Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum will announce the schedule for admission into MPH & DPH Programmes for the academic year 2019-2021 for January Session 2019. The application form of SCTIMST Admission for January 2019 session has been released. Get SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2019 for MPH & DPH and Other Programs complete details on this page below.
SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2019
Candidates seeking admission in said courses have to apply online from the official website www.sctimst.ac.in. Selection will be strictly on merit on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the entrance examination (written and interview held at the Institute).
| Event | Dates |
| Availability of online Application | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Last date for submission of Online application form | |
| Downloading Admit Cards | Ten days prior to the entrance examination |
| Written Test | to be announced! |
| Interview | to be announced! |
| Commencement of classes | 01 Jan 2019 |
Notice: Click here to check the notice regarding the extension of the last date for an application form.
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Course Details
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.
Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
This is a 12-month full-time residential 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.
Eligibility Criteria
For MPH Program
Who can apply?
- Medical graduates (MBBS),
- Dental graduates (BDS),
- Graduates of AYUSH [Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)]
- BTech or BE (Any Branch) and graduates of four-year degree programs in Veterinary Sciences/Nursing science
- 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 may apply
Work experience in a health-related field is desirable.
Age
40 years as on 1st July 2019. Age relaxation may be given in exceptional cases.
For DPH Program
The candidate who have 3 years in Government service after MBBS, can apply for the test.
Age
Up to 50 years as on 01-07-2019
Method of Selection
MPH Course
Indian students Prospective candidates will be evaluated on the basis of educational qualifications, professional experience relevant to the field of public health, written test (multiple choice questions) and interview.
Overseas students Selection will be based on educational qualifications, professional experience, assessments made by the sponsoring organizations and a telephonic interview. Applicants are required to submit two reference letters in sealed envelopes from experts working in the field of public health at the time of admission. Overseas candidates have to provide certification for proficiency in English.
DPH Course
If there are more than 10 applications, selection will be based on the performance in written test (multiple choice questions) and interview.
Entrance Exam Centres
For MPH program there will be three centers for entrance exam.
1. Thiruvananthapuram
2. Hyderabad
3. Guwahati
For DPH program there will be only one entrance exam center i.e. SCTIMST-AMCHSS, Medical College PO, Trivandrum -695 011.
Fee Structure
| Particulars | MPH | DPH |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 800 for SC/ST candidates) | Rs. 1,000(Rs. 800 for SC/ST |
| Admission Fee | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 1,10,000(for 2 years –Non sponsored independent students) Rs. 2,00,000(for 2 years-sponsored students) US$6000(for 2 years-Overseas students) | |
| Course Fee | Rs. 2,00,000 | |
| Caution Deposit | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,000 | |
| Identity Card | Rs.220 | Rs.220 |
| Library | Rs.500 | Rs.500 |
| Student Welfare Fund | Rs. 500 | Rs.500 |
| Certificates | Rs. 1,000 | Rs.500 |
| Hostel Fee | Rs. 20,000per year |
Official website: www.sctimst.ac.in
For more detail of SCTIMST Admission and Entrance Exam 2019 – Download Information Brochure I Admission Notification.
