MD Pediatrics

1. MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
2. Completed compulsory rotating internship before admission deadline
3. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council
4. Valid NEET‑PG score and rank meeting counselling cut‑offs for the relevant category and quota (All India & State)

S. Nijalingappa Medical College & H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot, established in 2002, is a well‑recognized private medical institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission. The Department of Paediatrics has robust clinical infrastructure featuring a 130‑bed pediatric ward, dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 35 beds, and a 20‑bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), equipped with advanced ventilators, CPAP/HFNC support, and comprehensive subspecialty OPDs for asthma, endocrinology, nephrology, cardiology, and nutrition clinics, among others. The MD Paediatrics program, with an annual intake of about 7 seats, offers extensive hands‑on experience in managing pediatric emergencies, growth and developmental disorders, immunization schedules, and complex childhood illnesses. The department engages students in clinical rounds, case discussions, community outreach, and research activities, preparing graduates for careers in pediatric practice, hospital leadership, academic medicine, and public health advocacy focused on child health.