MD Anaesthesia: Course, Admission, Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope, Salary

M.D. Anaesthesia or Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesia is a Doctorate level course which focuses on the study of different concepts or subjects of Anaesthesia such as General Anaesthesia, Sedation, Regional Anaesthesia and enhances certain skills. The duration of the course is 3-years.

MD Anaesthesia can be pursued after completing bachelor's degree in the relevant stream from a MCI recognized Institute. MD Anaesthesia Admissions are most of the colleges are based on the scores of NEET PG, etc followed by a GD/PI round, however many colleges intake students based on their previous higher education scores.

Top Colleges offering MD Anaesthesia are AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Pondicherry, etc. The average fee to pursue such a course may range around INR 42,000 to 12.3 Lakhs per year. MD Anaesthesia courses in government colleges like Government Medical College Latur have very less fees in comparison to the private colleges offering radiology courses.

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After completing MD Anaesthesia courses in government colleges, graduates can get an average salary of INR 11 LPA and an opportunity to work in various government organisations and hospitals, clinics. Graduates can work at reputed job profiles like Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, etc

Table of Content

MD Anaesthesia Course Highlights
Why Study?
MD Anaesthesia Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 Entrance Exams

MD Anaesthesia Syllabus
MD Anaesthesia Top Colleges

5.1 Maharashtra

5.2 Uttar Pradesh

5.3 Karnataka

5.4 Rajasthan

What after MD Anaesthesia?
MD Anaesthesia Jobs
MD Anaesthesia: FAQs

MD (Anaesthesia): Course Highlights

Course Level	Doctorate
Full Form	Doctorate of Medicine in Anaesthesiology
Duration	3 years
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. with 50% and relevant PG Degree from MCI recognized Institute
Age Limit	No
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Similar Options of Study	MD (Pathology), MD (Microbiology), MD (Physiology), MD (Paediatrics), MD (Psychiatry) etc.
Course Fee	INR 42,000 to 12.3 Lakhs per year
Average Starting Salary	INR 11 LPA
To Recruiting Areas	Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities, Diagnostic Centres etc
Job Positions	Anaesthetic Physician, Anaesthetic Doctor, Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Specialist, etc

MD (Anaesthesia): Why Study

Pursuing MD (Anaesthesia) can result in lucrative and good carewe developing options. The course provides a lot of benefits to the students. Below given are some of the reasons how MD (Anaesthesia) is beneficial for students:

Candidates having an MD (Anaesthesia) degree earn a good amount of money as Anaesthesia is one of the most profitable streams in the medical field.
Graduates after completing the course can find a vast career Scope and wide range of job opportunities in private and public sectors and can earn a handsome salary around INR 11 LPA.
One can also become eligible to pursue Research level courses and get expertise in the same field. The course also provides a high job security as there will always be a need for Doctors.

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MD (Anaesthesia): Admission Process

MD (Anaesthesia) admissions are conducted through merit-based or entrance based. Admission to MD Anaesthesia is mostly done through entrance exams scores. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in NEET-PG or any other entrance exams. However, few medical colleges offer direct admission on the basis of marks obtained in MBBS and work/internship experience.

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MD (Anaesthesia): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking to pursue MD (Anaesthesia) course, one must have to complete their MBBS course or equivalent from a MCI (Medical Council of India) recognized University.
Candidates should have completed their graduation with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in MBBS degree or any equivalent degree.
Some top and reputed colleges offering MD (Anaesthesia) courses consider scores of NEET-PG or JIPMER Entrance exam for admissions.
Candidates may also require to gain 12 months or more work experience in the same field to get admission into top colleges.

MD (Anaesthesia): Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Exam Details
NEET PG	Check Here
INI CET	Check Here

MD (Anaesthesia): Syllabus

MD (Anaesthesia) Syllabus covers a wide range of subjects related to physiology, anatomy, obstetrics, paediatrics and many other concepts or topics related to

The Syllabus for the course comprises practical and theoretical subjects Anaesthesia. The below gives you an insight knowledge about the Syllabus taught in MD (Anaesthesia).

