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MD Psychiatry Course: Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Colleges and Careers

A postgraduate medical programme developing advanced knowledge, judgement, supervised practice and research capability in Psychiatry.

PG · 3 years · NEET-PG
MD Psychiatry Guide Course Overview

Course overview

What is MD Psychiatry?

A postgraduate medical programme developing advanced knowledge, judgement, supervised practice and research capability in Psychiatry.

Best suited for: MBBS graduates seeking advanced medical, diagnostic, laboratory or academic speciality training.

QualificationMD Psychiatry
LevelPG
Standard duration3 years
Primary entry routeNEET-PG

At a glance

MD Psychiatry course highlights

Use this summary to understand the qualification quickly, then open the detailed sections before making an admission decision.

Qualification
MD Psychiatry
Course level
PG
Standard duration
3 years
Entrance route
NEET-PG
Programme type
Postgraduate medical speciality
Discipline
Medicine

Course decision

Why choose MD Psychiatry?

01

Structured professional learning

Build knowledge progressively through theory, guided practice and assessment.

02

Practical development

Apply concepts through the clinical, laboratory, field or practice components required by the programme.

03

Career foundation

Use the qualification as a foundation for eligible professional roles, higher education, research or service.

Choose the course—not only the title

Compare the curriculum, training environment, recognition, admission route, total cost and long-term professional requirements before applying.

Entry requirements

MD Psychiatry eligibility

Eligibility can change by admission year and candidate category. Treat the current official examination and counselling documents as controlling.

Eligibility checkWhat the applicant should confirm
Qualifying educationHold an MBBS qualification recognised for postgraduate admission, complete the required internship and registration formalities, qualify NEET-PG, and satisfy the current NMC, MCC and MAHE eligibility rules.
Entrance or selectionNEET-PG
Documents and categoryConfirm current identity, academic, category, domicile, registration and experience documents where applicable.
Stored course eligibility summary

Hold an MBBS qualification recognised for postgraduate admission, complete the required internship and registration formalities, qualify NEET-PG, and satisfy the current NMC, MCC and MAHE eligibility rules.

Selection pathway

Entrance exam, counselling and admission

1

Check eligibilityMatch the current academic, age, registration, internship and category conditions that apply to this programme.

2

Complete the entrance routeUse the official examination or institution notice for registration, result and selection requirements.

3

Join counselling or selectionRegister with the responsible authority, submit documents and enter preferences where required.

4

Complete reportingVerify originals, accept the allotted seat and pay through approved channels before the deadline.

How to interpret entrance, cutoff and seat information

Eligibility is programme-specific

The qualifying degree, subjects, marks, registration and experience requirements must match the exact course.

Cutoffs need context

Compare the same year, round, category, quota, institution and course before using a previous result for planning.

Seats can change

Use the current regulator or counselling seat matrix instead of assuming a historical intake is still available.

Academic scope

Duration, syllabus and learning areas

The exact syllabus, rotations and assessment follow the current regulator, university and institution curriculum. These are the major areas applicants should expect to investigate.

Training phaseMajor focus
FoundationCore concepts, professional orientation, communication, ethics and safety.
Applied learningDiscipline-specific practical, clinical or laboratory work with periodic assessment.
Advanced stageGreater integration, supervised responsibility and project or practice-based learning where prescribed.

Major curriculum areas

01

Advanced speciality knowledge

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

02

Supervised clinical or laboratory training

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

03

Emergency and referral decision-making

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

04

Academic presentations and teaching

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

05

Research methodology and dissertation

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

06

Competency-based assessment

Depth, supervision and assessment vary by institution and current curriculum.

How training is commonly delivered

  • Structured teaching and guided self-learning
  • Practical, clinical or laboratory work as applicable
  • Case discussions, seminars and presentations
  • Research methods and evidence appraisal
  • Periodic formative and summative assessment

Skills the programme is designed to develop

Discipline-specific knowledge and judgementPractical, clinical or laboratory competenceProfessional communication and teamworkEthics, quality and safetyEvidence appraisal and research literacyReflective practice and continuing learning

College-specific evidence

Fees, seats and admission details

Fees and seats belong to a college, academic year, category and source. A blank seat value means MedCollege has not stored a sufficiently current verified intake—not that the programme has no seats.

