MD Pharmacology

• MBBS / recognised medical degree.
• Completion of internship. (Standard requirement)
• Qualify in INI-CET exam.
• Meet minimum academic percentage/grade in MBBS (generally as per categories). (Exact percentage for this speciality was not clearly specified in the sources I reviewed.)

The MD Pharmacology program at AIIMS Bilaspur is a 3-year postgraduate training program designed to develop specialists in drug science and therapeutics. Students will gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, experimental pharmacology, clinical trial design, therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse drug reaction monitoring, rational prescription practices, and regulatory aspects of medicines. The program emphasises laboratory work, including animal / in vitro studies where applicable, along with clinical and educational applications. Because AIIMS Bilaspur is an AIIMS (Institute of National Importance), the program is competitive; seat numbers are limited. Admission is through INI-CET, and candidates need a strong performance in MBBS + the entrance exam. The training prepares graduates for roles including teaching, research, clinical pharmacology, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or further specialisation.

1. Complete MBBS + compulsory internship; ensure all credentials and registration are in order.
2. Monitor notification for INI-CET for MD / MS programs (AIIMS / other INI institutes).
3. Register for the examination; appear in INI-CET.
4. Obtain a score/rank that meets or exceeds the cutoff for MD Pharmacology at AIIMS Bilaspur. For example, in INI-CET 2025, the closing rank for Pharmacology (General category) was about 5041 in Round 1, 7428 in Round 2, and about 16434 in Round 3.
5. Participate in counselling / seat allotment based on INI-CET rank and category.
6. Once a seat is allocated, complete document verification, fee payment, etc.
7. Join the program as per the academic schedule, and undergo the three years of coursework, lab and clinical training, thesis, etc.