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INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1956

S.1 Short title, extent and commencement

       (1)This Act may be called The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
       (2)It extends to the whole of India 1 [***].
       (3)It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the OfficialGazette, appoint.
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       1.The words"except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 24 of 1964.
       2.Theappointed date is 01.11.1958 vide Notification No. S.O.2254, dated 28.10.1958.

S.2 Definition

       In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
       (a) "approved institution" means a hospital, health centre or other such institution recognised by a University as an institution in which a person may undergo the training, if any, required by his course of study before the award of any medical qualification to him;
       (b) "Council" means the Medical Council of India constituted under this Act;
       (c) 1 [***];
       (d) "Indian Medical Register" means the medical register maintained by the Council;
       (e) "medical institution" means any institution, within or without India, which grants degrees, diplomas or licences in medicine;
       (f) "medicine" means modern scientific medicine in all its branches and includes surgery and obstetrics, but does not include veterinary medicine and surgery;
       (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by regulations;
       (h) "recognised medical qualification" means any of the medical qualifications included in the Schedules;
       (i) "regulation" means a regulation made under section 33;
       (j) "State Medical Council" means a medical council constituted under any law for the time being in force in any State regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine;
       (k) "State Medical Register" means a register maintained under any law for the time being in force in any state regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine;
       (l) "University" means any. University in India established by law and having a medical faculty,
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       1. Omitted by Act 24 of 1964, w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.3 Constitution and composition of the Council

       (1) The Central Government shall cause to be constituted a Council consisting of the following members namely:
       (a) one member from each State other than a Union Territory, to be nominated by the Central Government in consultation with the State Government concerned;
       (b) one member from each University, to be elected from amongst the members of the medical faculty of the University by members of the Senate of the University or in case the University has no senate, by members of the Court;
       (c) one member from each State in which a State Medical Register is maintained, to be elected from amongst themselves by persons enrolled on such Register who possess the medical qualifications included in the First or the Second Schedule or in Part II of the Third Schedule;
       (d) seven members to be elected from amongst themselves by persons enrolled on any of the State Medical Registers who possess the medical qualifications included in Part I of the Third Schedule;
       (e) eight members to be nominated by the Central Government.
       (2) The President and Vice-President of the Council shall be elected by the members of the Council from amongst themselves.
       (3) No act done by the Council shall be questioned on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Council.

S.3(a) Power of Central Government to supersede the Council and to constitute a Board of Governors

       1[(1) On and from the date of commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010, the Council shall stand superseded and the President, Vice-President and other members of the Council shall vacate their offices and shall have no claim for any compensation, whatsoever.
       (2) The Council shall be reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 within a period of one year from the date of supersession of the Council under sub-section (1).
       (3) Upon the supersession of the Council under sub-section (1) and until a new Council is constituted in accordance with section 3, the Board of Governors constituted under sub-section (4) shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Council under this Act.
       (4) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute the Board of Governors which shall consist of not more than seven persons as its members, who shall be persons of eminence and of unimpeachable integrity in the fields of medicine and medical education, and who may be either nominated members or members, ex officio, to be appointed by the Central Government, one of whom shall be named by the Central Government as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors.
       (5) The Chairperson and the other members, other than the members, ex officio, shall be entitled to such sitting fee and travelling and other allowances as may be determined by the Central Government.
       (6) The Board of Governors shall meet at such time and places and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as is applicable to the Council.
       (7) Two-third of the members of the Board of Governors shall constitute the quorum for its meetings.
       (8) No act or proceedings of the Board of Governors shall be invalid merely by reason of--
       (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Board of Governors; or
       (b) any irregularity in the procedure of the Board of Governors not affecting the merits of the case.
       (9) A member having any financial or other interest in any matter coming before the Board of Governors for decision shall disclose his interest in the matter before he may, if allowed by the Board of Governors, participate in such proceedings.
       (10) The Chairperson and the other members of the Board of Governors shall hold office during the pleasure of the Central Government.]

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       1. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 32 of 2010) w.e.f. 15.05.2010.

S.3(b) Certain modifications of the Act

       1[During the period when the Council stands superseded,--
       (a) the provisions of this Act shall be construed as if for the word "Council", the words "Board of Governors" were substituted;
       (b) the Board of Governors shall--
       (i) exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the Council under this Act and for this purpose, the provisions of this Act shall have effect subject to the modification that references therein to the Council shall be construed as references to the Board of Governors;
       (ii) grant independently permission for establishment of new medical colleges or opening a new or higher course of study or training or increase in admission capacity in any course of study or training referred to in section 10A or giving the person or college concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard as provided under section 10A without prior permission of the Central Government under that section, including exercise of the power to finally approve or disapprove the same; and
       (iii) dispose of the matters pending with the Central Government under section 10A upon receipt of the same from it.]

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       1. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 32 of 2010) w.e.f. 15.05.2010.

S.3(c) Power of Central Government to give directions

       Power of Central Government to give directions

       1[(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act, the Board of Governors or the Council after its reconstitution shall, in exercise of its powers and in the performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
       (2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is a matter of policy or not shall be final.]


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       1. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 32 of 2010) w.e.f. 15.05.2010.

S.4 Mode of election

(1) An election under clause (b), clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall be conducted by the Central Government in accordance with such rules as may be made by it in this behalf, and any rules so made may provide that pending the preparation of the Indian Medical Register in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the members referred to in clause (d) of sub-section (l) of section 3 may be nominated by the Central Government instead of being elected as provided therein.
(2) Where any dispute arises regarding any election to the Council, it shall be referred to the Central Government whose decision shall be final.

S.5 Restrictions on nomination and membership

(1) No person shall be eligible for nomination under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 3 unless he possesses any of the medical qualifications included in the First and Second Schedules, resides in the State concerned, and, where a State Medical Register is maintained in that State, is enrolled on that register.
(2) No person may at the same time serve as a member in more than one capacity.

S.6 Incorporation of the Council

The Council so constituted shall be a body corporate by the name of the Medical Council of India, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

S.7 Term of office of President, Vice-President and members

       (1) The President or Vice-President of the Council shall hold office for a term not exceeding beyond the expiry of his term as member of the Council.
       (2) Subject to the provisions of this section, a member shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of his nomination or election or until his successor shall have been duly nominated or elected, whichever is longer.
       (3) An elected or nominated member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat if he is absent without excuse, sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive ordinary meetings of the Council or, in the case of a member elected under cl. (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, if he ceases to be a member of the medical faculty of the University concerned, or in the case of a member elected under clause (c) or clause (d) of that sub-section, if he ceases to be a person enrolled on the State Medical Register concerned.
       (4) A casual vacancy in the Council shall be filled by nomination or election, as the case may be, and the person nominated or elected to fill the vacancy shall hold office only for the remainder of the term for which the member whose place he takes was nominated or elected.
       (5) Members of the Council shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-election.
       (6) Where the said term of five years is about to expire in respect of any member, a successor may be nominated or elected at any time within three months before the said term expires but he shall not assume office until the said term has expired.

S.8 Meetings of the Council

(1) The Council shall meet at least once in each year at such time and place as may be appointed by the Council.
(2) Unless otherwise provided by regulations, fifteen members of the Council shall form a quorum, and all the acts of the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.

S.9 Officers, committees and servants of the Council

       (1) constitute from amongst its members an Executive Committee and such other Committees for general or special purposes as the Council deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;
       (2) appoint a Registrar who shall act as Secretary and who may also, if deemed expedient, act as Treasurer;
       (3) employ such other persons as the Council deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;
       (4) require and take from the Registrar, or from any other employee, such security for the due performance of his duties as the Council deems necessary; and
       (5) with the previous sanction of the Central Government, fix the remuneration and allowances to be paid to the President, Vice-President and members of the Council and determine the conditions of service of the employees of the Council.