CollegeFirst-year planning feePublished course totalSeatsFee year/source
CMC VelloreVellore, Tamil NaduNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
MAMC DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
JIPMER PuducherryPuducherry, PuducherryNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
KMC ManipalManipal, Karnataka₹21.81 lakh₹65.53 lakhNot published for 2026–272026–27Official source ↗
AIIMS New DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
AFMC PunePune, MaharashtraNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
BMCRI BengaluruBengaluru, KarnatakaNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
KGMU LucknowLucknow, Uttar PradeshNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
MMC ChennaiChennai, Tamil NaduNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗
Seth GSMC MumbaiMumbai, MaharashtraNot publishedNot publishedNot published for 2026–27Source year not storedOfficial source ↗

The first-year planning figure excludes a separately identified refundable caution deposit where the official fee schedule permits that calculation. A range means the amount varies by specialisation. The published total shown is the course fee in the cited notice; hostel, mess and personal expenses may be separate.

CMC Vellore admission note

Qualify the current NEET-PG or INI-CET route applicable to this institution, participate in counselling and complete reporting.

MAMC Delhi admission note

Qualify the current NEET-PG or INI-CET route applicable to this institution, participate in counselling and complete reporting.

JIPMER Puducherry admission note

Qualify the current NEET-PG or INI-CET route applicable to this institution, participate in counselling and complete reporting.

KMC Manipal admission note

Qualify NEET-PG and participate in MCC Deemed University postgraduate counselling. Choice filling, allotment, reporting, documents and payment must follow the current MCC and MAHE schedules. The official MAHE 2026–27 general-category fee schedule lists a first-year planning figure of ₹21.81 lakh excluding the separately identified ₹10,000 refundable caution deposit, and a published course total of ₹65.53 lakh.

AIIMS New Delhi admission note

Qualify the current NEET-PG or INI-CET route applicable to this institution, participate in counselling and complete reporting.

AFMC Pune admission note

Qualify the current NEET-PG or INI-CET route applicable to this institution, participate in counselling and complete reporting.

BMCRI Bengaluru admission note

NEET-PG followed by the applicable counselling and institutional reporting process. Verify the current course-specific matrix.

KGMU Lucknow admission note

NEET-PG followed by the applicable counselling and institutional reporting process. Verify the current course-specific matrix.

MMC Chennai admission note

NEET-PG followed by the applicable counselling and institutional reporting process. Verify the current course-specific matrix.

Seth GSMC Mumbai admission note

NEET-PG followed by the applicable counselling and institutional reporting process. Verify the current course-specific matrix.

After the qualification

Career scope and further training

Specialist practice, teaching, research, hospital service and further eligible advanced training, subject to applicable registration and qualification requirements.
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Specialist practice subject to registration requirements

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Teaching-hospital and academic roles

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Clinical or laboratory research

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Eligible fellowship or super-speciality pathways

Where graduates may work or train

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Hospitals, clinics or professional practice settings where the qualification is recognised

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Academic, laboratory or research environments

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Public, community or industry organisations related to the discipline

Higher study and professional development

Advanced study

Review the postgraduate, fellowship, certification or research routes for which this qualification is an accepted entry credential.

Professional development

Registration, supervised experience and continuing education may be required for particular responsibilities.

What affects salary and earnings?

MedCollege does not present one unsupported average salary as a guaranteed outcome. Pay varies substantially according to:

Role and scope of responsibilityQualification, registration and experienceEmployer, location and work settingSpecialisation and additional credentials
Qualification is not the same as guaranteed employment

Career outcomes depend on registration, competence, experience, location, employer requirements and any additional credential needed for the role.

Student questions

MD Psychiatry FAQs

How should I verify eligibility?

Check the current regulator, examination authority, counselling body and institution notices for the exact programme and academic year.

Is the listed duration guaranteed everywhere?

No. The directory shows the standard or institution-listed duration; curriculum, internship and prior-qualification rules can affect the pathway.

Are fees the same at every college?

No. Fees, deposits, hostel costs and payment schedules are institution- and category-specific. Use the college-wise table and open the linked official notice.

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Deemed ✓ NMC: NMC Recognised NIRF #10

Manipal, Karnataka

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

✓Approved by National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBSMD General MedicineMS General Surgery
Starting annual fee₹1,773,000
Listed seats250
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