Doctorate of Medicine [DM]
Fees
Fees at the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program vary annually, ranging from 1,465,000 INR to 1,650,700 INR. Additional expenses include a 25,000 INR refundable caution money deposit, a university enrollment fee of 7,500 INR, and examination charges of up to 2,500 INR per subject.
Hostel fees are approximately 84,000 INR to 165,000 INR annually. Scholarships are available through the Mukhyanantri Medhavi Vidhyarthi Yojana (MMVY) and Post-Matric schemes. The MMVY offers up to 100% tuition fee coverage, and the Post-Matric scholarship covers 85% for OBC students and 100% for SC/ST students. These scholarships, however, do not cover hostel fees, which must be paid independently by the student.
About Doctorate of Medicine [DM]
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore, offers two DM super-specialty programmes under MPMSU, Jabalpur: DM Endocrinology and DM Cardiology. Both are 3-year, full-time, NMC-recognised programmes with a combined intake of 5 seats. Total fees are INR 24,00,000 (INR 8,00,000 per year) for both specialisations. Admission is through NEET SS merit and MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. An external review site ranks SAIMS 148 in its 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open October 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- SAIMS’s 1,500-bed teaching hospital provides high clinical case volume for DM residents in both super-specialties.
- NMC recognition makes DM graduates eligible for super-specialist consultant posts across India.
- Stipend for DM super-specialty residents is not mandated by the Madhya Pradesh state government.
SAIMS Indore DM Fees 2026
Both DM programmes at SAIMS carry identical fees of INR 24,00,000 over 3 years (INR 8,00,000 per year), as per the SAIMS 2023-24 official fee structure.
| Programme | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| DM Endocrinology DM Cardiology | INR 24,00,000 each (INR 8,00,000 per year, 3 years) |
- Fee per SAIMS 2023-24 official structure. Verify 2026-27 rate with SAIMS directly.
- Hostel is separate at INR 2,25,000 per year (mess excluded).
- NRI quota and AIQ seats may carry different fee structures.
SAIMS Indore DM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS 2025 Registration | 5-25 November 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 Exam | 26-27 December 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 Result | 28 January 2026 |
| MCC DM Counselling 2025-26 | January-March 2026 |
| NEET SS 2026 Registration | October-November 2026 |
| NEET SS 2026 Exam | December 2026 |
| DM Commencement 2026-27 | January-February 2027 |
- Admission via NEET SS merit and MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Monitor nbe.edu.in and mcc.nic.in for NEET SS 2026 updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD (General Medicine) or MD (Pediatrics) for DM Endocrinology; MD (General Medicine) for DM Cardiology, from an NMC-recognised medical college.
- Valid NEET SS score in the eligible bracket for the chosen DM specialisation at SAIMS Indore.
- NMC registration and post-MD internship completion are mandatory before joining.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET SS on nbe.edu.in when notified (expected October-November 2026).
- Appear for the NEET SS exam in December 2026 and await results.
- After NEET SS results, register on the MCC counselling portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Fill choices for SAIMS DM seats, pay the counselling fee, and participate in seat allotment rounds.
- Report to SAIMS Indore with original documents: MD degree, NMC registration, NEET SS scorecard, and mark sheets.
- Complete SAIMS and MPMSU enrolment formalities to begin the DM programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- MD doctors targeting DM super-specialty via NEET SS merit route.
- Candidates seeking high cardiac or endocrine case load in central India.
- Those comfortable with Madhya Pradesh geography for post-DM practice.
- DM aspirants where INR 24,00,000 total fee over 3 years fits budget.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting government DM seats with assured monthly stipend support.
- Needing metro-city super-specialty hospital network for post-DM practice.
- MD in a specialty ineligible for DM Cardiology or Endocrinology here.
- Prioritising NAAC A or A+ rated institution for super-specialty training.
SAIMS Indore DM Scholarships 2026
SC, ST, and OBC candidates may access government scholarship schemes after DM admission at SAIMS Indore.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per Government of India norms | SC/ST/OBC candidates. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| MP State Scholarship | As per MP government norms | MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates. scholarships.mp.gov.in |
- Verify eligibility and apply at scholarships.gov.in promptly after admission.
- Income and domicile criteria apply. Check portal for current guidelines.
SAIMS Indore DM FAQs
Ques. Which DM specialisations does SAIMS Indore offer?
Ans. SAIMS Indore offers two DM super-specialty programmes: DM Endocrinology with 2 seats and DM Cardiology with 3 seats. Both are 3-year, full-time, NMC-recognised programmes affiliated to MPMSU, Jabalpur. Admission to both is through NEET SS merit and MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
Ques. What is the total fee for DM at SAIMS Indore?
Ans. Total fees for both DM Endocrinology and DM Cardiology at SAIMS Indore are INR 24,00,000 (INR 8,00,000 per year over 3 years) as per the SAIMS 2023-24 official fee structure. Hostel is separate at INR 2,25,000 per year (mess excluded). Verify the exact 2026-27 fee with SAIMS before admission.
Ques. How does DM admission work at SAIMS through NEET SS?
Ans. Candidates must qualify NEET SS (conducted by NBE in December). After results, MCC conducts online counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET SS merit. NEET SS 2025 was conducted in December 2025 and results were declared on 28 January 2026. MCC counselling for DM 2025-26 was conducted in early 2026. For 2026-27 seats, NEET SS 2026 is expected in December 2026 with registration from October 2026.
Ques. What clinical training do DM residents receive at SAIMS?
Ans. SAIMS operates a 1,500-bed multi-specialty hospital providing high case volume for DM residents. DM Cardiology covers coronary artery disease, acute MI management, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker implantation, and cardiac ICU care. DM Endocrinology covers diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2), thyroid and adrenal disorders, pituitary diseases, metabolic bone disease, and neuroendocrine tumour evaluation.
Ques. Do DM residents at SAIMS receive a stipend?
Ans. The Madhya Pradesh state government does not mandate a stipend for super-specialty DM residents at private medical colleges. Confirm the current stipend policy directly with SAIMS at the time of admission, as institutional policies may vary and change from year to year.