Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized under the National Medical Commission.
Completed rotating internship before the academic session begins.
Valid NEET-PG score in the relevant admission year.
Registration with NMC/State Medical Council.
Meet the minimum percentile/cut-off requirements set by NEET-PG counselling authorities.

Minimum Education

The M.D. in Microbiology at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Koppal is a three-year postgraduate medical program designed to develop specialized knowledge and skills in microbiology with clinical relevance. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission, ensuring compliance with national postgraduate standards.
The curriculum emphasizes the identification and characterization of pathogens, principles of infection prevention and control, molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality management, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Students rotate through clinical microbiology laboratories and associated diagnostic services, gaining hands-on experience in serology, bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and immunology. The training prepares graduates for diagnostic roles in hospital laboratories, public health departments, research institutions, and academic faculties. According to the latest reports, 4 seats are typically sanctioned for M.D. Microbiology at KIMS Koppal per academic year.