
MD Forensic Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS & RC), Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Forensic Medicine
Overview
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (VIMS & RC), Bengaluru, is a well-established private medical institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute features a modern teaching hospital, advanced laboratories, and forensic facilities providing strong clinical and academic exposure.
- The MD Forensic Medicine program is designed to train specialists in medico-legal investigations, autopsy techniques, forensic toxicology, legal aspects of medicine, and crime scene analysis. Postgraduates gain hands-on experience in the department of forensic medicine, mortuary, autopsy, and legal case studies.
- Students actively participate in undergraduate teaching, seminars, case discussions, and research projects, and are required to complete a dissertation as part of the course. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical medico-legal applications.
- Graduates of MD Forensic Medicine are equipped to pursue careers in medical colleges, forensic laboratories, government medico-legal services, research, and consultancy in legal medicine.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MBBS degree recognized by NMC
- Completion of mandatory rotating internship on or before the cutoff date
- Qualified NEET-PG examination
- Eligible for KEA / MCC counselling, as applicable
- Permanent or provisional medical registration with State Medical Council / NMC
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Appear and qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
- Register for counselling via:
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and/or
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as applicable
- Fill preferences for MD Forensic Medicine – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
- Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, category, and seat availability
- Document verification during counselling
- Fee payment and admission confirmation
- Reporting to the institute and completion of joining formalities
- Commencement of academic session as per RGUHS calendar