Applied Physiology	Endocrinology Applied
Muscle Function	Clinical Pharmacology
Applied Anatomy	Obstetrics and Paediatrics
Cardiovascular Physiology	General Anaesthesia
Kidney and Body Fluids	Regional Anaesthesia
Nervous System	Control of acute pain
Cardiovascular Surgery	Neurosurgery and management of head injuries
General Anaesthesia	Anaesthesia for specialties
Anaesthesia in Remote Areas	Thoracic Anaesthesia
Cardiac Anaesthesia	Neurosurgical Anaesthesia
Intensive Care Medicine	Pain Management

MD (Anaesthesia): Top Colleges

Only a few medical colleges in India offer MD (Anaesthesia) courses. There are around 99 recognized medical colleges in India offering the course and most of them are situated in Maharashtra, UP and Karnataka. Some of the best Doctorate Of Medicine [MD] (Anaesthesia) Colleges In India (in various states) are given below:

Maharashtra

Check out the list of Top Doctorate Of Medicine [MD] (Anaesthesia) colleges in Maharashtra given below:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Government Medical College, Latur	INR 71,230
Pravara Rural Medical College - [PRMC], Loni, Ahmednagar	INR 20,00,000
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati	INR 9,65,000
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College - [BVMC], Pune	INR 26,25,500
ACPM Medical College, Dhule	INR 9,08,300
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [MIMSR], Latur	INR 8,00,000
DY Patil Education Society - [DYPES], Kolhapur	INR 22,00,000
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University - [BVDU], Pune	INR 1,60,000
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College - [LTMMC], Mumbai	INR 98,550
D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur	INR 28,75,000

Uttar Pradesh

Check out the best MD colleges in Uttar Pradesh offering MD (Anaesthesia) tabulated below along with their average fees structure:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Science - [SRMS IMS], Bareilly	INR 18,20,000
Baba Raghav Das Medical College - [BRD], Gorakhpur	INR 42,000
Teerthanker Mahaveer University - [TMU], Moradabad	INR 21,60,000
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi	INR 52,000
UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Etawah	INR 52,000
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre, Moradabad	INR 21,60,000
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences - [RMLIMS], Lucknow	NA
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly	INR 12,00,000
RAMA University, Kanpur	INR 14,30,376
Sharda University, Noida	INR 9,23,100

Karnataka

Tabulated below are some of best MD (Anaesthesia) colleges in Karnataka along with their average fee:

Institute Name	Average Fees
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore	INR 21,50,000
JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH], Mysore	INR 16,12,500
Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences - [KBNIMS], Gulbarga	INR 32,29,930
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore	INR 1,13,900
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (Autonomous) - [MIMS], Mandya	INR 1,13,900
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	INR 11,50,205
Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore	INR 11,50,205
Shridevi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	INR 11,50,205
Rajarajeshwari Medical College And Hospital - [RRMCH], Bangalore	INR 30,00,000
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur, Dharwad	INR 6,41,900

Rajasthan

Some of the Top Doctorate Of Medicine [MD] (Anaesthesia) Colleges In Rajasthan are listed below along with their fees Structure:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Dr SN Medical College & Hospital, Jodhpur	NA
Geetanjali University - [GU], Udaipur	INR 24,60,200
Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital - [GMC], Udaipur	INR 7,10,200
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - [JLN], Ajmer	INR 2,375
RNT Medical College, Udaipur	INR 41,000 (Total)
Sardar Patel Medical College - [SPMC], Bikaner	INR 3,745
Pacific Medical University - [PMU], Udaipur	INR 20,00,000
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences - [RUHS], Jaipur	NA

What after MD (Anaesthesia)?

After the completion of the course students have two choices: either they find a lucrative job option and start working or pursue other courses such as MBA or Research level courses in the same field to get expertise. Graduates can easily find several lucrative job options in various areas like Hospitals, clinics, healthcare centres, etc. Discussed below are some of the courses one can opt after MD (Anaesthesia):

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

Master of Chirurgiae or MCh is a 3-years Masters course and is the highest degree in the field of surgical science in the Indian Medical system.
The course focuses on practical training, surgery training, research training, clinical case presentations, etc. One must complete MS, MD or other PG courses from a medical college recognized by MCI.
Admissions to Master of Chirurgiae or MCh is done through merit-based and entrance based. Most of the top MCh colleges in India consider NEET-SS scores for admissions.