S.10 The Executive Committee

       (1) The Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Committee, shall consist of the President and Vice-President, who shall be members ex office, and not less than seven and not more than ten other members who shall be elected by the Council from amongst its members.
       (2) The President and Vice-President shall be the President and Vice-President respectively of the Committee.
       (3) In addition to the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this Act, the Committee shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties as the Council may confer or impose upon it by any regulations which may be made in this behalf.

S.10(a) Permission for establishment of new medical college, new course of study, etc.

       (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law for the time being in force-
       (a) no person shall establish a medical college; or
       (b) no medical college shall-
       (i) open a new or higher course of study or training (Including a post-graduate course of study or training) which would enable a student of such course or training to qualify himself for the award of any recognised medical qualification; or
       (ii) increase its admission capacity in any course of study or training (including a post-graduate course of study or training) except with the previous permission of the Central Government obtained in accordance with the provisions of this section.
       (2) (a) Every person or medical college shall, for the purpose of obtaining permission under sub-section (1), submit to the Central Government a scheme in accordance with the provisions of clause (b) and the Central Government shall refer the scheme to the Council for it recommendations.
       (b) The scheme referred to in clause (a) shall be in such form and contain such particulars and be preferred in such manner and be accompanied with a such fee as may be prescribed.
       (3) On receipt of a scheme by the Council under sub-action (2), the Council may obtain such other particulars as may be considered necessary by it from the person or the medical college concerned, and thereafter, it may, -
       (a) if the scheme is defective and does not contain any necessary particulars, give a reasonable opportunity to the person or college concerned for making a written representation and it shall be open to such person or medical college to rectify the defects, if any, specified by the Council;
       (b) consider the scheme, having regard to the factors referred to in sub-section (7), and submit the scheme together with its recommendations thereon to the Central Government.
       (4) The Central Government- may, after considering the scheme and the recommendations of the Council under sub-section (3) and after obtaining, where necessary, such other particulars as may be considered necessary by it from the person or college concerned, and having regard to the factors referred to in sub-section (7), either approve (with such conditions, if any, as it may consider necessary) or disapprove the scheme and any such approval shall be a permission under sub-section (1):
       PROVIDED that no scheme shall be disapproved by the Central Government except after giving the person or college concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard:
       PROVIDED FURTHER that nothing in this sub-section shall prevent any person or medical college whose scheme has not been approved by the Central Government to submit a fresh scheme and the provisions of this section shall apply to such scheme, as if such scheme has been submitted for the first time under sub-section (2).
       (5) Where, within a period of one year from the date of submission of the scheme to the Central Government under sub-section (2) no order passed by the Central Government has been communicated to the person or college submitting the scheme, such scheme shall be deemed to have been approved by the Central Government in the form in which it had been submitted, and, accordingly, the permission of the Central Government required under sub-section (1) shall also be deemed to have been granted.
       (6) In computing the time-limit specified in sub-section (5), the time taken by the person or college concerned submitting the scheme, in furnishing any particulars celled for by the Council, or by the Central Government, shall be excluded.
       (7) The Council, while making its recommendations under clause (b) of sub-section (3) and the Central Government, while passing an order, either approving or disapproving the scheme under sub-section (4), shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:
       (a) whether the proposed medical college or the existing medical college seeking to open a new or higher course of study or training, would be in a position to offer the minimum standards of medical education as prescribed by the Council under section 19A or, as the case may be, under section 20 in the case of post-graduate medical education;
       (b) whether the person seeking to establish a medical college or the existing medical college seeking to open a new or higher course of study or training or to increase its admission-capacity has adequate financial resources;
       (c) whether necessary facilities in respect of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities to ensure proper functioning of the medical college or conducting the new course of study or training or accommodating the increased admission capacity have been provided or would be provided within the time-limit specified in the scheme;
       (d) whether adequate hospital facilities, having regard to the number of students likely to attend such medical college or course of study or training or as a result of the increased admission capacity have been provided or would be provided within the time-limit specified in the scheme;
       (e) whether any arrangement has been made or programme drawn to impart proper training to students likely to attend such medical college or course of study or training by person having the recognised medical qualifications;
       (f) the requirement of manpower in the field of practice of medicine; and
       (g) any other factors as may be prescribed.
       (8) Where the Central Government passes an order either approving or disapproving a scheme under this section, a copy of the order shall be communicated to the person or college concerned.

S.10(b) Non-recognition of medical qualifications in certain cases

       (1) Where any medical college is established except with the previous permission of the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such medical college shall be recognised medical qualification for the purpose of this Act.
       (2) Where any medical college opens a new or higher course of study or training (including a post-graduate course of study or training) except with the previous permission of the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such medical college on the basis of such study or training shall be a recognised medical qualification for the purposes of this Act.
       (3) Where any medical college increases its admission capacity in any course of study or training except with the previous permission of the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 10A, no medical qualification granted to any student of such medical college on the basis of the increase in its admission capacity shall be a recognised medical qualification for the purposes of this Act.

S.10(c) Time for seeking permission for certain existing medical colleges, etc.

(1) If, after the 1st day of June, 1992 and on and before the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1993 any person has established a medical college or any medical college has opened a new or higher course of study or training or increase the admission capacity, such person or medical college, as the case may be, shall seek, within a period of one year from the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1993, the permission of the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 10A.
(2) If any person or medical college, as the case may be, fails to seek the permission under sub-section (1), the provisions of section 10B shall apply, so far as may be, as if, permission of the Central Government under section 10A has been refused.

S.11 Recognition of medical qualifications granted by Universities or medical institutions in India

(1) The medical qualifications granted by any University or medical institution in India which are included in the First Schedule shall be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Any University or medical institution in India which grants a medical qualification not included in the First Schedule may apply to the Central Government to have such qualification recognised, and the Central Government, after consulting the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the First Schedule so as to include such qualification therein, and any such notification may also direct that an entry shall be made in the last column of the First Schedule against such medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after a specified date.

S.12 Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in countries with which there is a scheme of reciprocity

       (1) The medical qualifications granted by medical institutions outside India which are included in the Second Schedule shall be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act.
       (2) The Council may enter into negotiations with the Authority in any country outside India which by the law of such country is entrusted with the maintenance of a register of medical practitioners, for the settling of a scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of medical qualifications and in pursuance of any such scheme, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette amend the Second Schedule so as to include therein the medical qualification which the Council has decided should be recognised, and any such notification may also direct that an entry shall be made in the last column of the Second Schedule against such medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after a specified date.
       (3) The Central Government, after consultation with the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Second Schedule by directing that an entry be made therein in respect of any medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before a specified date.
       (4) Where the Council has refused to recommend any medical qualification which has been proposed for recognition by any Authority referred to in sub-section (2) and that Authority applies to the Central Government in this behalf, the Central Government, after considering such application and after obtaining from the Council a report, if any, as to the reasons for any such refusal, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Second Schedule so as to include such qualification therein and the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply to such notification.

