SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020 – July Session, Application Form (Out!)

SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum offers admission into various courses like Post doctoral, Master’s, PG Diploma, Advanced certificate and other engineering programs. The notification and applications have been released for MPH and DPH courses in AMCHSS. Candidates can check all admission related information from official website of the institute i.e. sctimst.ac.in. Admission to the courses are done through the entrance exam followed by the Interview. Get SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020 information for all the programs on this page below.

Latest: SCTIMST has released the application form for MPH and DPH Admission 2020. Click here to fill the application form.

SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Candidates seeking admission in said courses have to apply online from the official website. Direct link is provided on this page for the same. Below we have mentioned the schedule of SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020 July Session.

MPH and DPH Admission Schedule

Application Form for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Application Form for all the courses releases in the online mode on the official website. Date for submission of online application form can be checked from the schedule table on this page. Link to fill the same is available on the “application form” page. Candidates who successfully submit the application form are able to download the admit card as per schedule.

Application Fee: Candidates have to pay the form fee which is provided below, using an available online mode of payment.

• MPH- Rs 1000 (Rs 800 for SC/ST)
• DPH- Rs 1000 (Rs 800 for SC/ST)

Eligibility Criteria for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Check the eligibility Criteria for different courses below.

Public Health Courses

MPH ( Master Of Public Health)

Medical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH (BAMS,BNYS,BUMS,BSMS,BHMS), B.Tech or BE (Any Branch) and graduates of four-year degree programs in Veterinary/Nursing sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with a postgraduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Management or Law.” Work experience in a health- related field is desirable.

Upper Age Limit: 40 years as on July 01, 2020.

Diploma In Public Health (DPH)

MBBS doctors working with Government Agencies having at least three years of work experience are considered for the course.

Age Limit: Up to 50 years as on July 01, 2020

Post Doctoral Courses

Qualification Criteria-

DM Courses

• DM Cardiology and DM Neurology- MD in General Medicine or Paediatrics from an Indian university.Candidates with MD in Psychiatry from an Indian university recognized by MCI or DNB in Psychiatry with a minimum of six months residency posting in General Medicine during the said course, can also apply for DM Neurology
• DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Neuroradiology and DM Cardiovascular Imaging and Vascular Interventional Radiology- MD in Radiodiagnosis from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Radiology/Radiodiagnosis or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI.
• DM Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia- MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Anaesthesia or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI.
• DM Neuroanaesthesia- MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent from an Indian university

MCh. Courses

• MCh. Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Vascular surgery, Neurosurgery – MS in General Surgery from an Indian university recognized by MC.
• MCh. Neurosurgery (5-year course)- MBBS from an Indian university recognized by MCI.

Post-doctoral Certificate Courses: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia, Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery

MD/MS Degree in Anaesthesia/Radiology/General Surgery, from an Indian university recognized by MCI or DNB in Anaesthesia/Radiology/General Surgery or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI.

Post Graduate Program: MD Transfusion Medicine

MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized university.

Upper Age Limit-

40 years (as on 1st January 2020), relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST Candidates, sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than 5 years.

Specialty Nursing Courses

Educational Qualification- 

• GNM or B.Sc. Nursing.
• For GNM candidates, one year experience as bedside nurse after passing GNM, as on 31st December, 2020
• Professionally registered as a nurse by any recognized State Nursing Council in India or by Nursing Boards approved by the Indian Nursing Council.

Upper Age Limit

35 years (as on 1st January 2020), relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, Sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than 5 years.

PG Diploma / Diploma Programs

• PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology- B.Sc. degree of any recognized university in India with Physics as major or ancillary subject with aggregate marks of at least 60%.
• PG Diploma in Neuro Technology (PGDNT)- B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bio-Technology or Computer Science with aggregate marks of atleast 60%.
• PG Diploma in Medical Records Science (PGDMRS)- B.Sc. degree of any recognized university in India with aggregate marks of atleast 60%
• PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion (PGDCP)- B.Sc. degree in Zoology as main or subsidiary subject of any recognized university in India. An aggregate of at least 60% marks is required.
• PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology (PGDBT)- B.Sc. in any branch of Biological Science from a recognized university with an aggregate of at least 60% marks in these subjects
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)- Diploma in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering/Instrumentation from a recognized institution with a good academic record.
• Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)-Certificate in Radiographic Assistance (CRA)/ Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) 2 year course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with aggregate marks of at least 60%
• Advanced Certificate Programs in Physiotherapy -Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (A regular in-campus four-year bachelor’s degree and internship in Physiotherapy from a recognized university).

