MD Microbiology

1. MBBS degree recognised by NMC
2. Completion of one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before the prescribed cut-off date
3. Qualified NEET-PG examination
4. Permanent/Provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council
5. Admission through centralised counselling as per applicable State / All-India quota rules

The M.D. Microbiology program at Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalaburagi is a three-year postgraduate medical degree designed to train specialists in the diagnosis, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. The curriculum follows NMC postgraduate regulations and provides in-depth training in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, hospital infection control, biomedical waste management, and antimicrobial stewardship. Postgraduate residents gain extensive hands-on experience in clinical microbiology laboratories, including culture techniques, molecular diagnostics, serology, and antibiotic sensitivity testing. The program also emphasizes research methodology, dissertation work, teaching of MBBS students, and participation in infection control committees, preparing graduates for careers in diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, public health institutions, academia, and research organisations.