S.13 Recognition of medical qualifications granted by certain medical institutions whose qualifications are not included in the First or Second Schedule

       (1) The medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in India which are not included in the First Schedule and which are included in Part I of the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act.
       (2) The medical qualifications granted to a citizen of India-
       (a) before the 15th day of August, 1947, by medical institutions in the territories now forming part of Pakistan, and
       (b) before the first day of April, 1937 by medical institutions in the territories now forming part of Burma, which are included in Part I of the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act.
       (3) The medical qualifications granted by medical institutions outside India1[before such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify] which are included in Part II of the Third Schedule shall also be recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act, but no person possessing any such qualification shall be entitled to enrolment on any State Medical Register unless he is a citizen of India and has undergone such practical training after obtaining that qualification as may be required by the rules or regulations in force in the country2[***] granting the qualification, or if he has not undergone any practical training in that country,2[***], he has undergone such practical training as may be prescribed.
       (4) The Central Government, after consulting the Council, may be notification in the Official Gazette, amend Part II of the Third Schedule so as to include therein any qualification granted by a medical institution outside India which is not included in the Second Schedule.
       1['Provided that after the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001, no such amendment shall be made in Part II of the Third Schedule to include any primary medical qualification granted by any medical institution outside India:
       Provided further that nothing contained in the first proviso shall apply to inclusion in Part II of the Third Schedule any primary medical qualification granted by any medical institution outside India to any person whose name is entered in the Indian Medical Register.
       Explanation. -For the purposes of this sub-section, "primary medical qualification" means any minimum qualification sufficient for enrolment on any State Medical Register or for entering the name in the Indian Medical Register.']
       1["(4A) A person who is a citizen of India and obtains medical qualification granted by any medical institution in any country outside India recognized for enrolment as medical practitioner in that country after such date as may be specified by the Central Government under sub-section (3), shall not be entitled to be enrolled on any Medical Register maintained by a State Medical Council or to have his name entered in the Indian Medical Register unless he qualifies the screening test in India prescribed for such purpose and such foreign medical qualification after such person qualifies the said screening test shall be deemed to be the recognised medical qualification for the purposes of this Act for that person.
       (4B) A person who is a citizen of India shall not, after such date as may be specified by the Central Government under sub-section (3), be eligible to get admission to obtain medical qualification granted by any medical institution in any foreign country without obtaining an eligibility certificate issued to him by the Council and in case any such person obtains such qualification without obtaining such eligibility certificate, he shall not be eligible to appear in the screening test referred to in sub-section (4A):
       Provided that an Indian citizen who has acquired the medical qualification from foreign medical institution or has obtained admission in foreign medical institution before the commencement of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001 shall not be required to obtain eligibility certificate under this sub-section but, if he is qualified for admission to any medical course for recognized medical qualification in any medical institution in India, he shall be required to qualify only the screening test prescribed for enrolment on any State Medical Register or for entering his name in the Indian Medical Register.
       (4C) Nothing contained in sub-sections (4A) and (4B) shall apply to the medical qualifications referred to in section 14 for the proposes of that section."]
       (5) Any medical institution in India which is desirous of getting a medical qualification granted by it included in Part I of the Third Schedule may apply to the Central Government to have such qualification recognised and the Central Government, after consulting the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend Part I of the Third Schedule so as to include such qualification therein, and any such notification may also direct that an entry shall be made in the last column of Part I of the Third Schedule against such medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after a specified date.
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       1. Inserted by The Indian Medical Council (Amdt) Act, 2001 w.e.f. 03.09.2001.
       2. The words "or State" omitted by Act 24 of 1964 w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.14 Special provision in certain cases for recognition of medical qualification granted by medical institutions in countries with which there is no scheme of reciprocity

       (1)The Central Government after consultation withthe Council may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that medicalqualifications granted by medical institutions in any 1 [***] country outside India in respect of which a scheme ofreciprocity for the recognition of medical qualifications is not in force, shallbe recognised medical qualifications for the purposes of this Act or shall besoonly when granted after a specified date:
       2 [Providedthat medical practice by persons possessing such qualifications-
       (a)shall be permitted only if such persons are enrolled as medical practitioners inaccordance with the law regulating the registration of medical practitionersfor. the time being in force in that country;
       (b)shall be limited to the institution to which they are attached for the timebeing for the purposes of teaching, research or charitable work; and
       (c)shall be limited to the period specified in this behalf by the CentralGovernment by general or special order.]
       (2)In respect of any such medical qualification, the Central Government, afterconsultation with the Council, may, by notification in the OfficialGazette, direct that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only whengranted before a specified date.
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       1.The words'State or' omitted by Act 24 of 1964 w.e.f 16.06.1964.
       2.Substitutedby the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f16.06.1964.

S.15 Right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled

       1[(1)] Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, the medical qualifications included in the Schedule shall be sufficient qualification for enrolment on any State Medical Register.
       1[(2) Save as provided in section 25, no person other than a medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical Register,--
       (a) shall hold office as physician or surgeon or any other office (by whatever designation called) in Government or in any institution maintained by a local or other authority.
       (b) shall practice medicine in any State;
       (c) shall be entitled to sign or authenticate a medical or fitness certificate or any other certificate required by any law to be signed or authenticated by a duly qualified medical practitioner.
       (d) shall be entitled to give evidence at any inquest or in any Court of Law as an expert under Section 45 of the Evidence Act, 1872-or on any matter relating to medicine.
       (3) Any person who acts in contravention of any provision of sub-section (2) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.]
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       1. Original section 15 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof and sub-sections (2) and (3) inserted thereafter by Act 24 of 1964 w.e.f 16.06.1964.

Legal Commentary on Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

Introduction

The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 was enacted to provide for the constitution of a Medical Council of India and the maintenance of a medical register for medical practitioners. Section 15 of this Act deals with the right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled in the Indian Medical Register, and importantly, imposes restrictions on who can practice medicine and hold medical offices in India.

What Section 15 Says

Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, as per the statutory text, covers:

Right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled - Persons holding recognized medical qualifications are entitled to have their names entered in the Indian Medical Register.
Restrictions on practice - Sub-section (2) prohibits persons other than medical practitioners enrolled on a State Medical Register from:
Holding office as physician or surgeon
Practicing medicine
Performing medical procedures
Penalty provision - Sub-section (3) prescribes punishment for contravention of sub-section (2).

Essential Ingredients

Based on the available sources, the essential ingredients of Section 15(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 are:

The person must be practicing medicine without being enrolled on a State Medical Register
The person must be holding an office as physician or surgeon or any other medical office without proper authorization
There must be contravention of sub-section (2) - acting in a manner prohibited by law

Scope of Section

Section 15 has a dual scope:

Enrollment and Recognition: It provides for the right of qualified medical practitioners to be enrolled in the Indian Medical Register based on their qualifications listed in the Schedules.
Prohibition and Regulation: It prohibits unqualified persons from practicing medicine, holding medical offices, or representing themselves as medical practitioners.

Punishment Under Section 15

Section 15(3) provides that any person who acts in contravention of sub-section (2) shall be punished with:

Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year (originally), or
With fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or
With both

Note: Subsequent amendments have increased the punishment from one year to three years with higher fines.

