Overview
One-year post-MD certificate course in neuropathology offered by the Department of Pathology at SCTIMST, with selection by MCQ theory examination, departmental assessment and final interview.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty training programme
- Duration
- 1 year
- Start
- 1 January 2027 (January 2027 session)
- Positions
- 1 seat (no sponsored seats)
- Accreditation
- SCTIMST (Institute of National Importance) post-doctoral certificate course
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- MD Pathology (or equivalent) obtained within 5 years of passing the MD examination; upper age limit 40 years as of 1 January 2027 (relaxations apply)
- International applicants
- Foreign nationals accepted as sponsored candidates (sponsored by their government) and must apply through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations / Ministry of External Affairs; no reserved seats
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Registration with Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC) / Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) required at admission
How to apply
- Deadline
- Online applications 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 per prospectus (SCTIMST issued an extension notice dated 30.09.2026)
- Application method
- Online application; MCQ theory exam (50% pass mark), departmental clinical/practical/viva assessment and final interview
Funding
- Funding
- Stipend Rs 74,000 per month plus applicable HRA, NPA, DA and DA on TA
Official sources
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