Why study M Ch. Urology?

The goal to attain a M Ch. in Urology degree will depend on each individual’s aspirations and goals. Some of the benefits and perks of pursuing this course has been mentioned below:

• Candidates can start their careers by joining a group practice with surgeons in related fields, or by opening practice of their own.
• Candidates have good opportunities in hospitals, research fields both in government and private along with the self-run profession.
• Many urologists start working in a hospital, and eventually work in private practice or even open one of their own.
• Teaching is the evergreen field of which degree holder can adopt after the degree.
• They can become a community helper and work for NGOs as well. Students are provided with the training ingredients that provide in-depth knowledge of the entire urology and relevant basic allied subjects.

What is the M Ch. Urology Admission Process?

The most popular M Ch. Urology entrance exams in the country are NEET-SS, NEET PG etc. which are mandatory for admission into primarily public universities. Private institutes also conduct their own examinations or rely on the national/ state level entrance exams.

The guide to apply for entrance exam based admission is as follows.

• Step1- Registration: In this step, students need to create an account by entering basic details like email-id, phone number etc.
• Step2- Application Form: Fill the application form with all necessary details. Care must be taken to ensure all details are accurate and correct.
• Step3- Uploading of documents: Scan and upload all requisite documents like mark sheets, photograph and signature. Documents need to be uploaded in a specific format only, as specified by the institute’s application portal.
• Step4- Payment of Application Fees: Candidates have to pay the application fees either online or offline. 
• Step5 - Downloading of admit card: Admit cards are released once all applicants are judged for eligibility. The admit card must be downloaded and printed out to be used on the day of the examination.
• Step6 - Entrance Exam: Prepare for the exam as per the syllabus and past papers. Appear for the examination on the date announced.
• Step7 - Results: Results are announced after a couple of weeks of the exam day. If a candidate is successful in qualifying the entrance examinations, they can move on to the next round.
• Step8 - Counseling/ Personal Interview and admission: Counselling or PI is held for students who have cleared the entrance examinations. The student can now take admission in the M Ch. Urology course.

What is the M Ch. Urology Eligibility Criteria?

The common M Ch. Urology eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfil to be considered eligible for admission to this course is as follows:

• Candidates must hold a MS/ DNB degree or equivalent from a recognized university. 
• Students must have secured a minimum aggregate score of 55% in the same to be eligible. The institute university or the medical school you are getting your degree from must be recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• Minimum experience of 24 months in General Surgery is a necessary requirement for a candidate to be eligible for the course, as experiential learning.

Which are the popular M Ch. Urology Entrance Exams?

There are many national and state-level entrance exams to appear for the admission into the M Ch. Urology program. Listed below are some of these popular M Ch. Urology entrance exams.

• AIIMS PG: AIIMS PG is a national level entrance exam which is conducted by AIIMS Delhi and those who qualify the entrance exam will get admission into various postgraduate courses like MD, DM, MS, M Ch. and MDS. 

• JIPMER: JIPMER PG examination is conducted by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry for admission to MD/MS courses offered by the institute. JIPMER PG examination is conducted biannually, the first session in January and the second session in July. 

The application dates, exam dates and the mode of the exam of the above-mentioned exams are provided in the table below.

How to Prepare for a M Ch. Entrance Exams?

The syllabus for M Ch. entrance exams will vary from college to college. Some of the important tips that students can follow to excel in entrance exams are given below: 

• Go through the detailed syllabus of the written test, start studying them, revise your concepts.
• Time management is one of the most important aspects to crack entrance exams, this is not only applying to the study schedule but attempting the most exam as well. 
• Practicing sample papers and mock test papers will assure you of the time management skills by the time your entrance exam starts.
• Practice is the thumb rule for cracking entrance exams. Ensure that your concepts are clear and you are aware of all the right ways to solve questions within the time frame.
• Start learning from the basic step and thereafter move to higher and difficult levels of concepts.

How to get admission to a good M Ch. Urology college?

To get admission in the top M Ch. Urology college, the following points must be kept in mind:

• Candidates are shortlisted by the college through respective entrance exams followed by an interview.
• To get a good college for pursuing M Ch. Urology, appearing for the NEET-SS or NEET PG exam is the best way and for some of the colleges’ NEET is also considered good to approach.
• A few private institutes are there offering the course to admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test followed by a round of Personal Interview.
• Getting into a good college for the admission in M Ch. Urology program, candidates need to score well in the respective entrance exams.
• Candidates should put their time and effort into the entrance test as well as be prepared for a personal interview round.
• They should be well versed with their research topic so that they can impress the interview panel with their research idea.