Legal Comments

Quackery - A person who has no education in medicine dispensing medicines and administering injections constitutes gross negligence and deficiency in service. - [Mohar Singh VS Rajendra @ Raju - Consumer (2015)]
Transgression into Other Systems - A person authorized to practice under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 cannot prescribe medicines under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Transgression into other branches of medicine amounts to quackery. - [Harishbhai Shamjibhai VS D. C. Gohil - Consumer (2014)]
Punishment Enhanced - Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 was amended, increasing punishment for the offence from one year to three years imprisonment. - [medical+council+act+section+15 | Indian Case Law - CaseMine]
Attracting the Offence - To attract the offence under Section 15(3)(2) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, it must be shown that a person is practicing medicine without proper authorization. - [PDF THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR CRL.O.P.No]
Reimbursement for Unauthorized Practice - When a person not studied medicine and not authorized to practice represents as a doctor and treats patients, they are liable to pay compensation (e.g., Rs.2,00,000 with interest). - [Mohar Singh VS Rajendra @ Raju - Consumer (2015)]
Interference in Concurrent Findings - In exercise of revisional jurisdiction, interference in concurrent findings of fact is not justified unless shown to be perverse. - [Mohar Singh VS Rajendra @ Raju - Consumer (2015)]
Forgery and Cheating Distinction - The offence under Section 15(3) Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is distinct from forgery or cheating. - [eLegalix - Allahabad High Court Judgment Information System]
National Exit Test - Any person who qualifies the National Exit Test held under Section 15 shall be granted a license to practice medicine. - [State Acts - India Code: Section Details]
Maintenance of Register - The Council shall maintain a register of medical practitioners known as the Indian Medical Register. - [indian medical council act, 1956 [repealed] (amended upto 2020)]
Registration of Additional Qualifications - If any person whose name is entered in the Indian Medical Register obtains additional qualifications, such qualifications may be entered in the register. - [PDF 1 THE INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL ACT, 1956 - NMC]
Right to be Enrolled - Section 15 grants the right of persons possessing qualifications in the Schedules to be enrolled in the Indian Medical Register. - [Section 15 in The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956]
Prohibition on Unauthorized Practice - No person other than a medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical Register shall hold office as physician or surgeon. - [Section 15(2) in The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956]
Original Punishment Provision - Originally, contravention was punishable with imprisonment up to one year or fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. - [Section 15(3) in The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 - Draft Bot Pro]
Special Provisions for Foreign Qualifications - The Act contains special provisions for recognition of medical qualifications granted by institutions in countries with no scheme of reciprocity. - [The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 - India. Ministry of Law]
Consumer Protection Application - Cases under Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act often arise in consumer protection proceedings, with complainants seeking compensation for medical negligence by unauthorized practitioners. - [Mohar Singh VS Rajendra @ Raju - Consumer (2015)]
Public Health Protection - The section serves as a crucial legal mechanism to protect public health by ensuring only qualified medical practitioners can practice medicine. - [Inference from statutory scheme]
Distinction from Other Systems - A practitioner qualified in one system of medicine (e.g., Ayurveda) cannot claim complete knowledge about drugs of other systems (e.g., allopathy). - [Harishbhai Shamjibhai VS D. C. Gohil - Consumer (2014)]

S.16 Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations

Every University or medical institution in India which grants a recognised medical qualification shall furnish such information as the Council may, from time to time, require as to the courses of study and examinations to be undergone in order to obtain such qualification, as to the ages at which such courses of study and examinations are required to be undergone and such qualification is conferred and generally as to the requisites for obtaining such qualification.

S.17 Inspection of examinations

       1[(1) The Committee shall appoint such number of medical inspectors as it may deem requisite to inspect any medical institution, college, hospital or other institution, where medical education is given, or to attend any examination held by any University or medical institution for the purpose of recommending to the Central Government recognition of medical qualifications granted by that University of medical institution.
       (2) The medical inspectors shall not interfere with the conduct of any training or examination, but shall report to the Committee on the adequacy of the standards of medical education including staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities prescribed for giving medical education or on the efficiency of every examination which they attend.]
       (3) The Committee shall forward a copy of any such report lo the University or medical institution concerned, and shall also forward a copy with the remarks of the University or institution thereon, to the Central Government.
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       1. Substituted by the Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.18 Visitors at examinations

       1[(1) The Council may appoint such number of visitors as it may deem requisite to inspect any medical institution, college, hospital or other institution where medical education is given or to attend any examination held by any University or medical institution for the purpose of granting recognised medical qualifications.]
       (2) Any person, whether he is a member of the Council or not, may be appointed as a visitor under this section but a person who is appointed as an inspector under Section 17-for any2[inspection or examination] shall not be appointed as a visitor for the same2[inspection or examination.]
       2[(3) The visitors shall not interfere with the conduct of any training or examination, but shall report to the President of the Council on the adequacy of the standards of medical education including staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities prescribed for giving medical education or on the sufficiency of every examination which they attend.]
       (4) The report of a visitor shall be treated as confidential unless in any particular case the President of the Council otherwise directs:
       Provided that if the Central Government requires a copy of the report of a visitor, the Council shall furnish the same.
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       1. Substituted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.
       2. Substituted for the word 'examination', by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.19 Withdrawal of recognition

       1[(1) When upon resort by the Committee or the visitor, it appears to the Council -
       (a) that the course of study and examination to be undergone in, or the proficiency required from candidates at any examination held by, any University or medical institution, or
       (b) that the-staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for instruction and training provided in such University or medical institution or in any College or other institution affiliated to that University, do not conform to the standards prescribed by the Council the Council shall make a representation to that effect to the Central Government.]
       (2) After considering such representation, the Central Government may send it to the State Government of the State in which the University or medical institution is situated and the State Government shall forward it along with such remarks as it may choose to make to the University or medical institution, with an intimation of the period within which the University or medical institution may submit its explanation to the State Government.
       (3) On the receipt of the explanation or, where no explanation is submitted within the period fixed, then on the expiry of that period, the State Government shall make its recommendations to the Central Government.
       (4) The Central Government after making such further inquiry, if any, as it may think fit, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that an entry shall be made in the appropriate Schedule against the said medical qualification declaring that it shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before a specified date,2[or that the said medical qualification if granted to students of a specified college or institution affiliated to any University shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before a specified date or, as the case may be, that the said medical qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification in relation to a specified college or institution affiliated to any University only when granted after a specified date.]
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       1. Substituted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.
       2. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.19(a) Minimum standards of medical education

       1[SECTION 19A - Minimum standards of medical education
       (1) The Council may prescribe the minimum standards of medical education required for granting recognised medical qualifications (other than post-graduate medical qualifications) by Universities or medical institutions in India.
       (2) Copies of the draft regulations and of all subsequent amendments thereof shall be furnished by the Council to all State Governments and the Council shall, before submitting the regulations or amendment thereof, as the case may be, to the Central Government for sanction, take into consideration the comments of any State Government received within three months from the furnishing of copies aforesaid.
       (3) The Committee shall from time to time report to the Council on the efficacy of the regulations and may recommend to the Council such amendments thereof as it may think fit.]
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       1. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.20 Post-graduate Medical Education Committee for assisting Council in matters relating to post-graduate medical education

       (1) The Council may prescribe standards of post-graduate medical education for the guidance of Universities, and may advise Universities-in the matter of securing uniform standards for post-graduate medical education throughout India, and for this purpose the Central Government may constitute from among the members of the Council a Post-graduate. Medical Education Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Post-graduate Committee)
       (2) The Post-graduate Committee shall consist of nine members all of whom shall be. persons possessing post-graduate medical qualifications and experience of teaching or examining post-graduate students of medicine.
       (3) Six of the members of the Post-graduate Committee shall be nominated by the Central Government and the remaining three members shall be elected by the Council from amongst its members.
       (4) For the purpose of considering Post-graduate studies in a subject, the Post-graduate Committee may co-opt, as and when necessary, one or more members qualified to assist it in that subject.
       (5) The views and recommendations of the Post-graduate Committee on all matters shall be placed before the Council; and if the Council does not agree with the views expressed or the recommendations made by the Post-graduate Committee on any matter, the Council shall forward them together with its observations to the Central Government for decision.

S.20(a) Professional conduct

       1[SECTION 20A - Professional conduct
       (1) The Council may prescribe the standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics for medical practitioners.
       (2) Regulations made by Council under sub-section (1) may specify which violations thereof shall constitute infamous conduct in any professional respect, that is no say, professional misconduct, and such provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.]
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       1. Inserted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964), w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.21 The Indian Medical Register

       (1) The Council shall cause to be maintained in the prescribed manner a register of medical practitioner to be known as the Indian Medical Register, which shall contain the names of all persons who are for any time being enrolled on any State Medical Register and who possess any of the recognised medical qualifications.
       (2) It shall be the duty of the Registrar of the Council to keep the Indian Medical Register in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of any orders made by the Council, and from time to time to revise the register and publish it in the Gazette of India and in such other manner as may be prescribed.
       (3) Such register shall be deemed to be a public document within the meaning of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and may be proved by a copy published in the Gazette of India.

S.22 Supply of copies of the State Medical Registers

       Each State Medical Council shall supply to the Council 1 [six] printed copies of the State Medical Register as soon as maybe after the commencement of this Act and subsequently after the first day of April of each year, and each Registrar of a State Medical Council shall inform the Council without delay of all additions to and other amendments in the State Medical Register made from time to time.
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       1.Substitutedby the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964), w.e.f16.06.1964.

