Admission Notice – Postgraduate (MD/MS) Programmes, Academic session 2024-25

Published on: September 14, 2024

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun – 248016, Uttarakhand (www.hims.srhu.edu.in; Ph : 0135-2471158, 2471123)
Notice for Admission into Post Graduate Medical (MD/MS) Programmes,
Academic session : 2024-25
It is hereby informed that for the Academic Session 2024-25, admissions to Post Graduate Medical Programmes conducted at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, a constituent academic unit of the Swami Rama Himalayan University, (a University Established under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956) shall only be made based on the merit of NEET-PG-2024 through common counselling conducted by the State Government or its designated authority and none else. 

Accordingly, on behalf of State of Uttarakhand, the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun shall be conducting common counselling for admission into Post Graduate Medical Programmes for Academic Session 2024-25, based on the merit of NEET-PG-2024.

All NEET-PG-2024 qualified candidates are invited for registration for the process of common counselling & admission into Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. For registration process and other related details for common counselling, kindly visit the website www.hnbumu.ac.in
As per the provisions of sub-section 1 of section 13 of the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act, 2023 (Uttarakhand Act no. 02 of 2024); 30% seats (programmme-wise) are reserved for the permanent Residents of Uttarakhand. Reservation policy of the State of Uttarakhand shall be applicable on these seats.

As per the provisions of sub-section 2 of section 13 of the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act, 2023 (Uttarakhand Act no. 02 of 2024), 25% rebate in tuition fee (programme-wise) shall be applicable to the candidates who are admitted under the State Quota having Permanent Resident of Uttarakhand certificate. The rebate shall be given as per the merit of the candidates after the last date of admission and on completion of the admission process.

In terms of the Rules stipulated by the Swami Rama Himalayan University, all the successful candidates opting for the admission to the Post Graduate Medical Programmes at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences shall be required to serve the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences as Senior Residents for a period of one year after passing their MD/MS Programmes and during such period they shall be entitled to such emoluments as may be provided under the University/Institute Rules. In confirmation and pledge to the same, the candidates are required to furnish a service bond in favour of the Swami Rama Himalayan University and along with a Post-dated Bank cheque as a security against the same (Bond amount is mentioned in the list), which shall be only qualified to be en-cashed in event the subject Bond conditions are breached by the candidate.

Note:

1.1. While reporting for admission, the candidate shall bring all the relevant certificates/documents IN ORIGINAL along with 2 sets of self-attested copies of the same.

2. Mode of Payment of Fees:
A.Multi City Cheque / Bank Demand Draft drawn in favour of – SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY Payable at State Bank of India, HIHT, Jolly Grant Branch Or any Nationalized Bank.

B. Details for RTGS / NEFT :

Name of account SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY
Bank Name State Bank of India
Branch Name with address
& Telephone no.		 HIHT, Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Ph. 0135-2412947
Branch Code 10580
IFSC code SBIN0010580
Type of Bank Account Saving account
Bank Account Number 33082676422
3.As per the orders passed by the Hon’ble Apex Court from time-to-time, the candidate is required to furnish either cash security or bank guarantee for the fee payable for the remaining period of the Programmes.

Therefore, all candidates who obtain admission at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences shall be required to submit at the time of joining, either a bank guarantee for the tuition fee of the entire duration of the Programmes

OR

Post-dated cheques in favour of Swami Rama Himalayan University for the balance unpaid tuition fee as cash security.

The bank guarantee/cheques will be encashed by the University in case the candidate leaves the Programme mid-stream, after the admission.

4. Stipend shall be paid as per the policy of the University, i.e. Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) per month in first year, Rs.45,000/- (Rupees forty five thousand only) per month in second year and Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) per month in third year.
5. Hostel: Though it is not mandatory to stay in the campus but in view of odd duty hours and better educational experience, hostel stay may be preferred.
6. CAUTION: Public, in general, is informed that Swami Rama Himalayan University or its constituent academic unit, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, have never authorized/solicited any person(s) or any agent(s) for admissions in any of the programmes/courses offered by the University and/or its constituent academic unit referred herein above. Therefore, public is cautioned to be aware of unscrupulous person(s)/agent(s)/advertisements. None of the Authority(ies) of the University or the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences shall be responsible if students/wards are cheated on this account.
7. Please note that Ragging is strictly prohibited.
Principal
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Dated : 07/09/2024
List of Original Documents to be brought while reporting for Post Graduate Medical (MD/MS) programmes for Academic session 2024-25 (along with one set of self-attested photocopies) 

S. No. Documents
1 Original Allotment letter from appropriate authority
2 Admit Card of NEET-PG-2024
3 Score Card/ Result of NEET-PG-2024
4 High school/Higher secondary certificate for Date of Birth
5 Mark sheet of the MBBS examinations (All Professionals)
6 Internship completion certificate
7 Recent Character Certificate
8 MBBS Pass Certificate
9 MBBS Degree / MBBS Provisional Degree Certificate
10 Valid Permanent Registration Certificate from Uttarakhand Medical Council
11 Valid Permanent Registration Certificate from MCI / NMC / State Medical Council
12 Migration Certificate, if required
13 Permanent Resident of Uttarakhand Certificate (If Applicable)
14 Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
15 Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
16 PAN Card (Photocopy)
17 Bank Guarantee / Post-dated Cheques for the remaining tuition fee of the course
18 Affidavit against ragging from the Candidate
19 Affidavit against ragging from the Parents
20 Undertaking / Guarantee bond
21 Recent colored passport size photographs
22 Post-dated cheque towards bond amount

Programme-wise available seats

Programme-wise Fee structure

Click here for the list of Postgraduate (MD/MS) Programmes where bond is applicable

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