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1 THE INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1956 __________ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS ____________ SECTIONS 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definition. 3. Constitution and composition of the Council. 3A. Power of Central Government to supersede the Council and to constitute a Board of Governors 3B. Certain modifications of the Act 3C. Power of Central Government to give directions 4. Mode of election. 5. Restrictions on nomination and membership. 6. Incorporation of the Council. 7. Term of office of President, Vice-President and members. 8. Meetings of the Council. 9. Officers, committees and servants of the Council. 10. The Executive Committee. 11. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by Universities of medical institutions of India. 12. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in countries with which there is a scheme of reciprocity. 13. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions whose qualifications are not included in the First of Second Schedule. 14. Special provision in certain cases for recognition of medical qualifications granted medical institutions countries with which there is no scheme of reciprocity. 15. Right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled. 16. Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations. 17. Inspection of examinations. 18. Visitors at examinations. 19. Withdrawn of recognition. 20. Post-graduate Medical Education Committee for assisting council in matters relating to post- graduate medical education. 21. The Indian Medical Register. 22. Supply of copies of the State Medical Registers. 23. Registration in the Indian Medical Register. 24. Removal of names from the Indian Medical Register. 25. Provisional registration for clinical practice. 26. Registration of additional qualifications. 27. Privileges of persons who are enrolled on the Indian Medical Regis. 28. Person enrolled on the Indian Medical Register to notify change of place of residence or practice 29. Information to be furnished by the Council and publication thereof. 30. Commissions of inquiry. 31. Protection of action taken in good faith. 32. Power to make rules. 33. Power to make regulations. 34. Repeal of Act XXVII of 1933. The FIRST SCHEUDLE. THE SECOND SCHEDULE. THE THIRD SCHEDULE.

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THE INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1956

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

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SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definition. 3. Constitution and composition of the Council. 3A. Power of Central Government to supersede the Council and to constitute a Board of Governors 3B. Certain modifications of the Act 3C. Power of Central Government to give directions 4. Mode of election. 5. Restrictions on nomination and membership. 6. Incorporation of the Council. 7. Term of office of President, Vice-President and members. 8. Meetings of the Council. 9. Officers, committees and servants of the Council. 10. The Executive Committee. 11. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by Universities of medical institutions of India. 12. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in countries with which

there is a scheme of reciprocity. 13. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions whose qualifications

are not included in the First of Second Schedule. 14. Special provision in certain cases for recognition of medical qualifications granted medical

institutions countries with which there is no scheme of reciprocity. 15. Right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled. 16. Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations. 17. Inspection of examinations. 18. Visitors at examinations. 19. Withdrawn of recognition. 20. Post-graduate Medical Education Committee for assisting council in matters relating to post-

graduate medical education. 21. The Indian Medical Register. 22. Supply of copies of the State Medical Registers. 23. Registration in the Indian Medical Register. 24. Removal of names from the Indian Medical Register. 25. Provisional registration for clinical practice. 26. Registration of additional qualifications. 27. Privileges of persons who are enrolled on the Indian Medical Regis. 28. Person enrolled on the Indian Medical Register to notify change of place of residence or practice 29. Information to be furnished by the Council and publication thereof. 30. Commissions of inquiry. 31. Protection of action taken in good faith. 32. Power to make rules. 33. Power to make regulations. 34. Repeal of Act XXVII of 1933.

The FIRST SCHEUDLE.

THE SECOND SCHEDULE.

THE THIRD SCHEDULE.

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THE INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1956*

ACT NO.102 OF 1956

[30th December, 1956.]

An Act to provide for the reconstitution of the Medical Council of India, and the maintenance of a

Medical Register for India and for matters connected therewith.

BE it enacted by Parliament, in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:—

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Indian Medical Council

Act, 1956.

(2)It extends to the whole of India 1***.

(3)It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the

Official Gazette, appoint.

2. Definition.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “approved institution” means a hospital, health center or other such institution recognised by a

University as an institution in which a person may undergo the training, if any, required by his course

of study before the award of any medical qualification to him;

(b) “Council” means the Medical Council of India constituted under this Act;

3* * * * *;

(d) “Indian Medical Register” means the medical register maintained by the Council;

(e) “medical institution” means any institution, within or without India, which grants degrees,

diplomas or licences in medicine;

(f) “medicine” means modern scientific medicine in all its branches and includes surgery and

obstetrics, but does not include veterinary medicine and surgery;

(g) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations;

(h) “recognised medical qualification” means any of the medical qualifications included in the

Schedules;

(i) “regulation” means a regulation made under section 33;

(j) “State Medical Council” means a medical council constituted under any law for the time being

in force in any State regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine;

(k) “State Medical Register” means a register maintained under any law for the time being in

force in any state regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine;

(l) “University” means any University in India established by law and having a medical faculty.

3. Constitution and composition of the Council.—(1) The Central Government shall cause to be

constituted a Council consisting of the following members namely:—

(a) one member from each State other than a Union Territory, to be nominated by the Central

Government in consultation with the State Government concerned;

(b) one member from each University, to be elected from amongst the members of the medical

faculty of the University by members of the Senate of the University or in case the University has no

senate, by members of the Court;

1. The words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” omitted by Act 24 of 1964, s. 2 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

2. 1st November, 1958, vide notification No. S.O. 2254, dated 28th October, 1958, see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3(ii).

3. Clause (c) omitted by Act 24 of 1964, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

*Subject to verification and confirmation by the administrative ministry.

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(c) one member from each State in which a State Medical Register is maintained, to be elected

from amongst themselves by persons enrolled on such Register who possess the medical

qualifications included in the First or the Second Schedule or in Part II of the Third Schedule;

(d) seven members to be elected from amongst themselves by persons enrolled on any of the State

Medical Registers who possess the medical qualifications included in Part I of the Third Schedule;

(e) eight members to be nominated by the Central Government.

(2) The President and Vice-President of the Council shall be elected by the members of the Council

from amongst themselves.

(3) No act done by the Council shall be questioned on the ground merely of the existence of any

vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Council.

1[3A. Power of Central Government to supersede the Council and to constitute a Board of

Governors.—(1) On and from the date of commencement of the 2[Indian Medical Council (Amendment)

Act, 2019], the Council shall stand superseded and the President, Vice-President and other members of

the Council shall vacate their offices and shall have no claim for any compensation, whatsoever.

(2) The Council shall be reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 within a period

of 3[two years] from the date of supersession of the Council under sub-section (1).

(3) Upon the supersession of the Council under sub-section (1) and until a new Council is constituted

in accordance with section 3, the Board of Governors constituted under sub-section (4) shall exercise the

powers and perform the functions of the Council under this Act.

(4) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute the Board of

Governors which shall consist of not more than 4[twelve persons] as its members, who shall be persons of

eminence and of unimpeachable integrity in the fields of medicine 5[and medical education or proven

administrative capacity and experience], and who may be either nominated members or members, ex

officio, to be appointed by the Central Government, one of whom shall be named by the Central

Government as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors.

(5) The Chairperson and the other members, other than the members, ex officio, shall be entitled to

such sitting fee and travelling and other allowances as may be determined by the Central Government.

(6) The Board of Governors shall meet at such time and places and shall observe such rules of

procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as is applicable to the Council.

(7) Two-third of the members of the Board of Governors shall constitute the quorum for its meetings.

6[(7A) The Board of Governors shall be assisted by a Secretary General who shall be appointed by the

Central Government on deputation or contract basis and he shall be the head of the secretariat in the

Council.]

(8) No act or proceedings of the Board of Governors shall be invalid merely by reason of—

(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Board of Governors; or

(b) any irregularity in the procedure of the Board of Governors not affecting the merits of the

case.

(9) A member having any financial or other interest in any matter coming before the Board of

Governors for decision shall disclose his interest in the matter before he may, if allowed by the Board of

Governors, participate in such proceedings.

1. Ins. by Act 32 of 2010, s. 2 (w.e.f. 15-05-2010).

2. Subs. by Act 12 of 2019, s. 2, for “Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010” (w.e.f. 26-9-2018).

3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for “three years” (w.e.f. 15-5-2012).

4. Subs.by s. 2, ibid., for “seven persons” (w.e.f. 26-9-2018). 5. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for “and medical education” (w.e.f. 26-9-2018).

6. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 26-9-2018).

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(10) The Chairperson and the other members of the Board of Governors shall hold office during the

pleasure of the Central Government.]

3B. Certain modifications of the Act.—During the period when the Council stands superseded,—

(a) the provisions of this Act shall be construed as if for the word “Council”, the words “Board of

Governors” were substituted;

(b) the Board of Governors shall—

(i) exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the Council under this Act and for this

purpose, the provisions of this Act shall have effect subject to the modification that references

therein to the Council shall be construed as references to the Board of Governors;

(ii) grant independently permission for establishment of new medical colleges or opening a

new or higher course of study or training or increase in admission capacity in any course of study

or training referred to in section 10A or giving the person or college concerned a reasonable

opportunity of being heard as provided under section 10A without prior permission of the Central

Government under that section, including exercise of the power to finally approve or disapprove

the same; and

(iii) dispose of the matters pending with the Central Government under section 10A upon

receipt of the same from it.

3C. Power of Central Government to give directions.—(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of

this Act, the Board of Governors or the Council after its reconstitution shall, in exercise of its powers and

in the performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy,

other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government may give in

writing to it from time to time.

(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is a matter of policy or not shall be

final.]

4. Mode of election.—(1) An election under clause (b), clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) of

section 3 shall be conducted by the Central Government in accordance with such rules as may be made by

it in this behalf, and any rules so made may provide that pending the preparation of the Indian Medical

Register in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the members referred to in clause (d) of sub-

section (1) of section 3 may be nominated by the Central Government instead of being elected as

provided therein.

(2) Where any dispute arises regarding any election to the Council, it shall be referred to the Central

Government whose decision shall be final.

5. Restrictions on nomination and membership.—(1) No person shall be eligible for nomination

under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 3 unless he possesses any of the medical qualifications

included in the First and Second Schedules, resides in the State concerned, and, where a State Medical

Register is maintained in that State, is enrolled on that register.

(2) No person may at the same time serve as a member in more than one capacity.

6. Incorporation of the Council.—The Council so constituted shall be a body corporate by the name

of the Medical Council of India, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire

and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be

sued.

7. Term of office of President, Vice-President and members.—(1) The President or Vice-President

of the Council shall hold office for a term not exceeding beyond the expiry of his term as member of the

Council.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this section, a member shall hold office for a term of five years from

the date of his nomination or election or until his successor shall have been duly nominated or elected,

whichever is longer.

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(3) An elected or nominated member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat if he is absent without

excuse, sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive ordinary meetings of the Council

or, in the case of a member elected under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, if he ceases to be a

member of the medical faculty of the University concerned, or in the case of a member elected under

clause (c) or clause (d) of that sub-section, if he ceases to be a person enrolled on the State Medical

Register concerned.

(4) A casual vacancy in the Council shall be filled by nomination or election, as the case may be, and

the person nominated or elected to fill the vacancy shall hold office only for the remainder of the term for

which the member whose place he takes was nominated or elected.

(5) Members of the Council shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-election.

(6) Where the said term of five years is about to expire in respect of any member, a successor may be

nominated or elected at any time within three months before the said term expires but he shall not assume

office until the said term has expired.

8. Meetings of the Council.—(1) The Council shall meet at least once in each year at such time and

place as may be appointed by the Council.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by regulations, fifteen members of the Council shall form a quorum,

and all the acts of the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.

9. Officers, committees and servants of the Council.—(1) constitute from amongst its members an

Executive Committee and such other Committees for general or special purposes as the Council deems

necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;

(2) appoint a Registrar who shall act as Secretary and who may also, if deemed expedient, act as

Treasurer;

(3) employ such other persons as the Council deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;

(4) require and take from the Registrar, or from any other employee, such security for the due

performance of his duties as the Council deems necessary; and

(5) with the previous sanction of the Central Government, fix the remuneration and allowances to be

paid to the President, Vice-President and members of the Council and determine the conditions of service

of the employees of the Council.

10. The Executive Committee.—(1) The Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to as the

Committee, shall consist of the President and Vice-President, who shall be members ex office, and not

less than seven and not more than ten other members who shall be elected by the Council from amongst

its members.

(2) The President and Vice-President shall be the President and Vice-President respectively of the

Committee.

(3) In addition to the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this Act, the Committee

shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties as the Council may confer or impose upon it by any

regulations which may be made in this behalf.

1[10A. Permission for establishment of new medical college, new course of study, etc.—(1)

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law for the time being in force—

(a) no person shall establish a medical college; or

(b) no medical college shall—

(i) open a new or higher course of study or training (Including a post-graduate course of study

or training) which would enable a student of such course or training to qualify himself for the

award of any recognised medical qualification; or

1. Ins. by Act 31 of 1993, s. 2 (w.e.f. 27-8-1992).

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(ii) increase its admission capacity in any course of study or training (including a post-

graduate course of study or training) except with the previous permission of the Central

Government obtained in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2) (a) Every person or medical college shall, for the purpose of obtaining permission under sub-

section (1), submit to the Central Government a scheme in accordance with the provisions of clause (b)

and the Central Government shall refer the scheme to the Council for it recommendations.

(b) The scheme referred to in clause (a) shall be in such form and contain such particulars and be

preferred in such manner and be accompanied with a such fee as may be prescribed.

(3) On receipt of a scheme by the Council under sub-action (2), the Council may obtain such other

particulars as may be considered necessary by it from the person or the medical college concerned, and

thereafter, it may, —

(a) if the scheme is defective and does not contain any necessary particulars, give a reasonable

opportunity to the person or college concerned for making a written representation and it shall be

open to such person or medical college to rectify the defects, if any, specified by the Council;

(b) consider the scheme, having regard to the factors referred to in sub-section (7), and submit the

scheme together with its recommendations thereon to the Central Government.

