Doctorate of Medicine [DM] (Cardiology)
About Doctorate of Medicine [DM] (Cardiology)
The DM Cardiology at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), Bangalore is a three-year NMC-approved super-specialty programme under RGUHS, conducted at RRMCH’s 700-bed teaching hospital on Mysore Road, Bangalore. Admission is through NEET SS. Management quota total fee: INR 30,00,000. An external review site ranks RRMCH 412 among Medical Colleges in India (2025).
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open November 2026 (Tentative) when NEET SS 2026 registration is notified. NEET SS 2025 was held in December 2025. MCC super-specialty counselling concluded in early 2026.
Key Points
- NMC-approved DM Cardiology super-specialty under RGUHS affiliation.
- Training at RRMCH’s 700-bed teaching hospital, Mysore Road, Bangalore.
- Admission via NEET SS and MCC super-specialty counselling.
- Management quota total fee: INR 30,00,000.
RRMCH Bangalore DM Cardiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Annual Fee (Management Quota) | INR 10,00,000 |
| Hostel Fee (Optional, per year) | INR 1,75,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel separate) | INR 30,00,000 |
- Management quota fee only. Government quota is regulated and lower.
- Confirm current fee structure at rrmch.org before applying.
RRMCH Bangalore DM Cardiology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS 2025 Exam (conducted) | December 26-27, 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 Result (declared) | January 28, 2026 |
| MCC Super-Specialty Counselling 2026 | February 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS 2026 Registration (next cycle) | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS 2026 Exam (next cycle) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commencement 2026-27 | March 2027 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS 2025 Registration End | November 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 Exam Date | December 26-27, 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 Result | January 28, 2026 |
- Admission is through NEET SS merit only.
- Seats filled via MCC All India super-specialty counselling.
- NEET SS is held annually in December.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD General Medicine or MD Paediatrics from an NMC-recognised medical college.
- Valid permanent or provisional registration with MCI or a State Medical Council.
- Valid NEET SS score for the relevant super-specialty group.
- MD degree must be completed with compulsory residency requirements fulfilled.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET SS 2026 at natboard.edu.in when notified (expected October-November 2026).
- Appear for NEET SS 2026 (expected December 2026).
- Check NEET SS result and merit list (expected January 2027).
- Participate in MCC All India super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Submit allocation letter and original MD degree documents to RRMCH for confirmation.
- Pay fee as per schedule and report for induction as notified by RRMCH.
✓ Opt for this if
- MD General Medicine graduates targeting clinical or interventional cardiology in Bengaluru
- Candidates seeking NEET SS-based DM at RGUHS-affiliated 700-bed hospital
- Doctors aiming for cardiac centre consultant roles in South India
- Applicants valuing active catheterisation lab and electrophysiology exposure
✗ Skip if
- Doctors seeking DM Cardiology at top national cardiac institutes (AIIMS, PGI)
- Candidates unable to fund the management quota fee without regulated concessions
- Applicants needing a pan-India cardiology network for placement support
RRMCH Bangalore DM Cardiology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | As per NSP norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | INR 2,000 - 5,000 | Karnataka domicile students, merit-based. Apply via state portal |
| Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | Full/partial fee reimbursement | Karnataka SC/ST students. Apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | Partial fee support | Karnataka OBC/Minority students. Apply via state portal |
| RRMCH Merit Award | INR 5,000 - 10,000 | Top-ranking students in the batch, awarded each academic year |
- NSP and state scholarships require Karnataka domicile and income proof.
- Apply for NSP scholarships before October 31 of the academic year.
- Contact RRMCH student welfare office for institutional scholarship details.
RRMCH Bangalore DM Cardiology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for DM Cardiology at RRMCH Bangalore?
Ans. The management quota total fee for DM Cardiology at RRMCH Bangalore is INR 30,00,000 for three years (INR 10,00,000 per year). Government and state quota fees are regulated and lower. Hostel fees of INR 1,75,000 per year are billed separately. Confirm the latest fee at rrmch.org before applying.
Ques. What is the eligibility for DM Cardiology at RRMCH?
Ans. Candidates must hold MD General Medicine or MD Paediatrics from an NMC-recognised medical college, hold permanent or provisional registration with MCI or a State Medical Council, and have a valid NEET SS score in the relevant super-specialty group. All MD residency and thesis requirements must have been fulfilled before applying.
Ques. What is the NEET SS 2026 schedule for DM Cardiology admissions at RRMCH?
Ans. NEET SS is held annually in December. NEET SS 2025 was held on December 26-27, 2025 with results declared on January 28, 2026. NEET SS 2026 registration is expected around November 2026 (Tentative). MCC super-specialty counselling follows the result announcement.
Ques. What are the career options after DM Cardiology from RRMCH?
Ans. Graduates of DM Cardiology from RRMCH can work as cardiologists at cardiac centres, interventional cardiology units, and teaching hospitals across India. RRMCH’s cardiology department covers clinical cardiology, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and preventive cardiology with active catheterisation lab support. The RGUHS-affiliated DM degree is recognised across India for government and private hospital consultant positions, and graduates may apply for faculty roles at NMC-approved medical colleges.
Ques. What scholarships are available for DM Cardiology students at RRMCH?
Ans. Super-specialty residents at RRMCH receive monthly stipends as per RGUHS and NMC norms. NSP Post-Matric Scholarships are available to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students at scholarships.gov.in. Karnataka state scholarships apply to domicile students. Contact the RRMCH student welfare office for institutional scholarship details.