Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is a cancer research and training institute located in Mumbai. TMC is now recognized as one of the leading cancer centers in the world. It is an autonomous body that is funded and controlled by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. TMC offers medical and paramedical courses such as MSc, MD, DM, M.Ch, and Advanced Diploma. The courses are conducted by Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, but the degrees are affiliated with Homi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed University).

TMC admission into all the courses is based on a common entrance test, followed by an interview. The institute also prefers NEET-PG scores for admission into MD, DM, and M.Ch courses. The intake capacity for advanced diploma courses is between 20-30 and for master's is between 5 - 10, which differs every year. 

Tata Memorial Centre has collaborations with IAEA Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the W.H.O. and the National Institute of Health, USA. The institute makes sure that both the students and the patients are benefitted due to this collaboration. Check TMC Reviews

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Course & Fees

The courses offered by Tata Memorial Centre have been mentioned below, along with all the course details:

Program Details  Fees
Advanced Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology  Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility: BSc with a minimum 50% aggregate (Not less than 55% marks in Physics) Age limit: Between 20 and 25 years ( 5-year relaxation for ST/SC and 3-year relaxation for OBC)
Selection Basis: Interview + Marks obtained in the entrance exam (Based on HSC - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)		 INR 14,000 per annum
Advanced Diploma in Medical Image Technology  Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility: Should have passed BSc or Pharm. Age limit: Between 20 and 25 years ( 5-year relaxation for ST/SC and 3-year relaxation for OBC)
Selection Basis: Based on marks obtained in the entrance examination (Based on HSC - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)		 INR 14,000 per annum
MSc Nursing Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:
  • Should hold a degree in BSc Nursing/ Post Basic BSc Nursing/ BSc Nursing (Hons) with a minimum aggregate of 55% from a recognized university registered with the State Nursing Council
  • Minimum 1-year of work experience after State Nursing Council registration Post Basic BSc Nursing
  • Minimum 1-year of work experience prior to or after Post Basic BSc Nursing
Selection Basis: Common entrance test (CET), group discussion, and viva		 INR 50,000 per annum
Masters of Occupational Therapy in Oncology (MOT) Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (BOT/ BOTh) of minimum 4 ½ years (including a 6-month internship) from an institute recognized by UGC
  • Minimum aggregate of 50% in BOT
  • Candidates with BOT from distance education are not eligible
Age limit: Maximum 30 years as of 20.05.2022 (5-years relaxation for ST/Sc and 3-years for OBC) Selection Basis: Based on written test + interview		 INR 50,000 per annum
MSc in Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% in any of the following subjects:
  • BSc in Nuclear Medicine
  • BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, with Physics & Chemistry as one of the subjects
Age limit: Maximum 30 years as of 20.05.2022 (5-years relaxation for ST/Sc and 3-years for OBC) Selection Basis: Based on written test + interview
MSc Clinical Research  Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50% in any of the following subjects:
  • BSc in Bioscience/ Life Science (Botony, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology)
  • BSc in Chemistry
  • BSc in Clinical Nutrition
  • BSc in Clinical Research
  • Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science (B.Pharm)
  • Graduation in Medicine (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha)
  • Graduation in Dentistry (BDS)
  • BSc in Occupational Therapy
  • BSc in Physiotherapy
  • BSc Nursing
  • Paramedical Technology
The candidates with previous training or experience in clinical research will have extra weightage during the interview Age limit: Maximum 30 years as of 20.05.2022 (5-years relaxation for ST/Sc and 3-years for OBC) Selection Basis: Based on written test + interview		 INR 50,000 per annum
MSc Public Health Epidemiology  Duration: 2 years + 1-year internship
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized institute, with a minimum aggregate of 50% in any of the following subjects:
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Genetics)
Candidates with previous training or work experience in community work will be given preference Age limit: Maximum 30 years as of 20.05.2022 (5-years relaxation for ST/Sc and 3-years for OBC) Selection Basis: Based on written test + interview		 INR 50,000 per annum
MD Duration: 3-years
Eligibility:
  • Passed MBBS with internship
  • MCI/ State council registration
  • MMC registration
Selection Basis: Based on NEET (50% all India quota and 50% state quota)		 INR 1,05,500 (1st year Fees)
DM Duration: 3-years
Eligibility:
  • Should have completed MD/MS/DNB.
  • MCI/ State council registration
  • MMC registration
Selection Basis: Based on NEET		 INR 1,30,500 (1st year Fees)
M.Ch Duration: 3-years
Eligibility:
  • Should have completed MD/MS/DNB.
  • MCI/ State council registration
  • MMC registration.
Selection Basis: Based on NEET 		 INR 1,30,500 (1st year Fees)

