NEET SS 2026 tentative exam schedule has been released. The examination is expected to be conducted on December 11 and 12, 2026.
NEET SS 2025 Round 2 counselling registration has started and will remain open until April 3, 2026. Candidates can complete the registration process by visiting the official website at mcc.nic.in. The choice filling window is also currently active and will remain open until April 4, 2026. The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on April 7, 2026.
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute admission 2025 is based on entrance examination and academic merit. Candidates seeking admission can apply for postgraduate (MD) and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses in Pulmonary Medicine and related fields. The admission process involves NEET PG for MD admissions and a university-based entrance for Ph.D. aspirants. Selection is based on entrance test scores, counseling, and interviews. Details like eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and dates for admission 2025 are provided below:
| Particulars | Department of Pulmonary Medicine Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Postgraduate, Doctorate |
| Popular Courses | MD in Pulmonary Medicine, Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | NEET PG (for MD), DU Ph.D. Entrance/UGC-NET (for Ph.D.) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.vpci.org.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MD Application Start Date | January 2025 (via NEET PG) |
| MD Application Last Date | March 2025 |
| NEET PG Exam Date | April 2025 (tentative) |
| Ph.D. Application Start Date | July 2025 (tentative) |
| Ph.D. Entrance Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Ph.D. Interview & Final Selection | September 2025 |
MD in Pulmonary Medicine is a Full Time 3-year postgraduate program. Admission is based on NEET PG entrance examination conducted by NBE. The eligibility criteria is MBBS from a recognized medical institute with compulsory internship. The course is designed to provide advanced clinical training in chest medicine.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MD |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Specializations | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Eligibility | MBBS with 1-year internship and valid NEET PG score |
| Selection Criteria | NEET PG + MCC Counselling |
| Counselling | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Total Fees | INR 90,000 – 1,50,000 (approx.) |
| Seats | Varies (usually 4–6) |
| Application Fees | As per NEET PG/MCC guidelines |
| How to apply | Through NEET PG portal and MCC counselling |
Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine is a Full Time Doctoral program of 3–5 years. The program focuses on respiratory diseases, clinical research, and translational science. Admission is through DU Ph.D. entrance exam or via UGC-NET/JRF.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. |
| Duration | 3–5 years |
| Specializations | Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Physiology, Allergy & Immunology |
| Eligibility | MD/MS/PG in Medical Sciences with min. 55% marks |
| Selection Criteria | DU Entrance Test / UGC-NET + Interview |
| Counselling | Delhi University Research Department |
| Total Fees | INR 10,000 per year (approx.) |
| Seats | Limited (as per research guides) |
| Application Fees | As per DU Ph.D. portal |
| How to apply | Through DU Ph.D. admission portal |
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With a 32000 rank in the NEET PG 2025, you can get admission to the following courses:
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Dear Student,
The official dates for NEET PG 2025 Exam are yet to be announced by the exam conducting body, National Board of Examinations (NBE). However, by analyzing the previous years’ trends and data about the NEET PG Entrance Exam dates, CollegeDekho has provided a ‘tentative’ schedule of when the NBE may conduct the NEET PG 2025 Exam next year. As mentioned throughout our NEET PG exam pages, the tentative dates are provided to offer the candidates preparing for the said exam, an idea of the timeline of the NEET PG 2025 Exam Schedule. The expected NEET PG 2025 Exam Date is anticipated to be in June 2025, based on the previous year's exam curriculum. The registration process for the same is likely to begin in the month of March/April 2025.
It is important to note that the official dates for the entrance exam will be updated as per the formal date schedule as soon as its released by the NBE. Therefore, the tentative schedule provided by CollegeDekho is subject to changes as per the official notification release regarding the NEET PG 2025 final dates schedule. For a detailed insight into the application process, exam pattern, exam overview, important dates, admit card, and latest updates on the upcoming NEET PG 2025 Exam, keep following CollegeDekho.
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Dear student,
No, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute does not offer a B.Sc in Biotechnology course. However, some of the other courses offered by the institute are DM Pulmonary Medicine, MD in specialisations like Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, PhD in various specialties, and, a Short Term Certificate course. All the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute courses are awarded by the University of Delhi.
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