S.23 Registration in the Indian Medical Register

The Registrar of the Council may, on receipt of the report of registration of a person in a State Medical Register or on application made in the prescribed manner by any such person, enter his name in the Indian Medical Register.
Provided that the Registrar is satisfied that the person concerned possesses a recognised medical qualification.

S.24 Removal of names from the Indian Medical Register

       (1)If the name of any person enrolled on a State Medical Register is removed there from in pursuance of any power conferred by or under any law relating to registration of medical practitioner for the time being in force in any State, the Council shall direct the removal of the name of such person from the Indian Medical Register.
       (2)Where the name of any person has been removed from a State Medical Register 1 [on the ground of professional misconduct or any other ground except that he is not possessed of the requisite medical qualifications] or where any application made by the said person for restoration of his name to the State Medical Register has been rejected, he may appeal in the prescribed manner and subject to such conditions including conditions as to the payment of a fee as may be laid down in rules made by the Central Government in this behalf to the Central Government, whose decision which shall be given after consulting the Council, shall be binding on the State Government and on the authorities concerned with the preparation of the State Medical Register.
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       1.Substitutedfor the words "on any ground other than that he is not possessed of there quisite medical qualifications" by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment)Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964), w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.25 Provisional registration

       1[(1) A citizen of India possessing a medical qualification granted by a medical institution outside India included in Part II of the Third Schedule, who is required to undergo practical training as prescribed under sub-section (3) of Section 13, shall, on production of proper evidence that he has selected for such practical training in an approved institution, be entitled to be registered provisionally in a State Medical Register and shall be entitled to practice medicine in the approved institution for the purposes of such training and for no other purpose.
       (2) A person who has passed the qualifying examination of any University or medical institution in India for the grant of a recognised medical qualification shall be entitled to be registered provisionally in a State Medical Register for the purpose of enabling him to be engaged in employment in a resident medical capacity in any approved institution, or in the Medical Service of the Armed Forces of the Union, and for no other purpose, on production of proper evidence that he has been selected for such employment.
       (3) The names of all persons provisionally registered under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in a State Medical Register shall be entered therein separately from the names of other persons registered therein.
       (4) A person registered provisionally as aforesaid who has completed practical training referred to in sub-section (1) or who has been engaged for the prescribed period in employment in a resident medical capacity in any approved institution or in the Medical Service of the Armed Forces of the Union, as the case may be, shall be entitled to registration in the State Medical Register under section 15.]
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       1. Substituted by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964), w.e.f 16.06.1964.

S.26 Registration of additional qualifications

(1) If any person whose name is entered in the Indian Medical Register obtains any title, diploma or other qualification for proficiency in sanitary science, public health or medicine which is a recognised medical qualification, he shall, on application made in this behalf in the prescribed manner, be entitled to have an entry staling such other title, diploma or other qualification made against his name in the Indian Medical Register either in substitution for or in addition to any entry previously made.
(2) The entries in respect of any such person in a State Medical Register shall be altered in accordance with the alterations made in the Indian Medical Register.

S.27 Privileges of persons who are enrolled on the Indian Medical Register

Subject to the conditions and restrictions laid down in this Act regarding medical practice by persons possessing certain recognised medical qualifications, every person whose name is for the time being borne on the Indian Medical Register shall be entitled according to his qualifications to practice as a medical practitioner in any part of India and to recover in due course of law in respect of such practice any expenses, charges in respect of medicaments or other appliances, or any fees to which he may be entitled.

S.28 Person enrolled on the Indian Medical Register to notify change of place of residence or practice

Every person registered in the Indian Medical Register shall notify any transfer of the place of his residence or practice to the Council and to the State Medical Council concerned, within thirty days of such transfer, failing which his right to participate in the election of members to the Council or a State Medical Council shall be liable to be forfeited by order of the Central Government either permanently or for such period as may be specified therein.

S.29 Information to be furnished by the Council and publication thereof

(1) The Council shall furnish such reports, copies of its minutes, abstracts of its accounts, and other information to the Central Government as that Government may require.
(2) The Central Government may publish in such manner as it may think fit, any report, copy, abstract or other information furnished to it under this section or under Sections 17 and 18.

S.30 Commissions of inquiry

       (1) Whenever it is made to appear to the Central Government that the Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may refer the particulars of the complaint to a Commission of inquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be appointed by the Central Government, one being a Judge of a High Court, and one by the Council, and such Commission shall proceed to inquire in a summary manner and to report to the Central Government as to the truth of the matters charged in the complaint, and in case of any charge of default or of improper action being found by the Commission to have been established, the Commission shall recommend the remedies, if any, which are in its opinion necessary.
       (2) The Central Government may require the Council to adopt the remedies so recommended within such time as, having regard to the report of the Commission, it may think fit, and if the Council fails to comply with any such requirement, the Central Government may amend the regulations of the Council, or make such provision or order or take such other steps as may seem necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the Commission.
       (3) A Commission of Inquiry shall have power to administer oaths, to enforce the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, and shall have all such other necessary powers for the purpose of any inquiry conducted by it as are exercised by a civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908.

S.31 Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government, the Council or a State Medical Council or any Committee thereof, or any officer or servant of the Government or Councils aforesaid for anything which is in good faith .dope or intended to be done under this Act.

S.32 Power to make rules

(1)The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act.
(2)All rules made under this section shall be laid for not less than thirty days before both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible after they are made, and shall be subject to such modifications as Parliament may make during the session in which they are so laid or the session immediately following.

S.33 Power to make regulations

       The Council may, with the previous sanction of the Central Government, make regulations generally to carry out the purposes of this Act, and without prejudice to the generality of this power, such regulations may provide for-
       (a) the management of the property of the Council and the maintenance and audit of its accounts;
       (b) the summoning and holding of meetings of the Council, the times and places where such meetings are to be held, the conduct of business there at and the number of members necessary to constitute a quorum;
       (c) the resignation of members of the Council;
       (d) the powers and duties of the President and Vice-President;
       (e) the mode of appointment of the Executive Committee and other Committees, the summoning and holding of meetings, and the conduct of business of such Committees;
       (f) the tenure of office, and the powers and duties of the Registrar and other officers and servants of the Council;
       1(fa) the form of the scheme, the particulars to be given in such scheme, the manner in which the scheme is to be preferred and the fee payable with the scheme under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 10A;
       (fb) any other factors under clause (g) of sub-section (7) of Section 10A;
       (fc) the criteria for identifying a student who has been granted a medical qualification referred to in the Explanation to sub-section (3) of Section 10B.]
       (g) the particulars to be stated, and the proof of qualifications to be given in applications for registration under this Act;
       (h) the fees to be paid on applications and appeals under this Act;(i) the appointment, powers, duties and procedure of medical inspectors and visitors;2[***]
       2[(j)] the courses and period of study and of practical training to be undertaken, the subjects of examination and the standards of proficiency therein to be obtained, in Universities or medical institutions for grant of recognised medical qualifications;
       (k) the standards of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for medical education;
       (l) the conduct of professional examinations, qualifications of examiners and the conditions of admission to such examinations;
       (m) the standards of professional conduct and etiquette and code of ethics to be observed by medical practitioners; and]
       3["(ma) the modalities for conducting screening tests under sub-section (4A), and under the proviso to sub-section (4B), and for issuing eligibility certificate under sub-section (4B), of section 13;"]
       4[(n)] any matter for which under this Act provision may be made by regulations.
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       1. Inserted by Medical Council (Amendment) Act (Act 31 of 1993) w.r.e.f. 27.08.1982.
       2. The word "and" at the end of clause (i) omitted and clauses (j) to (m) inserted thereafter by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) 16.06.1964.
       3. Inserted by The Indian Medical Council (Amdt) Act, 2001 w.e.f. 03.09.2001.
       4. The original clause (j) re-numbered as (n), by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 1964 (Act 24 of 1964) w.e.f 16.0601964.