Ph.D. Program

• Physical Sciences: Post graduate degree in Physics (All branches)
• Chemical Sciences: Post graduate degree in Chemistry (All branches)
• Biological Sciences: Post graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences ( Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, etc.) / dentistry. Students with post graduate degrees in Plant sciences, Botany or Bioinformatics need not apply.
• Bioengineering: Post graduate degree in Polymer Engineering/Technology, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Biomaterial Science and Technology: MPhil (Biomedical Technology), Post graduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Biotechnology or Veterinary Science.
• Health Sciences: Post graduate degree in Modern Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, Demography, Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Business Management (MBA), Public Administration, and Statistics. Other post graduate degrees may be approved by the Academic Committee after examining the merits of the suggestion

M.Phill Degree Course in Biomedical Technology

Post graduate (MSc / MS / MTech / ME, etc.) in Biological/Chemical/Physical Sciences (including Polymer Sciences/Chemistry but excluding Plant Sciences and Bioinformatics) with minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).

Upper Age Limit- 28 years as on 1 st August every year.

MTech (Clinical Engineering)

BE/BTech recognized four year course; on the basis of GATE subject (AE, CE, CH, EC, EE, IN, ME,MN, MT, PI, TF, XE) and score.

Ph.D. (Biomedical Devices and Technology)

ME/MTech/MS(Engg.) with the same eligibility conditions for IITM Ph.D. entrance/ MSc Physics.

Advanced Certificate Programs in Physiotherapy

• Physiotherapy Neurological Sciences- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized university.
• Physiotherapy Cardiovascular Sciences- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized university.

Course Details for SCTIMST Admission

Master of Public Health (MPH)

This is a 24-month full-time residential program commencing on the 1st of July every year. The objectives of the Master of Public Health program is to provide a broad understanding of the core areas of public health and related disciplines. To develop through a field-intense practical training program the ability to identify a health problem and conceptualize the related research questions, design a community-based study to investigate the problem, collect relevant data from the field, analyze the data and present the findings in a policy or scientific context. To help acquire knowledge and skills to analyze health situations and help devise appropriate policies and programs in a cost-effective manner. To inculcate an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving skills in public health.

Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

This is a 12-month full-time program. This is envisaged to provide capacity building in public health for doctors working with various State or Central Government Departments or Agencies. MBBS doctors working with Government Agencies and having at least three years of work experience are considered for the course.

Post – Doctoral Courses

The Institute offers various fields in the POst doctoral courses which includes of DM Cardiology,neurology,MCh cardiovascular,Post doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) in Vascular surgery,Neuroanaesthesia and Post Doctoral Fellowship any in many more fields.

Ph.D./Master’s

Under this Master’s of Public Health (MPH),MD in Transfusion Medicine , M.Phil in Biomedical Technology and Ph.D. is offered.

Diploma

The institute offers admission in Diploma in various courses like Diploma in Public Health(DPH) Diploma in Neuro-Nursing,Diploma in Opearation Theatre Technology,Diploma in Advanced Medical IMaging Technology and etc.

PG Diploma

Specialities under PG Diploma courses are Cardiac Laboratory Technology,PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion(PGDCP),PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology(PGDBT),PG Diploma in Neuro-Technology (PGDNT), PG Diploma in Medical Records Science(PGDMRS) and PG PG Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)

Advanced Certificate

Courses which comes under the Advanced Certifficates courses includes of Physiotherapy in Neurological Science and Advanced certificate in Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Sciences.

Joint Programs

The institute offers joint programs in M.Tech in Clinical Engineering and PhD in BIomedical Devices and Technology.

Programs conducted at other centers

A) National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai

• Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Health Systems)

B) Christian Medical College, Vellore

• Master of Science (Bioengineering)
• PhD (Bioenineering/Bio Medical Sciences)
• Master of Public Health

C) IITMK, Trivandrum

Ph.D.(Imaging Science & Technology)

D) Indian Institute of Public Health, New Delhi

• Master of Public Health
• Ph.D. (Health Sciences – Full TIme)

Admit Card for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Candidates will be able to download their Hall Ticket / Call Letter ten days prior to the scheduled date for entrance examination from official website sctimst.ac.in. Applicants are advised to bring this card on the day of examination as without it candidate will not be allowed to sit for the exam. The admit card will be available online to the candidates. No admit card will be sent to any candidate via post. 

Exam Centres for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Check the exam centres for MPH and DPH entrance exam and interview from below.

For MPH

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata

For DPH

• Thiruvananthapuram

Seat Matrix for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

The seat matrix for the courses is given below in the table. The candidate can check from the below table.

Fee Structure for SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020

Check the fee Structure for MPH and DPH courses for July 2020 session below.

Official website: sctimst.ac.in

For more detail of SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2020 – Download MPH and DPH Prospectus

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