(4) The Central Government- may, after considering the scheme and the recommendations of the

Council under sub-section (3) and after obtaining, where necessary, such other particulars as may be

considered necessary by it from the person or college concerned, and having regard to the factors referred

to in sub-section (7), either approve (with such conditions, if any, as it may consider necessary) or

disapprove the scheme and any such approval shall be a permission under sub-section (1):

Provided hat no scheme shall be disapproved by the Central Government except after giving the

person or college concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard:

Provided further that nothing in this sub-section shall prevent any person or medical college whose

scheme has not been approved by the Central Government to submit a fresh scheme and the provisions of

this section shall apply to such scheme, as if such scheme has been submitted for the first time under

sub-section (2).

(5) Where, within a period of one year from the date of submission of the scheme to the Central

Government under sub-section (2) no order passed by the Central Government has been communicated to

the person or college submitting the scheme, such scheme shall be deemed to have been approved by the

Central Government in the form in which it had been submitted, and, accordingly, the permission of the

Central Government required under sub-section (1) shall also be deemed to have been granted.

(6) In computing the time-limit specified in sub-section (5), the time taken by the person or college

concerned submitting the scheme, in furnishing any particulars celled for by the Council, or by the

Central Government, shall be excluded.

(7) The Council, while making its recommendations under clause (b) of sub-section (3) and the

Central Government, while passing an order, either approving or disapproving the scheme under

sub-section (4), shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:

(a) whether the proposed medical college or the existing medical college seeking to open a new

or higher course of study or training, would be in a position to offer the minimum standards of

medical education as prescribed by the Council under section 19A or, as the case may be, under

section 20 in the case of post-graduate medical education;

(b) whether the person seeking to establish a medical college or the existing medical college

seeking to open a new or higher course of study or training or to increase its admission-capacity has

adequate financial resources;

(c) whether necessary facilities in respect of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other

facilities to ensure proper functioning of the medical college or conducting the new course of study or

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training or accommodating the increased admission capacity have been provided or would be

provided within the time-limit specified in the scheme;

(d) whether adequate hospital facilities, having regard to the number of students likely to attend

such medical college or course of study or training or as a result of the increased admission capacity

have been provided or would be provided within the time-limit specified in the scheme;

(e) whether any arrangement has been made or programme drawn to impart proper training to

students likely to attend such medical college or course of study or training by person having the

recognised medical qualifications;

(f) the requirement of manpower in the field of practice of medicine; and

(g) any other factors as may be prescribed.

(8) Where the Central Government passes an order either approving or disapproving a scheme under

this section, a copy of the order shall be communicated to the person or college concerned.

10B. Non-recognition of medical qualifications in certain cases.—(1) Where any medical college

is established except with the previous permission of the Central Government in accordance with the

provisions of section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such medical college shall

be recognised medical qualification for the purpose of this Act.

(2) Where any medical college opens a new or higher course of study or training (including a post-

graduate course of study or training) except with the previous permission of the Central Government in

accordance with the provisions of section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such

medical college on the basis of such study or training shall be a recognised medical qualification for the

purposes of this Act.

(3) Where any medical college increases its admission capacity in any course of study or training

except with the previous permission of the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of

section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such medical college on the basis of the

increase in its admission capacity shall be a recognised medical qualification for the purposes of this Act.

10C. Time for seeking permission for certain existing medical colleges, etc.—(1) If, after the 1st

day of June, 1992 and on and before the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment)

Act, 1993 any person has established a medical college or any medical college has opened a new or

higher course of study or training or increase the admission capacity, such person or medical college, as

the case may be, shall seek, within a period of one year from the commencement of the Indian Medical

Council (Amendment) Act, 1993, the permission of the Central Government in accordance with the

provisions of section 10A.

(2) If any person or medical college, as the case may be, fails to seek the permission under

sub-section (1), the provisions of section 10B shall apply, so far as may be, as if, permission of the

Central Government under section 10A has been refused.]

1[10D. Uniform entrance examination for undergraduate and postgraduate level.—There shall

be conducted a uniform entrance examination to all medical educational institutions at the undergraduate

level and post-graduate level through such designated authority in Hindi, English and such other

languages and in such manner as may be prescribed and the designated authority shall ensure the conduct

of uniform entrance examination in the aforesaid manner:

Provided that notwithstanding any judgment or order of any court, the provisions of this section shall

not apply, in relation to the uniform entrance examination at the undergraduate level for the academic

year 2016-17 conducted in accordance with any regulations made under this Act, in respect of the State

Government seats (whether in Government Medical College or in a private Medical College) where such

State has not opted for such examination.]]

1. Ins. by Act 39 of 2016, s. 2 (w.e.f. 24-5-2016).

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11. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by Universities of medical institutions of

India.—(1) The medical qualifications granted by any University or medical institution in India which

are included in the First Schedule shall be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act.

(2) Any University or medical institution in India which grants a medical qualification not included in

the First Schedule may apply to the Central Government to have such qualification recognised, and the

Central Government, after consulting the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the

First Schedule so as to include such qualification therein, and any such notification may also direct that an

entry shall be made in the last column of the First Schedule against such medical qualification declaring

that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after a specified date.

12. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in countries with

which there is a scheme of reciprocity.—(1) The medical qualifications granted by medical institutions

outside India which are included in the Second Schedule shall be recognised medical qualifications for

the purposes of this Act.

(2) The Council may enter into negotiations with the Authority in any 1*** country outside India

which by the law of such State, or country is entrusted with the maintenance of a register of medical

practitioners, for the settling of a scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of medical qualifications, and

in pursuance of any such scheme, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette

amend the Second Schedule so as to include therein the medical qualification which the Council has

decided should be recognised, and any such notification may also direct that an entry shall be made in the

last column of the Second Schedule against such medical qualification declaring that it shall be a

recognised medical qualification only when granted after a specified date.

(3) The Central Government, after consultation with the Council, may, by notification in the Official

Gazette, amend the Second Schedule by directing that an entry be made therein in respect of any medical

qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before a

specified date.

(4) Where the Council has refused to recommend any medical qualification which has been proposed

for recognition by any Authority referred to in sub-section (2) and that Authority applies to the Central

Government in this behalf, the Central Government, after considering such application and after obtaining

from the Council a report, if any, as to the reasons for any such refusal, may, by notification in the

Official Gazette, amend the Second Schedule so as to include such qualification therein and the

provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply to such notification.

13. Recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions whose

qualifications are not included in the First of Second Schedule.—(1) The medical qualifications

granted by medical institutions in India which are not included in the First Schedule and which are

included in Part I of the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of

this Act.

(2) The medical qualifications granted to a citizen of India—

(a) before the 15th day of August, 1947, by medical institutions in the territories now forming

part of Pakistan, and

(b) before the 1st day of April, 1937, by medical institutions in the territories now forming part of

Burma, which are included in Part I of the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical

qualifications for the purposes of this Act.

(3) The medical qualifications granted by medical institutions outside India 2[before such date as the

Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify] which are included in Part II of

the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act, but no

person possessing any such qualification shall be entitled to enrolment on any State Medical Register

unless he is a citizen of India and has undergone such practical training after obtaining that qualification

1. The word “State or” by Act 24 of 1964, s. 4 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 2. Ins. by Act 34 of 2001, s. 2 (w.e.f. 03-09-2001).

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as may be required by the rules or regulations in force in the country 1*** granting the qualification, or if

he has not undergone any practical training in that country 1***, he has undergone such practical training

as may be prescribed.

(4) The Central Government, after consulting the Council, may by notification in the Official Gazette,

amend Part II of the Third Schedule so as to include therein any qualification granted by a medical

institution outside India which is not included in the second Schedule.

2[Provided that after the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001, no

such amendment shall be made in Part II of the Third Schedule to include any primary medical

qualification granted by any medical institution outside India:

Provided further that nothing contained in the first proviso shall apply to inclusion in Part II of the

Third Schedule any primary medical qualification granted by any medical institution outside India to any

person whose name is entered in the Indian Medical Register.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “primary medical qualification” means any

minimum qualification sufficient for enrolment on any State Medical Register or for entering the name in

the Indian Medical Register.]

1[(4A) A person who is a citizen of India and obtains medical qualification granted by any medical

institution in any country outside India recognized for enrolment as medical practitioner in that country

after such date as may be specified by the Central Government under sub-section (3), shall not be entitled

to be enrolled on any Medical Register maintained by a State Medical Council or to have his name

entered in the Indian Medical Register unless he qualifies the screening test in India prescribed for such

purpose and such foreign medical qualification after such person qualifies the said screening test shall be

deemed to be the recognised medical qualification for the purposes of this Act for that person.

(4B) A person who is a citizen of India shall not, after such date as may be specified by the Central

Government under sub-section (3), be eligible to get admission to obtain medical qualification granted by

any medical institution in any foreign country without obtaining an eligibility certificate issued to him by

the Council and in case any such person obtains such qualification without obtaining such eligibility

certificate, he shall not be eligible to appear in the screening test referred to in sub-section (4A):

Provided that an Indian citizen who has acquired the medical qualification from foreign medical

institution or has obtained admission in foreign medical institution before the commencement of the

Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001 shall not be required to obtain eligibility certificate

under this sub-section but, if he is qualified for admission to any medical course for recognized medical

qualification in any medical institution in India, he shall be required to qualify only the screening test

prescribed for enrolment on any State Medical Register or for entering his name in the Indian Medical

Register.

(4C) Nothing contained in sub-sections (4A) and (4B) shall apply to the medical qualifications

referred to in section 14 for the proposes of that section.]

(5) Any medical institution in India which is desirous of getting a medical qualification granted by it

included in Part I of the Third Schedule may apply to the Central Government to have such qualification

recognised and the Central Government, after consulting the Council, may, by notification in the Official

Gazette, amend Part I of the Third Schedule so as to include such qualification therein, and any such

notification may also direct that an entry shall be made in the last column of Part I of the Third Schedule

against such medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical only when granted after

a specified date.

14. Special provision in certain cases for recognition of medical qualifications granted medical

institutions countries with which there is no scheme of reciprocity.—(1) The Central Government

after consultation with the Council may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that medical

1. The word “or State” by Act 24 of 1964, s. 5 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 2. Ins. by Act 34 of 2001, s. 2 (w.e.f. 03-09-2001).

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qualifications granted by medical institutions in any 1*** country outside India in respect of which a

scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of medical qualifications is not in force, shall be

recognisedmedical qualifications for the purposes of this Act or shall be so only when granted after a

specified date:

2[Provided that medical practice by persons possessing such qualifications—

(a) shall be permitted only if such persons are enrolled as medical practitioners in accordance

with the law regulating the registration of medical practitioners for. the time being in force in that

country;

(b) shall be limited to the institution to which they are attached for the time being for the purposes

of teaching, research or charitable work; and

(c) shall be limited to the period specified in this behalf by the Central Government by general or

special order.]

(2) In respect of any such medical qualification, the Central Government, after consultation with the

Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that it shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted before a specified date.

15. Right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled.—3[1]Subject to, the

other provisions contained in this Act, the medical qualifications included in the Schedules shall be

sufficient qualification for enrolment on any State Medical Register.

4[(2) Save as provided in section 25, no person other than a medical practitioner enrolled on a State

Medical Register, —

(a) shall hold office as physician or surgeon or any other office (by whatever designation called)

in Government or in any institution maintained by a local or other authority.

(b) shall practice medicine in any State;

(c) shall be entitled to sign or authenticate a medical or fitness certificate or any other certificate

required by any law to be signed or authenticated by a duly qualified medical practitioner.

(d) shall be entitled to give evidence at any inquest or in any Court of Law as an expert

under section 45 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872) or on any matter relating to medicine.

(3) Any person who acts in contravention of any provision of sub-section (2) shall be punished with

imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand

rupees, or with both.]

16. Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations.—Every University or

medical institution in India which grants a recognised medical qualification shall furnish such information

as the Council may, from time to, time, require as to the courses of study and examinations to be

undergone in order to obtain such qualification, as to the ages at which such courses of study and

examinations are required to be undergone and such qualification is conferred and generally as to the

requisites for obtaining such qualification.

17. Inspection of examinations.—5[(1) The Committee shall appoint such number of medical

inspectors as it may deem requisite to inspect any medical institution, college, hospital or other

institution, where medical education is given, or to attend any examination held by any University or

medical institution for the purpose of recommending to the Central Government recognition of medical

qualifications granted by that University of medical institution.

1. The word “State or” by Act 24 of 1964, s. 6 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 2. The proviso subs. by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

3. Section 15 re-numbered as sub-section (1) by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

4. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

5. Subs. by s. 8, ibid., for sub-sections (1) and (2) (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

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(2) The medical inspectors shall not interfere with the conduct of any training or examination, but

shall report to the Committee on the adequacy of the standards of medical education including staff,

equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities prescribed for giving medical education or on the

efficiency of every examination which they attend.]

(3) The Committee shall forward a copy of any such report to the University or medical institution

concerned, and shall also forward a copy with the remarks of the University or institution thereon, to the

Central Government.

18. Visitors at examinations.—1[(1) The Council may appoint such number of visitors as it may

deem requisite to inspect any medical institution, college, hospital or other institution where medical

education is given or to attend any examination held by any University or medical institution for the

purpose of granting recognised medical qualifications.]

(2) Any person, whether he is a member of the Council or not, may be appointed as a visitor under

this section but a person who is appointed as an inspector under section 17 for any 2[inspection or

examination] shall not be appointed as a visitor for the same 2[inspection or examination].

