DM

Seth GS Medical College (GSMC), Parel, Mumbai, offers Doctorate of Medicine (DM) across 6 super-specializations: Clinical Hematology, Clinical Pharmacology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Nephrology, and Neurology. All are 3-year full-time super-specialty programmes approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, conducted at KEM Hospital. Fees are ₹2,83,200 per specialization (₹94,400 per year); DM residents receive a monthly stipend under Maharashtra government norms. Admission is exclusively through NEET SS followed by Maharashtra DMER super-specialty counselling, with 2 seats per specialization (12 seats total). An external review site ranks GSMC Mumbai 15 in its 2026 India Medical Colleges list.

NEET SS 2025 was held on December 26-27, 2025 and results were declared on January 28, 2026. Maharashtra DMER super-specialty counselling for 2025-26 was completed in early 2026. The next NEET SS 2026 notification is expected in October 2026; check nbe.edu.in for official dates and dmer.org for counselling updates.

Key Points

• 6 DM super-specialty programmes across medicine sub-disciplines; 2 seats per specialization (12 total) at a premier government medical college, making admission highly competitive.
• All programmes conducted at KEM Hospital, providing intensive exposure to a high volume and diverse range of complex cases in Hematology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neonatology, and Clinical Pharmacology.
• Uniform fees of ₹2,83,200 over 3 years; government DM resident stipend under Maharashtra state norms partially offsets annual tuition costs.
• DM from GSMC Mumbai, ranked 11 by NIRF 2025, qualifies graduates for Assistant Professor and consultant super-specialist roles across government and private tertiary hospitals.

GSMC DM Fees 2026

Fee Structure

• Fees are based on Maharashtra government super-specialty fee structures; verify the exact 2026-27 amount at kem.edu or the MUHS admissions portal.
• Government DM residents receive a monthly stipend under Maharashtra state norms; confirm the current amount with GSMC administration.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

GSMC DM Admission 2026

Important Dates

• All NEET SS 2025 dates have passed; 2026-27 DM admission follows NEET SS 2026, notification expected October 2026 at nbe.edu.in.
• Maharashtra DMER super-specialty counselling dates are notified at dmer.org after NEET SS results are declared.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• MD in the relevant base specialization from an NMC-recognized medical college; eligible base degrees for each DM are specified in the NBE NEET SS information bulletin available at nbe.edu.in.
• Valid NEET SS score for the applicable admission cycle; NEET SS is mandatory for all DM admissions at government medical colleges including GSMC Mumbai.
• Fulfilled NBE/NMC residency completion requirements as applicable at the time of NEET SS application.

Admission Process

• Register for NEET SS 2026 at nbe.edu.in when the notification is released (expected October 2026).
• After NEET SS result, register for Maharashtra DMER super-specialty counselling at dmer.org.
• Upload required documents: MD degree, NEET SS scorecard, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate.
• Participate in online choice filling and seat allotment based on NEET SS merit; with 2 seats per specialization, a very high rank is essential.
• Report to GSMC Mumbai with the allotment letter and originals within the deadline; complete MUHS enrolment to begin the DM programme.

GSMC DM Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• Government DM residents receive a monthly stipend; confirm the current amount with GSMC administration as it partially offsets annual tuition.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates should apply for NSP post-matric scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual October 31 deadline.

GSMC DM FAQs

Ques. Which DM specializations are offered under this group at GSMC, and how many total seats are there?

Ans. This group includes DM in Clinical Hematology, Clinical Pharmacology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Nephrology, and Neurology at GSMC Mumbai. Each specialization has 2 seats, for 12 total DM seats in this group. All programmes run at KEM Hospital under MUHS affiliation. GSMC also offers DM in Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Pediatric and Neonatal Anesthesia through a separate intake group.

Ques. What MD specialization is required for DM Nephrology and DM Neurology at GSMC?

Ans. DM Nephrology typically requires MD General Medicine or MD Pediatrics (for renal specialization) as the qualifying base degree. DM Neurology typically requires MD General Medicine or MD Pediatrics (for pediatric neurology pathways). However, the exact eligible base degrees for each DM specialization at GSMC change with NBE rules each cycle; always verify in the current NBE NEET SS information bulletin at nbe.edu.in before applying, as base degree eligibility is exam-cycle specific.

Ques. Is DM Clinical Pharmacology a clinical or research-oriented programme at GSMC?

Ans. DM Clinical Pharmacology at GSMC is a structured 3-year super-specialty programme combining clinical training with pharmacological research. It is NMC-approved and covers clinical trials methodology, pharmacovigilance, rational drug use, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Graduates are eligible for faculty posts in Pharmacology at medical colleges and for roles in regulatory affairs and clinical research organizations. The programme at KEM Hospital provides access to a large patient population for pharmacological research and clinical studies.

Ques. How does GSMC’s DM Neonatology compare to standalone Children’s Hospital Neonatology programmes?

Ans. KEM Hospital has a large Neonatal ICU and handles a high volume of complex neonatal cases including premature infants, congenital anomalies, and neonatal surgical conditions. The caseload at KEM is comparable to or exceeds that of many dedicated children’s hospitals given the hospital’s scale and public tertiary care referral volume. The GSMC DM Neonatology programme is NMC-approved with 2 seats and offers broad exposure across neonatal medicine within a multidisciplinary setting.

Ques. Can DM Gastroenterology graduates from GSMC perform advanced endoscopic procedures after training?

Ans. Yes. The DM Gastroenterology programme at GSMC/KEM includes procedural training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS) as part of the NMC-mandated super-specialty curriculum. KEM Hospital’s gastroenterology department handles a high volume of GI procedures. By the end of the 3-year programme, DM trainees are expected to be competent in the core endoscopic and interventional procedures required for independent super-specialist practice.

Ques. Is there a combined DM Neonatology and DM Nephrology admission through a single NEET SS process?

Ans. All DM specializations at GSMC Mumbai are admitted through a single NEET SS examination. NEET SS covers multiple super-specialty disciplines in one exam; candidates select their preferred specialization during DMER super-specialty counselling after the NEET SS result. There is no separate exam for individual DM specializations. Candidates must secure a rank sufficient for their chosen specialization based on available seats and counselling merit during the DMER super-specialty counselling round.