Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology is one of the eminent Medical Institutes in India for neurological research. This Institute is offering various Post-doctoral programmes in Medical Sciences. MCh Neurosurgery is one of those programmes having duration of five years. For getting admission to this programme candidates should qualify MCh Neurosurgery entrance exam conducted by this Institute.

Structure of SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam

There will be theory exam for this test with thirty marks. Duration specified for this section will be for ninety minutes. Those who qualified in this theory exam will have practical examination and viva voce. Marks specified for this section is thirty. Candidates who have failed in more than two university exam will not be allowed to write the theory exam as weightage will be given for the marks obtained in MBBS degree. Theory examination will have 100 questions with multiple choices for answers. Those who have qualified in both sections will have final interview having weight age of fifteen marks.

Syllabus of SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Neurology
• Nephrology
• Medical Oncology
• Neonatology
• Clinical Hematology
• Neuro-Radiology
• Neuro-Anesthesiology
• Cardiac - Anesthesiology
• Pediatric Neurology
• Clinical Pharmacology
• CTVS
• Neuro-Surgery
• G.I. Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Urology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Ophthalmology
• Skin-VD & / Leprosy
• Psychiatry
• TB-Chest
• PSM
• FMT
• Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate should possess MBBS degree from any University in India approved by SCTIMST. They should have undergone one year general surgery training from any University or Institute approved by Medical Council of India. Age limit specified for this test will be 35 years with relaxation of five years given for Ex-service candidates (5 year experience) and SC/ST candidates.

How to Apply?

Application forms for this test are available on the website http://www.sctimst.ac.in.

Applicants should fill those forms online and take its hard copy. Then this hard copy should be sent to the Registrar, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram – 695011 along with the DD taken in the name of the Director, SCTIMST. The copies of all specified documents should be sent along with the hard copy of the filled form signed by the applicant. DD of application fee should be payable at Thiruvananthapuram. Application fee specified for different category are given below

• General/OBC – Rs.1500/-
• SC/ST – Rs.1200/-

How to fill the Form?

Enter the details into the form after reading the instructions given on the website. Enter the applicant’s name into the form as it is in the Degree certificate. Fill every relevant column specified in the form carefully before submitting it to the concerned authority.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Date of availability of application forms online: 1st Week of September to Last Week of September, 2012

Last date of submission of application forms: 1st Week of October, 2012

Date of Examination: 4th Week of November, 2012

List of SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam Centers

Thiruvananthapuram

Contact Address for SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam

• Address: The Registrar, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram – 695011, Kerala, India
• Telephone: 91-471-2524150, 2524269
• Fax: 91-471-2550728
• E- mail: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.sctimst.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam Score

Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Reference Books for SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam

• 7200 SOLVED MCQ’s: Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination by U N Panda
• All India Previous years’ solved papers by Mudit Khanna
• Biochemistry Books from Harper
• Mastering the Review of All India Pre Pg Medical Entrance Examination by Sachin B
• Jaybhaye and Muhammed Shafi
• Mcqs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with Explanations for PG Entrance Exam by Satish Chandra
• Medicine self assessment guide by Amit Ashish
• Microbiology by Jawetz
• Pathology by Robbins
• Psychiatry Question Bank for PG Entrance Examinations with Explanatory Answer by Janakiraman Raguram
• Quick Review of PGMEE for Various P. G. Medical Entrance Examinations by Sharad Chandra
• Quick Review of Pgmee for Various Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examinations by Sharad
• Review of All India P. G Entrance Exams for MD Fully Solved By Vivek Kumar
• Sure Success in Surgery for PG Medical Entrance Examination by Srinivas B
• Sure Success in Pg Medical Entrance by Ramgopa
• Surgery of the Liver and Biliary Tract by Leslie H. Blumgart  MD
• Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands by Gregory Randolph
• Surgical Diseases of the Spleen by Jonathan R. Hiatt
• Surgical Endocrinology: A Clinical Syndromes Approach by Gerard M. Doherty
• The Pancreas: A Clinical Textbook 2 volume set by Hans-Gunther Beger
• Transplantation of the Liver by Ronald W. Busuttil MD PhD
• Transplantation of the Pancreas by Rainer W.G. Gruessner
• Ultrasound for Surgeons by Junji Machi
• Cummings Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery by Flint, Paul W. and Cummings
• Charles W. and Haughey, Bruce H. and Lund, Valerie J. and Niparko, John K
• Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology : Head and Neck Surgery by Lalwani, Anil K.
• Current Diagnosis and Treatment Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery by Lalwani, Anil
• Endoscopic Gastric Surgery by E. Hanisch

Coaching Centers for SCTIMST MCh Neurosurgery (five years) Entrance Exam

• A.K Vidyamandir
• Aakash Institute
• Aakashdeep Academy
• Akshar Academy
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt Ltd
• Career forum
• Career point
• City College
• DAMS
• Darshana academy
• Disha
• Elite academy
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• Helix institute
• Imperial tutorials
• Narayana IIT academy
• Newton Academy
• Oasis education services
• Prof. P.C Thomas Classes
• Sachdeva College
• Sahil study circle
• Sreekrishna entrance coaching centre
• Tandem

Study Plan

As there is very limited seats specified for this programme, candidates need to face high competition to qualify for this test. Therefore prepare an excellent plan for studying. Start preparation after understanding the syllabus prescribed for this test. Obtain best reference books available for this exam through online or offline. As there is practical test for this exam refer different case studies. Study with old question papers to adjust with the pattern of the exam better. Students should develop their own way of managing time. Attending coaching classes will also help to develop better understanding of the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Results will be available on the website http://www.sctimst.ac.in. Candidate can check their results for each section from this website.

Score Validity

The score obtained from this test will be considered valid for twelve months.