Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is a well-known institution that offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), super-specialty, doctorate, post-doctoral, and diploma programs in a variety of health-related fields. Admission to these courses is mostly based on national-level entrance exams such as NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, NEET SS, and AIAPGET.
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Undergraduate (UG) Admission Course offerings:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
- BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
- BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)
- BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
- B.Sc (Nursing, Medical Lab Technology)
Eligibility criteria:
Must have finished 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Most UG courses require passing the NEET UG test.
Selection Process:
NEET UG scores are the major criteria for admission to most UG programs.
Admission to courses such as BPT and B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) is dependent on qualifying examination results.
Course Duration:
MBBS: 5.5 years, with a one-year internship.
Other UG courses last between three and five years, depending on the program.
Postgraduate (PG) Admission Course offerings:
MD (Doctor of Medicine).
MS(Master of Surgery)
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), MPT (Master of Physiotherapy), and M.Sc (various specialisations)
MPH (Master of Public Health).
Eligibility criteria:
A suitable bachelor's degree is necessary (e.g., MBBS for MD/MS or BDS for MDS).
Must pass the appropriate entrance examinations (e.g., NEET PG for MD/MS, NEET MDS for MDS).
Selection Process:
Admission is dependent on scores from entrance exams such as NEET PG and NEET MDS.
Course Duration:
MD/MS/MDS programs typically last three years.
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Superspecialty Courses
Courses Offered:
Eligibility Criteria: DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae).
Must have obtained an MD/MS in a related specialisation.
Must be eligible for the NEET SS (Super Speciality) exam.
Selection Process:
Admission is dependent on the NEET SS scores.
Course Duration:
Typically three years.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Eligibility criteria:
A doctoral degree in the relevant discipline.
Selection Process:
Admission is based on academic performance and relevant experience.
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Admission Procedure for 2024
Mode: Applications must be filed online via the KNRUHS official website.
Steps:
- Visit the KNRUHS official admissions website.
- Register by entering basic information and creating a user ID.
- Fill out the application form, including personal and academic information.
- Upload all relevant documents, including academic credentials, ID verification, and passport-sized pictures.
- Pay your application fee online.
- Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
Important dates:
The application start date has yet to be announced (see the official website for updates).
Entrance Exam Dates: According to the NTA schedule (for example, NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, and NEET SS).
KNRUHS provides courses in many disciplines of health sciences:
| Branch |
No. of Colleges |
UG Seats |
PG Seats |
| Allopathy (Modern Medicine) |
27 |
3950 |
1408 |
| Dental Surgery |
12 |
1140 |
278 |
| Homeopathy |
5 |
450 |
30 |
| Ayurveda |
2 |
200 |
38 |
| Naturopathy |
1 |
30 |
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| Unani |
3 |
275 |
48 |
| Nursing |
77 |
4230 |
383 |
| B.Sc Medical Lab Technology |
20 |
685 |
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| Physiotherapy |
16 |
BPT-850 |
MPT-112 |
