With the rapid integration of genomics into everyday clinical practice, Medical Genetics has emerged as one of the most exciting super-specialties in medicine.
In India, specialized training in Medical Genetics is available through two primary pathways: DM (regulated by the National Medical Commission) and DrNB (regulated by the National Board of Examinations).
Below is a comprehensive guide to the medical institutions currently offering DM and DrNB courses in Medical Genetics, including everything you need to know to plan your next steps.
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur
- Course: DM Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Twice a year (January and July sessions)
- Eligibility: MD/DNB in Pediatrics, General Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Entrance Exam: INI-SS (Medical Genetics)
- Number of Seats: Typically 1 to 2 seats per session (subject to roster variations)
- Fee: Nominal; approximately ₹5,000 for the entire 3-year course.
- Stipend: Roughly ₹150000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: No service bond after completion
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Course: DM Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Twice a year (January and July sessions)
- Eligibility: MD/DNB in Pediatrics, General Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Entrance Exam: INI-SS (Medical Genetics)
- Number of Seats: Usually 1 to 2 seats per session
- Fee: Nominal; approximately ₹5,000 for the entire 3-year course.
- Stipend: Roughly ₹150000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: No service bond after completion
3. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
- Course: DM Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Once a year
- Eligibility: Any MD, MS, or DNB broad specialty
- Entrance Exam: NEET-SS (Medical Group)
- Number of Seats: 1 seat per year
- Fee: ₹14,30,000/ year (as of 2026)
- Stipend: 1st Year ₹67500/month, 2nd year ₹75000/month, 3rd year ₹82500/month (as of 2026)
- Post-Course Service Bond: No service bond after completion
4. Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) & CDFD, Hyderabad
- Course: DrNB Medical Genetics (National Course funded by the Department of Biotechnology)
- Frequency of Intake: Once a year
- Eligibility: Any MD, MS, or DNB broad specialty
- Entrance Exam: NEET-SS (Medical Group)
- Number of Seats: 2 seats per year
- Fee: Roughly ₹110,000/ year (as of 2026)
- Stipend: Roughly ₹110,000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: 2 years of mandatory service
5. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Course: DM Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Twice a year (January and July sessions)
- Eligibility: MD/DNB in Pediatrics, General Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Entrance Exam: INI-SS
- Number of Seats: Typically 1 to 2 seats per session
- Fee: Nominal; approximately ₹5,000 for the entire 3-year course.
- Stipend: Roughly ₹150,000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: No service bond after completion
6. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
- Course: DM Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Once a year
- Eligibility: Any MD, MS, or DNB broad specialty
- Entrance Exam: NEET-SS (Medical Group)
- Number of Seats: 2 seats per year
- Fee: No fee
- Stipend: Roughly ₹110,000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: 2 years of mandatory service
7. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Course: DrNB Medical Genetics
- Frequency of Intake: Once a year
- Eligibility: Any MD, MS, or DNB broad specialty
- Entrance Exam: NEET-SS (Medical Group)
- Number of Seats: 2 seats per year
- Fee: Roughly ₹120,000/year
- Stipend: Roughly ₹110,000/month
- Post-Course Service Bond: No service bond after completion