Overview
A three-year DM superspeciality programme in cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia at an Institute of National Importance; admission through the INI-SS entrance examination.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty training programme
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- January (January 2026 session listed)
- Positions
- 8 general + 3 sponsored seats (January 2026 prospectus)
- Accreditation
- DM degree of SCTIMST (Institute of National Importance).
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- MD in Anaesthesia or DNB Anaesthesia (or equivalent recognised by NMC).
- International applicants
- No reserved seats; foreign nationals are admitted as sponsored candidates via the Indian Council for Cultural Relations / Ministry of External Affairs and need registration with the Kerala/Travancore-Cochin Medical Council.
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- NMC-recognised MD/DNB; Kerala state medical council registration on admission.
How to apply
- Deadline
- Per INI-SS admission notification
- Application method
- Through the INI-SS entrance examination and SCTIMST online application.
Funding
- Funding
- Stipend from INR 74,000 per month in year 1 plus allowances (non-sponsored candidates).
Official sources
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