3[(3) training or exammation, but shall report to the President of the Council on the adequacy of the

standards of I medical education including staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities

prescribed for giving medical education or on the sufficiency of every examination which they attend.]

(4) The report of a visitor stall be treated as confidential unless in any particular case the President of

the Council otherwise directs:

Provided that if the Central Government requires a copy of the report of a visitor, the Council shall

furnish the same.

19. Withdrawn of recognition.—4[(1) When upon resort by the Committee or the visitor, it appears

to the Council—

(a) that the course of study and examination to be undergone in, or the proficiency required from

candidates at any examination held by, any University or medical institution, or

(b) that the-staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for instruction and

training provided in such University or medical institution or in any College or other institution

affiliated to that University,

do not conform to the standards prescribed by the Council the Council shall make a representation to that

effect to the Central Government.]

(2) After considering such representation, the Central Government may send it to the State

Government of the State in which the University or medical institution is situated and the State

Government shall forward it along with such remarks as it may choose to make to the University or

medical institution, with an intimation of the period within which the University or medical institution

may submit its explanation to the State Government.

(3) On the receipt of the explanation or, where no, explanation is submitted within the period fixed,

then on the expiry of that period, the State Government shall make its recommendations to the Central

Government.

(4) The Central Government, after making such further inquiry, if any, as it may think fit, may, by

notification in the Official Gazette direct that an entry shall be made in the appropriate Schedule against

the said medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when

granted before a specified date 5[or that the said medical qualification if granted to students of a specified

1. Subs. by Act 24 of 1964, s. 9, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 2. Subs. by s. 9, ibid., for “examination” (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

3. Subs. by s. 9, ibid., for sub-section (3) (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

4. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

5. Ins. by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

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college or institution affiliated to any University shall be a recognised medical qualification only when

granted before a specified date or, as the case may be, that the said medical qualification shall be a

recognised medical qualification in relation to a specified college or institution affiliated to any University

only when granted after a specified date.]

1[19A. Minimum standards of medical education.—(1) The Council may prescribe the minimum

standards of medical education required for granting recognised medical qualifications (other than post-

graduate medical qualifications) by Universities or medical institutions in India.

(2) Copies of the draft regulations and of all subsequent amendments thereof shall be furnished by the

Council to all State Governments and the Council shall, before submitting the regulations or amendment

thereof, as the case may be, to the Central Government for sanction, take into consideration the comments

of any State Government received within three months from the furnishing of copies aforesaid.

(3) The Committee shall from time to time report to the Council on the efficacy of the regulations and

may recommend to the Council such amendments thereof as it may think fit.]

20. Post-graduate Medical Education Committee for assisting council in matters relating to

post-graduate medical education.—(1) The Council may prescribe standards of. post-graduate, medical

education for the guidance of Universities, and may advise Universities in the matter of securing uniform

standards for post- graduate medical education throughout India, and for this purpose the Central

Government may constitute from among the members of the Council a Post-graduate Medical Education

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Post-graduate Committee).

(2) The Post-graduate Committee shall consist of nine members all of whom shall be persons

possessing post-graduate medical qualifications and experience of teaching or examining post-graduate

students of medicine.

(3) Six of the members of the Post-graduate Committee shall be nominated by the Central

Government and the remaining three members shall be elected by the Council from amongst its members.

(4) For the purpose of considering post-graduate studies in a subject, the Post-graduate Committee

may co-opt, as and when necessary, one or more members qualified to assist it in that subject.

(5) The views and recommendations of the Post-graduate Committee on all matters shall be placed

before the Council; and if the Council does not agree with the views expressed or the recommendations

made by the Post-graduate Committee on any matter, the Council shall forward them together with its

observation’s to the Central Government for decision.

1[20A. Professional conduct.—(1) The Council may prescribe the standards of professional conduct

and etiquette and a code of ethics for medical practitioners.

(2) Regulations made by Council under sub-section (1) may specify which violations thereof shall

constitute infamous conduct in any professional respect, that is no say, professional misconduct, and such

provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.]

21. The Indian Medical Register.—(1) The Council shall cause to be maintained in the prescribed

manner a register of medical practitioners to be known as the Indian Medical Register, which shall

contain the names of all persons who are for the time being enrolled on any State Medical Register and

who possess any of the recognised medical qualifications.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Registrar of the Council to keep the Indian Medical Register in

accordance with the provisions of this Act and of any orders made by the Council, and from time to time

to revise the register and publish it in the Gazette of India and in such other manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Such register shall be deemed to be a public document within the meaning of the Indian Evidence

Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), and may be proved by a copy published, in the Gazette of India.

1. Ins. by Act 24 of 1964, s. 11 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

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22. Supply of copies of the State Medical Registers.—Each State Medical Council shall supply to

the Council 1[six] printed copies of the State Medical Register as soon as may be after e commencement

of this Act and subsequently after the first day of April of each year, and each Registrar of a State

Medical Council shall inform the Council without delay of all additions to and other amendments in the

State Medical Register made from time to time.

23. Registration in the Indian Medical Register.—The Registrar of the Council may, on receipt of

the report of registration of a person in a State Medical Register or on application made In the prescribed

manner by any such person, enter his name in the Indian Medical Register:

Provided that the. Registrar is satisfied that the person concerned possesses a recognised medical

qualification.

24. Removal of names from the Indian Medical Register.—(1) If the name of any person enrolled

on a State Medical Register is removed therefrom in pursuance of any power conferred by or under any

law relating to registration of medical practitioners for the time being in force in any State, the Council

shall direct the removal of the name of such person from the Indian Medical Register.

(2) Where the name of any person has been removed from a State Medical Register 2[on the ground

of professional misconduct or any other ground except that he is not possessed of the requisite medical

qualifications] or where any application made by the said person for restoration of his name to the State

Medical Register has been rejected, he may appeal in the prescribed manner and subject to such

conditions including conditions as to the payment of a fee as may-be laid down in rules made by the

Central Government in this behalf, to the Central Government, whose decision, which shall be given after

consulting the Council, shall be binding on the State Government and on the authorities concerned with

the preparation of the State Medical Register.

3[25. Provisional registration.—(1) A citizen of India possessing a medical qualification granted by

a medical institution outside India included in Part II of the Third Schedule, who is required to undergo

practical training as prescribed under sub-section (3) of Section 13, shall, on production of proper

evidence that he has selected for such practical training in an approved institution, be entitled to be

registered provisionally in a State Medical Register and shall be entitled to practice medicine in the

approved institution for the purposes of such training and for no other purpose.

(2) A person who has passed the qualifying examination of any University or medical institution in

India for the grant of a recognised medical qualification shall be entitled to be registered provisionally in

a State Medical Register for the purpose of enabling him to be engaged in employment in a resident

medical capacity in any approved institution, or in the Medical Service of the Armed Forces of the Union,

and for no other purpose, on production of proper evidence that he has been selected for such

employment.

(3) The names of all persons provisionally registered under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in a

State Medical Register shall be entered therein separately from the names of other persons registered

therein.

(4) A person registered provisionally as aforesaid who has completed practical training referred to in

sub-section (1) or who has been engaged for the prescribed period in employment in a resident medical

capacity in any approved institution or in the Medical Service of the Armed Forces of the Union, as the

case may be, shall be entitled to registration in the State Medical Register under section 15.]

26. Registration of additional qualifications.—(1) If any person whose name is entered in the

Indian Medical Register obtains any title, diploma or other qualification for proficiency in sanitary

science, public health or medicine, which is a recognised medical, qualification, he shall on application

made in this behalf in the prescribed manner, be entitled to have an entry, stating such other title, diploma,

1. Subs. by Act 24 of 1964, s. 13, for “three” (w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 2. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for “on any ground other than that he is not possessed of the requisite medical qualifications”

(w.e.f. 16-6-1964). 3. Subs. by s. 15, ibid., for section 25 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

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or other qualification made against his name in the Indian Medical Register either in substitution for or in

addition to any entry previously made.

(2) The entries in respect of any such person in a State Medical Register shall be altered in

accordance with the alterations made in the Indian Medical Register.

27. Privileges of persons who are enrolled on the Indian Medical Register.—Subject to the

conditions and restrictions laid down in this Act regarding medical practice by persons possessing certain

recognised medical qualifications, every person whose name Is for the time being borne on the Indian

Medical Register shall be entitled according to his qualifications to practise as a medical practioner in any

part of India and to recover in due course of law in respect of such practice any expenses, charges in

respect of medicaments or other appliances, or any fees to which he may be entitled.

28. Person enrolled on the Indian Medical Register to notify change of place of residence or

practice.—Every person registered in the Indian Medical Register shall notify any transfer of the place of

his residence or practice to the Council and to the State Medical Council concerned, within thirty days of

such transfer, failing which his right to participate in the election of members to the Council or a State

Medical Council shall be liable to be forfeited by order of the Central Government either permanently, or

for such period as may be specified therein.

29. Information to be furnished by the Council and publication thereof.—(1) The Council shall

furnish such reports, copies of its minutes, abstracts of its accounts, and other information to the Central

Government as that Government may require.

(2) The Central Government may publish in such manner as it may think fit, any report, copy, abstract

or other information furnished to it under this section or under sections 17 and, 18.

30. Commissions of inquiry.—(1) Whenever it is made to appear to the Central Government that the

Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may refer the

particulars of the complaint to a Commission of Inquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be

appointed by the Central Government, one being a Judge of a High Court, and one by the Council, and

such Commission shall proceed to inquire in a summary manner and to report to the Central Government

as to the truth of the matters charged in the complaint, and in case of any charge of default or of improper

action being found by the Commission to have been established, the Commission shall recommend the

remedies, if any, which are in its opinion necessary.

(2) The Central Government may require the Council to adopt the remedies so recommended within

such time as, having regard to the report of the Commission, it may think fit, and if the Council fails to

comply with any such requirement, the Central Government' may amend the regulations of the Council,

or make such provision or order or take such other steps as may seem necessary to give effect to the

recommendations of the Commission.

(3) A Commission of enquiry shall have power to administer oaths, to enforce the attendance 'of

witnesses and the production of documents, and shall have all such other necessary powers for the

purpose of any inquiry conducted by it as are exercised by a civil court under the Code of Civil

Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).

31. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall

lie against the Government, the Council or a State Medical Council or any Committee thereof, or any

officer or servant of the Government or Councils aforesaid for anything which is in good faith .dope or

intended to be done under this Act.

32. Power to make rules.—(1)The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,

make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act.

(2)All rules made under this section shall be laid for not less than thirty days before both Houses of

Parliament as soon as possible after they are made, and shall be subject to such modifications as

Parliament may make during the session in which they are so laid or the session immediately following.

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33. Power to make regulations.—The Council may, with the previous sanction of the Central

Government, make regulations generally to carry out the purposes of this Act, and without prejudice to

the generality of this power, such regulations may provide for—

(a) the management of the property of the Council and the maintenance and audit of its accounts;

(b) the summoning and holding of meetings of the Council, the times and places where such

meetings are to be held, the conduct of business there at and the number of members necessary to

constitute a quorum;

(c) the resignation of members of the Council;

(d) the powers and duties of the President and Vice-President;

(e) the mode of appointment of the Executive Committee and other Committees, the summoning

and holding of meetings, and the conduct of business of such Committees;

(f) the tenure of office, and the powers and duties of the Registrar and other officers and servants

of the Council;

1[(fa) the form of the scheme, the particulars to be given in such scheme, the manner in which the

scheme is to be preferred and the fee payable with the scheme under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of

section 10A;

(fb) any other factors under clause (g) of sub-section (7) of section 10A;

(fc) the criteria for identifying a student who has been granted a medical qualification referred to

in the Explanation to sub-section (3) of section 10B.]

(g) the particulars to be stated, and the proof of qualifications to be given in applications for

registration under this Act;

(h) the fees to be paid on applications and appeals under this Act;

(i) the appointment, powers, duties and procedure of medical inspectors and visitors; 2***

3[(j) the courses and period of study and of practical training to be undertaken, the subjects of

examination and the standards of proficiency therein to be obtained, in Universities or medical

institutions for grant of recognised medical qualifications;

(k) the standards of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for medical

education;

(1) the conduct of professional examinations, qualifications of examiners and the conditions of

admission to such examinations;

(m) the standards of professional conduct and etiquette and code of ethics to be observed by

medical practitioners; and]

4[(ma) the modalities for conducting screening tests under sub-section (4A), and under the proviso

to sub-section (4B), and for issuing eligibility certificate under sub-section (4B), of section 13;]

5[(mb) the designated authority, other languages and the manner of conducting of uniform

entrance examination to all medical educational institutions at the undergraduate level and

post-graduate level;]

1. Ins. by Act 31 of 1993, s. 3 (w.e.f. 27-8-1992).

2. The word “and” omitted by Act 24 of 1964, s. 16 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

3. Ins. by s. 16, ibid. (w.e..f 16-6-1964). 4. Ins. by Act 34 of 2001, s. 3 (w.e.f. 3-9-2001).

5. Ins. by Act 39 of 2016, s. 3 (w.e.f. 24-5-2016).

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1[(n)] the courses and period of study and of practical training to be undertaken, the subjects of

examination and the standards of proficiency therein to be obtained, in Universities or medical

institutions for grant of recognised medical qualifications;

34. Repeal of Act XXVII of 1933.—As soon as the new Act [that is, the Indian Medical Council Act,

1956 is brought into force, the existing Council will cease to function as there is no provision for

continuing the existing Council, and some time will necessary have to elapse before a new Council can be

constituted under the 1956 Act. As it is desirable that there should be continuity in the existence of the

Medical Council, it is proposed to provide for the continuance of the existing Council after the

commencement of the new Act until the new Council is constituted.” This section gives effect to this

object.

