Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences


Eligibility for Admission to Various Course

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Eligibility for Admission to Various Course

For Medical/Dental Postgraduate Program {MD/MS/MSc/Diploma/MDS}

  • Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
  • A candidate who has completed one year compulsory rotating internship or is likely to complete the same on or before 30th April of respective academic year can appear for NEET (National Eligibility Enterance Test)
  • All such candidates will have to submit the documentary proof, from the Principal/ Dean of the college regarding the likely date of completion of internship along with the manual application form, failing which the application shall be rejected.
  • A candidate should have obtained permanent registration with MCI/DCI (as the case may be) or any state council. If candidate does not have such registration , he should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission.
  • Candidates who are previously registered and pursuing/completed the PG degree course or have obtained PG degree, are not eligible for appearing at NEET.
  • Candidates previously admitted to PG degree course and resigned/left the seat are not eligible for appearing at NEET.
  • Candidate who have completed Medicine postgraduate diploma course or would be completing by 31st March respective academic year will be eligible for NEET for admission to postgraduate degree in the same subject only.
  • Candidate should be appeared for the NEET Examination conducted by NTA/NBE and should get minimum 50% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.


For Dental Postgraduate Program {MDS}

  • Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Dentistry course should hold BDS degree of recognized University by DCI.
  • A candidate who has completed one year compulsory rotating internship or is likely to complete the same on or before 30th April of respective academic year can appear for NEET.
  • All such candidates will have to submit the documentary proof, from the Principal/ Dean of the college regarding the likely date of completion of internship along with the manual application form, failing which the application shall be rejected.
  • A candidate should have obtained permanent registration with DCI or any state council. If candidate does not have such registration , he should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission.
  • Candidates previously admitted to PG degree course and resigned/left the seat are not eligible for appearing at NEET.
  • Candidate should be appeared for the NEET Examination conducted by NTA/NBE and should get minimum 50% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.


For M.B.B.S/BDS Program

  • Candidate must be Indian National.

    The nationality certificate issued by the District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or a valid passport will be considered as a proof of Nationality.
  • Candidate must have passed qualifying examination i.e. HSC (or equivalent) examination with the subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
  • Candidate belonging to general category must have passed in the subjects of Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the HSC ( or equivalent) examination.
  • Candidate belonging to backward classes must have passed in the subjects of Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the HSC (or equivalent) examination.
  • Candidate should be either of 17 years of age on or attain this age as on 31st December of the Academic year in which admission is sought.
  • The candidates who are appearing for qualifying examination i.e. HSC (or equivalent) in February/March of the respective academic year are eligible to appear for entrance examination, however they must fulfill the eligibility condition at the time of counseling.
  • Candidate belonging to general category should obtain minimum 50% marks in NEET Conducted by NTA. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.
  • Candidate belonging to backward classes should obtain minimum 40% marks in NEET Conducted by NTA. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.
  • Candidates studied (qualifying examination) under foreign system in India, are required to obtain equivalence certificate from AIU (Association of Indian University (AIU), New Delhi.) .


For B.Sc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology Program

  • Candidate must be Indian National.

    The nationality certificate issued by the District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or a valid passport will be considered as a proof of Nationality.
  • Candidate must have passed qualifying examination i.e. HSC (or equivalent) examination with the subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
  • Candidate belonging to general category must have passed in the subjects of Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the HSC ( or equivalent) examination.
  • Candidate belonging to backward classes must have passed in the subjects of Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the HSC (or equivalent) examination.
  • The students holding graduate degree in science/technology will be given preference for selection during admission procedure
  • Candidates studied (qualifying examination) under foreign system in India, are required to obtain equivalence certificate from AIU (Association of Indian University (AIU), New Delhi.) .


For B.P.T (Physiotherapy) Program

  • The Candidate must be Indian National . The nationality certificate issued by the District Magistrate /Additional District Magistrate/ Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or a valid passport will be considered as a proof of Nationality.
  • Candidate must have passed qualifying examination i.e. HSC (or equivalent ) examination with the subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. &
  • Candidate should be appeared for the AICET Examination conducted by this University and should get minimum 50% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.


