DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

AND RESEARCH, MUMBAI

NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION, NEW DELHI

NORMS FOR STARTING OF MEDICAL POSTGRADUATE
AND MEDICAL SUPER SPECIALTY COURSES
TIME SCHEDULE FOR RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATIONS OF POST
GRADUATE (BROAD SPECIALITY) COURSES/INCREASE OF
ADMISSION CAPACITY AND PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION BY
THE CENTRAL GOVT. AND NMC
SR. NO. STAGE OF PROCESSING LAST DATE

1. Receipt of application by GOI Between 15th March to

7th April
2. Forwarding application by the GOI to NMC By 15th April
3. Technical Scrutiny by NMC By 30th September

4. Receipt of reply/compliance from By 15th November

applicant by GOI to NMC

5. Final Recommendations for LOP to GOI by By 31st January

NMC

6. Issue of LOP by Central Govt. By 28th February

TIME SCHEDULE FOR RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR OPENING
OF POSTGRADUATE (SUPER SPECIALITY) COURSES/INCREASE OF THE
APPLICATIONS BY THE CENTRAL GOVT. AND NMC
SR. NO. STAGE OF PROCESSING LAST DATE

1. Receipt of application by GOI Between 1st August to 21st

August
2. Forwarding application by the GOI to NMC By 31st August
3. Technical Scrutiny by NMC By 31st December
Receipt of reply/compliance from
4. applicant by GOI to NMC By 15th Februrary

5. Final Recommendations for LOP to GOI by By 30th April

NMC

6. Issue of LOP by Central Govt. By 31st May

PG Courses (Broad Speciality)
MD – Doctor of Medicine
MS – Master of Surgery
Diploma – in Clinical and Para Clinical Subject
These are 3 year duration courses after MBBS.
In case of candidate having Recognized 2 year Diploma,
then MD/MS will be having 2 year duration.
Super Speciality Courses
DM – Doctorate of Medicine
MCh – Magister Chirurgiae (MCh)
These are 3 year duration courses after completing Broad
Speciality (MD/MS)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY TO START COURSE –
(to be applied in accordance with the provision under
Section 28 of NMC Act, 2019
MUHS, Nashik consent of affiliation.
Eligibility Certificate and Feasibility Certificate (EC
& FC) of State Govt.
Name of the Subject and No. of PG seats to Start
for Increase.
List of Eligible Postgraduate Teacher and No. of
Units with Beds as per norms of NMC.
Equipment or additional infrastructure , if
required.
Qualifying Criteria to Start PG/SS courses
Medical College recognized for running MBBS course OR
for increase Medical College already conducting PG
course prior to NMC Act, 2019.
Medical College not yet recognized for award of MBBS
degree under NMC Act, 2019. Such college can apply for
pre-clinical and para-clinical subject at the time of 3 rd
renewal. In clinical subject can apply at the time of 4 th
renewal.
NMC may exempt condition of undergraduate teaching
facility to autonomous/ specialist institution managed by
Central Govt./State Govt./Institute of eminence or
excellence conferred by the Govt. of India.
The ratio of recognized Post Graduate teacher to number of
students to be admitted for PG (As BOG, MCI, Notification dated
04.04.2019)
Postgraduate Teachers : Student – Ratio for Clinical Subjects
Government College + Other Non-Government
Non-Govt. Colleges with Colleges
15 Years Standing

Professor 1:3 1:2

Asso. Prof. Unit Head 1:3 1:1
Asso. Prof. 1:2 1:1
Asst. Prof. - -
Min. Bed Strength in Unit 30 30
Max. Seats / Unit 3 (30 Beds); 5 (40 Beds) 3 (30 Beds); 5 (40 Beds)
The ratio of recognized Post Graduate teacher to
number of students to be admitted for PG
For Anesthesiology, Radiation Oncology, Psychiatry & Forensic Medicine &
Toxicology following Postgraduate Teachers : Student – Ratio shall be applicable

Government College +
Non-Govt. Colleges with Other Non-Government
Colleges
15 Years Standing
Professor 1:3 1:3
Asso. Prof. Unit Head 1:2 1:1
Asso. Prof. 1:1 1:1
Asst. Prof. - -
Min. Bed Strength in Unit 30 30
Max. Seats / Unit 3 (30 Beds); 5 (40 Beds) 3 (30 Beds); 5 (40 Beds)
The ratio of recognized Post Graduate teacher to
number of students to be admitted for PG
Postgraduate Teachers : Students – Ratio for Non- Clinical Subjects