1. Clause (j) re-lettered as Clause (n) by Act 24 of 1964, s. 16 (w.e.f. 16-6-1964).

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THE FIRST SCHEDULE

(See section 11)

Recognised Medical Qualifications granted by the Universities or Medical Institutions in India

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine M.D.

Master of Surgery M.S.

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Venereal Diseases D.V.D.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Ophth.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D (Path. & Bact.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Bacteriology including Pathology) M.D. (Bact. including Path.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology including Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. including Bact.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S

Diploma in Medical Radio-Therapy D.M.R.T.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Venereology D.V.

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine/Community Medicine)

M.D. (S.P.M./Comm. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Med.) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Sciences (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Master of Sciences (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted after the dates mentioned

against each—

M.B.B.S. 31st May, 1993.

Post-graduate diplomas 31st January, 1989.

Post-graduate degrees 31st March, 1990.

UNIVERSITY OF AGRA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification upto the academic year 1984-85 only.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes).

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st June,

1978.)

ALIGARH UNIVERSITY

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Dip. in Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification under this Schedule only when it is

Held by a person holding any other medical

qualification specified in this Schedule.)

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis. D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or before 23rd

November, 1984.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 24th

November, 1984.)

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 31st March,

1987 in respect of students being trained at J.L.N.

Medical College, Aligarh.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

1[Master of Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat) M.S. (E.N.T.)]

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after August,

1978.)

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

1. Subs. by Notification No. S.O. 3312(E), dated 20-11-1999.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Biophysics) M.D. (Biophysics)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (Pre. & Soc. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Ana.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)

Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular

Surgery)

M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery)

Master of Surgery (Paediatric-Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Gastroenterology) D.M. (Gastroenterology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy) *Ph.D. (Anat.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) *Ph.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Biophysics) *Ph.D. (Biophysics)

Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) *Ph.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) *Ph.D. (Patho.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology) *Ph.D. (Physiology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology) *Ph.D. (Pharmacology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Reproductive Bilogy) *Ph.D. (Reproductive Biology)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Philosophy (Experimental Medicine in all

clinical subjects)

*Ph.D. (Experimental Medicine) in all Clinical

Subjects

Doctor of Philosophy (Bio Medical Engineering) *Ph.D. (Bio-Medical Engineering)

Master of Hospital Administration *M.H.A.

*Indicate that these are treated as medical degrees, provided these are awarded to the persons holding a

recognised medical qualification under the Act.

AWADHESH PRATAP SINGH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Physiology) M.S. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paedietrics) M.D.(Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1971.) Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1980.)

UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery M.S.

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)

Master of Science (Pathology) M.Sc. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery) M.D. (Mid.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted before the 30th April,

1979.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.S. (Paed. Surg.)

Diploma in Radiation Medicine D.R.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or before the 30th

April, 1981.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.S. (Thoracic-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Thoracic-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted by the University of

Bombay to the students trained at (1) Grant

Medical College, Bombay, (2) Seth G.S. Medical

College, Bombay, (3) T.N. Medical College,

Bombay and (4) L.T.M. Medical Collage, Sion,

Bombay on or before 31st December, 1988.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1950.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1982.)

Diploma in Medical Radio-Therapy D.M.R.T.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1981.)]

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1983.)

UNIVERSITY OF BIHAR

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psy. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesia) M.S. (Anaes.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

BABA SAHEB BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR, BIHAR UNIVERSITY

(1) DARBHANGA MEDICAL COLLEGE, LAHERIASARAI

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)

1. Inserted by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(2) SHRI KRISHNA MEDICAL COLLEGE, MUZAFFARPUR

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery M.B.B.S.

M.S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Science in Physiology M.Sc. (Phy.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Science in Anatomy M.Sc. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Paediatrics D. Paed.

Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology D.V. & D.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Diploma in Clinical pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(Approved for teaching appointments only.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Theraphy D.M.R.T.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Bio-Physics) M.D. (Bio-Physics)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and

Leprosy)

M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after August,

1973.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases)

M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after September,

1973.)

1[Magister Chirugiae (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July, 1978.)]

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June, 1974.)

2[Doctor of Medicine (Eudocrinology) M.D. (Eudocrinology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1978.)]

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Master of Surgery (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)

Diploma in Aviation Medicine Dip. Av. Med.

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000. 2. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Aviation Medicine) M.D. (Avi. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st April,

1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1985.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1970.)

Magister of Chriurgiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after October,

1971.)

Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (P.S.M.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

Magister of Chriurgiae (Cardio-Thoracil-Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor.-Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1986.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1967.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after November,

1974.)

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1995.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised, medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1969.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1975.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1984.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1075.)

Diploma in Bacteriology Dip. in Bact.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1977.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1987.)

Diploma in Venereal Diseases D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1997.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) M.D. (Medical Oncology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after October,

1991.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine and

Toxicology) M.D. (Foren. Med. & Toxicology).

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (S.P.M.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1st December,

1984.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

BHOPAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Forensic Medicine. D.F.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1970.)

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Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1983.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O. (This qualification shall be a recognised

medical qualification when granted in or after

1975.)

BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.O.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

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Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Barkatullah University

in respect of students being trained at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1970.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1983.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

B.N. CHAKRAVARTY UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 2nd April, 1976.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including

Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1982.)

BHAGALPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted by Bhagalpur

University in respect of students being trained at

Bhagalpur Medical College, Bhagalpur.)

BURDWAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

BHARTHIAR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

Bachelor of Medicine M.B.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine M.D.

Master of Surgery M.S.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Obstetrics M.O.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Maternity and Child Welfare D.M.C.W.

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Anat.)

Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Physiology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Phy.)

Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Pharmacology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Pharm.)

Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Pathology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Path.)

Diploma in Cardiology Dip. Card.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Industrial Health D.I.H.

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Therapy D.M.R.T.

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M. Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Plastics Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation) M.D. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tropical Medicine) M.D. (Trop. Med.)

Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D (Path.)

Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene D.T.M. & H.

Doctor Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1973.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after June,

1977.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after June,

1977.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1980.)

Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1964.)

CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharma.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted by the Chaudhary

Charan Singh University on or after 17th January, 1994.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1994.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1974.)

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, BOMBAY

Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons,

Bombay

M.C.P.S.

1[***]

2[Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery

(DOMS)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Dermatology & Venereology (DDV) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)

(DORL)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Orthopaedics (DORTHO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

1. Omitted by the Notification No. S.O. 631(E), dated 22-01-2018.

2. Subs. by Notification No. S.O. 631(E), dated 22-01-2018, for entyies.

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Diploma in Medical Radiology & Electrology

(DMRE)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases (TDD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Family Planning (DFP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Public Health (DPH) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Transfusion Medicine (DTM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Health (DTMH) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Diabetology (DDIAB) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in General Medicine (DGM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in General Surgery (DGS) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in medical Oncology (DMO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Cardiology (DCARD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (DMAS) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy (DGEN) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Infertility & Assisted Reproductive

Technique (DIART)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Urology (DURO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Immunology (DIMM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Intensive Care (DICU This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Neurology (DNEU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Nephrology (DNEP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Haemato Oncology (DHON) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Orthopaedics (DPORTHO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Intensive Care (DPICU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Paediatric Neurology (DPNEU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in paediatric Cardiology (DPCARD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Neonatology (DNEO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Nephrology (DPNEP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Learning Disability & Neuro

Developmental Paediatrics (DLDNP)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Gastroenterology,

Hepatology & Nutrition (DPGHN)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Urology (DPURO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Emergency Medicine (DEME) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons,

Mumbai (MCPS)

This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted after the 30th

April, 1944

Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Medicine (FCPS (Med.))

This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted after the 30th

April, 1954

Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Pathology (FCPS (Path.))

This qualification shall be a recognized

medical qualification only when granted after the

30th April, 1954

Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Surgery (FCPS (Surg.))

This qualification shall be a recognized

medical qualification only when granted after the

30th April, 1954

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Dermatology (FCPS (Derm.))

This qualification shall be a recognized

medical qualification only when granted after the

30th April, 1954

Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Midwifery and Gynaecology

(FCPS (Mid. & Gyn.))

These qualifications shall be recognized

medical qualifications under this schedule only

when they are held by persons holding any other

medical qualification specified in this Schedule.] Fellowship of the College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai in Ophthalmology (FCPS

(Opth.))

1[Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery

(DOMS)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics (DGO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Child Health (DCH) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Pathology & Bacteriology (DPB) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Dermatology & Venereology (DDV) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)

(DORL)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Orthopaedics (DORTHO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O.3402(E), dated 17-10-2017.

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Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Medical Radiology & Electrology

(DMRE)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases (TDD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Family Planning (DFP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Public Health (DPH) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Transfusion Medicine (DTM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Health (DTMH) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after December 2009.

Diploma in Diabetology (DDIAB) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in General Medicine (DGM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in General Surgery (DGS) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in medical Oncology (DMO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Cardiology (DCARD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (DMAS) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy (DGEN) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Infertility & Assisted Reproductive

Technique (DIART)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Urology (DURO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Immunology (DIMM) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Intensive Care (DICU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Neurology (DNEU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Nephrology (DNEP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Haemato Oncology (DHON) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Orthopaedics (DPORTHO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Paediatric Intensive Care (DPICU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Neurology (DPNEU) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in paediatric Cardiology (DPCARD) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Neonatology (DNEO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Nephrology (DPNEP) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Learning Disability & Neuro

Developmental Paediatrics (DLDNP)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Gastroenterology,

Hepatology & Nutrition (DPGHN)

This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Paediatric Urology (DPURO) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Diploma in Emergency Medicine (DEME) This shall be recognised medical qualification

when granted by College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Mumbai on or after March 2012.

Note:-(i) All the admissions should be through NEET PG and centralized counselling and as per

Government policy from time to time.

(ii) The CPS qualifications shall not be treated as a recognized medical qualification for the purpose of

teaching.

(iii) Further, any postgraduate degree course to be run by the CPS shall be with the prior approval of

this Ministry subject to fulfilment of stipulations prescribed on the lines of Minimum Standard

Requirement Regulations of MCI.]

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

CALICUT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology)

M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T) M.S. (E.N.T)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1982.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Oto-Laryangology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1977.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.S. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

August, 1981.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1979.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1979.)

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medical Biochemistry) M.D. (Med. Biochem.)

Master of Science (Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Pharma.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Science (Medical Bacteriology) M.Sc. (Med. Bact.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medical Microbiology) M.D. (Med. Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or before 31st

October, 1985.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.

Diploma in Radiation Medicine D.R.M.

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

Doctor of Medicine (Community Health

Administration)

M.D. (Community Health Admn.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including

Leprosy and Venereal Diseases)

M.D. (Derm. including Lep. & Ven. Dis.)

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or before 30th April,

1979.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when held by medical graduates

only.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases)

M.D. (Tub. & Resp. Dis.)

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Card.-Thor. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation D.P.M.R.

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Gastro-Enterology) M.D. (Gastro-Entero.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st March,

1985.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(Granted from 1st March, 1985.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after May,

1985.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1994.)

DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Obstetrics M.O.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST PUNJAB

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

EAST PUNJAB STATE MEDICAL FACULTY

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised one only

when granted on or after the 15th August, 1947,

provided the holders thereof had passed the F.Sc.

Examination before taking up medical studies.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF PUNJAB

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised one

provided the holders thereof had passed the F.Sc.

Examination before taking up medical studies.)

UNIVERSITY OF GAUHATI

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted on or after 3rd

March, 1989.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted on or after 20th

November, 1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1990.)

UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Ther.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma of Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Paediatrics D. Paed.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor or Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1990.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) M.D. (Medical Oncology)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1993.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1979.)

Magister of Chirugiae (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted in or after

December, 1988.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognized medical

qualification only when granted in or after

October, 1979.)

GURU NANAK UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma is Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 20th August,

1975.

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY, AMRITSAR

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted after 20th August, 1975.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1983.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1971.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1971.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1976.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1971.)]

GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

GULBARGA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification if granted after 31st March, 1986.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification if granted after 30th September,

1984.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Ophth.) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 3rd

March, 1989.)

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 3rd

March, 1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine)

M.D. (Foren. Med.) (This qualification shall be a

recognised medical qualification when granted in

or after 1980.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after November,

1983.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after October,

1994.)

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1985.)

GANDHIJI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 27th January,

1988.

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 28th January,

1988.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology.) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 8th

October, 1982.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 8th

October, 1982.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venerology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1984.)

1[Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1988.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1988.)]

GOA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

(Granted on or after 1st August, 1989.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(Granted on or after 1st August, 1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phys.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st

February, 1990.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 31st

August, 1970.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1989.)

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

UNIVERSITY OF INDORE

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

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DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 26th January,

1983.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after October,

1976.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification during the years 1974 to 1988.)

Diploma in Radio Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted between 1981 and

1992.)

JABALPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social

Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 25th January,

1983.

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RANI DURGAVATI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, JABALPUR

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social

Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Child health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 26th January,

1983.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 1st

October, 1981.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 1st

October, 1980.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

These qualifications of M.S. (Ortho.) and D. Ortho. shall be recognised medical qualifications when

granted in respect of students trained at Government Medical College, Jabalpur.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

1[Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1958.)

2[Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1966.)

JIWAJI UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

2. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1967.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1996.)

JAMMU AND KASHMIR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

JAMMU UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho. 1

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1979.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1979.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1982.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 12th

February, 1980.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1982.)

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy) M.D. (Anat.)

Diploma of Public Health D.P.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.,

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology

and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)

Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surgery)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Respiratory Diseases)]

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1991.)

UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

1. Subs. by Notification No. S.O. 3312(E), dated 20-11-1999.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st January, 1980.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st February, 1985.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st August, 1983.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st February, 1989.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st August, 1983.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology.) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st August, 1981.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from

1st February, 1988.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

August, 1990.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

February, 1991.)

