MD Microbiology

• MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution.
• Completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship.
• Permanent medical registration (State Medical Council / NMC).
• Qualify NEET-PG (Postgraduate Medical Entrance Test).

Shantabaa Medical College & General Hospital (SMCGH), Amreli, offers the MD Microbiology program as part of its postgraduate medical courses. The institution is affiliated to Saurashtra University and functions under the Gajera Trust, operating from a well-equipped 300-bed hospital that supports clinical, diagnostic, and teaching facilities. The Microbiology department has qualified faculty and infrastructure for teaching and laboratory work, including diagnostics, culture techniques, molecular methods, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing. Students are exposed to both academic teaching and hands-on training in labs and hospital settings. With a sanctioned intake of 4 seats for MD Microbiology, the program emphasises research, seminars, journal club presentation, thesis work, and case studies. The course is structured in accordance with NMC guidelines for postgraduate medical education.

1. Ensure you meet eligibility (MBBS, internship completed, registration) as per NMC rules.
2. Appear for NEET-PG in the relevant year.
3. Use the NEET-PG score to participate in counselling (State quota and All India quota) for postgraduate seats.
4. During counselling, select Shantabaa Medical College & General Hospital as a preference for MD Microbiology (if seats are available).
5. Complete document verification (MBBS certificate, internship completion, registration certificate, NEET-PG score, caste/domicile, etc.).
6. Pay the PG course fees as per the notification once the seat is allotted.
7. Join the program, attend orientation, start academic work, lab rotations, clinical postings, and begin thesis work as required