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Getting admission into the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, is highly competitive due to its reputation as a premier mental health institution in India and the limited number of seats available across its programs. For the MD Psychiatry program, the competition is particularly intense as candidates need to qualify for NEET PG with a high rank. Recent cutoffs suggest that general category candidates need to rank within approximately 7,500 nationally, while reserved categories have slightly relaxed cutoff ranks.For MPhil and PhD programs, CIP conducts its own entrance examinations and interviews. These also demand strong academic performance and relevant qualifications. The limited number of seats, combined with the institute's excellent facilities and global recognition, makes admission challenging. To enhance their chances, candidates need rigorous preparation for the entrance exams and should meet all eligibility criteria precisely.Thank you

To apply for the MD programme at the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, candidates must first ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, which typically include holding an MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), completing a one-year rotating internship, and having valid registration with the MCI or a State Medical Council. Admission is based on performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET-PG). Candidates must register for NEET-PG on the official NBE website and secure a rank that meets the cutoff for CIP. After qualifying, eligible candidates should participate in the counseling process conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for seat allocation.Thank you 

Since you are a resident of Haryana, the fact now that you hold an OBC certificate awarded by the central government would lead to doubts about being eligible for admission to DTU (Delhi Technological University). Many institutions keep such conditions, and DTU is one among many other institutions in the light of which usually a student from outside Delhi (whether Haryana) should furnish an OBC certificate specifically from the state's governing body for OBC category to avail a site-specific reservation. A central OBC certificate may not be good for state quotas or any specific reservatioms.Applying to DTU under the official guideliness, it clearly mentions ideal applicants would have an OBC certificate from the Delhi state government for the OBC category to avail them of Delhi reservation benefits: You should visit DTU's admissions office or look at the admission brochure to see the guidelines for OBC candidates coming from other states like Haryana in order to verify your eligibility. If needed, you may have to apply for a state-specific OBC certificate in Haryana for local reservations.

To know which is a better choice, candidates must weigh both options based on important factors, such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue an MBA at Assam Downtown University and Tezpur University range from INR 1 Lacs to INR 4.5 lakh and INR 8,000 to INR 62,800, respectively. In terms of fees, Tezpur University is a better choice. Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, MBAs at Assam Downtown University and Tezpur University have been rated, 4.1/5 and 4.0/5 respectively. In terms of rating, an MBA from ADTU is a slightly better choice.Note: The above information fee is taken from various official sources. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.