DM Neurology Course, Eligibility, Syllabus, Fees-2023

Doctorate of Medicine (DM) Neurology is a 3-year super-specialty post-doctorate course in the field of medicine. The course is inspected and approved by the Medical Council of India.As a minimum criterion of eligibility, such aspirants need to have completed Doctor of Medicine (MD) in any branch of medicine.

Top Institutes offering this course are:

The average course fee charged in India ranges between INR 50,000 - 2 lakhs for the total duration.

Admission to the course is on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test.

Neurology relates to ailments concerning the nervous system. It is often considered the most complex branch of medicine as it relates to the brain and nervous system directly. It requires several rigorous years of study and dedication. Major components of the course consist of Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Pediatric Neurology, Neuro Radiology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro Biochemistry, Neuropathology, Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology, Neuro Pharmacology, and such.

Practical components of the course include rigorous clinical training, seminars, journal clubs, bedside clinics, interdepartmental meetings. Candidates have imparted skills in diagnosing and providing therapeutic interventions to treat diseases and treating diseases concerned with the central nervous system of the human body. The average annual salary offered to successful postgraduates of this field lies between INR 10-15 lacs per annum.

Top Colleges for Doctorate of Medicine [DM] (Neurology)

DM Neurology: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	MD/MS from a recognized university
Admission Process	Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee	INR 50,000 - 2 lakhs
Average Starting Salary	INR 10-15 lakhs
Top Recruiting Organizations'	Medanta Hospital, Apollo Super Speciality Hospital, AIIMS, GMC, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas'	Neuro Centers, Hospitals, Clinics, Research Centers, Academics, and such.
Top Job Profiles	Neurologist, Neuro Physician, Neuro Surgeon, among others.

DM Neurology: What is it About?

Neurology is the study of nerves and is a medical specialty related to the human nervous system. This is a specialized branch of medicine which studies the ailments of the nervous system components like the brain, spinal cord and related tissues and muscles.
such professionals are responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients suffering from disorders of the nervous system, brain trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

DM Neurology: Who should opt?

Candidates for the course would ideally possess:

a caring personality and humble attitude.
good communication skills to convey their research findings and discussing treatment plans with other medical staff.
good eye-hand coordination.
ability to work long, irregular hours in high-stress medical environments.
good managerial skills.
problem-solving abilities.
observational, listening and inquisitive attitude.
reading, enquiring and researching habits to find solutions to difficult issues.
time-management and teamworking skills.

Top Institutes offering DM Neurology

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees per annum in INR
Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences	New Delhi	8,560
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research	Chandigarh	3,370
Smt. N H L Municipal Medical College	Ahmedabad	4.18 lakhs
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	Bangalore	66,700
All India Institute of Medical Sciences	New Delhi	2,550
Amrita School of Medicine	Kochi	12 lakhs
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Faridkot	1.52 lakhs
Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences	Mumbai	64,400
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital	Ludhiana	6 lakhs
Gandhi Medical College	Kozhikode	24,000

Eligibility for DM Neurology

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria.

Post-graduation (MD), completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils.
A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of post-graduation.
1- year compulsory rotating internship.
Preferably, a minimum of 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

DM Neurology: Admission Process

Generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, such as NEET PG, conducted at the national level, followed by a subsequent round of counseling.

The round of counseling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

Listed below are some of the entrance exams held in the country for admission to DM in Neurology:

All India D.M / M.Ch. Entrance Examination
All India Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam (AIIMS)
Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam
Delhi University Super Specialty Entrance Test – DUMET
Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Entrance Exam
Madras Medical College – Institute of Neurology Entrance Exam
Maharashtra Super-specialty Entrance Test - MH SSET
National Brain Research Centre Entrance Exam
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Entrance Exam
Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Entrance Exam
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute Entrance Exam
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Medical Entrance Exam
University of Delhi Entrance Exam.

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DM Neurology: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Basic General Sciences and Investigative Neuro Surgery	Neuroradiology	Electrocorticography
Computer Science	Tomography of skull and spine	Brain Mapping
Statistics	CT Scan, MRI & MRA & MR Spectroscopy	Ultrasonography of Brain
Basic Neurosciences	Angiography	Transcranial Doppler
Neuro Anatomy	Myelography	Clinical Neurology
Neurophysiology	EEG and EMG	Basic Neurology
Neuropathology	Nerve Conduction Study	Neurological Disease
Neurochemistry	Evoked Potential	Congenital Malformation
Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Neuropharmacology	Parasitic and Fungal infections	Functional & Sedative Neurosurgery
Developmental Anomaly	Vascular diseases	Neuro Anaesthesia
Elicitation Interpretation of Neurological Symptoms and signs	Spine and Spinal cord – Disorders – Operative Surgery	Pre & Post-operative care
Brain death	Intracranial Tumors – Operative Surgery	Medico Legal Aspects in Neurosurgery
Clinical Neurosurgery, practice of Neurosurgery and Recent Advances	Stereotaxy	Neuro Endoscopy
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring	Movement disorders	Gene Therapy
Developmental Anomalies – Operative Surgery	Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy	Immunotherapy
Trauma – Operative Surgery	Paediatric Neurosurgery	Neuronavigation
Bacterial infections	Intraoperative Monitoring	Neuro Rehabilitation

DM Neurology: Career Prospects

The constant advent of medical advancements and emergence of new technologies ensures that such professionals are constantly required for treating a variety of brain, spinal, and muscular function disorders.
Such professionals typically:

diagnose and determine treatment by examining the patient's brain and neck nerves.
examine muscle strength, movement, balance, and reflexes.
perform common diagnostic tests like:

CAT scan
MRI
spinal taps
electroencephalography
electromyography.

perform non-surgical techniques to treat neurological problems.
conduct:

neurological and clinical research
basic research
translational research

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Some of the popular professional avenues open to postgraduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Salary in INR
Neurologist	Neurologists are highly trained physicians who diagnose and treat the diseases of a patient's brain as well as any impairment to the spinal cord, nervous system, muscles and blood vessels that are associated with any of these structures.	15-18 lakhs
Neuro Physician	A Neuro Physician examines and diagnoses nervous disorders and diseases and suggests treatments for the same. They consult with patients to determine and fix the appropriate course of treatment.	12-15 lakhs