Delhi University Super Specialty Entrance Test (DU SET) exam is conducted by Delhi University for the admission into various super specialty courses. The candidates who want to pursue the Super Specialty can apply for the DU SET test. The medical students who have a Post Graduate degree can apply for the entrance test. Numerous candidates apply for the test each year.

This test provides the opportunity for large number of medical students can join for the courses. The duration of the course will be of three years. The Super specialty courses offered by Delhi University are given below.

• DM (Cardiology)
• DM (Neurology)
• DM (Medical Gastroenterology)
• DM (Pulmonary Medicine)
• M.Ch. (Cardio – Vascular & Thoracic Surgery)
• M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology)
• M.Ch. (Neuro – Surgery)
• M.Ch. (Pediatric Surgery)

Structure and Syllabus of DU SET

For the selection of the candidates into various super specialty courses the University conducts the entrance test. The entrance test is in objective type format. The test consists of three papers of questions. The first paper is common for all students. It consists of 80 questions and the paper carries 320 marks. The time allotted for completing the first paper is one hour and twenty minutes. The second paper questions are for the DM candidates. The time for completing second paper is two hours. The third paper is for the candidates choosing M.Ch courses. The time allotted for completing the third paper is also two hours. The second and third paper contains 120 questions and each question carries four marks. Those who pass the written test will be eligible for getting admission for the Super Specialty courses offered by Delhi University.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have a Post Graduate Medical degree (MD/MS) can apply for the test. The applicants should also have an MBBS degree. They must complete their one year compulsory internship. The applicants should be registered under Indian Medical Council or Delhi Medical Council or any State Medical Council. The candidates fulfill all the eligibility requirements can apply for the Super Specialty Entrance Test.

How to Apply?

The interested candidates can purchase the DUSET application form and the information bulletin directly from the Assistant Registrars Office of the Delhi University against the Bank Draft of the cost of the application form. The cost of the application form is Rs.2000/-. The application form can also obtain by post by sending the request letter and the demand draft of the application fee. The demand draft of Rs.2050/- should be taken from a nationalized bank in favor of the Delhi University Registrar.

How to fill the Form?

The form should be filled as per the guidelines given in the information bulletin. All the details filled in the form should be correct. The candidates have to send a separate application for applying for more than one course. The candidates’ signature should be put in the relevant column for that. The photograph of the candidates should be pasted in the form. Any damage in the application form leads to the cancellation of the form. The Demand Draft in favor of University Registrar should be enclosed with the form. The completely filled form should be reached the University before the last date.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Last date for receipt of request for supply Application form by Post:  First Week of May , 2012

Last date of sale of Application form and Information Bulletin by hand: Third Week of May, 2012

Last date for receipt of application in the Faculty office: Third Week of May, 2012

Super-Specialty DM Entrance Test (SET): First Week of June, 2012

Super-Specialty M.Ch. Entrance Test (SET):  First Week of June, 2012

Declaration of result of SET (Tentative): 2nd / 3rd week of June, 2012

Contact Address for the DU SET

• The Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V.P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
• Phone: 011 – 22586262, 27667647
• Fax: 011 – 27662763
• Website: http://www.du.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the DU SET score

• G B pant Hospital
• Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences
• VPCI
• Maulana Azad Medical College
• Lady Hardinge Medical College

Reference Books for DU SET

• Endoscopic Gastric Surgery by E. Hanisch
• Esophageal Surgery + Thoracic Surgery (Package) by F. Griffith Pearson MD
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery by Steven D. Wexner
• Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery by Nathaniel J. Soper
• Mastery of Surgery (2 vols.) by Robert J. Baker
• Nyhus and Condon’s Hernia by Robert J. Fitzgibbons
• Obesity Surgery by Louis F. Martin
• Organ Transplantation by Leo C. Ginns MD Gapany, Markus
• Primer of Robotic and Telerobotic Surgery by Garth H. Ballantyne
• Rhinosinusitis: A Guide for Diagnosis and Management by Thaler, Erica R. and Kennedy, David W
• Sabiston Textbook of Surgery (Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Practicsurgical Practice) by David C. Sabiston
• Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, Eighth Edition by Seymour I. Schwartz
• Critical appraisal of epidemiological studies and clinical trials by Mark Elwood D. MacLaren & K. George
• Essentials of Medical Pharmacology by Tripathi KD (Ed), Jaypee Brothers
• Evaluation of Drug Activities: Pharmacometrics by DR Laurence & AL Bacharach
• Fundamentals of Experimental Pharmacology by MN Ghosh
• Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics by Hardman JG & Limbird
• Guide to Good Prescribing by TPGM de vries, RH Henning, HV Hogerzeil, DA Fresle,
• H. Houston Textbook of Neurology Merritt
• Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine by AS Fauci, JB Martin, E Braunwald, DL
• Kasper, KJ Isselbacher, SL Hauser, JD Wilson, DL Longo
• Introductory Medical Statistics, Mould RF (Ed), Adam Hilger, Bristol and Philadelphia

Coaching Centers for DU SET

• DAMS
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• Aakash Institute
• A.K. Vidyamandir (Medical Wing)
• Helix Institute
• Career Point
• Imperial Tutorials
• Oasis Education Services
• Sahil Study Circle
• Sahil Study Circle
• City College
• Career Forum
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Disha Coaching Classes
• Aggarwal Classes
• Elite Academy
• Sachdeva College
• Aakash Institute
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Heirank School of Competitions

Study Plan

The candidates should develop a study plan which should be realistic and can follow by the candidates. The preparations of the candidates have to start from two or three months before the exam. Candidates have to collect the syllabus of the exam from the website. The candidates have to collect notes from all possible sources. Try to prepare short notes and keep it. It will help them at the time of the exam. Give some hours each day for preparing and revising the topics. From the previous question papers the candidates can understand the exam pattern and style of the questions. Try to attempt the exam without exam fear. It helps the candidates to score good marks in the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the exam will be displayed on the notice board of the Faculty Office of Delhi University and also from the websites www.du.ac.in.

Score Validity

The exam score of DU SET is valid for one year. After that period new exam notification will be released.