MD Psychiatry

1. MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
2. Successful completion of 12-month compulsory rotating internship.
3. Valid NEET-PG score meeting the required cut-off criteria for the respective admission year.
4. Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC/State Medical Council.

Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, is a recognised private medical institution providing undergraduate and postgraduate medical education with modern clinical training infrastructure. It operates on a well-equipped campus that includes lecture halls, advanced laboratories, a central library, simulation skill labs, and a large multispecialty hospital.

The MD Psychiatry program is a rigorous 3-year postgraduate course designed to prepare doctors to become proficient in diagnosing and managing mental health disorders across the lifespan. Candidates rotate through various clinical settings including general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, liaison psychiatry, and emergency psychiatric care, gaining supervised hands-on experience. The curriculum emphasises evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, ethical handling of patients, and community mental health principles. Graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, mental health institutions, academic roles, research, and private practice.