality, the course follows NMC norms in curriculum, combining theoretical instruction in medical jurisprudence, toxicology, pathology of injuries, autopsy techniques, and medico-legal documentation with hands-on practical training.

Students receive training in the department’s laboratory, demonstration room, mortuary, and cold storage, assisting with autopsies, medico-legal investigations, and toxicology cases. The department is also involved in assisting courts and investigating authorities.

Since the college is affiliated with Shri Govind Guru University and operates under a Public-Private Partnership model and with NMC approval, the course ensures infrastructure and faculty meet standard requirements. The department also fosters research in topics related to forensic medicine. The broader mission includes developing physicians who are competent to deliver medico-legal services ethically and responsibly.

1. Complete MBBS and the one-year rotating internship.
2. Appear for NEET-PG exam in the year of application.
3. Register for PG counselling under Gujarat state (and/or All-India quota if applicable).
4. During counselling, select MD - Forensic Medicine among your choices.
5. Seats are allotted based on NEET-PG rank, position, category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), and availability.
6. After seat allotment, complete document verification, pay fees as required.
7. Report to the college/department by the deadline, complete orientation, begin the academic training.