1[Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)]

Doctor of Medicine (Skin, STD and Leprosy) M.D. (Skin, STD & Lep.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

August, 1989.)

Diploma in Dermatology including Venereal

Diseases and Leprosy D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

August, 1989.)

Doctor in Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

August, 1991.)

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

February, 1985.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-6-2000.

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KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY KARNATAKA

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted by the Kuvempu

University in respect of the students being trained at J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere on or after

following dates:—

M.B.B.S Degrees 1st January, 1995

PG Degree 1st January, 1992

PG Diplomas 1st January, 1992

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1992.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1992.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after August,

1981.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1979.)

KANPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.O.L.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharma.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D, (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 1st April, 1976.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including

Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification in respect of students of Kakatiya Medical

College, Warangal.)

UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S

Doctor of Medicine M.D.

Master of Surgery M.S.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed).

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted by the Lucknow

University in respect of the students being

trained at K.G. Medical College, Lucknow.)

1[Magistrar of Chirurgiae (Urology) M. Ch (Urology) (This shall be a recognised

medical qualification when granted by

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University

in respect of the students being trained at

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical

University, Lucknow on or after July, 2008.]

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1986.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after

1983.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 611(E), dated 27-2-2009.

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Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest

Diseases)

M.D. (T.B. and Chest Dis.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 7th

February, 1986.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Disease)

M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 26th

April, 1992.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) MD (Microbiology) (This shall be a recognised

medical qualification when granted by Lucknow

University/Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj

University/ King George Medical University in

respect of the students being trained at

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical

University, Lucknow on or after 1989.]

LALIT NARAYAN MITHILA UNIVERSITY, DARBHANGA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 611(E), dated 27-2-2009.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.

Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery M.B.S.M.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine M.D.

Master of Surgery M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics) M.D. (Obst.)

Master of Surgery (Gynaecology) M.S. (Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology main and

Bacteriology subsidiary).

M.D. (Path. main & Bact. subsidiary)

Doctor of Medicine (Bacteriology main and

Pathology subsidiary).

M.D. (Bact. main and Path. subsidiary)

Doctor of Medicine (Venereology) M.D. (Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Diploma in Orthopaedics Dip. Ortho.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Venereology D.V.

Diploma in Dermatology Dip. Derm.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.

Diploma in Medical Radiology-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology main and

Biochemistry subsidiary)

M.D. (Phy. main & Biochem. subsidiary)

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dip. Phys. Med. & Rehab.

Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after September,

1966.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, MADRAS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Venereology D.V.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Medical Radiology-Therapy D.M.R.T.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Venereology) M.D. (Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Diploma of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)

Diploma of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation D.P.M.&R.

Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Theraphy) M.D. (Radio-Theraphy)

Doctor of Medicine (Gastro-Enterology) D.M. (Gastro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Oncology) D.M. (Onco.)

Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surg. Onco.)

Doctor of Medicine (Rheumatology) D.M. (Rheumatology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 2nd

January, 1992.)

Magister Chirurgiae (Vascular Surgery) M.Ch. (Vascular Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1984.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualification only when granted on the following dates:—

M.B.B.S. degrees March, 1993.

Post-graduate degrees March, 1990.

Post-graduate diplomas March, 1989.

Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Gastroenterology) M.Ch. (Surgical Gastro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1986.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Nephrology) M.D. (Neph.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1977.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1990.)

MADURAI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.

(When held by medical graduate only.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

MANIPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted before 30th April,

1983.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 3rd

March, 1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 16th May,

1988.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 23 rd

October, 1991.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 18th July,

1996.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1996.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 18th July,

1996.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1995.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1996.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1990.)

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MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) DM. (Card.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1980.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Manipal Academy of

Higher Education in respect of students being trained at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Kasturba

Medical College, Mangalore.

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1990.)

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Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1974.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1979.)

Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1974.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

January, 1973.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1964.)

1. Subs. by Notification No. S.O. 11015/12/99-M.E. (UG) dated 20-11-1999.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1981.)

Doctor of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (Hosp. Admn.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1990.)

Diploma in Dermatology including Veneral

Diseases and Leprosy

D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1976.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1993.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1987.)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1989.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases)] M.D. (Skin & V.D.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1987.)

MANGALORE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

1. Subs. by Notification No. 11015/12/99-M.E. (UG) dated 20-11-1999.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Diploma in Medical (Radio-Diagnosis) D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

Magister of Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 30th June,

1980.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1973.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted between December,

1987 and June, 1994.)]

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1979.)

Diploma in Dermatology including Venereal

Diseases and Leprosy. D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1972.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1971.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1979.)

Diploma in Veneral Diseases D.V.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1993.)

Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after June,

1993.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)

DR. BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics) M.D. (Obst.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine)

M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

(When granted to the students of Government

Medical College, Aurangabad in or after

October, 1976 only.)

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UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted after the 31st

December, 1932.)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Orth.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(When granted on or after 1st January, 1975.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(When granted on or after 1st June, 1977.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualification when granted by the University of

Mysore in respect of the students being trained at J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1992.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

January, 1979.)

MITHILA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

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Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

MEERUT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification for only one year, i.e., when granted

before 30th April, 1978.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

The above qualification shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Meerut University

in respect of students being trained at L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1972.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

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(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.D.

(This qualification shall be recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1974.)

MAGADH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

UNIVERSITY OF NAGPUR

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)

Social Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M. Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

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Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1980.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1982.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1965.)

NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY NAGARJUNA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology including M.D. (Path. Including Bact.)

Bacteriology)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS, NEW DELHI

Member Academy of Medical Sciences M.A.M.S.

(This qualification shall be a, 1st April, 1976, on

the basis of the results of examinations

conducted (whether before or after the said date)

by the National Academy of Medical Sciences,

New Delhi on behalf of the National Board of

Examinations, New Delhi and not when

conferred as an honorary degree.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences

(Physiology) M.A.M.S. (Phy.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences (General

Medicine) M.A.M.S. (Genl. Med.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences (General

Surgery) M.A.M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Obstetrics

and Gynaecology) M.A.M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

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Member Academy of Medical Sciences

(Ophthalmology) M.A.M.S. (Ophth.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences

(Anaesthesiology) M.A.M.S. (Anaes)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Social and

Preventive Medicine) M.A.M.S. (Soc. & Prv. Med.)

Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Psychiatry) M.A.M.S. (Psych.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Physiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Phy.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (General Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Genl. Med.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (General Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.N.A.M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Ophthalmology) M.N.A.M.S. (Ophth.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Anaesthesiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Anaes.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Psychiatry) M.N.A.M.S. (Psych.)

These qualifications shall be 3rd April, 1977 on the basis of the results of examinations conducted (whether

before or after the said date) by the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on behalf of the

National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and not when conferred as an honorary degree.

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Paediatrics)

M.N.A.M.S. (Paed.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Orthopaedics)

M.N.A.M.S. (Ortho.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Radio-Diagnosis) M.N.A.M.S. (Radio-Diag.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Health-Administration)

M.N.A.M.S. (Health Admn.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

M.N.A.M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Dermatology and Venereology)

M.N.A.M.S. (Derm. & Ven.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Pathology)

M.N.A.M.S. (Path.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Respiratory Diseases)

M.N.A.M.S. (Resp. Dis.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)

M.N.A.M.S. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Plastic Surgery)

M.N.A.M.S. (Plas Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Genito-Urinary Surgery)

M.N.A.M.S. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Neuro-Surgery)

M.N.A.M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Neurology)

M.N.A.M.S. (Neuro.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Paediatrics Surgery)

M.N.A.M.S. (Paed. Surg.)

Membership of the National Academy of

Medical Sciences (Maternal and Child Health)

M.N.A.M.S. (Maternal & Child Health)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Nephrology)

M.N.A.M.S. (Neph.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

M.N.A.M.S. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Cardiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Card.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Forensic Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Foren. Med.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Gastro-Entereology) M.N.A.M.S. (Gastro-Entereology)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Microbiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Micro.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Family Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Family Med.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Biochemistry) M.N.A.M.S. (Biochem.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Nuclear Med.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics) M.N.A.M.S. (Clin. Pharm. & Ther.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Pharmacology) M.N.A.M.S. (Pharm.)

Membership of the National Academy of Medical

Sciences (Health Administration including Hospital

Administration)

M.N.A.M.S. (Health Admn. including Hospital

Admn.)

The M.N.A.M.S. qualifications in various disciplines granted by the National Board of Examinations, New

Delhi as included in this Schedule, shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or before

30th August, 1982. The Diplomate N.B. qualifications in various disciplines granted by the National Board of

Examinations, New Delhi shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 30th August,

1982.

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

Diplomate National Board (Physiology) Diplomate N.B. (Phy.)

Diplomate National Board (General Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Genl. Med.)

Diplomate National Board (General Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Genl. Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Obstetrics and

Gynaecology) Diplomate N.B. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diplomate National Board (Ophthalmology) Diplomate N.B. (Ophth.)

Diplomate National Board (Anaesthesiology) Diplomate N.B. (Anaes.)

Diplomate National Board (Social and Preventive

Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (S. & P.M.)

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Diplomate National Board (Psychiatry) Diplomate N.B. (Psych.)

Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics) Diplomate N.B. (Paed.)

Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics) Diplomate N.B. (Ortho.)

Diplomate National Board (Radio-Diagnosis) Diplomate N.B. (Radio-Diag.)

Diplomate National Board (Radiotherapy) Diplomate N.B. (Radio-Therapy)

Diplomate National Board (Health (Administration

including Hospital Administration)

Diplomate N.B. (Health Admn. including

Hospital Admn.)

Diplomate National Board (Oto-Rhino-

Laryngology) Diplomate N.B. (Oto-Rhino- Laryngology)

Diplomate National Board (Dermatology and

Venereology) Diplomate N.B. (Derm. & Ven.)

Diplomate National Board (Pathology) Diplomate N.B. (Path.)

Diplomate National Board (Respiratory Diseases) Diplomate N.B. (Resp. Dis.)

Diplomate National Board (Neuro-Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Neuro-Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Paed. Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Neurology) Diplomate N.B. (Neuro.)

Diplomate National Board (Plastic Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Plas. Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Genito-Urinary

Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Cardio-Thoracic

Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)

Diplomate National Board (Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation) Diplomate N.B. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)

Diplomate National Board (Forensic Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Foren. Med.)

Diplomate National Board (Maternal and Child

Health) Diplomate N.B. (Mat. & Child Health)

Diplomate National Board (Nephrology) Diplomate N.B. (Neph.)

Diplomate National Board (Cardiology) Diplomate N.B. (Card.)

Diplomate National Board (Gastro-Entereology) Diplomate N.B. (Gastro-Entereology)

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Diplomate National Board (Microbiology) Diplomate N.B. (Micro.)

Diplomate National Board (Family Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Family Med.)

Diplomate National Board (Biochemistry) Diplomate N.B. (Biochem.)

Diplomate National Board (Nuclear Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Nuclear Med.)

Diplomate National Board (Clinical Pharmacology

and Therapeutics) Diplomate N.B. (Clin. Pharm. and Ther.)

Diplomate National Board (Pharmacology) Diplomate N.B. (Pharm.)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCE, BANGLORE

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgory) M.Ch. (Nero-Surg.)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Psycological Medicine) M.D. (Psy. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Phychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

September, 1994.

NORTH BENGAL UNIVERSITY, SILIGURI

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

NORTH MAHARSHTRA UNIVERSITY, JALGAON

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a medical

qualification only when grauted in or after

November, 1995 in respect of students being

trained in Shri Bhausahab Hire Government

Medicine College, Dhule.

NIZAM’S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, HYDERABAD

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised

qualification only when granted on or after 1st

November, 1994.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Magistrar Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised

qualification only when granted on or after 1st

November, 1994.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after September,

1993.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after May,

1994.)

Doctory of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neurology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised

qualification when granted in or after July,

1992.)

Doctory of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (Hospital Admn.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after January,

1992.)

Master of Surgery M.S. (Ortho.)

(Orthopaedics) (This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1994.)

UNIVERSITY OF OSMANIA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

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Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Venereology D.V.

Doctor in Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Rad.-Therapy)

Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine/Community Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med./Comm. Med.)

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[aster of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesia) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification under this Schedule only when it is

held by a person holding any other medical

qualification specified in this Schedule.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Qrth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(When granted on or after 1st May, 1975.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.) $

and Leprosy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1985.)

Diploma in Blood Transfusion D.I.B.T.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted to students upto

admissions made in 1996-97 at PGIMER,

Chandigarh.)

UNIVERSITY OF PATNA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine M.D.

Master of Surgery M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology and

Therapeutics) M.D. (Pharm. & Then)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

UNIVERSITY OF POONA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery) M.D. (Mid.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.

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Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Diploma in Industrial Health D.I.H.

Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and M.D. (T.B. & Resp./Chest Dis.)

Resp./Chest Diseases)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Orth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Diploma in Medical Virology D.M.V.

Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Hospital Administration D.H.A.

Doctor Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)

Master of Hospital Administration M.H.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification granted before 1st July, 1989.)

Doctor of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (H.A.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification if granted after 30th June, 1989.)

The medical qualifications of M.H.A. and M.D. (H.A.) shall be recognised qualifications in respect of the

students being trained at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune having primary medical qualification

included in the Schedule.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology

and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest

Diseases) M.D. (T.B & Chest Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1994.)]

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry.) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

The above qualifications shall be a medical qualifications when awarded by Pondicherry University in respect

of students bring trained at Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research,

Pondicherry, and the number of admissions per year shall be restricted to two in respect of each of the

courses.

Diploma in Leprosy D. Lep.

