M. D. in Community Medicine is a Non Clinical Speciality course offered by the Amrita School of Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine in Community Medicine is a three-year postgraduation course.It is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the health of the members of a community, municipality, or region. The course prepares students to recognize the health needs of the community and carry out professional obligations ethically and in keeping with objectives of the national health policy.
Any candidate who has passed the MBBS degree from a recognized University thereto by Medical Council of India or any other State Medical Council is eligible for the M. D. in Community Medicine.
Curriculum: As per Medical Council of India (MCI) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Seats: 5
Duration: Three years **
(** Two years in case of those who have recognized Postgraduate Diploma in the same subject)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has not appointed any Agent or Third-Party Client for securing admission in any programme. Students are hereby requested to contact only the toll-free number on our website for any admission related queries.
– Issued in Public Interest by Directorate of Admissions and Academic Outreach
ELIGIBILITY
Qualification : Candidates must have MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria : NEET PG – 2025 qualified candidates who have been allotted to Amrita School of Medicine by the MCC, New Delhi are eligible to report for admissions for the academic year 2025-2026.
For more details regarding DGHS guidelines, please visit MCC Website
| PROGRAM FEES FOR THE YEAR 2025 | ||||
| Campus | Annual Tuition Fees | First Year Other Fees | First Year Hostel Fees | Admission Processing Charges* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | Rs. 8,00,000 | Rs. 1,10,600 | Rs. 62,000 | Rs. 2,500 |
*The Admission Processing charges is non-refundable in the event of resignation or upgradation
Admission Cancellation and Fee Refund Policy 2025-2026
| Scenario | Purpose | |
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Medical Seats |
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| In scenarios of upgradation/resignation of medical seats during the Rounds of MCC Counselling as per DGHS norms. | Admission Processing Charges of Rs.2500 will be deducted. | |
| If candidate cancels admission (in any circumstance) leaving the seat vacant for the entire course duration | First year Course Fees paid will not be refunded. In addition to this, residents should pay the Tuition Fees for the remaining course duration (as applicable to each course) as liquidated damages to the institution. | |
ADMISSION PROCESSING CHARGES (RS. 2500 INCLUDING GST) IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
| Category | Percentage of Refund of fees | Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received in the HEI |
| (1) | 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission |
| (2) | 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission |
| (3) | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission |
| (4) | 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission |
| (5) | 0% | More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission |
This policy dated 25th January 2025 will be followed in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi for all the courses and will remain in force for subsequent Academic Sessions until the issuance of a revised policy by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
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