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♋ Oncology Programme

Oncology Admission — Expert Guidance for Oncology

Expert NEET PG / NEET SS counselling for Oncology — college prediction, cutoff analysis, MCC PG/SS Counselling and seat-filling strategy. Zero donation seats.

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NEET PG / NEET SS · MCC PG/SS Counselling — college prediction & strategy
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What Is Oncology

Complete Guide to Oncology in India

Oncology is one of India's most important healthcare programmes. Admission through NEET PG / NEET SS — a single national entrance exam covering all seats across approved colleges in India.

Your NEET PG / NEET SS rank determines access through MCC PG/SS Counselling. Strategic choice-filling and counselling guidance is critical to securing the best available seat.

Admission through NEET PG / NEET SS — transparent, merit-based counselling
MCC PG/SS Counselling covers all institutional categories
West Bengal: WBMCC / WBJEEB handles state quota seats
Vidyapaath guides you through every round with zero donation seat commitment
Oncology — Degree Programme4–6 Yrs
Full professional programme covering all required subjects and clinical rotations.
Oncology — Govt. InstitutionFull Prog.
Government-subsidized fees, best clinical patient volume, most competitive admission rank.
Oncology — Private InstitutionFull Prog.
Lower admission cutoff, higher fees. Same recognized degree and practice rights.
PG After Oncology2–3 Yrs
Postgraduate specialization available after completing the UG degree and internship.
Specializations

Oncology Career Tracks & Specializations

Oncology training covers all core subjects. Specialization is available at the postgraduate level.

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DM Medical Oncology (After MD)
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy.
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MCh Surgical Oncology (After MS)
Whipple, hepatectomy, mastectomy, neck dissection.
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MD Radiation Oncology (Direct)
Radiation therapy — LINAC, brachytherapy, SBRT.
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Hemato-Oncology
Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, BMT.
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Precision/Molecular Oncology
Genomic profiling, targeted therapy.
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GI Surgical Oncology
Complex abdominal cancer surgery.
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, SBRT.
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Palliative & Supportive Care
Pain management, quality of life — growing field.
Eligibility

Who Can Apply

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MBBS Degree
Completed MBBS from NMC-recognized college + compulsory rotating internship.
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NEET PG Exam
Conducted by NBE annually. Score determines MD/MS/Diploma eligibility.
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NMC Registration
Valid provisional or permanent NMC / State Medical Council registration.
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Internship Complete
1-year compulsory internship must be complete before MCC PG counselling.
Admission Process

4 Routes Into Oncology

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MD Radiation Oncology
NEET PG → MCC → MD Radiation Oncology
Only oncology track directly after MBBS via NEET PG — no prior MD/MS needed.
02
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DM Medical Oncology
NEET SS → DM Medical Oncology (After MD)
After MD Medicine, NEET SS opens DM Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial, AIIMS.
03
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MCh Surgical Oncology
NEET SS → MCh Surgical Oncology (After MS)
After MS Surgery, NEET SS opens MCh Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial, AIIMS.
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DNB Oncology
NEET PG/SS → DNB at Cancer Hospitals
Hospital-based DNB in all three oncology tracks — Tata Memorial, HCG, Apollo Cancer.
Top Institutes

Top Oncology Institutions

AIIMS New Delhi
New Delhi
AIIMS
NEET PG + MCCCounselling
Best PGTraining India
PGIMER Chandigarh
Chandigarh
PGIMER
NEET PG + MCCCounselling
PremierPG Institute
SSKM / IPGMER Kolkata
Kolkata, WB
Govt. WB
NEET PG + WBMCCCounselling
WB TopPG Teaching Hosp.
Calcutta Medical College PG
Kolkata, WB
Govt. WB
NEET PG + WBMCCCounselling
LargeWB Clinical Volume
RG Kar Medical — PG
Kolkata, WB
Govt. WB
NEET PG + WBMCCCounselling
PremierWB Govt. PG
NRS Medical College PG
Kolkata, WB
Govt. WB
NEET PG + WBMCCCounselling
WB Govt.Clinical Training
Kasturba Medical (MAHE)
Manipal, KA
Deemed
NEET PG ScoreAdmission
Top DeemedPG Seats
Amrita Inst. Medical Sciences
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NEET PG ScoreAdmission
GoodClinical Kerala
Sri Ramachandra Inst.
Chennai, TN
Deemed
NEET PG ScoreAdmission
Strong TNMedical PG
Fees & ROI

What Oncology Costs

Govt. Oncology Training (with Stipend)
₹10K–₹80K
per year + stipend
Stipend ₹50,000–1,00,000/month for DM/MCh residents
Tata Memorial stipend among highest in India
DNB at Cancer Hospitals
₹0–₹1.5L
per year
Tata Memorial, RGCIRC pay stipend for DNB residents
Training quality primary advantage of premier cancer centres
Private Oncology PG
₹10L–₹22L
per year
Verify MDT tumour board and radiation equipment
Education loan up to ₹1Cr for medical PG

Figures are indicative starting ranges. We'll confirm exact, current fee structures for your shortlisted colleges during your counselling session.

Careers

Career After Oncology

₹40–120L
Oncologist Income
14.6L
New Cancer Cases/Yr
1:1500
Oncologist Ratio
Fastest
Growing Specialty
Top Recruiters
Tata Memorial CentreAIIMS CancerApollo CancerHCG HospitalsFortis CancerNarayana HrudayalayaRGCIRCCNCI KolkataGovt. Cancer Hospitals
Indicative Salary Ranges
RoleAvg. Package (LPA)
MD Radiation Oncologist25–50
DM Medical Oncologist35–80+
MCh Surgical Oncologist40–100+
Senior Oncologist (Pvt.)80–150+
Why Vidyapaath

Counselling That Gets You In

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5-Year Cutoff Data
Rank vs. college predictions built on real historical closing data — no guesswork.
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Choice-Filling Strategy
We help you build the right preference order to maximise your best possible seat.
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Zero Donation Seats
Every seat we guide you toward is through transparent, merit-based counselling.
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Round-by-Round Support
From registration to document verification — we're with you through every round.
FAQs

Oncology — Common Questions

Can I do MD Radiation Oncology directly after MBBS?+
Yes — the only oncology track directly after MBBS via NEET PG. No prior MD/MS needed. Fills within NEET PG rank ~3,000–15,000.
Difference between medical, surgical and radiation oncology?+
Medical Oncology: chemotherapy/immunotherapy. Surgical Oncology: cancer operations. Radiation Oncology: X-ray/proton beam therapy. All three work in modern cancer MDT.
Is Tata Memorial the best oncology training?+
For India, yes — TMC Mumbai is one of the busiest cancer centres in Asia. AIIMS Cancer Centre and RGCIRC are also premier. CNCI Kolkata for WB-based training.
What is CNCI Kolkata?+
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute — national cancer centre in Kolkata under DOHFW, GoI. Premier WB-specific cancer training for Radiation, Surgical and Medical Oncology.
What salary can an oncologist earn in India?+
Medical oncologists: ₹40–120L/year established. Surgical oncologists: ₹50–100L+. Radiation oncologists: ₹35–80L. Growing significantly with reputation and subspecialty skills.
Cancer research scope in India?+
ICMR, DST and international collaborations fund oncology research at Tata Memorial, AIIMS, NCI-designated cancer centres. Growing rapidly with India's genomics mission.

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