Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Osmania Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program range between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 per year, depending on various factors including governmental guidelines and category of admission. The first-year fee can be as high as Rs. 28,000, while subsequent years may have reduced fees of about Rs. 10,000 annually. There is a developmental fee ranging from Rs. 13,373 to Rs. 17,373. The hostel fee for the first year is around Rs.
7,000 to Rs. 21,000, decreasing in following years to about Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 13,000. Mess fees are charged separately as the mess facilities are privately managed. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available, primarily funded by government and private organizations such as Epass, Sushrutha, and FFE, aimed at supporting eligible students, especially those from reserved categories. Additionally, during internships, a stipend ranging approximately from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 26,000 per month is provided.
About Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest
Osmania Medical College (OMC), Hyderabad, offers the Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest (DTCD), a 2-year postgraduate diploma affiliated to KNRUHS Warangal. The programme provides clinical training in tuberculosis diagnosis and management, DOTS treatment, pulmonary infections, COPD, bronchoscopy, spirometry, and chest medicine at OMC’s chest department. OMC admits 2 candidates per year. Total programme fees are INR 60,000.
📋 Admission Status: For the 2025-26 batch, NEET-PG 2025 was conducted in August 2025, with KNRUHS PG Diploma counselling completed by late 2025. For the 2026-27 batch, NEET-PG 2026 registration is open until May 7, 2026 (Tentative) and the examination is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Key Points
- DTCD: 2 seats, 2-year PG Diploma at OMC.
- Total fee INR 60,000 under KNRUHS government fee structure.
- Affiliated to KNRUHS Warangal, chest medicine at OMC.
- Admission via NEET-PG, KNRUHS state quota counselling.
- Monthly stipend for residents per KNRUHS norms.
- Ranked 174 in an external review site 2026 India Medical Colleges.
OMC Hyderabad PG Diploma TB & Chest Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 60,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 60,000 |
- Total fee INR 60,000 for the 2-year PG Diploma.
- Government-regulated rate under KNRUHS Warangal fee structure.
- Monthly stipend for PG Diploma residents per KNRUHS norms.
OMC Hyderabad PG Diploma TB & Chest Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-PG 2025 Examination | August 2025 |
| NEET-PG 2025 Result | September 2025 |
| KNRUHS State Quota PG Diploma Counselling 2025-26 | November-December 2025 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Opens | April 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Admit Card | June 11, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Examination | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG Registration End | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| PG Diploma Programme Commencement 2025-26 | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Result | Sep-Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| KNRUHS State Quota PG Diploma Counselling 2026-27 | November-December 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission via NEET-PG conducted by NBEMS each August.
- Seats allotted through KNRUHS state PG counselling for Telangana.
- Register at KNRUHS portal with NEET-PG scorecard and MBBS documents.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with completion of a one-year compulsory rotating internship before the date of joining the diploma programme.
- Valid NEET-PG score as per NBE norms. Minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the NMC.
- Candidates must be registered with any State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-PG on the NBE portal (natboard.edu.in), held annually in August.
- After results, register for KNRUHS PG Diploma Counselling for state quota seat allotment and submit NEET-PG scorecard with MBBS documents.
- On allotment at OMC, report for document verification with MBBS marksheets, internship certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, and category certificates.
- Pay the programme fee at Osmania Medical College and complete institutional enrolment to begin the PG Diploma.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS grads interested in TB control and chest medicine at OMC
- Telangana candidates comfortable with a 2-year diploma programme
- Candidates targeting RNTCP or government TB programme roles
- Fee-sensitive candidates at a KNRUHS government medical college
- Students seeking high-caseload chest medicine clinical training
✗ Skip if
- Candidates wanting a full MD degree in Respiratory Medicine
- Students seeking private corporate chest medicine career in metros
- Those needing AIIMS or PGI brand for pulmonology subspecialty
- Candidates prioritising private hospital salary over government stipend
OMC Hyderabad PG Diploma TB & Chest Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend for PG Diploma Residents | As per KNRUHS norms | DTCD residents at KNRUHS government medical colleges |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| TS ePass Scholarship | As per Telangana norms | Telangana domicile SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates |
- PG Diploma residents at OMC receive monthly stipend per KNRUHS norms.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may apply for NSP scholarship.
OMC Hyderabad PG Diploma TB & Chest FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for PG Diploma in T.B. & Chest at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad?
Ans. The total fee for the Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest (DTCD) at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad is INR 60,000 for the 2-year programme, based on third-party data for PG Diploma programmes at OMC. Contact OMC or KNRUHS Warangal (knruhs.telangana.gov.in) to confirm the current-session fee notification before enrolment.
Ques. How many seats are available in PG Diploma T.B. & Chest at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Osmania Medical College Hyderabad offers 2 seats in the Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest. These seats are filled through KNRUHS state quota PG counselling based strictly on NEET-PG merit rank.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PG Diploma in T.B. & Chest at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college and have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship. A valid NEET-PG score meeting the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by the NMC is mandatory. Registration with a State Medical Council or the NMC is also required at the time of admission.
Ques. How does admission work for the PG Diploma in T.B. & Chest at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Candidates qualify through NEET-PG (held in August by NBE). Seats are allotted through KNRUHS state PG counselling. After allotment, candidates report to OMC for document verification and fee payment before the diploma programme begins in January.
Ques. Do PG Diploma residents at OMC Hyderabad receive a stipend?
Ans. Yes, PG Diploma residents at government medical colleges in Telangana receive a monthly stipend as per KNRUHS norms. Contact KNRUHS Warangal or the OMC administrative office for the current stipend rates applicable to the 2026-27 batch.
Ques. What is the difference between MD Pulmonary Medicine and the PG Diploma in T.B. & Chest at OMC?
Ans. MD Pulmonary Medicine (also called MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine) is a 3-year full-time degree programme with 11 seats, while the Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest (DTCD) is a 2-year diploma with 2 seats. The MD is a recognised postgraduate degree that qualifies for faculty positions and specialist practice, while the diploma provides clinical training but does not carry the same academic recognition as the MD degree.