Under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is a separate entity. It provides a range of educational programs, including PG Diploma in Public Health Management, M.D. in Community Health Administration, and Diploma in Health Administration. It also provides several training programs including a Ph.D.
A legitimate M.B.B.S. degree is required for admission to the MD program, and candidates are chosen using a standardized screening exam.
The M.B.B.S. degree is required for entrance to the Diploma in Health Administration program, and candidates are chosen using a standardized screening exam.
The M.B.B.S. or M.D. degree is required for the PG Diploma programme; selection is based on experience and institutional preference.
For Ph.D. admission’s the candidate should have a post-graduate degree with 60% marks and the selection is based on the NEET PG exam.
Established | 1977 |
Institute Type | Government Institute |
Admission Body | Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi |
Courses Offered | 4 courses at Diploma, MD, PG Diploma and Ph.D. levels |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission criteria | Entrance Test |
Scholarship | Yes |
Admissions to are made through the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, following the university's procedures and regulations. The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare admission process includes appearing for the NEET PG entrance exam. Candidates need to visit the website of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and download the application form. The application should be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of INR 700 through a demand draft.
The eligibility criteria for various courses offered by NIHFW are as follows:
• For MD (Community Health Administration): Candidates must have completed one year of compulsory rotating internship after passing the final MBBS examination and have full registration with the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India.
• For PG Diploma in Public Health Management: Candidates should have completed MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. in nursing/health science/natural sciences, or B.A. in social sciences or an equivalent qualification. They should also be involved in public health activities.
• For Diploma in Health Administration: Candidates must have completed one year of compulsory rotating internship after passing the final MBBS examination and have full registration with the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India.
• For Ph.D. in Medicine: Candidates must have a graduate and postgraduate degree with at least 60% marks. Medical/Dental candidates must have MD/MS/MDS with at least 60% marks in MBBS/BDS aggregate.
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare entrance exam for admission is NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate). NEET PG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to various postgraduate medical courses.
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare cutoff for admission. The selection of candidates is based on their performance in the NEET PG entrance exam and the subsequent counselling process conducted by the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi.
Documents Required
• Previous qualification certificate
• The HSC and the SSC mark sheet
• Certificate of work experience If applicable, the certificate of work experience
• EWS Migration, Transfer Reservation category certificate If the case is
Application Process
Because the institute is affiliated with The University of Delhi, the admissions are done by NEET PG. The process for applying is according to the following:
• Fill out the form on the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Delhi University website.
• The DUMET Application fee of INR 700. The demand draft. It must be in the application. It is not refundable.
• Attend the exam and get a merit ranking.
• If you are shortlisted the name of your choice will appear as a top contender on the merit lists.
• Completion of the admissions process and pay the required fees.
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare grants scholarships to students in need through the government. A selection of these scholarships is described below:
• Merit cum means scholarships They are given to students who are not wealthy but are able to score high marks on merit. They can also instruct at the school.
• Reservation category scholarships They are offered to students who fall in the SC, ST, and OBC categories. The waiver of tuition fees is given to students, along with other benefits, such as accommodation fees as well as academic fee exemptions.