B.Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology 

at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

Candidates seeking admission must have a class 12 or equivalent pass certificate with a 60% aggregate. Further, based on the BSc paramedical specialisation that a candidate chooses to pursue, he/she must have the compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam. For example, for a BSc in Anesthesia Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, EMT, and MLT, the candidate should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects.

Yes, GIMSR does provide a refund in case a student wishes to withdraw the admission to the Master of Surgery programme. However, the amount of the refund is subject to certain conditions. Mentioned below is the refund policy followed by the institute:

Yes, students enrolled in the GIMSR PG programme are offered hostel facilities. As per the official website, the institute has separate hostels for male and female students. Each hostel is equipped with necessary amenities, such as a water cooler, an almirah, study areas, indoor gym facilities, etc. Check out the below table to know the accommodation-wise hostel charges:

Note: The above charges are inclusive of room rent, mess charges, and power charges. Moreover, the above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The total fee to complete the GIMSR MD programme consists of various expenses incurred during the course duration of three years. Some of the major fee components included in the total fee are tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee to pursue the MD programme ranges from INR 31.65 Lacs to INR 1.23 Cr. Check out the below table to know the fee breakdown:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Both GIMSR and BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences offer MD courses approved by NMC. To know which college would be better suited, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees. To help,  presented below is a comparison between the MD at GIMSR and M S Ramaiah Medical College, based on fees:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are both good for students willing to pursue an MD programme in Visakhapatnam. However, in terms of affordability, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue an MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is INR 3.42 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue GIMSR ranges from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Choosing a college for an MD programme can be a tough decision. To know which college to choose, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and packages offered.

As per official sources, the fees to pursue an MD at GIMSR range from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. The tuition fee to pursue an MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is INR 3.42 lakh. In terms of fees, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute is a better choice. 

Moreover, as per placement details on Shiksha, the highest packages offered for MD courses at GIMSR and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute are INR 46.50 and INR 10 LPA, respectively. In terms of placements, the GIMSR MD programme is a better choice.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, in order to support students enrolled in the MD/MS programme, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam, provides a monthly stipend. For the first year, students are offered INR 44,075 per month. From the second year, students get a monthly stipend of INR 46,524. In the final year of the programme, students get INR 48,973 per year.

Yes, after completing the GIMSR MD programme, students can seek out government job opportunities. MD graduates can join as a Senior Resident in government hospitals and medical organisations. Some of the reputed government hospitals to work in are Safdarjung Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital, and others.

To get a job in a government hospital, students may have to take government medical recruitment exams. Those who get recruited can expect to earn a salary ranging from INR 14 LPA to INR 16 LPA. However, students must note that this is the industry-based average. The actual pay may differ depending on individual knowledge, skills, and competence.

Students who wish to take admission to the GIMSR MD courses are required to participate in the NEET PG counselling with a valid NEET PG score. The application fees to participate in the counselling differ based on the refundable and nonrefundable categories. The refundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 2 lakh. The nonrefundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 5,000.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.