Government College Non-Government

Colleges

Professor 1:3 1:2

Asso. Prof. 1:2 1:1
Asst. Prof. - -
The requirement of units and beds shall not apply in the case of Postgraduate
degree or diploma courses in Basic and Para-clinical departments.
The ratio of recognized Post Graduate teacher to
number of students to be admitted for SS Courses
Postgraduate Teachers : Student – Ratio for Superspciality Subject

Government Colleges Non-Govt. Colleges

Professor 1:2 1:2

Asso. Prof. 1:2 1:2
Asst. Prof. 1:1 1:1
Min. Bed Strength in Unit 20 20
Max. Seats / Unit 4 (20 Beds); 4 (20 Beds);
5 (30 or more beds) 5 (30 or more beds)
The ratio of recognized Post Graduate teacher to
number of students to be admitted for SS Courses
Postgraduate Teachers : Student – Ratio for Medical & Surgical Oncology)

Government Colleges Non-Govt. Colleges

Professor 1:3 1:3

Asso. Prof. 1:2 1:2
Asst. Prof. 1:1 1:1
Min. Bed Strength in Unit 20 20
Max. Seats / Unit 4 (20 Beds); 4 (20 Beds);
6 (30 or more beds) 6 (30 or more beds)
Eligibility for PG Guide
Broad Speciality –
Teaching experience as Assistant Professor of total 5
years from recognized medical college in a concerned
subject after obtaining recognised postgraduate
degree.
Superspeciality –
Teaching experience as Assistant Professor of total 2
year from recognized medical college in a concerned
subject after obtaining recognised postgraduate
degree.
Institutional Facilities
In Patient Facilities –
For Broad Speciality Dept. to be recognised for training of
postgraduate student shall have minimum beds as mentioned in
MBBS Admission Regulation 2020.
For Super Speciality Dept. minimum 20 beds in a concerned
speciality.
Out Patient Facilities –
Adequate space and sufficient number of consultation cubicles
available in OPD.
Supportive Labs and Imaging Facilities –
Investigating facility for advanced knowledge and technology as
per research requirement.
Shall have both CT Scan and MRI Scan facilities before starting of
PG course.
 MD Courses -
Sr. Speciality Sr. Speciality
1. Anesthesiology 2. Aerospace Medicine
3. Anatomy 4. Biochemistry
5. Community Medicine 6. Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy
7. Family Medicine 8. Forensic Medicine
9. General Medicine 10. Geriatrics
11. Health Administration 12. Hospital Administration
13. Immuno Hematology and Blood Transfusion 14. Microbiology
15. Nuclear Medicine 16. Pathology
17. Paediatrics 18. Pharmacology
19. Phy. Medicine Rehab. 20. Physiology
21. Psychiatry 22. Radio-Diagnosis
23. Radiation Oncology 24. Sports Medicine
25. Tropical Medicine 26. Respiratory Medicine
27. Emergency Medicine 28. Palliative Medicine
29. Marine Medicine
 MS Courses -
Sr. Speciality Sr. Speciality

1. Otorhinolaryngology 2. General Surgery

3. Ophthalmology 4. Orthopedics

5. Obstetrics & Gynecology 6. Traumatology and Surgery

DM Courses -
Sr. No. Area of Specialisation Prior Requirement
1. Cardiology MD (Medicine) / MD (Cardiology)
2. Clinical Haematology MD (Medicine) / MD (Paediatrics)
3. Clinical Pharmacology MD (Pharmacology)
4. Endocrinology MD (Medicine) / MD (Paediatrics)
5. Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology MD (Medicine) / MD (Paediatrics)
6. Medical Gastroentrology MD (Medicine)
7. Medical Genetics MD/MS in any subject
8. Medical Oncology MD (Medicine)
9. Neonatology MD Paediatrics
10. Nephrology MD (Medicine)
11. Neurology MD (Medicine)
12. Neuro-Radiology MD (Radio-Diag.)
DM Courses - …. Contd
Sr. No. Area of Specialisation Prior Requirement
MD (Medicine) / MD (Resp.
13. Pulmonary Medicine
Medicine) / MD (Paediatrics)
14 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD (Psychiatry)
15. Paediatrics Gastroenterology MD (Paediatrics)
16. Paediatrics Cardiology MD (Paediatrics)
17. Cardiac Anaesthesia MD (Anaesthesia)
Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and
18. Critical Care MD (Anaesthesia)

MD (Anaesthesia) / MD (Medicine) /
19. Critical Care Medicine
MD (Paedaitrics) / MD (Resp. Med.)
20. Paediatric Hepatology MD (Paediatrics)
21. Neuro Anaesthesia MD (Anaesthesia)
22. Paediatric Nehprology MD (Paediatrics)
DM Courses - …. Contd
Sr. No. Area of Specialisation Prior Requirement

