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MD (Anaesthesiology) at JNIMS, Imphal is a 3-year full-time postgraduate medical programme offered by a premier government medical institution under the Government of Manipur, affiliated to Manipur University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The programme provides comprehensive training in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. The seat intake for MD Anaesthesiology at JNIMS is 7 seats per academic session, making it one of the highest-intake PG specialties at the institute. The total PG fee for the 3-year course is Rs. 1,00,000 (Rs. 50,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 25,000 each in Years 2 and 3). Admission is based on NEET PG scores followed by state-level counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Manipur. MD Anaesthesiology at JNIMS is popular due to its government status, affordable fees, strong clinical exposure at the 756-bed Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, and the high demand for anaesthesiologists in India.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are upcoming. NEET PG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026, and Manipur state PG counselling is expected to follow thereafter. The 2025-26 PG counselling at JNIMS has been completed (including stray vacancy round in February-March 2026). The next admission cycle for 2026-27 will commence after NEET PG 2026 results.

Key Points

MD Anaesthesiology at JNIMS has the highest seat intake (7 seats) among all PG specialties at the institute, reflecting the strong clinical demand and infrastructure.
The attached 756-bed Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital provides extensive exposure to diverse surgical and critical care cases, including Neurosurgery ICU, ICCU, NICU, and 7 modular operation theatres.
PG students at JNIMS receive a monthly stipend/salary as per NMC guidelines, making the programme financially viable.
The penalty for leaving the course mid-stream is Rs. 3,00,000 (within first year) or Rs. 7,00,000 (after first year), in addition to return of salary for Direct/Institutional Preference category candidates.
JNIMS offers three categories of PG seats: In-Service Category (for Manipur government doctors), Direct Category, and Institutional Preference Category (for JNIMS MBBS graduates).

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JNIMS MD Anaesthesiology Fees

The PG fee structure at JNIMS is highly subsidised as a government institution. The total fee for the 3-year MD Anaesthesiology course is Rs. 1,00,000, payable in three annual instalments. The first year fee is Rs. 50,000 and subsequent years cost Rs. 25,000 each. This fee covers tuition and institutional charges; hostel accommodation is provided as per NMC guidelines subject to availability.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Annual Fee (Tuition + Institutional Charges)	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 1,00,000
Total Fees	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 1,00,000

Fee structure is as per the revised order of the Government of Manipur effective from the 2022-23 academic session (retrospectively applied to 2022 batch onwards), as per approval dated July 29, 2025.
PG counselling fee: Rs. 1,300 (non-refundable), payable at the time of application.
Hostel accommodation is provided subject to availability as per NMC guidelines; married accommodation is not available on campus.
Penalty for mid-stream departure: Rs. 3,00,000 (if leaving within Year 1) or Rs. 7,00,000 (if leaving after Year 1).
Direct/Institutional Preference category candidates must also return cumulated salary received.
Fee payment is made at Axis Bank, Porompat Branch (A/c: JNIMS MISCELLANEOUS, A/c No. 910010005282064, IFSC: UTIB0001866).

JNIMS MD Anaesthesiology Admission 2026-27

MD Anaesthesiology admissions at JNIMS are conducted through NEET PG scores, followed by state-level counselling by the State Level Medical PG Selection Committee, Government of Manipur. For 2025-26, the counselling was conducted in 4 rounds (December 2025 to March 2026). The 2026-27 admission cycle will commence after NEET PG 2026 results. Seats are allotted across three categories: In-Service, Direct, and Institutional Preference.

MD Anaesthesiology Admission and Exam Schedule 2026-27

Event	Expected Date
NEET PG 2026 Registration	Apr 7 - May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card	Jun 11, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Exam	Jun 15, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Result	Jul 15, 2026 (Tentative)
ManipurState PG Counselling Notification	August 2026 (Tentative)
Application Submission to JNIMS	August - September 2026 (Tentative)
Round 1 State Level PG Counselling	September - October 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 State Level PG Counselling	October - November 2026 (Tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	November - December 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Academic Session	As per NMC/MCC schedule

Note: All 2026-27 dates are tentative and based on the 2025-26 schedule. Candidates should regularly check jnims.nic.in for official notifications.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree (or equivalent) from an NMC-recognised medical college and must have obtained permanent registration from NMC or a State Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 with a valid score.
Internship must be completed by March 31 of the admission year (as per NMC guidelines).