For B.Sc Nursing Program

  • The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
  • Candidate must be Indian National.
  • Candidate with Science must have passed qualifying examination i.e. HSC (or equivalent) examination with the subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
  • Candidate belonging to general category must have obtained a minimum 45% marks in PCBE (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English) at the HSC ( or equivalent) examination.
  • Candidate belonging to SC / ST category must have obtained a minimum 40% marks in PCBE (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English) at the HSC ( or equivalent) examination.
  • Candidate should be appeared for the AICET Examination conducted by this University and should get minimum 40% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.


For P.B.B.Sc Nursing Program

  • Candidate must be Indian National.
  • Candidate must have passed HSC (or equivalent) examination from Arts, Science or Commerce faculty. Candidate of Science faculty will be preferred.
  • Candidate must have passed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) course from INC recognized institution.
  • Candidate should be registered as R.N. & R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse trained before the implementation of new integrated course besides being registered as a nurse with State Nurses Registration Council, shall produce evidence of training approved by INC for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in any one of the following areas

    O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Nursing, Leprosy Nursing, T.B. Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Cancer Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing.
  • Candidates shall be admitted on the basis of merit in qualifying exam viz R.G.N.M.


For M.Sc Nursing Program

  • Candidate must be Indian National.
  • Candidate must have passed qualifying examination i.e. B.Sc. Nursing P.B.B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing from INC recognized institution with minimum of 55 % marks. (Candidate belonging to SC / ST category must have obtained 50 % marks)
  • Candidate should be registered as R.Nurse & R.Midwife with the State Nurses Registration Council.
  • The candidates should have minimum ONE year of work experience.
  • Candidate should be appeared for the AICET Examination conducted by this University and should get minimum 50% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.
  • Candidate shall be medically fit.


For M.Sc Medical Biotechnology

  • Candidate must be Indian National.
  • Candidate must have passed qualifying examination i.e. BAMS / B Pharm / MSc Agri Biotech / BSc (Bachelor degree) with Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology, with minimum 50 % marks (Candidate belonging to SC / ST / OBC must have obtained minimum 40 % marks).
  • The candidates who are appearing for qualifying examination in April / May of respective academic year are eligible to appear for entrance examination, however they must fulfill the eligibility condition at the time of counseling.
  • The candidates sponsored by Government / Public Sector / Foreign Government / NGO are eligible for admission.
  • Candidates shall be admitted on the basis of merit in qualifying exam viz. B.A.M.S. / B Pharm / MSc. Agri Biotech / BSc (Bachelor degree) with Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology, with minimum 50 % marks (Candidate belonging to SC / ST / OBC must have obtained minimum 40 % marks).


For M.P.T Program

  • Candidate must be Indian National.
  • Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Physiotherapy course should hold BPTh degree of recognized University by IAP.
  • A candidate who has completed 6 months compulsory rotating internship or likely to complete the same on or before 31st July can appear for AICET.
  • All such candidates will have to submit the documentary proof, from the Principal / Dean of the college regarding the likely date of completion of internship along with the manual application form, failing which the application shall be rejected.
  • A candidate should have obtained permanent registration with IAP or any state council. If candidate does not have such registration , he should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission.
  • Candidate should be appeared for the AICET Examination conducted by this University and should get minimum 50% marks. However, admission will be on the basis of merit.


Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) (Hons)

  • 10+2 or H.S.C. (CBSE & State Board) in any stream, preference - Science stream (PCB / PCMB / PCM) with minimum 45% (35% for SC/ST/NT/OBC) Marks


Diploma in Optometry and Ophthalmic Assistant (DOOA)

  • 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry andBiology subjects
  • Minimum 45% Marks (40% for SC/ST/NT/OBC)


For Master of Public Health (MPH)

  • Bachelors Degree in any discipline
  • Minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/NT/OBC)


Master of Social Work – Health (MSW-H)

  • Bachelors Degree in any discipline
  • Minimum 45%


PG Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PGDEB)

  • UG or PG in any medical including AYUSH, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health, Para-medical Sciences, Biological,Physical, Mathematical, Technical and Management, Arts, Commerce,Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Minimum 50% marks


PG Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management (PGDHHM)

  • UG or PG in any medical including AYUSH, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health, Para-medical Sciences, Biological, Physical, Mathematical, Technical and Management, Arts, Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Minimum 50% marks