Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS), Lucknow has released the information brochure for DRRMLIMS PDCC PDF Admission 2026-27, covering the Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) and the Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF). The brochure will be uploaded on 2nd November 2026, online registration starts on 3rd November 2026, and the last date to apply is 29th November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). The PDCC entrance exam is planned for the second week of December 2026.
These are one-year courses for doctors who already hold an MD/MS/DNB or MCh degree. The brochure lists 40 seats in PDCC (9 specialities) and 2 seats for PDF in Neurosurgery. There is no reservation in these super-speciality courses, and the selection for PDCC is by an MCQ entrance test, while PDF selection is by interview only.
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DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Admission 2026-27: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the DRRMLIMS PDCC and PDF Admission 2026-27 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Courses | Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) and Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Total Seats | 40 in PDCC and 2 in PDF (as per our count of the brochure table) |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals |
| Application Mode | Online only (no application by hand, post or courier) |
| Application Portal | http://drrmlimsexam.org |
| Brochure Upload Date | 2nd November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 3rd November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 29th November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Age Limit | 40 years (PDCC) and 45 years (PDF) as on the last date of application |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 including GST (non-refundable) |
| Selection Process | PDCC: MCQ entrance test and counselling; PDF: interview only |
| Reservation | No reservation in these courses |
| Helpdesk | 0522-4704120, [email protected] |
| Official Website | drrmlims.ac.in |
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Admission 2026-27 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the DRRMLIMS PDCC and PDF notification 2026-27 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, seats, fee structure, exam pattern, guidelines and other important instructions. The official PDF is linked below.
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Information Brochure 2026-27 PDF: Click to Download
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Apply Online 2026-27
The DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Apply Online 2026-27 process will start on 3rd November 2026 for 40 PDCC and 2 PDF seats. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the institute’s exam portal at drrmlimsexam.org until 29th November 2026 (5:00 PM). The form is online only, and no application by hand, post or courier will be accepted.
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Apply Online 2026-27: Click to Apply (link active from 03.11.2026)
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Seats 2026-27
Dr. RMLIMS has announced 40 PDCC seats and 2 PDF seats for the 2026-27 session. The speciality-wise seat distribution is provided below. The brochure does not print a total, so the totals are our own sum of the seat table.
DRRMLIMS PDCC Seats and Qualification 2026-27
| Speciality | PDCC Course | Seats | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | Critical Care Medicine | 6 | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anaesthesiology | Neuro Anaesthesia | 3 | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anaesthesiology | Cardiac Anaesthesia | 2 | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anaesthesiology | Obstetrics Anaesthesia | 2 | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anaesthesiology | Paediatric Anaesthesia | 2 | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Emergency Medicine | Resuscitative Emergency Medicine | 2 | MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine / Anaesthesiology / General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics |
| Emergency Medicine | Neuro Emergency | 2 | MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine / Anaesthesiology / General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics |
| General Medicine | Diabetes Care | 2 | MD/DNB in General Medicine / Pediatrics |
| General Medicine | Infectious Disease | 2 | MD/DNB in General Medicine / Respiratory Medicine |
| Microbiology | Hospital Infection Control | 2 | MD/DNB in Microbiology |
| Orthopaedics | Knee Reconstruction, Arthroplasty and Sports Injuries | 2 | MS/DNB in Orthopaedics |
| Orthopaedics | Orthopaedic Spine: Trauma, Infection and Disorder | 1 | MS/DNB in Orthopaedics |
| Orthopaedics | Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery | 1 | MS/DNB in Orthopaedics |
| Pathology | Renal Pathology | 2 | MD/DNB in Pathology |
| Pathology | Onco-Pathology | 2 | MD/DNB in Pathology |
| Pathology | Cytopathology | 2 | MD/DNB in Pathology |
| Paediatrics | Pediatric Trauma & Emergency Medicine | 1 | MD/DNB in Pediatrics |
| Paediatrics | Pediatric Hepatology and Gastroenterology | 1 | MD/DNB in Pediatrics |
| Radiodiagnosis | Onco Imaging | 1 | MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis |
| Respiratory Medicine | Interventional Pulmonology | 2 | MD/DNB in Respiratory Medicine |
| Total PDCC Seats (our count) | 40 |
DRRMLIMS PDF Seats and Qualification 2026-27
| Speciality | PDF Course | Seats | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery | Neuro Endovascular Surgery | 1 | MCh in Neurosurgery |
| Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery | 1 | MCh in Neurosurgery |
| Total PDF Seats | 2 |
Applying for More Than One PDCC
- Candidates with MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology, MD/DNB in General Medicine and MS/DNB in Orthopaedics can also apply for PDCC in Resuscitative Emergency Medicine and Neuro Emergency.
- Candidates with MD/DNB in Paediatrics can also apply for PDCC in Diabetes Care.
- You must apply separately, with a separate fee, for each course if you also apply for a PDCC in your own discipline.
