Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
Completion of the compulsory 1‑year internship before commencement of the course.
Permanent medical registration with a State Medical Council.
Qualified NEET‑PG in the relevant admission year.
Submission of required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET‑PG scorecard, registration certificate, identity and category certificates) during counselling/admission.

Minimum Education

The MD – Paediatrics program at KVG Medical College & Hospital, Sullia provides intensive postgraduate clinical training in child health care, spanning neonatology to adolescent medicine. The Department of Paediatrics was established in 2002 and offers academic and clinical exposure through both outpatient and inpatient departments.
Candidates are trained in diagnosing and managing common and complex paediatric illnesses, performing child health assessments, and developing skills in neonatal and critical care with support from a well‑equipped NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit).
The program emphasises evidence‑based clinical practice, growth and development monitoring, immunisation, child nutrition, and preventive paediatrics, preparing graduates for roles in hospital paediatric departments, community child health services, and academic teaching.