M.Ch. in Vascular Surgery 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum follows the seat reservation policy as per the norms of the Government of India. In each course offered at the institute, some seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD categories. The number of seats reserved for these categories may vary over the years as some reserved seats are rotated over two consectuive years among the course specialisations offered at the institute. If the reserved seats are found vacant, they are allotted eligible unreserved (UR) category candidates.

Courses offered by the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, include:

Post-Doctoral Courses:

Vascular Surgery
Post-doctoral (Post DM/MCh./DNB) Fellowship
Specialty Nursing Programme

DM in Neuroanaesthesia

DM in Cardiology
DM in Neurology
DM in Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology
DM in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia

MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
MCh in Vascular Surgery
MCh in Neurosurgery
Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia

Cardiovascular Imaging and Vascular Interventional Radiology
Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing
Diploma in Neuro Nursing

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, there are 10 seats available for the PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology

15 for the PG Diploma in Neuro Technology

 10 for the PG Diploma in Medical Records Science

 10 for the PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion

 10 for the PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology.

SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 for the MD and MS courses has been released for the Round 1 for General and OBC AI category candidates. Considering the INI CET Round 1, the cutoff for MD in Transfusion Medicine is 1799 for the General candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff is 2526 for the same course. For more information, candidates can check out SCTIMST Trivandrum official website:

The PG Diploma fee at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is INR 20,000 for various specialisations. This fee is divided into two equal instalments of INR 10,000 per year. In addition to the PG Diploma tuition fee, students are required to pay various other charges, such as an admission fee of INR 500, an exam fee of INR 250, a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000, etc. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The SCTIMST, Trivandrum admissions procedure is as follows:

Approach the AIIMS, New Delhi, INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance-Super Specialty) entrance exam by submitting an application.
Attend the INI-SS entrance exam and meet the minimum score requirements.
The INI-SS entrance exam rank list will be used to guide counseling.
Those chosen for counseling will need to bring in their certifications and other credentials/documents to SCTIMST for validation.
The candidate will be given the opportunity to enroll in the course if the documents are successfully verified.

The AIIMS, New Delhi conducts the INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance- Super Specialty) entrance exam for SCTIMST, Trivandrum 2023 admission to the DM Fellowship program.It conducts various entrance exams for different programs. 

These examinations may include:

DM (Doctorate in Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae): These programs are typically selected through a written examination after which comes an interview.

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): Typically, the selection process consists of a written test after which comes  an interview.

Post-Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC): Candidates for PDCC programs may be required to take a written exam as well as an interview.

Post-Basic BSc Nursing: A written examination may be part of the selection process.

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, PG Diploma placements are typically excellent, with a median salary of INR 5,04,000 in 2023. Apollo Hospitals, AIIMS, JIPMER, CMC Vellore, and Fortis Healthcare are among the top employers. Students can also receive resume writing help, mock interviews, and schooling in soft skills from the institute to aid with their placement. 

• Placements for PG Diplomas at SCTIMST, Trivandrum, are usually excellent.
• For PG Diploma holders, the median pay in 2023 was INR 5,04,000.
• Apollo Hospitals, AIIMS, JIPMER, CMC Vellore, and Fortis Healthcare are among the top recruiters

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum offers UG Diploma in the field of Medical and Allied Services. The institute offers five UG Diploma courses, including two Specialty Diploma programmes in Nursing. These courses are listed below:

• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)
• Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)
• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing
• Diploma in Neuro Nursing

During the SCTIMST, Trivandrum placements in 2023, the average package offered to PG Diploma students was INR 5,04,000. The job placement data for PG 2-year students, which also include PG Diploma students, are based on the SCTIMST Trivandrum database.

The placement details for PG Diploma students in 2023 have not yet been made public by SCTIMST, but it is anticipated that they will resemble the median package provided to PG 2-year students.