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Recruitment Important Dates 2026-27
The important dates for DRRMLIMS PDCC and PDF Admission 2026-27 are listed in the table below. The dates for PDCC and PDF are the same up to the last date of application. After that, PDCC has an entrance exam, and PDF has an interview.
| Event | PDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Uploading of Information Brochure | 2nd November 2026 | 2nd November 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 3rd November 2026 | 3rd November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (till 5:00 PM) | 29th November 2026 | 29th November 2026 |
| Examination / Interview | Second week of December 2026 (exam) | Date will be informed on the website (interview) |
| Result | On the institute website, latest by 5:00 PM on the day after the exam | Within 15 working days of the interview |
| Counselling | Offline, the day after the result, at the Dr. RMLIMS Academic Block | Not applicable |
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Eligibility Criteria 2026-27
Candidates applying for DRRMLIMS PDCC and PDF Admission 2026-27 must check educational qualifications, age limit, fee and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete eligibility criteria here.
| Eligibility Criteria | PDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant discipline (recognised by NMC or NBE) | MCh in Neurosurgery (recognised by NMC or NBE) |
| Final Year Candidates | Can apply, but must show the passing degree certificate with registration at the time of joining, or the offer is cancelled | Can apply, but must show the passing degree certificate with registration at the time of joining, or the offer is cancelled |
| Recognition Status | Qualifications whose recognition is pending or in process on the last date are not accepted | Qualifications whose recognition is pending or in process on the last date are not accepted |
| Upper Age Limit | 40 years as on the last date of online application | 45 years as on the last date of online application |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals | Only Indian nationals |
| Reservation | No reservation in these super-speciality courses | No reservation in these super-speciality courses |
| NOC Requirement | Candidates working in any college, institution or hospital (full-time, part-time or under a service bond) must get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the authority, or the candidature is rejected | Candidates working in any college, institution or hospital (full-time, part-time or under a service bond) must get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the authority, or the candidature is rejected |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 including GST (non-refundable; extra bank charges may apply) | ₹2,000 including GST (non-refundable; extra bank charges may apply) |
Applications without the fee are rejected.
How to Apply for DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Admission 2026-27?
- Go to drrmlims.ac.in and open the online application link (drrmlimsexam.org), or open the portal directly from 3rd November 2026.
- Read the brochure fully and check your eligibility.
- Register with your mobile number and a valid email ID. The registration is not complete without them, and all messages come there.
- Fill in the form for the course you want, and upload the details asked.
- Pay the ₹2,000 fee online and submit the form.
- Save the details of every step (registration, fee payment, final submit) as soft and hard copies. Do not send any document to the institute.
- For PDCC, print the hall ticket from the institute website through the exam portal after you log in. The date, time and venue of the written test will be on the hall ticket.
Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying
| Checklist | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-certified copy of the Matriculation / age proof certificate |
| 2 | Proof of MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh course recognised by NMC / State Medical Council, with the degree or passing certificate |
| 3 | MBBS registration (NMC or State Medical Council) and registration of the MD/MS degree with the competent body |
| 4 | No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if applicable |
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Application Fee 2026-27
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee. The fee details provided for the admission are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (PDCC and PDF) | ₹2,000 including GST (non-refundable) |
Extra bank charges may apply. Applications without the fee are rejected.
DRRMLIMS PDCC Exam Pattern 2026
The PDCC selection is by a written entrance test conducted in pen and paper mode. The examination carries 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. There is no negative marking, and the qualifying mark is 50%.
| Part | Pattern | Questions | Marks | Based On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | MCQ, 4 options, one best response | 60 questions of 1 mark | 60 | Basic knowledge of the subject |
| Part B | MCQ, 4 options, one best response | 20 questions of 2 marks | 40 | Practical and applied aspects of the subject |
| Total | Pen and paper | 80 | 100 | Duration: 90 minutes; Qualifying marks: 50% |
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Selection Process 2026-27
PDCC is by a written entrance test, followed by counselling. PDF has no written exam, and selection is only by interview.
| Item | PDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Selection By | MCQ entrance test, then counselling | Interview only |
| Tie-Break | The older candidate is ranked higher | Not mentioned |
| Other | Result is uploaded on the institute website, and counselling details are put on the website | Candidates bring the application form and certificates, and a write-up of about 200 words on their work in the area |
DRRMLIMS PDCC & PDF Course Fee Structure 2026-27
Selected candidates must pay the course fee within the given period, or the admission is cancelled. A medical subscription of ₹150 a month is deducted from the emolument. The tables below show the fee for PDCC and PDF.
DRRMLIMS PDCC Course Fee Structure
| PDCC Fee Details | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Admission Fees | 5,000 |
| Course Fees | 45,000 |
| Examination Fees | 20,000 |
| Enrolment Fees | 500 |
| Degree/Diploma Certificate Fees | 300 |
| Migration Certificate Fees | 300 |
| Caution Money (Refundable) | 20,000 |
| Library Fees | 500 |
| Total | 91,600 |
DRRMLIMS PDF Course Fee Structure
| PDF Fee Details | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | 45,000 |
| Caution Money (Refundable) | 20,000 |
| Library Fees | 500 |
| Total | 65,500 |
After Selection: Joining, Emolument and Rules
Students of PDCC and PDF work as Senior Residents during the course. The main conditions are given below.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Emolument | PDCC: equal to a first year Senior Resident. PDF: equal to a third year Senior Resident, as admissible in the institute |
| Duties | Work as Senior Residents in patient care, teaching, training, research and emergency services |
| Private Practice | Not allowed |
| Medical Examination | Joining only after being declared medically fit by the institute’s Medical Board |
| Affidavits at Joining | (1) No private practice, (2) ₹1,00,000 will be forfeited if you leave the seat before the course ends |
| Leaving the Course Early | ₹1,00,000, deducted from the first emolument as security |
| Hostel | On campus, if available |
| TA/DA | Not paid for the entrance exam or joining |
| Joining | If you do not join by the date in the offer letter, the seat goes to the next candidate in the waiting list |
Seat numbers are provisional and can change without notice. No message is sent to non-selected candidates, and the decision of the Director is final.
