Ph.D. [Surgery] From GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore

(1) A degree of Master of Sciences or Master's degree in any subject allied to Bio Medical Sciences or Master's Degree in Nursing with at least 60% marks or Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree or Diplomat of the National Board of Examinations.

(2) MBBS degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the professional examinations.