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Are There Medical Courses in IIT?

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Yes. There are medical courses in IIT. Interested in courses after MBBS in IIT?

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However, only IIT Kharagpur has a facility called the School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST) that had started way back in 2001 with the objective of aligning the prowess of engineers with the needs of the medicine & healthcare industry. In this department, you can have the option of IIT courses after MBBS.

IIT Kharagpur MBBS

SMST had initially started with only postgraduate (PG) courses in the beginning and now is planning to expand into an MBBS program too with 50 students. IITs don’t have the authority to conduct MBBS courses as of now, unless advised by a leading medical institution. However, IIT KGP has initiated talks in this direction long back.

Although, the UGC approval procedure had begun way back in 2018, as of 2022, the MBBS program is still under process and planning. 

Given the pandemic situation coupled with other reasons, the first MBBS batch could not be started, though IIT KGP has received a nod from the GoI to start it, in consultation with AIIMS.

Moreover, as far as public information goes, IIT Kharagpur MBBS will not allow NEET candidates. It is reported to be planning a different admission process.


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Let’s talk about PG medical courses at IIT Kharagpur that are already running.

Current Medical Courses in IIT

These are the existing medical courses in IIT KGP.

Medical Physics

IIT KGP SMST offers a Joint MSc-PhD Program (MSc-PhD) in Medical Physics.

The MSc part is a 2-year course. After completion of your master’s course, you may get admission in Ph.D. program as per norms. During your PhD, you will be involved in relevant clinical, fundamental, and applied medical research in collaboration with medical experts.

Medical Physics students must undergo compulsory 12 months internship in a relevant hospital setting after the course. This may also be availed as a one-year post-M.Sc. paid internship at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

Please find all details on the official page of SMST.

You must also visit the JAM website for necessary details about the application and follow the procedure accordingly.



Molecular Medical Microbiology

IIT KGP SMST offers a Joint MSc-PhD Program (MSc-PhD) in Molecular Medical Microbiology.

Like the above, the MSc part is a 2-year course. After completion of your master’s course, you may get admission in Ph.D. program as per norms.

You can avail for an internship after your masters or complete your PhD and then go for an internship. The structure is similar to the Medical Physics course. Course contents are obviously different.

Please find all details on the official page of SMST.

You must also visit the JAM website for necessary details about the application and follow the procedure accordingly.



Nuclear Medicine

IIT KGP SMST offers a Joint MSc-PhD Program (MSc-PhD) in Nuclear Medicine too.

Like the above, the MSc part is a 2-year course. After completion of your master’s course, you may get admission in Ph.D. program as per norms.

You can avail for an internship after your masters or complete your PhD and then go for an internship. The structure is similar to the other 2 courses. Course contents are obviously different.

Please find all details on the official page of SMST.

You must also visit the JAM website for necessary details about the application and follow the procedure accordingly.

MS in Medical Science & Technology

IIT KGP SMST offers a Masters program in Medical Science and Technology too (MMST).

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is mandatory for taking admission in this course.

Please find all relevant details on the official website here.



PhD at IIT for Working Professionals

Individuals working in companies (private/government), research organizations, Ministries of Central and State Governments are eligible to pursue a PhD at IITs in their respective disciplines according to criteria given in this prospectus.

UGC’s Multidisciplinary Education Scheme

According to the 2022 draft guidelines of UGC, it is boosting all higher education institutions (HEIs) towards research and help produce professionals including doctors and engineers adept with both technology and social sciences. This means, IITs can be expected to develop their own UG medicine programs too.

UGC also intends to introduce a system for industry experts to teach as university faculty members.

Colleges can prepare for introducing new “Innovative Programs” under this special scheme as a type of full-time course (UG or PG) or as a special paper added to existing courses.

The types of full-time innovative programs can be:

  • Undergraduate
  • M.A/M.Sc.
  • M.Phil
  • M.Ed
  • Ph.D.
  • PG Diploma


Non-PhD Teachers Allowed by UGC

In a revolutionary move, as of March 2022, UGC has decided to permit non-PhD holders to teach in central universities in order to reign in talent from the industry with ample domain expertise. However, the selection & recruitment process is yet to be finalized. This applies to all disciplines including Performing Arts like Dance and Music.

It’s a Wrap!

That must have been a mind-bender! We are also hopeful that IIT KGP can resume its attempt towards constructing a successful programme for aspiring doctors and set-up a proper admission process soon for MBBS.

IIT Kanpur is soon to replicate the entire concept and introduce a specialty hospital for training UG doctors as well.

Do you wish to be an IIT engineer or an IIT doctor? Can’t decide yet? Talk to our seniors now. iDreamCareer tries to help young confused minds from 9th class10th classclass 11class 12 with an aim to select their most-suited career choices.

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