DM

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, offers Doctorate of Medicine (DM) super-specialty medical programmes in five oncology and allied specialisations under Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed University under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The 3-year full-time programmes are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and cover Critical Care Medicine, Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, and Paediatric Oncology. Total fees range from INR 2,61,000 to INR 3,45,500 depending on the specialisation. Admission is through NEET-SS conducted by NBE, followed by MCC super-specialty counselling.

DM admissions at TMC for 2026 are upcoming and linked to the NEET-SS 2026 cycle. NBE has not yet notified the NEET-SS 2026 exam schedule. Candidates are advised to track the official NBE and MCC portals for updates on the admission timeline.

Key Points

• Five DM specialisations spanning oncology, critical care, gastroenterology, and neuroimaging, all with NMC recognition
• Training at Asia’s leading cancer centre provides unmatched clinical exposure in oncology super-specialty medicine
• DM (Medical Oncology) at TMC is among the most prestigious super-specialty positions in cancer medicine in India
• Admission through NEET-SS and MCC counselling with highly competitive seat allocation at TMC
• HBNI-affiliated qualification under DAE, Government of India, with strong national recognition

TMC DM Fees 2026

Fee Structure

• Most DM specialisations are priced at INR 87,000 per year totalling INR 2,61,000 over three years.
• DM (Medical Oncology) has a different year-wise fee structure totalling INR 3,45,500.
• Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

TMC DM Admission 2026

Important Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• DM (Critical Care Medicine): MD General Medicine or MD Anaesthesiology or equivalent DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
• DM (Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology): MD Radiodiagnosis or equivalent DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
• DM (Gastroenterology): MD General Medicine or equivalent DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
• DM (Medical Oncology): MD General Medicine or MD Paediatrics or equivalent DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
• DM (Paediatric Oncology): MD Paediatrics or MD General Medicine or equivalent DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
• A valid NEET-SS score is mandatory for all DM specialisations at TMC

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET-SS 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
• Register for MCC super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET-SS results are declared
• Seat allotment is based on NEET-SS rank and specialisation preference across MCC counselling rounds
• TMC DM seats are among the most competitive super-specialty positions in India due to TMC’s standing as Asia’s leading cancer centre

TMC DM Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• No programme-specific scholarships are announced by TMC for DM programmes.
• Central government scholarship schemes are available for candidates from reserved categories and economically weaker sections through the National Scholarship Portal.

TMC DM FAQs

Ques. Which DM specialisation at TMC has the highest fees and why does it differ?

Ans. DM (Medical Oncology) at TMC has the highest total fees of INR 3,45,500 with a different year-wise structure (INR 1,30,500 in Year 1, INR 1,10,000 in Year 2, and INR 1,05,000 in Year 3). All other DM specialisations are priced at INR 2,61,000 total (INR 87,000 per year). Candidates should verify the current fee structure with TMC at the time of admission.

Ques. Can an MD General Medicine graduate apply for multiple DM specialisations at TMC?

Ans. Yes. MD General Medicine is the feeder degree for DM (Critical Care Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), DM (Medical Oncology), and DM (Paediatric Oncology) at TMC. Candidates hold the same NEET-SS score but must indicate their preferred specialisation at the time of MCC counselling registration.

Ques. Is NEET-SS required for DM admission at TMC or does TMC have a separate test?

Ans. NEET-SS conducted by NBE is mandatory for all DM admissions at TMC. TMC does not conduct a separate entrance test for DM programmes. Seat allotment happens exclusively through MCC super-specialty counselling based on NEET-SS rank.

Ques. How competitive is DM Medical Oncology at TMC through MCC counselling?

Ans. DM (Medical Oncology) at TMC is considered one of the most sought-after super-specialty seats in India. TMC is Asia’s premier oncology centre and candidates typically need a very high NEET-SS rank in the Medical Oncology category to secure a seat. Very few seats are available and demand is extremely high from oncologists across India.

Ques. What is the career outlook for DM (Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology) at TMC?

Ans. DM (Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology) is a niche super-specialty combining advanced MRI and CT neuroimaging with image-guided interventional procedures. Graduates can work in academic medical centres, cancer institutes, and tertiary hospitals in neuro-interventional and diagnostic roles. Training at TMC provides unmatched exposure to oncological neuroimaging and complex interventional cases.