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Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) MD Cutoff

The NEET-PG cut-off 2021 for the general category, for MD courses in Tata Memorial center, are mentioned in the table below:

Program Round 1 Round 2
MD in Nuclear Medicine 2288 -
MD in Radiotherapy 5049 5999
MD in Palliative Medicine 10391 12714
MD in Pathology 10719 7369
MD in Radio-Diagnosis 226 392
MD in ImmunoHematology & Blood Transfusion 15007 17378
MD in Anesthesiology 8750 10969
MD in Microbiology 16321 35145

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Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Placement

The institute does not conduct placements, but after completion of the program, it is mandatory for the students of some courses to serve the Tata Memorial Center for the period of 1 year. They can apply for jobs in other medical centers after 1 year. The salary offered during that 1-year duration is mentioned below:

Program  Salary
Advanced Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology  INR 18,000 per month
Advanced Diploma in Medical Image Technology  INR 18,000 per month
Doctor of Medicine (MD) INR 25,00,000 per annum
Doctorate of Medicine (DM) INR 50,00,000 per annum
Master of Surgery (M.Ch)  INR 50,00,000 per annum

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Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Scholarships

  • The institute does not offer any scholarships to the students but provides a stipend during the training program. 
  • The students pursuing the Advanced Diploma, MSc, MD, DM, and M.Ch are eligible for this training program at the Tata Memorial Hospital.

The stipend offered during the training program for various courses is mentioned in the table below:

Program  Stipend 
Advanced Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology  INR 12,000 per month
Advanced Diploma in Medical Image Technology 
Masters of Occupational Therapy in Oncology (MOT) INR 12,000 per month (1st year) INR 15,000 per month (2nd year) INR 18,000 per month (3rd year)
MSc in Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology
MSc Clinical Research 
MSc Public Health Epidemiology 
Doctor of Medicine (MD) INR 84,000 per month (1st year) INR 86,000 per month (2nd year) INR 89,000 per month (3rd year)
Doctorate of Medicine (DM) INR 1,01,000 per month (1st year) INR 1,03,000 per month (2nd year) INR 1,06,000 per month (3rd year)
Master of Surgery (M.Ch) 

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Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) FAQs

Ques. Is Tata Memorial Centre a public or private institute?

Ans. Tata Memorial Centre is an autonomous grant-in-aid institution under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

Ques. Does Tata Memorial Centre offer free treatment?

Ans. Yes, TMC offers free treatment to unprivileged people suffering from cancer, along with care and medicine at subsidized rates.

Ques. When will the admission to Tata Memorial Centre start in the year 2022?

Ans. The 2022 admission for various courses in Tata Memorial Centre has started. The application forms are available since April 18, 2022, and will last till May 20, 2022.

Ques. What is the placement of the Tata Memorial Centre?

Ans. Tata Memorial Centre does not conduct placements, rather they allow the passing students to serve at the Tata Memorial Centre for 1-year after completion of their program.

Ques. What is the average salary of the staff of Tata Memorial Centre?

Ans. The average salary of the staff of Tata Memorial Centre is around INR 4,94,00 per annum.