IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721302

Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) Admission Notice 2015

School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has invited applications from MBBS graduates for admission to 3 years post graduate program - Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) for the Academic Year 2015.

ELIGIBILITY:

The eligibility criterion for admission to MMST students is MBBS Degree (recognized by Medical Council of India) with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and having studied mathematics at +2 level (even as additional subject) or from any recognized Open University. Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC(Non creamy layer) candidates and persons with disability as per Govt. of India rules.

SELECTION:

MMST students - The selection of is strictly based on the performance of the candidates in an objective type of written test of 2 hours duration. The candidate needs to answer 120 questions out of which 75 questions are assigned to the MBBS syllabi. The remaining questions are equally distributed to cover the syllabi of +2 level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each correct answer carries one mark and each wrong answer carries negative 0.25 marks. Candidates qualifying in the admission test will be called for counseling at IIT Kharagpur before final selection.

ADMISSION TEST:

The admission test is of objective type to identify the aptitude of the candidates for a program like MMST. The test is of two hours duration and held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Sunday, 25th April 2015 at Kolkata. Candidate needs to answer 120 questions out of which 75 questions are assigned to the typical MBBS syllabi. The remaining questions are equally distributed to cover the syllabi of +2 level Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. Each correct answer carries one mark and each wrong answer carries 0.25 negative mark.

APPLICATION:

MMST 2015 application is to be submitted only by an ONLINE process (internet based) by accessing the website link: http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/mmst/ol/appform.php  from January 30, 2015  till 28th February 2015.

The candidate should first pay the Application Fee of Rs. 1500/- for General Category and Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/PD Category by obtaining a Demand Draft drawn in favour of IIT Kharagpur on any nationalised bank payable at Kharagpur, West Bengal.

The draft details are required while filling up the ONLINE application form after successful submission of data. The printed form, with candidate's signature and photograph pasted at appropriate place, and the Demand Draft must be sent by speed post so as to reach by 10th March 2015 to Chairperson, GATE/JAM 2014, GATE/JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur - 721302.

Following additional documents should be mailed along with the printed Application Form :

1. Attested copy of OBC (Non-creamy)/SC/ST/PD certificate (if applicable)

2. Attested copies of MBBS Degree (recognized by MCI) with mark sheet of all years as a proof of obtaining a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.

3. In case if Mathematics is not listed as one of the subjects for the degree obtained, attested copy of proof of having passed Mathematics at +2 level (even as an additional subject).

For further details, logon to http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in