S.34 Repeal of Act XXVII of 1933

"As soon as the new Act [that is, the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is brought into force, the existing Council will cease to function as there is no provision for continuing the existing Council, and some time will necessary have to elapse before a new Council can be constituted under the 1956 Act. As it is desirable that there should be continuity in the existence of the Medical Council, it is proposed to provide for the continuance of the existing Council after the commencement of the new Act until the new Council is constituted." This section gives effect to this object.

Sch.1 FIRST SCHEDULE

       THE FIRST SCHEDULE
       (See section 11)
       Recognised Medical Qualifications granted by the Universities or Medical Institutions in India.
       Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration
       UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.).
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

       AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine M.D.
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Venereal Diseases D.V.D.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Bacteriology including Pathology) M.D. (Bact. including Path.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology including Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. including Bact.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

       UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Venereology D.V.
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive
       Medicine/Community Medicine) M.D. (S.P.M./Comm. Med.)

       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Med.) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Sciences (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Master of Sciences (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
       The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted after the dates mentioned against each-
       M.B.B.S. 31st May, 1993.
       Post-graduate diplomas 31st January, 1989.
       Post-graduate degrees 31st March, 1990.

       UNIVERSITY OF AGRA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology.) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification upto the academic year 1984-85 only.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes).
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st June, 1978.)
       ALIGARH UNIVERSITY
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Dip. in Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification under this Schedule only when it is Held by a person holding any other medical qualification specified in this Schedule.)

       ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis. D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or before 23rd November, 1984.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 24th November, 1984.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 31st March, 1987 in respect of students being trained at J.L.N. Medical College, Aligarh.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       1[Master of Surgery (Ear, Nose and Threat) M.S. (E.N.T.)]
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after August, 1978.)
       ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

       ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biophysics) M.D. (Biophysics)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (Pre. & Soc. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Ana.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)
       Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric-Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Gastroenterology) D.M. (Gastroenterology)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy) *Ph.D. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) *Ph.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Biophysics) *Ph.D. (Biophysics)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) *Ph.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) *Ph.D. (Patho.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology) *Ph.D. (Physiology)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology) *Ph.D. (Pharmacology)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Reproductive Biology) *Ph.D. (Reproductive Biology)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Experimental Medicine in all clinical subjects) *Ph.D. (Experimental Medicine) in all Clinical Subjects
       Doctor of Philosophy (Bio Medical Engineering) *Ph.D. (Bio-Medical Engineering)
       Master of Hospital Administration *M.H.A.
       *Indicate that these are treated as medical degrees, provided these are awarded to the persons holding a recognised medical qualification under the Act.

       AWADHESH PRATAP SINGH UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Physiology) M.S. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paedietrics) M.D.(Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1971.) Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1980.)

       UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)
       Master of Science (Pathology) M.Sc. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery) M.D. (Mid.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted before the 30th April, 1979.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.S. (Paed. Surg.)
       Diploma in Radiation Medicine D.R.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or before the 30th April, 1981.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.S. (Thoracic-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Thoracic-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by the University of Bombay to the students trained at (1) Grant Medical College, Bombay, (2) Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay, (3) T.N. Medical College, Bombay and (4) L.T.M. Medical Collage, Sion, Bombay on or before 31st December, 1988.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1950.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1982.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Therapy D.M.R.T.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1981.)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1983.)

       UNIVERSITY OF BIHAR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psy. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesia) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)

       BABA SAHEB BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR, BIHAR UNIVERSITY
       (1) DARBHANGA MEDICAL COLLEGE, LAHERIASARAI
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       (2) SHRI KRISHNA MEDICAL COLLEGE, MUZAFFARPUR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery M.B.B.S.
       M.S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Science in Physiology M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Science in Anatomy M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Paediatrics D. Paed.
       Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology D.V. & D.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)
        (Approved for teaching appointments only.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Theraphy D.M.R.T.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Bio-Physics) M.D. (Bio-Physics)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after August, 1973.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after September, 1973.)
       3[Magister Chirugiae (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1978.)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1974.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Eudocrinology)
       M.D. (Eudocrinology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1978.)]

       BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Master of Surgery (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)
       Diploma in Aviation Medicine Dip. Av. Med.
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Aviation Medicine) M.D. (Avi. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st April, 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1985.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1970.)
       Magister of Chriurgiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after October, 1971.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (P.S.M.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1975.)
       Magister of Chriurgiae (Cardio-Thoracil-Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor.-Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1986.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1967.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after November, 1974.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1995.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised, medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1969.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1975.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1975.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1984.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1075.)
       iploma in Bacteriology Dip. in Bact.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1977.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1987.)
       Diploma in Venereal Diseases D.V.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1997.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) M.D. (Medical Oncology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after October, 1991.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

       BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology) M.D. (Foren. Med. & Toxicology).
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (S.P.M.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1st December, 1984.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

       BHOPAL UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine. D.F.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1970.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1983.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O. (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

       BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.O.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Barkatullah University in respect of students being trained at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)

        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1970.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1983.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1975.)

       B.N. CHAKRAVARTY UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 2nd April, 1976.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1982.)

       BHAGALPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by Bhagalpur University in respect of students being trained at Bhagalpur Medical College, Bhagalpur.)

       BURDWAN UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

       BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       BHARTHIAR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

       UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
       Bachelor of Medicine M.B.
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine M.D.
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Master of Obstetrics M.O.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Maternity and Child Welfare D.M.C.W.
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Physiology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Pharmacology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Pharm.)
       Diploma in Basic Medical Sciences (Pathology) Dip. B.M.Sc. (Path.)
       Diploma in Cardiology Dip. Card.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Industrial Health D.I.H.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M. Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastics Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) M.D. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tropical Medicine) M.D. (Trop. Med.)
       Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D (Path.)
       Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene D.T.M. & H.
       Doctor Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1973.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after June, 1977.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after June, 1977.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1980.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1964.)

       CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharma.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted by the Chaudhary Charan Singh University on or after 17th January, 1994.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1994.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1974.)

       COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, BOMBAY
       Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay M.C.P.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after 30th April, 1944.)
       Fellowships of College of Physicians and F.C.P.S. (Med.)
       Surgeons, Bombay in Medicine, Pathology, F.C.P.S.. (Path.)
       Surgery and Dermatology F.C.P.S. (Surg.)
       F.C.P.S. (Derm.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted after 1st April, 1954.
       Fellowships of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay in Midwifery and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Diplomas of the said College in Pathology and Bacteriology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Child Health. F.C.P.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       F.C.P.S. (Ophth.)
       D.P.B. (Dip. in Path. & Bact.)
       D.G.O. (Dip. in Gynae. & Obst.)
       D.C.H. (Dip. in Child Health)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications under this Schedule only when they are held by persons holding any other medical qualification specified in this Schedule.
       CALICUT UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T) M.S. (E.N.T)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1982.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryangology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1977.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.S. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after August, 1981.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1979.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1979.)

       UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medical Biochemistry) M.D. (Med. Biochem.)
       Master of Science (Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Pharma.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Science (Medical Bacteriology) M.Sc. (Med. Bact.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medical Microbiology) M.D. (Med. Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or before 31st October, 1985.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Diploma in Radiation Medicine D.R.M.
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Health Administration) M.D. (Community Health Admn.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including Leprosy and Venereal Diseases) M.D. (Derm. including Lep. & Ven. Dis.)
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or before 30th April, 1979.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when held by medical graduates only.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (Tub. & Resp. Dis.)
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Card.-Thor. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation D.P.M.R.
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Gastro-Enterology) M.D. (Gastro-Entero.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st March, 1985.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (Granted from 1st March, 1985.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after May, 1985.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1994.)

       DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Obstetrics M.O.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       UNIVERSITY OF EAST PUNJAB
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       EAST PUNJAB STATE MEDICAL FACULTY
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised one only when granted on or after the 15th August, 1947, provided the holders thereof had passed the F.Sc. Examination before taking up medical studies.)
       STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF PUNJAB
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised one provided the holders thereof had passed the F.Sc. Examination before taking up medical studies.)
       UNIVERSITY OF GAUHATI
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted on or after 3rd March, 1989.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted on or after 20th November, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1990.)

       UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Ther.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma of Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Paediatrics D. Paed.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor or Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted in or after 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) M.D. (Medical Oncology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted in or after 1993.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1979.)
       Magister of Chirugiae (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted in or after December, 1988.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognized medical qualification only when granted in or after October, 1979.)

       GURU NANAK UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma is Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 20th August, 1975.

       GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY, AMRITSAR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted after 20th August, 1975.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1983.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1971.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1971.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1976.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry)
       M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1971.)]

       GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification if granted after 31st March, 1986.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification if granted after 30th September, 1984.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophth.) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 3rd March, 1989.)
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 3rd March, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.) (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1980.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after November, 1983.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after October, 1994.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1985.)

       GANDHIJI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 27th January, 1988.

       MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 28th January, 1988.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology.) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 8th October, 1982.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 8th October, 1982.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venerology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1984.)
       2[Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics)
       M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1988.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1988.)]

       GOA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
        (Granted on or after 1st August, 1989.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (Granted on or after 1st August, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (Granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phys.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st February, 1990.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 31st August, 1970.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1989.)

       HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)

       UNIVERSITY OF INDORE
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.

       DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 26th January, 1983.

       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after October, 1976.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification during the years 1974 to 1988.)
       Diploma in Radio Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted between 1981 and 1992.)

       JABALPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 25th January, 1983.

       RANI DURGAVATI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, JABALPUR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Child health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or after 26th January, 1983.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 1st October, 1981.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 1st October, 1980.)
       These qualifications of M.S. (Ortho.) and D. Ortho. shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted in respect of students trained at Government Medical College, Jabalpur.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       3[Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1958.)
       2[Diploma in Anaesthesiology
       D.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1966.)

       JIWAJI UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1967.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1996.)

       JAMMU AND KASHMIR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       JAMMU UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho. 1
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1979.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1979.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1982.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th February, 1980.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1982.)

       UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy) M.D. (Anat.)
       Diploma of Public Health D.P.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.,
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surgery)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)
       1[Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Respiratory Diseases)]
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1991.)

       UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st January, 1980.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st February, 1985.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st August, 1983.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st February, 1989.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st August, 1983.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology.) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st August, 1981.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, Granted from 1st February, 1988.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after August, 1990.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after February, 1991.)
       3[Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Skin, STD and Leprosy) M.D. (Skin, STD & Lep.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after August, 1989.)
       Diploma in Dermatology including Venereal Diseases and Leprosy D.V.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after August, 1989.)
       Doctor in Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after August, 1991.)
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after Feburary, 1985.)

       KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY KARNATAKA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted by the Kuvempu University in respect of the students being trained at J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere on or after following dates:-
       M.B.B.S Degrees 1st January, 1995
       PG Degree 1st January, 1992
       PG Diplomas 1st January, 1992
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1992.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1992.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after August, 1981.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1979.)

       KANPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.O.L.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharma.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)

       UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D, (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)

       KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 1st April, 1976.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)

       KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification in respect of students of Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal.)

       UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S
       Doctor of Medicine M.D.
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis) M.D. (Tuberculosis)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed).
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by the Lucknow University in respect of the students being trained at K.G. Medical College, Lucknow.)
       8[Magistrar of Chirurgiae (Urology)
       M. Ch (Urology) (This shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in respect of the students being trained at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow on or after July, 2008.]
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1986.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 1983.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. and Chest Dis.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 7th February, 1986.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease) M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 26th April, 1992.)
       8[Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology)
       MD (Microbiology) (This shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by Lucknow University/Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University/ King George Medical University in respect of the students being trained at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow on or after 1989.]

       LALIT NARAYAN MITHILA UNIVERSITY, DARBHANGA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)

       UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
       Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.S.
       Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery M.B.S.M.
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine M.D.
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics) M.D. (Obst.)
       Master of Surgery (Gynaecology) M.S. (Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology main and Bacteriology subsidiary). M.D. (Path. main & Bact. subsidiary)
       Doctor of Medicine (Bacteriology main and Pathology subsidiary). M.D. (Bact. main and Path. subsidiary)
       Doctor of Medicine (Venereology) M.D. (Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics Dip. Ortho.
       Diploma in Venereology D.V.
       Diploma in Dermatology Dip. Derm.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology main and Biochemistry subsidiary) M.D. (Phy. main & Biochem. subsidiary)
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dip. Phys. Med. & Rehab.
       Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after September, 1966.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

       DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, MADRAS
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Venereology D.V.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology-Therapy D.M.R.T.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Venereology) M.D. (Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radio.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Diploma of Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)
       Diploma of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Thoracic-Surgery) M.Ch. (Thor. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obsterics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation D.P.M.&R.
       Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Theraphy) M.D. (Radio-Theraphy)
       Doctor of Medicine (Gastro-Enterology) D.M. (Gastro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Oncology) D.M. (Onco.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Oncology) M.Ch. (Surg. Onco.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Rheumatology) D.M. (Rheumatology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 2nd January, 1992.)
       Magister Chirurgiae (Vascular Surgery) M.Ch. (Vascular Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1984.)

       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualification only when granted on the following dates:-
       M.B.B.S. degrees March, 1993.
       Post-graduate degrees March, 1990.
       Post-graduate diplomas March, 1989.
       Magister Chirugiae (Surgical Gastroenterology) M.Ch. (Surgical Gastro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1986.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Nephrology) M.D. (Neph.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1977.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1990.)

       MADURAI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

       MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Diploma in Health Education D.H.E.
        (When held by medical graduate only.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)

       MANIPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted before 30th April, 1983.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 3rd March, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 16th May, 1988.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 23 rd October, 1991.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 18th July, 1996.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1996.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 18th July, 1996.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1995.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1996.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1990.)

       MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) DM. (Card.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surg.)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1980.)

       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in respect of students being trained at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1974.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1979.)
       Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology D.V.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1974.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after January, 1973.)
       4[Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1964.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1981.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (Hosp. Admn.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1990.)
       Diploma in Dermatology including Veneral Diseases and Leprosy D.V.D.
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1976.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1993.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1987.)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1989.)
       4[Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases)] M.D. (Skin & V.D.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1987.)

       MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diploma in Medical (Radio-Diagnosis) D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Card.)
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
       Magister of Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 30th June, 1980.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1973.)
       3[Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted between December, 1987 and June, 1994.)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1979.)
       Diploma in Dermatology including Venereal Diseases and Leprosy. D.V.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1972.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1971.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1979.)
       Diploma in Veneral Diseases D.V.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1993.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Skin and Veneral Diseases) M.D. (Skin & V.D.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after June, 1993.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1980.)

       DR. BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics) M.D. (Obst.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
        (When granted to the students of Government Medical College, Aurangabad in or after October, 1976 only.)

       UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after the 31st December, 1932.)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Orth.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (When granted on or after 1st January, 1975.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (When granted on or after 1st June, 1977.)
       The above qualifications shall be recognised medical qualification when granted by the University of Mysore in respect of the students being trained at J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1992.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after January, 1979.)

       MITHILA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation for Registration
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychological Medicine) M.D. (Psych. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.S. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)

       MEERUT UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification for only one year, i.e., when granted before 30th April, 1978.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       The above qualification shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted by the Meerut University in respect of students being trained at L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1972.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.D.
        (This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1974.)

