Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
D.M. Cardiology
3-year super-specialty grind at SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram. NIRF #13, only 6 seats, and a direct line to India’s top cardiac centers.
Key numbers
NIRF Medical Rank
#13
Annual Intake
6 seats
Duration
36 months
Total Program Fee
₹2.25 Lakh
Average CTC (2025)
One of the highest returns for a DM program in India
Investment
₹2.3L total
~₹0.8L per year
- Tuition Fee₹75,000per year
Are you eligible?
Required Postgraduate Degree
MD General Medicine or MD Pediatrics
Entrance Requirement
Valid score in NEET SS or SCTIMST Institute Entrance Examination
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
98%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships On Campus
You get hostel accommodation and scholarship support, so you can lock in on cath labs, EP studies, and echo rounds instead of worrying about rent and mess bills.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you have MD Medicine or Pediatrics and want elite cardiology training without drowning in fees, this is your lane. NIRF #13, 98% placements, ₹25 LPA average CTC, and a tiny cohort means insane 1:1 mentorship density. The trade-off? Only 6 seats and a brutal NEET SS / institute entrance. Trivandrum is chill, not chaotic — perfect for the grind.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Super-specialty cardiology career
- ✓ High ROI (low fees, strong salary)
- ✓ Intensive hands-on clinical mentorship
- ✓ Research-driven institute
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large peer batch for networking
- ✗ Metro city nightlife and hustle
- ✗ Direct admission without competitive exam