Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized under the National Medical Commission.
Completion of the rotating internship (CRRI) before commencement of the postgraduate program.
Valid NEET-PG score in the relevant admission year.
Registration with the NMC or State Medical Council.
Meet the minimum percentile/cut-off set by counselling authorities (varies by category).

Minimum Education

The M.D. in Pharmacology at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a three-year postgraduate medical degree affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission, ensuring educational standards aligned with national medical training requirements.
The program provides in-depth training in drug action, metabolism, clinical therapeutics, drug interactions, and rational prescription practices. Students learn about contemporary issues in pharmacology, including clinical drug trials, adverse drug reactions, pharmacovigilance, and experimental pharmacology. The curriculum integrates theoretical learning with laboratory and clinical exposure, enabling graduates to apply pharmacological principles to patient care, research, and teaching roles. Graduates are prepared for academic positions in medical colleges, roles in pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations, and policy roles in drug safety and regulation.
According to the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) seat matrix, 4 seats are sanctioned for M.D. Pharmacology at KIMS Koppal per academic year (2024–25).