Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission.
Completion of compulsory rotating internship (CRRI) prior to joining.
Valid NEET-PG score for the relevant admission year (qualifying percentile/score).
Registration with NMC or State Medical Council.
Meet the minimum NEET-PG percentile/cut-off as specified by counselling authorities.

Minimum Education

The M.D. in Forensic Medicine at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission, ensuring national standard education and training.
This specialization focuses on the scientific and legal aspects of medicine applied to forensic contexts. Students learn medical jurisprudence, forensic pathology, autopsy techniques, forensic toxicology, injury interpretation, sexual offenses, legal reporting, and courtroom testimony. The department involves both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice in medico-legal case work, exposure to legal procedures, documentation, and collaboration with police and judicial bodies. Graduates are trained to serve as expert witnesses and medical-legal consultants in hospitals, government agencies, forensic science laboratories, law enforcement branches, and public health departments.
Forensic Medicine also works closely with departments of pathology, toxicology, and community medicine, offering a multidisciplinary approach to medico-legal investigations. The course prepares graduates for academic roles and civil service positions related to public safety and legal medicine.