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(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1990.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis). M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 14th

April, 1981.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1986.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1998.)

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Oto-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.) ]

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

(This qualification shall be a 16th May 1983.)

Diploma in Sports Medicine d.s.m.

1[Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a 1981.)]

POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH,

CHANDIGARH

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Phychiatry) M.D. (Phych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstertics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Bioehem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatoloy) M.D. (Derm.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) M.S. (Ortho. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Opthalmology) M.S. (Optha.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Larynology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Larynology)

Doctorate in Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Cardio.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Gastroentereology) D.M. (Gastroentereology)

Doctorate in Medicine (Nephrology) D.M. (Nephro.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)

Doctorate in Medicine (Endocrinology) D.M. (Endocrinology)

Doctorate in Medicine (Clinical Pharmacology) D.M. (Clinical Phram.)

Magister Chirugiae (Cardie-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardie-Thoracic Surg.)

Magister Chirugiae (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Magister Chirugiae (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Magister Chirugiae (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro Surg.)

Magister Chirugiae (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Anaesthesia) Ph.D. (Anaes.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (General Medicine) Ph.D. (Genl. Med.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Obstetrics and

Gynaecology) Ph.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Paediatrics) Ph.D. (Paed.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Psychiatry) Ph.D. (Psych.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Radio-Diagnosis) Ph.D. (Radio-Diag.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Radio-Therapy) Ph.D. (Radio-Therapy)

*Doctor of Philosophy (General Surgery) Ph.D. (Genl. Surg.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Orthopaedic Surgery) Ph.D. (Ortho. Surg.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Ophthalmology) Ph.D. (Ophth.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) Ph.D. (Oto-Rhino-Larynology)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy) Ph.D. (Anat.)

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*Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) Ph.D. (Bioehem.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Bio-Physics) Ph.D. (Bio-Physics)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Experimental Medicine) Ph.D. (Experimental Medicine)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) Ph.D. (Micro.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmocology) Ph.D. (Pharm.)

*Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) Ph.D. (Path.)

*--Indicates these are treated as a medical degrees if awarded to persons holding

UNIVERSITY OF RAJPUTANA

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Then)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)

Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Med. Pharm.)

Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) M.S. (Med. Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Ther.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy)

Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Med. Pharm.)

Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) M.Sc. (Med. Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

These qualifications shall be 1st July, 1957.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Master of Science (Medical Pathology) M.Sc. (Med. Path.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology DA.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted before 30th April,

1979.)

Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)4

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology

and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only, when granted in or after

1979.)

1[Doctory of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised

medieval qualification when granted in or after

1975.)]

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)

Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)

Diploma in Gynaecology D.G.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 21st

July, 1965.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted on or after 12th

January, 1978.)

1[RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, KARNATAKA

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after September,

1998.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after September,

1999.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1999.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1999.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1999.)

Diploma in Dtoleryngology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1999.)

Diploma in Orthopaedis D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after March,

1999.)

1[Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1999.)

RANCHI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology

and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

1[Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after July,

1977.)

RAVISHANKAR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.

(Granted on or after 1st July, 1980.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

(Granted on or after 1st July, 1982.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

ROHTAK UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including

Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm, including Ven. & Lep.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Venereology Diseases D.V.D.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including

Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and, Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Diploma in Venereology Diseases D.V.D.

. Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest. Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

November, 1991.)

STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF BENGAL

Membership of the Faculty of Bengal M.M.F.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted before 15th

August, 1947.)

STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF WEST BENGAL

Membership of the State Medical Faculty of West

Bengal M.M.F.

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after 1987.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 21st July,

1965.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1974.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1971.)]

SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

1. Ins. by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (T.B. and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)

(This qualification shall be a 1981.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a 1972.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

(This qualification shall be a 1979.)

SANJAY GANDHI POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, LUCKNOW

Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st

November, 1991.) '

Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 12th May,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after May,

1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Cardio.)

(This shall be a 1992.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a 1994.)

Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) 1[M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)]

Doctor of Medicine (Nephrology) 1[D.M. (Nephrology)]

1. Subs. by Notification No. S.O. 3312(E), dated 20-11-1999.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a 1992.)

1[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) [M.D. (Radiothera)]

(This qualification shall be a 1994.)

Magister Chirugiae (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)

(This qualification shall be a 1991.)

SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification w.e.f. 1993.)

2[Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 2000.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

2000.)]

SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

1. Ins.by Notification No. S.O. 1318(E), dated 24-06-2000. 2. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E), dated 17-06-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after

January, 1994.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1994.)

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after April,

1994.)

Doctor of Medicine (Prevention and Social

Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after December,

1993.)

SAUGAR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, SRINAGAR

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

The Above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 1st July,

1986.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted by the South Gujarat

University in respect of the students being

trained at Government Medical College, Surat.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st March,

1986.)

Diploma in Opthalmology D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st

December, 1984.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after February,

1987.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1981.)

Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1985.)

Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1984.)

SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)

Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(This qualification shall be a 30th April, 1978.)

Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

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UNIVERSITY OF TRAVANCORE

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery m.b.b.s.

UNIVERSITY OF UTKAL

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery m.b.b.s.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st

September, 1972.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Doctor of Medicine (T.B. and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

UNIVERSITY OF VIKRAM

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

1[Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This shall be a recognised medical qualification

when granted by Vikram University, Ujjain,

Madhya Pradesh on or after April, 2006 in

respect of students of Ruxmaniben Deepchand

Gardi Medical College, Ujjain).]

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1729(E), dated 30-05-2007.

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SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY.

TRIVANDRUM

Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)

Master of Surgery (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic

Surgery) M.Ch. (Card.-Vascular & Thor

Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro Surg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) Ph.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) Ph.D. (Micro.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) Ph.D. (Path.)

All these degrees are treated as Medical Degrees when awarded to the persons holding recognised medical

qualifications under the Act.

SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHENNAI

Diploma in Anaesthesiology DA.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st June,

1997.)

Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st June,

1997.)

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st June,

1997.)

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when ' granted on or after 1st June,

1997.)

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1998.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when. granted in or after June,

1998.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1998.)

Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1998.)

Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1998.)

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho)

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted in or after June,

1998.)

1[Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1999)

Diploma in Opthalmology D.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after April,

1999.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. 11025/27/94-ME(UG), dated 26-02-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after June,

1999.)

Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laringology D.L.O.

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when granted in or after June,

1999.)]

1[BABA FARID UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, FARIDKOT

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)

Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)

Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)

Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)

Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and

Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)

Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.

Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive

Medicine) M.D. (Soc. &.Prev. Med.)

1. Ins. by Notifications No. S.O. 1429(E), dated 01-07-2000.

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Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.

Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory

Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)

Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)

Master of Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat) M.S. (E.N.T.)

Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.

Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.

Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.

Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

Master of surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio Diag.)

Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)

Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)

Diploma in Sports Medicine D.S.M.

Master of surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)

Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)

Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology

and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)

Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)

Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted in or after January, 2000.)]

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THE SECOND SCHEDULE

(See section 12)

RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

OUTSIDE INDIA

Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

UNITED

KINGDOM

University of

Birmingham

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Birm.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Bristol

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U. Brist.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Cambridge

M.B.B.Chir. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Camb.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

M.Chir. Master of Surgery

University of

Durham

M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Durh.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

M.S. Master of Surgery

University of

Leeds

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Leeds

M.D. Doctor of Medicine-

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Liverpool

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.L. Pool

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

M.Ch. Orth. Master of Orthopaedic

Surgery

University of

London

M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Lond.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine U.Lond.

M.S. Master of Surgery

University of

Manchester

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Manch.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Oxford

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Oxford

D.M. Doctor of Medicine

M.Ch. Master of Surgery

University of

Sheffield

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Sheff.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Wales

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Wales.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

M.Ch. Master of Surgery

University of

Aberdeen

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Aberd.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M Master of Surgery

Edinburgh M.R.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U Edin

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

Dip. Psych. Diploma in Psychology

D.P.ML Diploma in Psychological

Medicine

University of

Glasgow

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Glasg.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Andrews St.

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.St. And.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

Queen's

University of

Belfast

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Belf.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

M.Ch. Master of Surgery

M.A.O. Master of Obstetrics

Royal College of

Physicians of

London

L.R.C.P.

M.R.C.P.

F.R.C.P.

Licentiate

Member

Fellow

R.C.P. Lond.

Royal College of

Surgeons of

England

M.R.C.S.

F.R.C.S.

F.F.A.R.C.S**

Member

Fellow

Fellow

(Faculty of Anaesthesia)

**Provided that this

qualification has been

awarded after qualifying at

an examination.

R.C.S. Eng.

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

Society of

Apothecaries of

London

L.M.S.S.A Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery

S.A. Lond.

LS.A. Licentiate

Royal College of

Physicians of

Edinburgh

L.R.C.P.

M.R.C.P.

F.R.C.P.

Licentiate

Member

Fellow

R.C.P. Edin.

Royal College of

Surgeons of

Edinburgh

L.R.C.S.

F.R.C.S.

Licentiate Fellow R.C.S. Edin.

Royal College of

Physicians and

L.R.C.P.S.

M.R.C.P.

Licentiate Member R.C.P.S. Glasg.

Surgeons of

Glasgow

F.R.C.P.

F.R.C.S.

F.R.C.P.S.

Fellow Fellow Fellow

University of New

Castle-Upon-Tyne

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U. Ncle.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

University of

Dundee

M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U. Dundee

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Ch.M. Master of Surgery

Royal College of

Physicians of

United Kingdom

M.R.C.P. Member R.C.P., U.K.

Royal College of

Obstetricians and

Gynaecologists,

London

M.R.C.O.G. Member R.C.O.G. (Lond.)

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

Royal College of

Pathologists,

London

M.R.C. (Path.)

F.R.C. (Path.)

Member Fellow R.C.P.** (Lond.)

**Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination.

Royal College of

Physicians and

Surgeons, London

D.O.M.S.

D.O.

D.P.M.

Diploma in Ophthalmic

Medicine and Surgery

Diploma in

Ophthalmology Diploma

in Psychological"

Medicine

R.C.P. & S. (Lond.)

Royal College of

Psychiatrists,

London

M.R.C. Psych. Member

R.C. Psych.**

(Lond.)

**Provided that this qualification has been awarded after

qualifying at an examination.

The above qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when

granted on or before 11th November, 1978.

AUSTRALIA

New South

Wales

University of

Sydney (c)

M.B. M.D.

Ch.M.B.S.

Medicine and Surgery U. Sydney

South Australia

University of

Adelaide (a) (c)

M.B.B.S.

M.D.

M.S.

Medicine and Surgery U. Adelaide

Victoria

University of

Melbourne

M.B.B.S. M.D.

M.S.

Medicine and Surgery U. Melbourne

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

BURMA

University of

Rangoon

M.B.B.S. Medicine and Surgery U. Rangoon

CANADA

Alberta

College of

Physicians and

Surgeons of the

Province of

Alberta (b)

Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. and S. Alberta

University of

Alberta (b)

M.D. Medicine and Surgery U. Alberta

Manitoba

College of

Physicians and

Surgeons of the

Province of

Manitoba (b)

Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. & S. Man.

University of

Manitoba (c)

M.D. M.D. CM. Medicine and Surgery

Medicine and Surgery

Medicine and Surgery

U.Man.

NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES

College of

Physicians and

Surgeons of the

Province of North-

west Territories (b)

Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. & S.N.W. Terr.

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

(When held in

conjunction with

Licence of the

College of

Physicians and

Surgeons of the

Province of

Saskatchewan of the

Province of

Alberta.)

NOVA SCOTIA

Nova Scotia

Provincial

L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery U.N. Scotia

Medical Board (a)

(c)

P.M. Bd.

Dalhousie M.D. Medicine and Surgery Dalhousie

University (a) (c) CM. U.

Prince Edward

Island

Prince Edward

Island Medical

Council (d)

L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery M.C.P.E.I.

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

CEYLON

Ceylon Medical

College (a) (c)

L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery Ceylon M. Coll.

HONG KONG

University of

Hong Kong (a) (c)

M.B.B.S.

M.D. M.S.

Medicine and Surgery U.Hong Kong

ITALY

All Royal Italian

Universities (d)

M.D. Medicine and Surgery. --

JAPAN

AH Imperial

Universities (e)

M.B. (Igakushi)

M.D. (Igaku

Hakushi)

Any Government

Perfectual

Colleges

designated by a

Minister of

Education of

Japan (e)

M.D. (Igakushi) Medicine and Surgery --

MALTA

Royal University

of Malta

M.D. Medicine and Surgery U.Malta

NEW

FOUNDLAND

New Foundland

Medical Board (b)

L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery N.Fed. M.Bd.

NEW ZEALAND

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Country Title Nature of qualifications as

stated in diploma

Abbreviation

University of New

Zealand (f)

M.B.Ch.B.

Ch.M.

M.D.

Medicine and Surgery U.N. Zealand

University of Otago M.B.Ch.B.

Ch.M.

M.D.

Medicine and Surgery U. Otago

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 1st January,

1962, and on or before 31st December, 1968. This condition shall not apply in Eases where these

qualifications are already recognised on or before 29th April, 1972.

PAKISTAN

Punjab University

(g)

L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery U.West

M.B. Punjab

M.B.B.S.

M.D.

M.S.

Punjab State

Medical

L.M.S. Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery (This qualification

shall be a recognised one

only when granted before

the 15th August, 1947,

provided the holders

thereof had passed F.Sc.

examination before taking

up medical studies.)

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Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

BANGLADESH

Chitagong

University

M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

Chit. U.

Dhaka University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

Dhaka U.

Rajshahi University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

Raj. U.

UNION OF

SOUTH AFRICA

University of South

Africa (b)

M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U.S. Africa

University of Cape M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U. Cape

Town (a) (c) M.D.Ch.M. Town

University of the

Witwaterstand

M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U.Witwaterstand

Johannesburg (a) (c) M.D.Ch.M.