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required score.
Submit application form to the Office of the Dean (Academics), JNIMS, Imphal within the notified deadline, along with a counselling fee of Rs. 1,300 (paid online to JNIMS bank account).
Attend state-level PG counselling (conducted in hybrid mode) with all original documents.
Seat allotment is strictly based on NEET PG rank and category (In-Service / Direct / Institutional Preference).
Selected candidates must report to JNIMS and submit original documents to confirm admission.
Sign undertaking regarding penalty for mid-stream departure.

JNIMS MD Anaesthesiology Scholarships 2026-27

PG students at JNIMS receive a monthly stipend/salary as per NMC guidelines, which serves as the primary financial support during the course. Given the government status and subsidised fee structure, external scholarships are limited but students may explore the following options.

Scholarship Options

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility	Amount	Details
Monthly Stipend (NMC Mandated)	All PG students (Direct/Institutional Preference category)	As per NMC guidelines (varies)	Paid by JNIMS; In-Service candidates admitted under Direct category ordinarily do not receive stipend from the institute
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC (NSP)	SC/ST/OBC category; family income criteria	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	Apply at scholarships.gov.in
ManipurState Scholarship Schemes	Domicile of Manipur; various categories	Varies by scheme	Apply at manipurobcsc.mn.gov.in / NSP

In-Service candidates admitted under the Direct category ordinarily do not receive stipend from JNIMS.
PG students who leave the course mid-stream must return the cumulated salary received (for Direct/Institutional Preference categories) in addition to the penalty amount.
Students should check the NSP portal for updated scholarship timelines for 2026-27.

JNIMS M.D Anaesthesiology Ranking

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JNIMS MD Anaesthesiology FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for MD Anaesthesiology at JNIMS Imphal?

Ans. As per the 2025-26 seat matrix, JNIMS has 7 seats for MD Anaesthesiology, which is the highest among all PG specialties at the institute. These seats are distributed across In-Service, Direct, and Institutional Preference categories as per the Manipur Medical Postgraduate Seat Allotment Scheme.

Ques. What is the total fee for MD Anaesthesiology at JNIMS?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year MD Anaesthesiology course is Rs. 1,00,000 (Rs. 50,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 25,000 each in Years 2 and 3). This is a government institution, so fees are highly subsidised. Additionally, a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 1,300 is payable at the time of application.

Ques. What is the penalty for leaving the MD course at JNIMS mid-stream?

Ans. If a candidate leaves the MD course within the first year of joining, a penalty of Rs. 3,00,000 is applicable. If the candidate leaves after the first year, the penalty is Rs. 7,00,000. Additionally, candidates admitted under Direct and Institutional Preference categories must return the cumulated salary received from JNIMS over and above these penalties.

Ques. What are the three categories of PG seats at JNIMS?

Ans. JNIMS offers PG seats under three categories: (1) In-Service Category - for doctors working in Manipur Health Services under the Health and FW Department, Government of Manipur, or JNIMS on a regular basis; (2) Direct Category - for any Indian national holding an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college; and (3) Institutional Preference Category - exclusively for JNIMS MBBS graduates.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for PG students at JNIMS?

Ans. Hostel accommodation is provided to PG students as per NMC guidelines, subject to availability. However, married accommodation is not available on campus. Students are advised to confirm hostel availability at the time of admission.

Ques. What is the clinical exposure like for MD Anaesthesiology students at JNIMS?

Ans. JNIMS has a 756-bed attached teaching hospital (Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital) with 7 modular operation theatres, Neurosurgery ICU, ICCU, NICU, Surgery ICU, and Medicine ICU. This provides MD Anaesthesiology students with diverse and high-volume clinical exposure across surgical specialties, critical care, and pain management, which is considered a significant advantage of training at JNIMS.