Doctor of Medicine [MD]

University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), New Delhi offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) as a 3-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to the University of Delhi and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Training is delivered at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Dilshad Garden, a 1,500+ bed tertiary teaching hospital serving East Delhi. UCMS offers 16 MD specialisations spanning clinical branches (Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Respiratory Medicine, Dermatology) and paraclinical and preclinical disciplines (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine). Fees for all MD specialisations are government-regulated at a uniform ₹1,52,000 for the 3-year programme. PG residents receive a stipend of ₹1,10,500-₹1,16,673/month from GTB Hospital. Admission is via NEET-PG. An external review site ranks UCMS 7 among India Medical Colleges in 2026.

NEET-PG 2026 registration closed on May 7, 2026; the examination is confirmed for August 30, 2026. MCC AIQ PG and FMSC Delhi PG counselling for the 2026-27 batch are expected in October-December 2026.

Key Points

• 16 MD specialisations across all major clinical and paraclinical departments at UCMS Delhi.
• Fees are government-regulated and uniform at ₹1,52,000 for all specialisations, among the most affordable MD programmes at a nationally ranked government college.
• PG residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,10,500-₹1,16,673 from GTB Hospital throughout the 3-year programme.
• Dual counselling routes: All India Quota via MCC (mcc.nic.in) and Delhi State Quota via FMSC Delhi (dghs.delhi.gov.in).
• High patient load at GTB Hospital provides extensive clinical exposure across all MD departments.

UCMS MD Fees 2026

MD Fee Structure

• Year 1 fee of ₹73,120 includes annual academic fee and one-time charges (admission fee, DU registration, ID card, alumni, university enrollment). Annual fee from Year 2 is ₹39,440.
• Caution money of ₹10,000 (refundable on completion) is payable at admission and is excluded from Total Fees.
• Optional hostel fee of ₹40,200/year is payable separately; PG stipend of ₹1,10,500-₹1,16,673/month is credited monthly by GTB Hospital.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

UCMS MD Admission 2026

Important Dates

• NEET-PG 2025 was conducted on August 3, 2025; NEET-PG 2026 is confirmed for August 30, 2026.
• For All India Quota seats, register with MCC at mcc.nic.in; for Delhi State Quota, register with FMSC Delhi at dghs.delhi.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Entrance Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS from an NMC-recognised institution with a valid medical council registration (MCI/NMC/State Council).
• Must qualify NEET-PG with the cutoff percentile as notified by MCC or FMSC Delhi for the respective quota.
• Compulsory rotating internship must be completed before joining the MD seat.

Admission Process

• Register for NEET-PG at natboard.edu.in and appear on August 30, 2026.
• After results, register for MCC AIQ PG counselling at mcc.nic.in for All India Quota seats.
• For Delhi State Quota, register with FMSC Delhi at dghs.delhi.gov.in and participate in FMSC PG counselling rounds.
• Submit specialisation preferences; participate in Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-up rounds as applicable.
• Report to UCMS within the joining deadline specified in the seat allotment letter.

UCMS MD Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• Apply for central government scholarships via scholarships.gov.in after admission confirmation; deadlines typically fall in October-November.
• DU and Delhi government scholarships are processed separately; check respective portals for notifications after admission.

UCMS MD FAQs

Ques. Is the GTB Hospital stipend sufficient to cover living expenses in Delhi during the MD programme?

Ans. UCMS MD residents receive ₹1,10,500-₹1,16,673/month from GTB Hospital, among the higher government college PG stipends in India. This covers daily expenses comfortably. Residents choosing the on-campus hostel (₹40,200/year) can save considerably, especially since total course fees are just ₹1,52,000 over 3 years.

Ques. How do NEET-PG cutoffs compare between clinical and non-clinical MD specialisations at UCMS?

Ans. Clinical specialisations such as Radiodiagnosis, Medicine, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology attract the highest NEET-PG cutoffs at UCMS due to strong demand. Paraclinical and preclinical branches (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology) have comparatively lower cutoffs, though all UCMS seats remain competitive given its Rank 7 national standing.

Ques. What is the difference between AIQ and Delhi state quota for UCMS MD admissions?

Ans. All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled through MCC PG counselling (mcc.nic.in), open to NEET-PG qualified candidates from any state. Delhi State Quota seats go through FMSC Delhi counselling (dghs.delhi.gov.in), where candidates with Delhi MBBS qualification or state domicile have preference. State quota counselling generally opens after AIQ rounds conclude.

Ques. Can UCMS MD residents take up private practice during the residency?

Ans. No. UCMS MD residents are on full-time duty at GTB Hospital, including ward rounds, OPD postings, night calls, and emergency duties. NMC guidelines prohibit private practice during residency. The workload at GTB, a busy tertiary hospital, also makes private work practically impossible alongside residency responsibilities.

Ques. Does UCMS require MD graduates to serve a bond period after programme completion?

Ans. UCMS MD programmes do not carry a post-completion service bond obligation, unlike some state government PG medical programmes. Residency at GTB Hospital is governed by Delhi government terms during the 3 years. Individual scholarship schemes may have their own service bond conditions, so check specific scholarship terms before applying.