STRAITS SETTLEMENT AND FEDERATED MALAYA STATES

The King Edward

VII College of

Medicine Singapore

(a) (c)

L.M.S. Licentiate of Medicine and

Surgery

Singapore Medical

College

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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Country Title Nature of qualifications

as stated in diploma

Abbreviation

University of

Dublin (h)

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U.Dubl.

L.Med. Licentiate in Medicine

L.Ch. Licentiate in Surgery

M.D. Doctor in Medicine

M.Ch. Master in Surgery

M.A.O. Master in Obstetric

Science

National

University of

Ireland (h)

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery.

N.U. Irel.

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

M.Ch. Master of Surgery

M.A.O. Master of Obstetrics

Royal College of

Physicians of

Ireland (h)

L.R.C.P. Licentiate R.C.P. Irel.

L.M. Licentiate in Midwifery

M.R.C.P. Member

F.R.C.P. Fellow

Royal College of

Surgeons of

Ireland (h)

L.R.C.S. Licentiate R.C.S. Irel.

L.M. Licentiate in Midwifery

F.R.C.S. Fellow

Apothecaries’

Hall of Dublin(h)

L.A.H. Licentiate A.H. Dubl.

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Provided that the condition (h) shall not apply in respect of the medical qualifications specified in the

following table if granted on or before the 23rd of July, 2001 :-

University of

Dublin

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

U. Dublin

National

University Of

Ireland

M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

N.U. Irel.

Royal College of

Physicians of

Ireland

L.R.C.P. Licentiate L.R.C. Irel.

Royal College of

Surgery, Ireland

L.R.C.S. Licentiate L.R.S. Irel.

Apothecaries'

Hall of Dublin

L.A.H. Licentiate A.H. Dubl.

(a) The qualification must be included in Table (F) of the British Medical Register as published from time

to time by the General Medical Council of United Kingdom.

(b) When granted on or before the 31st October, 1937.

(c) When granted on or before the 31st March, 1942.

(d) When granted on or before the 10th October, 1940.

(e) When granted on or before the 8th December, 1941.

(f) When granted on or before the 31st December, 1961.

(g) When granted on or before 15th August, 1947. This condition shall not apply in cases where these

qualifications are already recognised on or before 12th March, 1965.

(h) When granted on or before 12th June, 1964. This condition shall not apply in cases where these

qualifications are already recognised on or before 2nd January, 1967.

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NEPAL

Tribhuvan

University

M.B.B.S. Bachelor of

Medicine and

Bachelor of

Surgery

Tribhuvan University

This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 27th April,

1985 in respect of students trained at Medical College, Kath-mandu, who have joined the M.B.B.S.

Course after passing the 10+2 examination with Science subjects.

This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or after May, 2004 in

respect of students trained at Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhiarahawa, Nepal.1

2[B.P. Koirala

Institute of Health

Sciences, Dharan,

Nepal

M.B.B.S. Bachelor of

Medicine and

Bachelor of

Surgery.

B.P.K.I.H.S., Dharan,

Nepal.]

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 14th

June, 2000).

1. Vide Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India Notification No. V-11015/8/2003-ME-P-I (Pt), dated 23rd

October, 2006. 2. Ins. by Notifications No.V. 11025/10/2000-ME(UG), dated 20th June, 2000, Published in the Gazette of India, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii),

p. 4628, dated 8th July, 2000 (S.O. 1500).

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THE THIRD SCHEDULE

(See section 13)

PART I

RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE

Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

College of Physicians and

Surgeons, Bombay

1[***]

(These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when they are held by persons

holding any other medical qualifications specified in this Schedule.)

State Medical Faculty of

Bombay State Medical

Faculty of Bengal.

Licensed Medical Practitioner

Licentiate of the Medical

Faculty, Bengal

L.M.P. (Bom.)

L.M.F. (Bengal)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted before 15th August,

1947.)

State Medical Faculty Licentiate of the Medical L.M.F. (W. Bengal)

of West Bengal Faculty, West Bengal.

Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery (Nat.) West Bengal

L.M.S. (Nat.) (West Bengal)

Certificate of qualification Certificate under Article

by the State Medical Faculty

under Article 6-D of the

Statutes of the State Medical

Faculty, West Bengal.

6-C (West Bengal)

Certificate of qualification Certificate under Article

1. Omitted vide Notification No. S.O.390(E), dated 03-02-2010 (w.e.f. 02-12-2009).

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Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

by the State Medical Faculty

under Article 6-D or 6-E of

the Statutes of the State

Medical Faculty, West Bengal

6-D or 6-E (West Bengal)

Government of Bengal Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Campbell Medical School)

L.M.P. (Campbell Medical

School)

Diploma of Medical College,

(Bengal)

Dip. Med. Coll. (Bengal)

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Dacca Medical School)

L.M.P. (Dacca Medical

School) (This qualification

shall be a recognised medical

qualification only when

granted before the 15th

August, 1947.)

Diploma of Medical College

(Calcutta)

Dip. Med. Coll., (Calcutta)

State Medical Faculty of

Uttar Pradesh

Fellow of the State Medical

Faculty (U.P.)

F.S.M.F. (U.P.)

Member of the State Medical

Faculty

M.S.M.F. (U.P.)

Licentiate of the State Medical

Faculty

L.S.M.F. (U.P.)

State Board of Medical

Examination U.P.

Licensed Medical Practitioner,

(U.P.)

L.M.P. (U.P.)

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Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

East Punjab State Medical

Faculty

Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery

L.M.S. (East Punjab) (This

qualification shall be a

recognised one only when

granted on or after 15th

August, 1947 to a person

other than any person

referred to in the entry

relating to East Punjab State

Medical Faculty in the First

Schedule, provided he had

passed the pre-medical

examination.)

State Medical Faculty of

Punjab

Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery

L.M.S. (Punjab) (This

qualification shall be a

recognised one only when

granted to a person other

than any person referred to

in the entry relating to

S.M.F. Punjab in the First

Schedule, provided he had

passed the pre-medical

examination.)

State Medical Faculty of

Punjab

Fellow of the State Medical

Faculty (Punjab)

F.S.M.F. (Punjab)

Member of the State Medical

Faculty (Punjab)

M.S.M.F. (Punjab)

Licentiate of the State Medical

Faculty (Punjab)

L.S.M.F. (Punjab)

Government of Punjab Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Lahore)

L.M.P. (Lahore)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted before 15th August,

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1947.)

Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

Hyderabad Government Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery (Osmania)

L.M. & S. (Osmania)

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Hyderabad)

L.M.P. (Hyderabad)

Government of Mysore Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Mysore)

L.M.P. (Mysore)

Mysore Medical School Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Mysore Medical School)

L.M.P. (Mysore Medical

School)

Andhra University Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery (Andhra University)

L.M. & S. (Andhra Univ.)

Assam Medical Examination

Board

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Assam)

L.M.P. (Assam)

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(B.W. Medical School,

Dibrugarh)

L.M.P. (B.W. Medical

School, Dibrugarh)

Board of Examiners, Medical

College, Madras

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Madras)

L.M.P. (Madras)

Diploma in Medicine and

Surgery

D.M.S. (Madras) Lip.

Apoth. (Madras)

(C.P. or M.P.) Medical

Examination Board

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(C.P. or M.P.)

L.M.P. (C.P. or M.P.)

Orissa Medical Examination

Board

Licensed Medical Practition-

ner (Orissa)

L.M.P. (Orissa)

Bihar and Orissa Medical

Examination Board

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Bihar and Orissa)

L.M.P. (Bihar & Orissa)

Licensed Medical Practitioner

(Temple Medical School,

Patna)

L.M.P. (Temple Medical

School, Patna)

King Edward Hospital

Medical School, Indore

Diploma or Certificate in

Medicine and /or Surgery

Diploma or certificate in

Medicine and/or Surgery.

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Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

Rangoon University Licentiate in Medicine and

Surgery

L.M.& S. (Rangoon Univ.)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted before the 1st April,

1937.)

Burma Medical Examination

Board

Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Burma)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted before the 1st April,

1937.)

Aligarh University Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Dip. in

Ophthalmology) Aligarh

University.

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when held

by a person holding any

other medical qualification

specified in this Schedule.)

Punjab University Diploma in Tuberculosis

Diseases

D.T.D. (Punjab)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when held

by a person holding any

other medical qualification

specified in this Schedule.)

Ecole de Medicine

Pondicherry

Diploma de Ecole Medicine,

Pondicherry

D.E.M.P.

Medico-Surgical College,

Nova-Goa, Punjim.

Diploma of Licentiate of the

Medico Surgical College, Nova-

Goa

Medico-Surgeon, Goa.

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Name of Medical Institution

or Licensing Authority

Recognised Medical

Qualification

Abbreviation

Ecole de Medicine de

Pondicherry

Diploma of Officer de Sante' Dip. 'Officer de Sante'.

Government of Madras Diploma in Medicine and

Surgery

D.M.S. (Madras)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted on or before 31st

December, 1970.)

East Punjab State Medical

Faculty

Licentiate of the East Punjab

State Medical Faculty.

L.S.M.F. (East Punjab)

(This qualification shall be a

recognised medical

qualification only when

granted after the 15th

August, 1947.)

Government of Orissa Diploma in Modern Medicine

and Surgery

D.M.S.M. (Orissa)

Government of Kerala Diploma in Medicine and

Surgery

D.M.S. (Kerala)

State Medical Faculty of

Gujarat

Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Gujarat)

Government of Andhra

Pradesh

Diploma in Medicine and

Surgery

D.M.S. (Andhra)

PART II

RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

OUTSIDE INDIA NOT INCLUDED IN THE SECOND SCHEDULE

M.D. (Berlin) L.M.F. Licentiate of the Medical Faculty, East

M.D. (Paris) Pakistan (East Pakistan)

M.D. (Amsterdam)

M.D. (Freiburg, Germany)

M.D. (Western Reserve University, Cleveland,

Ohio, U.S.A.)

M.D. (Vienna) M.D. (Royal Hungarian University of Sciences

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M.D. (Toronto, Canada) of Peter Pazmany, Budapest, Hungary)

M.D. (Heidelburg) M.D. (Semmellweiss Medical University)

Budapest, Hungary

M.B.B.S (Dacca) L.M.F. (East Bengal) Licentiate of Medical

M.D. (Bonn) Faculty of East Bengal.

M.B.B.S (Ceylon) M.D. (Duesseldorf)

M.D. (Munich) M.D. (Erlangen)

M.B.B.S (Karachi) M.D. (Frankfurt am Main)

M.B.B.S. (Sydney--New South Wales-

Australia)

M.D. (Giessen)

M.D. (Minnesota--U.S.A.) M.D. (Goettingen)

M.D. (Geneva--Switzerland) M.D. (Kiel)

Doctoris in Medicine et Chirurgia (Diploma)

(Santo Thomas University, Manila, Philippines)

M.D. (Koeln) M.D. (Hamburg)

M.D. (Mainz) L.S.M.B. (Burma)

M.D. (Marburg) M.D. (University of Catholique de Lille),

France

M.D. (Muenster)

M.D. (Tuebingen) M.D. (University of Napli (Naples), Italy

M.D. (Wuerzburg) M.B., Ch.B. (Makerere University, College of

East Africa)

M.D. (Saarbrucken)

Doctor en Medicina Y. Chirurgia (University of

Madrid, Spain)

M.B., Ch.B. (University of Alexandria, U.A.R.)

M.D. (Hahnemanna Medical College and

Hospital of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

M.D. (University of Graz), Austria

M.D. (Loyola University), Stritch School of

Medicine, Chicago, U.S.A.

M.D. (Temple University, Philadelphia, U.S.A.) M.B.B.S. (Punjab University), West Pakistan

M.D. (Padova, Italy) M.B.B.S. (University of Cattolica) Rome, Italy

M.D. (Rome, Italy) M.D. (Louvain), Belgium

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M.D. (Milan, Italy) M.D. (Manila), Philippines

M.D. (Parma, Italy)

M.B.B.S. (Institute of Medicine I, Rangoon)

L.M.S. (Licentiate of the State Medical Faculty,

Sind) West Pakistan

M.B.B.S. (Institute of Medicine III, Mandalaya)

M.B.B.S. (Sind-West Pakistan)

L.M.S. (Ceylon)

M.D. (University of East Philippines)

M.B.B.S. (Rajshahi) East-Pakistan M.D. (Aachen University) Germany Federal

Republic

M.D. (Geneva, Italy) M.D. (Hannover Medical Hochschule

M.D. (Leipzig) University), Germany Federal Republic

Diploma 'Arts' (Physician) Nijmegen University

(Netherlands)

M.D. (Boschum University), Federal Republic

of Germany

L.M. & S. (Rangoon University M.D. (University of U.L.M.), Federal republic

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or after 1st April,

1937.)

of Germany M.D. (St. Louis University), U.S.A.

M.D. (University of Basel), Switzerland

L.M.P. (Burma) M.D. (University of Philippines), Manila

(This qualification shall be a recognised medical

qualification when granted on or

M.D. (University of Modena), Modena, Italy

after 1st April, 1937.) F.R.C.S. (Canada)

M.B.B.S. (Mandalaya) 1["Zeugnia Uben die Arztilch Prufund"

M.D. (University of Innsbruck, Austria) University of Bonn Federal Republic of

Germany]

M.D. (Tulane University, U.S.A.)

Certificates/Diplomas of the following approved examining Boards of U.S.A.

American Board of Paediatrics

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Dermatology

1. Ins. by Notification N.V.11016/3/99-ME(UG), dated 30th may, 2000, published in the Gazette of India, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), p.

4374, dated 1st July, 2000 (S.O. 1428).

