MD Microbiology

• Must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized medical university/college.
• Must have completed the one-year compulsory rotating internship.
• Must have a valid INI-CET score.
• Must meet minimum aggregate marks in MBBS (e.g., ~ 55% for general category) as per AIIMS / NMC / INI-CET norms.

The Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease at AIIMS Rajkot was established in 2021, and is a rapidly growing academic and clinical centre. It offers state-of-the-art diagnostics, including molecular diagnostics, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, antifungal, and mycobacterial sections, and is involved in infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, hospital infection surveillance, etc. The MD Microbiology programme is competency-based, emphasising both academic and practical lab work, clinical correlation, and research. Residents will get hands-on exposure in the 24×7 clinical microbiology laboratory, virus research & diagnostic laboratory (VRDL), participate in outbreak investigation, and public health aspects of microbiology. The programme also encourages publication, project work and interdisciplinary learning. As AIIMS Rajkot is relatively new, many infrastructure components (e.g. BSL-3 facility) are in development or being upgraded, which adds opportunities for being part of foundational growth.

• Complete MBBS and internship from a recognised medical institution.
• Ensure registration / eligibility with medical council as required.
• Register for INI-CET when the exam notification is published.
• Appear for the INI-CET and obtain a valid score.
• Participate in counselling for MD / PG seats under INI-CET, selecting AIIMS Rajkot – Microbiology among your preferences.
• If allotted a seat, report to AIIMS Rajkot for document verification, medical fitness, fee payment, and admission formalities.
• Begin the MD Microbiology programme as per the academic calendar.