23. Virology MD (Microbiology)

24. Paediatric Oncology MD (Paediatrics)

25. Geriatric Mental Health MD (Psychiatry)

26. Paediatrics and Neonatal Anaesthesia MD (Anaesthesia)

27. Interventional Radiology MD (Radiology)

28. Hepatology MD (General Medicine)

29. Onco-Pathology MD (Pathology)

MCh. Courses -
Sr. No. Area of Specialisation Prior Requirement

1. Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery MS (Surgery)

2. Urology MS (Surgery)

3. Neuro-Surgery MS (Surgery) / MS (ENT)

4. Paediatric Surgery MS (Surgery)

5. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery MS (Surgery) / MS (ENT)

6. Surgical Gastroentrology MS (Surgery)

7. Surgical Oncology MS (Surgery)

8. Endocrine Surgery MS (General Surgery)

9. Gynecological Oncology MD/MS (OBGY)

MCh. Courses - …. Contd
Sr. No. Area of Specialisation Prior Requirement

10. Vascular Surgery MS (Surgery)

11. Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary-Surgery MS (Gen. Surgery)

12. Hand Surgery MS (Orthopeadics) / MS (Gen

Surgery)

14. Head & Neck Sugery MS (ENT) / MS (Gen. Surgery)

15. Reproductive Medicine & Surgery MD/MS (OBGY)

16. Paediatrics Othopaedics MS (Orthopaedics)

Minimum Qualification for Teachers (MD/MS/DNB)
As per MCI Gazette Notification dated 12.02.2020
Post Academic Qualification Teaching & Research Experience
Senior Resident Have completed MD/MS/DNB/ After obtaining MD/MS/DNB
Diploma in concerned subject degree and diploma is below 45
years of age.
Assistant Have completed MD/MS/DNB in Have completed 3 year Jr. Resident
Professor concerned subject in recognised/permitted medical
college & 1 year as a Senior
Resident from recoginsed/
permitted medical college.
Associate Have completed MD/MS/DNB in Having experience of Assistant
Professor (5 concerned subject Professor for 4 years + 1 Year
years of Post Senior Resident.
PG experience)
Research Publication – One paper.

Author must be among 1st three or

should corresponding author.
Minimum Qualification for Teachers (MD/MS/DNB)
Post Academic Qualification Teaching & Research Experience
Professor/Addl. Have completed MD/MS/DNB Having experience of Associate
Professor (8 in concerned subject Professor for 3 years.
Years of Post PG
Experience) Research Publication – Three paper
(at least 2 as a Associate Professor).

Author must be among 1st three or

should corresponding author.
Should have completed the basic
course in Medical Education
Technology from the designated
Institute by NMC.
Should have completed the basic
course in Bio Medical Research from
the institution designated by NMC.
Minimum Qualification for Teachers (DM/MCh/DNB)
Post Academic Qualification Teaching & Research Experience
Senior Resident Registered for MCh/DM in --
the concerned subject
Assistant A Super Speciality post --
Professor graduate qualification in
DM/MCh/DNB

Associate A Super Speciality post Having experience of Assistant Professor for 2

Professor (2 years graduate qualification in years.
of Post Super DM/MCh/DNB in the
Speciality concerned subject. Research Publication – One paper.
experience)
Author must be among 1st three or should
corresponding author.
Should have completed the basic course in
Medical Education Technology from the
designated Institute by NMC.
Should have completed the basic course in Bio
Medical Research from the institution
designated by NMC.
Minimum Qualification for Teachers (DM/MCh/DNB)
Post Academic Qualification Teaching & Research Experience
Professor/Addl. Have completed MD/MS/DNB Having experience of Associate
Professor (5 in concerned subject Professor for 3 years.
Years of Post
Super Speciality Research Publication – Three paper
Experience) (at least 2 as a Associate Professor).

Author must be among 1st three or

should corresponding author.
Should have completed the basic
course in Medical Education
Technology from the designated
Institute by NMC.
Should have completed the basic
course in Bio Medical Research from
the institution designated by NMC.
FAQ’s
Q. For starting or increase in PG Courses the PG Medical
Education regulation require at least 30 beds/unit. The new
2020 NMC regulations for Annual MBBS admissions
specifies lower number of beds/unit. Which bed/unit
norms will be applicable for PG courses?
A. The start of or increase in Postgraduate courses at present
will be governed by the existing Postgraduate Medical
Education Regulations of the erstwhile Medical Council of
India.
Q. Which teaching faculty norm will apply for PG Courses – as
per new Minimum requirements notified by NMC in 2020 or
the as per the Postgraduate Medical Education regulations
in existence ?
B. The norms for teachers in departments running PG courses
will be as per the existing Postgraduate Medical Education
regulations of the erstwhile Medical Council of India.
Thank You….!!!