Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Fees
Fees at Indira Gandhi Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve a first-year tuition fee of INR 60,000, followed by INR 50,000 per annum for the subsequent three years. The annual hostel fees amount to INR 24,000, not including mess charges, with an additional security deposit of INR 3,000.
During the fifth year, which includes an internship, students receive a stipend of approximately INR 20,000 per month. Scholarships are available through the state government for first-year students. No concessions are provided for any category, and no additional charges, except mess bills, are specified.
About Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, is a Himachal Pradesh government medical institution offering postgraduate MD-level programmes across 21 specialisations: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, and Radiotherapy. Most specialisations are priced at ₹36,000 for the 3-year course (₹12,000/year); General Surgery is ₹4,80,000 (₹1,60,000/year). Admission is through NEET PG 2026 via MCC All India Quota and Himachal Pradesh state counselling (HPUSAM).
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are linked to NEET PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. NEET PG results are expected in October 2026. HP state counselling (HPUSAM) and MCC AIQ counselling rounds are expected in October to November 2026, with classes commencing in December 2026 or January 2027.
Key Points
- Government quota fee of ₹36,000 for 3 years for most specialisations (one of the lowest MD fees in India); General Surgery at ₹4,80,000 for 3 years
- Anaesthesia and Anaesthesiology, and Dermatology and DVL, appear as separate entries each; verify active seat allocation via HPUSAM and MCC seat matrix before registering preferences
- General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthodontics are listed under the MD slug in IGMC’s programme records; these may conventionally be MS/MDS at other institutions; confirm NMC recognition of the specific degree designation with IGMC administration
- 50% of seats filled through MCC All India Quota; 50% through HP state quota (HP domicile required for state quota)
- Hostel accommodation available at a nominal separate charge; PG residents receive a monthly stipend
IGMC Shimla MD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisations | Total Fees (3-Year Course, Govt. Quota) |
|---|---|
| 20 Specialisations: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy | ₹36,000 |
| General Surgery | ₹4,80,000 |
- Annual tuition fee is ₹12,000/year for the 20 lower-fee specialisations and ₹1,60,000/year for General Surgery.
- PG residents receive a monthly stipend; hostel accommodation is available at a nominal separate charge.
- Fees are subject to revision by the competent authority at IGMC Shimla.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
IGMC Shimla MD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | October 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| HPUSAM HP State Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| Classes Commence | December 2026 / January 2027 |
- 50% of seats filled through MCC AIQ at mcc.nic.in; 50% through HPUSAM HP state counselling; HP domicile required for state quota seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college; current registration with NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score above the qualifying percentile as per NMC norms.
- Compulsory rotating internship completed before the date of joining as specified in the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET PG 2026 (August 30, 2026) conducted by NBEMS.
- For AIQ seats: register at mcc.nic.in for MCC PG counselling and select IGMC Shimla with preferred specialisation.
- For HP state quota: register on the HPUSAM counselling portal; HP domicile required.
- Attend document verification and pay fees to confirm the allotted seat; report to IGMC Shimla to begin the programme.
IGMC Shimla MD Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government PG Merit Scholarship | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000/year | Top NEET PG rankers within merit list; automatic after admission | At time of admission |
| State Government Fellowship (Reserved Categories) | ₹1,000 to ₹3,000/month | Reserved category candidates; scheme-dependent as per HP government rules | As notified |
| Research Fellowship | Variable | Students undertaking thesis research with approved projects | Per research milestone |
- SC/ST and other reserved category candidates are automatically considered for government support schemes; no separate application required.
- PG residents also receive a monthly stipend from IGMC as per HP state government norms; confirm current stipend from IGMC administration.
IGMC Shimla MD FAQs
Ques. What NEET PG cutoff is needed for IGMC Shimla MD admission?
Ans. IGMC Shimla is Himachal Pradesh’s premier government medical college and seats are limited. For HP state quota seats through HPUSAM, competition is primarily among HP-domicile candidates, and clinical specialisations like General Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry typically close at higher NEET PG percentile ranks. Pre-clinical and para-clinical branches including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry (if available), Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine tend to have lower cutoffs. For MCC AIQ seats, competition is nationwide. Refer to previous-year HPUSAM and MCC merit lists for realistic cutoff estimates.
Ques. Why are General Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology listed as MD rather than MS at IGMC Shimla?
Ans. Conventionally in most Indian medical colleges, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology are awarded as MS (Master of Surgery) rather than MD (Doctor of Medicine). The listing of these specialisations under the MD programme at IGMC Shimla may reflect the university’s degree nomenclature practice or a historical affiliation classification used by Himachal Pradesh University. Candidates interested in these specialisations at IGMC should confirm the exact degree designation (MD or MS) with IGMC administration and verify NMC recognition before accepting admission to ensure the degree is accepted for specialist registration and further postgraduate applications.
Ques. What is the ₹36,000 fee for IGMC Shimla MD and are there any additional costs?
Ans. The ₹36,000 (₹12,000/year) is the government-regulated tuition fee for 20 of IGMC Shimla’s MD specialisations, one of the lowest MD programme fees at any government medical college in India. Additional costs include hostel accommodation (charged separately at nominal HP government rates), food, personal expenses, and examination fees for the final postgraduate board examinations. PG residents at IGMC also receive a monthly stipend from the HP government; the cumulative stipend substantially offsets the low fee and living costs, making IGMC Shimla financially very viable for admitted candidates.
Ques. What is Orthodontics doing in an MD (Doctor of Medicine) programme at IGMC Shimla?
Ans. Orthodontics is a dental specialisation that is typically awarded as MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), not MD, at dental/medical colleges. Its listing under the MD category at IGMC Shimla is unusual and may reflect a historical university classification or a data entry in the institutional records. Candidates interested in postgraduate orthodontics should confirm whether IGMC Shimla actually offers an NMC/DCI-recognised postgraduate orthodontics programme and what degree is awarded (MDS or MD), as this significantly affects specialist registration and career pathways in dentistry.
Ques. Is HP state domicile required for IGMC Shimla MD and what is the AIQ process?
Ans. HP state domicile is required for the 50% state quota seats filled through HPUSAM HP counselling. The remaining 50% of IGMC Shimla MD seats go through the MCC All India Quota (AIQ) at mcc.nic.in, open to candidates from all states based on NEET PG merit rank. Candidates from outside HP can apply for IGMC Shimla through AIQ rounds without any domicile requirement. No management quota exists at IGMC; all seats are merit-based through these two channels.
Ques. Why are there two entries each for Anaesthesia/Anaesthesiology and for Dermatology/DVL at IGMC Shimla MD?
Ans. The dual listings (Anaesthesia alongside Anaesthesiology; Dermatology alongside Dermatology Venereology & Leprology) reflect an NMC nomenclature transition. Anaesthesiology and Dermatology Venereology & Leprology are the current NMC-approved names; Anaesthesia and Dermatology are legacy names from earlier affiliation records. For HPUSAM HP state counselling and MCC AIQ, only the currently active entry will carry seat allocations. Candidates should check the HPUSAM and MCC seat matrix to identify which entry has seats at IGMC Shimla in the current counselling year before registering their preferences.