Oncology is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the study of tumors or cancers. Oncologist can be Radiation oncologist, surgical oncologist, Medical Oncologist, Intervention oncologist, Gynecological Oncologist, and Pediatric Oncologist according to their area of specialization. The aspirants who wish to join the course have to clear certain entrance tests carried out nationally or by the concerned authority. Those who have completed the MBBS degree from any of the institute recognized by the Medical Council of India are eligible to attend the exam. More over the applicant should possess MD in general medicine or in other allied areas to get eligible for the same.

List of Oncology Entrance Exams

• All India Post Graduate Medical/ Dental Entrance Examination
• Common Medical Entrance test EAMCET
• DNB-CET Super Specialty NATBOARD DNB Common Entrance Test
• Dr. MGR Medical University Entrance Examination
• Homi Bhabha National Institute (Univ.) Entrance Examination
• Maharashtra SSET DM MCh Entrance Exam
• Nizam’s Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam
• Pune University Entrance Examination
• Regional Cancer Centre Entrance Examination
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Exam
• Tamil Nadu Medical PG Entrance Examination
• Tata Memorial Center DM/M.Ch Common Entrance Test

List of Universities/Institutions that participate in these Entrance Exams

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Baba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Cancer Institute College of Oncological Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Homi Bhabha National Institute
• Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
• Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Nizam’s Institute of Medical Science, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
• Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
• Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• University of Pune

Exam Pattern of Oncology Entrance Exams

The structure and model of questions will be different for different exams. The question paper of Tata Memorial Center DM/M.Ch Common Entrance Test includes a total of 120 questions. The time allotted to complete this multiple choice questions is 3 hours. The candidate has to score 50% marks in each section to get the qualifying marks.

How to procure application forms for Oncology Entrance Exams?

The application forms can be downloaded from the official website or from the front offices of the concerned institution or Universities that carry out the examination. The application fee has to be paid either through bank or through direct method. After payment of fee, the aspirants need to fill and submit the application through online or offline method.