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American Board of Radiology

American Board of Urology

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Pathology

American Board of Ophthalmology

American Board of Oto-Laryngology

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Anaesthesiology

American Board of Plastic Surgery

American Board of Neurological Surgery

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

American Board of Preventive Medicine

Board of Thoracic Surgery (An affiliate Board of the American Board of Surgery).

Candidate of Medical Science (U.S.S.R.) in Medicine awarded by the Institute of Therapy of the

Academy of Medical Sciences of U.S.S.R.

Facharzt Fuer Chirurgie (Specialist Surgeon) West Germany

Facharzt Fuer Gynaekologie (Specialist in Gynaecology) West Germany

Facharzt Fuer Innera Frankheiten (Specialist in Internal Medicine) West Germany

F.R.A.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons)

M.C.P.A. (Membership of the College of Pathologists of Australia)

Diploma of Certificate 'D' Etuds Specialist 'D' of Medicine Electro-Radiologie (Certificate of Special

Studies of Medical Electro-Radiology) Paris-France.

F.R.C.P. (Canada)

Diploma in Psychiatry (Mc Gill University), Montreal, Canada.

Candidate of Science (Doctor of Philosophy) in Medicine--Branch Plastic Surgery, Hungary awarded by

Hungarian Academy of Medical Sciences, Budapest.

Facharzt Fuer Kinderheilkunde (Children Specialist) West Germany F.F.A.R.C.S. (Royal College of

Surgeons in Ireland)

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(This qualification is recognised only when granted after examination.) M.D. (University of Bern.,

Switzerland)

L.L.M.R.C.P. (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ireland)

L.L.M.R.C.S. (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ireland)

"Staatexmen" (University of Tubingen, West Germany)

M.D. (Far Eastern University), Manila, Philippines

M.D. (University of Ottawa, Canada)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Birmingham, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Bristol, U.K.)

M.B.B.Chir.

M.D.

M.S.Chir.

} (University of Cambridge, U.K.)

M.B.B.S. M.D.

M.S.

} (University of Durham, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Leeds, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D. Ch.M.

M.Ch.Orth.

} (University of Liverpool, U.K.)

M.B.B.S.

M.D.

M.S.

} (University of London, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

(University of Manchester, U.K.)

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Ch.M.

M.B.B.Ch.

M.D.

\M.Ch.

} (University of Wales, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Aberdeen, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Edinburgh, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of St. Andrews, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Glasgow, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B.

M.D. M.Ch.

M.A.O.

} (Queen's University of Belfast, U.K.)

L.R.C.P.

M.R.C.P.

F.R.C.P.

} (Royal College of Physicians of London, U.K.)

M.R.C.S.

F.R.C.S.

} (Royal College of Surgeons of England, U.K.)

L.M.S.S.A.

L.S.A.

} (Society of Apothecaries of London, U.K.)

L.R.C.P.

M.R.C.P.

F.R.C.P.

} (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, U.K.)

L.R.C.S. } (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, U.K.)

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F.R.C.S.

L.R.C.P.S.

M.R.C.P.

F.R.C.P.

F.R.C.S.

F.R.C.P.S.

} (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow,

U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B,

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of New Castle Upon-Tyne, U.K.)

M.B.Ch.B,

M.D.

Ch.M.

} (University of Dundee, U.K.)

M.R.C.P. } (Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom)

Dip. Psych.

D.P.M.

} (University of Edinburgh, U.K.)

M.R.C.O.G.

M.R.C. (Path.)

F.R.C. (Path.)

} (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,

London, U.K.)

(Royal College of Pathologists, London, U.K.)**

**Provided that this qualification has been awarded after

qualifying at an examination.

D.O.MS.

D.O.

D.P.M.

} (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, U.K.)

F.F.A.R.C.S. } (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, U.K.)***

**Provided that this qualification has been awarded after

qualifying at an examination.

M.R.C.

(Psych.)

(Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, U.K.)***

*Provided that this qualification has been(sic) awarded after

qualifying at an examination

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These qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted

on or before 11th November, 1978.

M.B.B.Ch. (National University of Ireland).

M.D. (University of Florence, Italy).

M.B.B.S. (University of West Indies), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.

M.D. (University of Bulgrade), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Faculty of Medicine and Stomatology), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Nis), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Novi Sad), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Rijeka), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo),Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Skoplje), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty. University of Zagreb), Yugoslavia.

M.B.B.Ch. (University of Ain Sham), United Arab Republic.

M.B.B.Ch. (University of Cairo), United Arab Republic.

Approbation Als Arzt (Karl-Marx University, Leipzig), Eastern Germany.

M.D. (Pahalavi University, Shiraz), Iran.

M.D. (Anaesthesia), (Pahalavi University, Shiraz) Iran.

Diploma in Medicine and Surgery (Faculty of Medicine of the Cervenko Higher Institute of Medicine,

Sofia) Bulgaria.

'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Institute Education, Sofia).

'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv).

'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Varna).

M.B.B.S. (Chittagong University), Bangladesh.

M.A.N.Z.C.P. (Membership Examination of the College of Psychiatrists of Australia and New Zealand).

M.D. (University of Cologne), Kolin, West Germany.

M.D. (Charles University, Prague, Katerinsha), Czechoslovakia.

M.D. (J.E. Purkyn University, Brno) Czechoslovakia.

(Granted on or before 31st December, 1992).

M.D. (University of Bologna, Italy).

M.P.H. (John Hopkins University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (Harvard University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (California University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (Colombia University, U.S.A.)

M.B.B.S (U. Institute of Medicine (II), Rangoon), Burma.

M.D. (University of Azarabadegan, Tabriz), Iran.

These qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted

on or before 11th November, 1978.

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M.B.B.Ch. (National University of Ireland).

M.D. (University of Florence, Italy).

M.B.B.S. (University of West Indies), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.

M.D. (University of Bulgrade), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Faculty of Medicine and Stomatology), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Nis), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Novi Sad), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, Rijeka), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo),Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Skoplje), Yugoslavia.

M.D. (Medical Faculty. University of Zagreb), Yugoslavia.

M.B.B.Ch. (University of Ain Sham), United Arab Republic.

M.B.B.Ch. (University of Cairo), United Arab Republic.

Approbation Als Arzt (Karl-Marx University, Leipzig), Eastern Germany.

M.D. (Pahalavi University, Shiraz), Iran.

M.D. (Anaesthesia), (Pahalavi University, Shiraz) Iran.

Diploma in Medicine and Surgery (Faculty of Medicine of the Cervenko Higher Institute of Medicine,

Sofia) Bulgaria.

Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Institute Education, Sofia).

'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv).

'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Varna).

M.B.B.S. (Chittagong University), Bangladesh.

M.A.N.Z.C.P. (Membership Examination of the College of Psychiatrists of Australia and New Zealand).

M.D. (University of Cologne), Kolin, West Germany.

M.D. (Charles University, Prague, Katerinsha), Czechoslovakia.

M.D. (J.E. Purkyn University, Brno) Czechoslovakia.

(Granted on or before 31st December, 1992).

M.D. (University of Bologna, Italy).

M.P.H. (John Hopkins University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (Harvard University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (California University, U.S.A.)

M.P.H. (Colombia University, U.S.A.)

M.B.B.S (U. Institute of Medicine (II), Rangoon), Burma.

M.D. (University of Azarabadegan, Tabriz), Iran.

M.D. (Martin Luther University, Halle, Eastern Germany).

M.P.H. (University of North Carolina, Chapel Kill, U.S.A.)

Diploma Physician (University of Zurich, Switzerland).

'Doctor of Medicine', (University of Komensky, Bratislava Czechoslovakia).

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(Granted on or before 31st December, 1991).

M.B.Ch.B. (University of Zambia,) Lusaka.

Staatexaman. (University of Cologne, West Germany)

"Medicocirujano" (Universisad National Autoname-De-Mexico)

"Arzt Fuer Anaesthesia or Anaesthesist", (West Germany)

"Bestallung-Alsiazt" (University of Keil, West Germany)

These medical qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications for the period upto 31st day of

December, 1992.

Diploma in Child Health, (D.C.H.) Kabul University

M.B.B.S. (University of London, U.K.)

This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th November,

1978.

M.B.Ch.B. (University of Sheffield, U.K.)

This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th November,

1978.

M.B.B.S. (University of Malaya) Malaysia

This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or before 31st December,

1992).

M.D. (Physician) Lvov the order of the People's Friendship State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. (Davao Medical School Foundation) Davao City, Philippines (Ateneo de Davao University, Davao

City, Philippines.)

M.D. (Physician) (Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute) Moscow, U.S.S.R.

M.D. (Physician) (Leningrad Sanitary Hygiene Institute)

M.D. (Physician) (Degesten Medical Institute)

M.B.B.S. (College of Medicine, University of Lagos) Lagos, Nigeria.

M.B.B.S. (Ahmadu Bellow University, Zaria), Nigeria.

M.B.B.S. (College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin), Benin City, Nigeria.

M.B.B.S. (College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan), Nigeria.

Ganeesheer-specialist in Inwendige Ganeeskunde, Katholike University, Leuven, Balgium Facharzt Fur

Urologie, University of Vienna, Austria.

M.B.B.S. (University of Nigeria), Nsukka.

Doctor in Medicine and Surgery (University of Studies), Pavia, Italy.

M.D. (Timisoara Institute of Medicine), Romania.

M.B.Ch.B. (University of Baghdad), Iraq.

M.B.B.S. (University of Khartoum) Sudan.

N.D. (University of Rostov), G.D.R.

Diploma De Docteurean Medicine, Algeria.

M.D. (University of Kabul), Afghanistan.

M.D. (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersy), U.S.A.

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M.B.B.S. (University of Papua New Guinea), Boroka.

M.D. (University of Pecs). Hungary.

M.D. (Medicine and Surgery), (University of Catania), Italy.

Doctor Medicine, M.D. (St. George's University School of Medicine), Grenada, West Indies.-]

Physician (Warsaw Medical Academy), Poland.

Diploma of Physician, Medical Academy in Gdensk, Poland.

Physician M.B. (Bachelor of Medicine), Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute) Pleven

Bulgaria.

M.D. (Albert Szen Gyorgyi Medical University), Hungary.

These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted upto 16th September, 2001.

"Certificate in Geeneesheer, Specialist in deoogheelkunde" (Ghent University), Belgium.

First name Changed Name

M.D. 'Physician', (Patrice Lumumba Friendship

University, Moscow), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Russian People's Friendship

University, Moscow), U.S.S.R.

M.D, 'Physician' (First Moscow Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (The Sechenov First Moscow

Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Moscow Medical Academy of

Russia), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (First Leningard Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (1st LP. Pavlov Medical

Institute of Leningard), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Crimea Medical Institute in

Simferopol), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (The Crimea State Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Vitebsk Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Volgograd Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Rostov Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (The Order of People's

Friendship Rostov State Medical University),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Stavropol Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Stavropol Medical Academy),

U.S.S.R.

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First name Changed Name

M.D. 'Physician' (Kalinin Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Tver State Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Kuban Medical Institute), in

Crasnadar) U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Kuban State Medical

Academy), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Irkutsk Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Voroshylovgrad Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (The Lugansk Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Donetsk Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (The Lugansk Medical

University), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Zaaporozhye Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Lvov Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Lvov the order of

People's Friendship State Medical University),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Vinitsa Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Vinitsa State Pirigov

Memorial Medical University), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Minks Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Odesa Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Odessa Pirogov Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Odessa Pirogov Medical

University), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Tashkent Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (2nd Tashkent Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Tedjik Medical Institute in

Dushanbe), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Tajik Abuali Ibn Sino State

Medical University Dushanbe), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Alma-Ata Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Almaty Medical Institute)

U.S.S.R.

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First name Changed Name

M.D. 'Physician' Yerevan Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Kharkov Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Kharkov State Medical

Institute)

M.D. 'Physician' (Azaarbajan Medical Institute

in Baku), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Azarbaijan Medical

University in Baku), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Azerbaijan N. Narimanov

Medical University), USSR

M.D. 'Physician' (State Medical Institute,

Kiev.), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (O. Bogomolets Ukrainian

State Medical University), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Second Moscow Medical

Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (Second Moscow State

Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

M.D. 'Physician' (National Medical University of

Russia), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philiosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Patrics Lumumba Friendship University),

Moscow, U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (First Moscow Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences. (The Sec-henov First Moscow

Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (First Leningard Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical

Sciences (1st I.P. Pavlov Medical Institute of

Leningard), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Crimea Medical Institute of

Simferopol), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (The Crimea State Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Vitebsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

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First name Changed Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Volgograd Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Rostov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Stavropol Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (The order of People's Friendship

Rostov State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Kalinin Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Ivar State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Kuban Medical Institute in

Crasnadar), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Irkutsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Voroshy Lovgrad Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (The-Lugansk Medical Institution),

U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Donetsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Zaaporozhye Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Lvov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences (Vinitsa

Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical

Sciences

(Minks Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

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First name Changed Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Odessa Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Odessa Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of 'Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(2nd Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Tedjit Medical Institute in Dushauba), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Alma-Ata Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Vrevan Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Kharkov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Azaarbajan Medical Institute in Bakn), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(State Medical Institute, Kiev), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Second Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

(Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Second Moscow State Pirogov Medical Institute),

U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Medical Sciences

(Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute),

U.S.S.R.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Leningrad Sanitary Hygienic Institute), U.S.S.R.*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences

(Dagastan Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

* The Post-graduate medical qualification Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences awarded by Supreme Attestation

Commission, Moscow (U.S.S.R.) to students sponsored by Medical Council of India or to other students fulfilling the minimum

eligibility criteria for admission to undergraduate courses in India and admitted in the Institutions of erstwhile U.S.S.R. for

undergraduate or Post-graduate courses upto 1989 shall be recognised medical qualification.