JJMMC Fellowship Paediatric Anaesthesiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesiology at JJMMC is a 1-year post-doctoral programme for MD/DNB (Anaesthesiology) holders who wish to specialise in the anaesthetic management of paediatric patients. It covers neonatal anaesthesia, paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia in children, and paediatric pain management. It is ideal for anaesthesiologists seeking to work in tertiary care hospitals, children's hospitals, or paediatric cardiac surgery centres.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MD (Anaesthesiology) or DNB (Anaesthesiology) degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised institution. They must also be registered with the Medical Council of India or the respective State Medical Council. Additional eligibility criteria may be specified by RGUHS or JJMMC in the admission notification each year.

Ans. Admission is through a college-conducted written entrance examination as per RGUHS norms. RGUHS issues a notification for fellowship admissions, following which JJMMC conducts its own entrance test. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the entrance test, followed by document verification and counselling. There is no centralised state-level counselling (like KEA) for fellowship programmes.

Ans. The fellowship provides hands-on training in neonatal and paediatric anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries, paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, paediatric regional anaesthesia techniques, management of paediatric airway emergencies, paediatric intensive care, and pain management in children. The high volume of paediatric cases at Bapuji Hospital and Chigateri General Hospital ensures comprehensive clinical exposure.

Ans. After completing the fellowship, candidates can work as paediatric anaesthesiologists at tertiary care hospitals, children's hospitals, paediatric cardiac surgery centres, and academic medical institutions. The sub-specialty is in high demand given the limited number of trained paediatric anaesthesiologists in India. Graduates may also pursue further academic or research careers in paediatric anaesthesia.

Ans. The RGUHS admission fee for fellowship programmes is Rs. 22,450 per year. The college-level tuition fee is set by JJMMC and should be confirmed directly with the college at the time of admission. Regarding stipend, candidates should inquire with JJMMC directly, as stipend availability for fellowship students may differ from the Rs. 40,000/month stipend provided to MD/MS students.