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Master in Business Administration (MBA)

MBA course is a 2 year professional postgraduate course which deals with study of fundamentals of modern management and enhances crucial skills required to work professionally.
MBA is offered in Full-time, Online as well as Distance Education mode. The course is also offered with several specialisations including Marketing, Finance, IT, Human Resources Management and many others.
To pursue MBA one must complete their bachelor's in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks from a recognized University.
MBA Admissions into the best MBA colleges in India are done based on scores of CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round.

MD (Anaesthesia) Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Annual Salary
Nurse Anaesthetists	Also known as CRNA are responsible for supervising anaesthesia doctors and ensuring administration of anaesthesia. Their work also provides medications and medical care to patients during surgery or treatment.	INR 5 - 16 Lakhs
Anesthesiologists/ Anaesthetists	They are responsible for Supervising anaesthesia assistants, administrating nurse anaesthetists and formulating and monitoring others complying with medical and hospital procedure policy.	INR 12 - 21 Lakhs
Anaesthesia Professor	Anaesthesia Professors are responsible for teaching and training students and medical colleagues on how to administer Anaesthesia. They also conduct various research and seminars or play significant roles in conferences held by the clinical services in hospitals.	INR 13.5 - 29.1 Lakhs
Intensive Care Specialist	Intensive Care Specialists are responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating patients in need of intensive and critical care. Also they design and develop to support vital organs.	INR 4.5 - 16.16 Lakhs

MD (Anaesthesia): FAQs

Ques. What can I do after MD anaesthesia?

Ans. One can pursue various courses such as MBA, MCh or any other Diploma or Certification courses in the same stream to get specialised in the field. Apart from studies one can also find lucrative job opportunities to work.

Ques. Is MSc anaesthesia a Doctor?

Ans. No, MSc Anaesthesia is not considered as a Doctor, to become a doctor one need to opt courses like MBBS, BAMS, etc.

Ques. Is MD Anaesthesia eligible for DM Cardiology?

Ans. Yes, after completing MD Anaesthesia graduates are eligible to pursue DM Cardiology. However, both the courses are different so one can switch between their work and get specialised in two different streams.

Ques. What is the fee Structure for MD Anaesthesiology?

Ans. The average fees structure for the course varies depending upon several factors like institute, faculties, location, infrastructure, and facilities. The fees Structure for MD Anaesthesiology can be around INR 35,000 - 20 LPA.

Ques. What are the subjects for MD Anaesthesiology?

Ans. The Syllabus for MD Anaesthesiology covers various theoretical and practical subjects. Some of the subjects are given below:

Pathophysiology of various diseases
Perioperative Anaesthesia management
Anaesthetic drugs used in the perioperative care
Medicolegal aspects of Anaesthesia

Ques. What is MD Anaesthesiology?

Ans. MD Anaesthesiology or Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology is a 3-years Doctorate level course which imparts knowledge about Ambulatory Anaesthesia, Paediatric Anesthesiology, Neuro Anaesthesia,Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology, etc. and other subjects of Anaesthesiology.

Ques. What are entrance exams for MD Anaesthesiology?

Ans. AIIMS PG, AP EAMCET, AIIMS MBBS, CENTAC and NIMHANS are some of the popular entrance exams conducted for admissions into MD Anaesthesiology.

Ques. What are the skills required to become professional in Anaesthesia?

Ans. To become professional in the field, candidates must gain certain crucial skills like Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Calculative Skills, Critical Thinking Skills and Management Skills.

Ques. Is anaesthesia a paramedical course?

Ans. Yes, Anaesthesia is a Paramedical course. Also it is one of the best and lucrative career options in the field of paramedical Science.

Ques. Do anesthesiologists need maths?

Ans. Anesthesiologists does not require Maths as the minimum eligibility requirements to opt courses to become Anesthesiologists. One must have physics, chemistry & biology (Zoology/ Botany) as major subjects.