       MAGADH UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

       UNIVERSITY OF NAGPUR
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)
       Social Medicine)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M. Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1980.)
       3[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1982.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1965.)

       NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY NAGARJUNA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology including M.D. (Path. Including Bact.)
       Bacteriology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.

       NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS, NEW DELHI
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences M.A.M.S.
        (This qualification shall be a, 1st April, 1976, on the basis of the results of examinations conducted (whether before or after the said date) by the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on behalf of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and not when conferred as an honorary degree.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Physiology) M.A.M.S. (Phy.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (General Medicine) M.A.M.S. (Genl. Med.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (General Surgery) M.A.M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.A.M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) M.A.M.S. (Ophth.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Anaesthesiology) M.A.M.S. (Anaes)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.A.M.S. (Soc. & Prv. Med.)
       Member Academy of Medical Sciences (Psychiatry) M.A.M.S. (Psych.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Physiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Phy.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (General Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Genl. Med.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (General Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.N.A.M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) M.N.A.M.S. (Ophth.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Anaesthesiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Anaes.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Psychiatry) M.N.A.M.S. (Psych.)
       These qualifications shall be 3rd April, 1977 on the basis of the results of examinations conducted (whether before or after the said date) by the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on behalf of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and not when conferred as an honorary degree.
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Paediatrics) M.N.A.M.S. (Paed.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Orthopaedics) M.N.A.M.S. (Ortho.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Radio-Diagnosis) M.N.A.M.S. (Radio-Diag.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Health-Administration) M.N.A.M.S. (Health Admn.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.N.A.M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Dermatology and Venereology) M.N.A.M.S. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Pathology) M.N.A.M.S. (Path.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Respiratory Diseases) M.N.A.M.S. (Resp. Dis.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Plastic Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Plas Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Neuro-Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Neurology) M.N.A.M.S. (Neuro.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Paediatrics Surgery) M.N.A.M.S. (Paed. Surg.)
       Membership of the National Academy of
       Medical Sciences (Maternal and Child Health) M.N.A.M.S. (Maternal & Child Health)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Nephrology) M.N.A.M.S. (Neph.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) M.N.A.M.S. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Cardiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Card.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Forensic Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Foren. Med.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Gastro-Entereology) M.N.A.M.S. (Gastro-Entereology)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Microbiology) M.N.A.M.S. (Micro.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Family Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Family Med.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Biochemistry) M.N.A.M.S. (Biochem.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) M.N.A.M.S. (Nuclear Med.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics) M.N.A.M.S. (Clin. Pharm. & Ther.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Pharmacology) M.N.A.M.S. (Pharm.)
       Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Health Administration including Hospital Administration) M.N.A.M.S. (Health Admn. including Hospital Admn.)
       The M.N.A.M.S. qualifications in various disciplines granted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi as included in this Schedule, shall be recognised medical qualifications only when granted on or before 30th August, 1982. The Diplomate N.B. qualifications in various disciplines granted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 30th August, 1982.

       NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
       Diplomate National Board (Physiology) Diplomate N.B. (Phy.)
       Diplomate National Board (General Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Genl. Med.)
       Diplomate National Board (General Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Genl. Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Diplomate N.B. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diplomate National Board (Ophthalmology) Diplomate N.B. (Ophth.)
       Diplomate National Board (Anaesthesiology) Diplomate N.B. (Anaes.)
       Diplomate National Board (Social and Preventive Diplomate N.B. (S. & P.M.)
       Medicine)
       Diplomate National Board (Psychiatry) Diplomate N.B. (Psych.)
       Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics) Diplomate N.B. (Paed.)
       Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics) Diplomate N.B. (Ortho.)
       Diplomate National Board (Radio-Diagnosis) Diplomate N.B. (Radio-Diag.)
       Diplomate National Board (Radiotherapy) Diplomate N.B. (Radio-Therapy)
       Diplomate National Board (Health (Administration including Hospital Administration) Diplomate N.B. (Health Admn. including Hospital Admn.)
       Diplomate National Board (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) Diplomate N.B. (Oto-Rhino- Laryngology)
       Diplomate National Board (Dermatology and Venereology) Diplomate N.B. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Diplomate National Board (Pathology) Diplomate N.B. (Path.)
       Diplomate National Board (Respiratory Diseases) Diplomate N.B. (Resp. Dis.)
       Diplomate National Board (Neuro-Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Paed. Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Neurology) Diplomate N.B. (Neuro.)
       Diplomate National Board (Plastic Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Plas. Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Genito-Urinary Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) Diplomate N.B. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)
       Diplomate National Board (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Diplomate N.B. (Phy. Med. & Rehab.)
       Diplomate National Board (Forensic Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Foren. Med.)
       Diplomate National Board (Maternal and Child Health) Diplomate N.B. (Mat. & Child Health)
       Diplomate National Board (Nephrology) Diplomate N.B. (Neph.)
       Diplomate National Board (Cardiology) Diplomate N.B. (Card.)
       Diplomate National Board (Gastro-Entereology) Diplomate N.B. (Gastro-Entereology)
       Diplomate National Board (Microbiology) Diplomate N.B. (Micro.)
       Diplomate National Board (Family Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Family Med.)
       Diplomate National Board (Biochemistry) Diplomate N.B. (Biochem.)
       Diplomate National Board (Nuclear Medicine) Diplomate N.B. (Nuclear Med.)
       Diplomate National Board (Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics) Diplomate N.B. (Clin. Pharm. and Ther.)
       Diplomate National Board (Pharmacology) Diplomate N.B. (Pharm.)
       NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCE, BANGLORE
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgory) M.Ch. (Nero-Surg.)
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Psycological Medicine) M.D. (Psy. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Phychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after September, 1994.
       NORTH BENGAL UNIVERSITY, SILIGURI
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       NORTH MAHARSHTRA UNIVERSITY, JALGAON
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a medical qualification only when grauted in or after November, 1995 in respect of students being trained in Shri Bhausahab Hire Government Medicine College, Dhule.
       NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, HYDERABAD
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised qualification only when granted on or after 1st November, 1994.)
       Magistrar Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised qualification only when granted on or after 1st November, 1994.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after September, 1993.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after May, 1994.)
       Doctory of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neurology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised qualification when granted in or after July, 1992.)
       Doctory of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (Hospital Admn.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after January, 1992.)
       Master of Surgery M.S. (Ortho.)
       (Orthopaedics) (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1994.)

       UNIVERSITY OF OSMANIA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Venereology D.V.
       Doctor in Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Rad.-Therapy)
       Diploma in Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine/Community Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med./Comm. Med.)
       [aster of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.

       UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesia) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification under this Schedule only when it is held by a person holding any other medical qualification specified in this Schedule.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Qrth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (When granted on or after 1st May, 1975.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.) $
       and Leprosy) (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1985.)
       Diploma in Blood Transfusion D.I.B.T.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted to students upto admissions made in 1996-97 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.)

       UNIVERSITY OF PATNA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine M.D.
       Master of Surgery M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology and Therapeutics) M.D. (Pharm. & Then)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.S. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       UNIVERSITY OF POONA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery) M.D. (Mid.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Laryngology and Otology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Diploma in Industrial Health D.I.H.
       Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and M.D. (T.B. & Resp./Chest Dis.)
       Resp./Chest Diseases)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Orth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Diploma in Medical Virology D.M.V.
       Master of Surgery (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardio-Thor. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Midwifery and Gynaecology) M.D. (Mid. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Hospital Administration D.H.A.
       Doctor Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)
       Master of Hospital Administration M.H.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification granted before 1st July, 1989.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Hospital Administration) M.D. (H.A.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification if granted after 30th June, 1989.)
       The medical qualifications of M.H.A. and M.D. (H.A.) shall be recognised qualifications in respect of the students being trained at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune having primary medical qualification included in the Schedule.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B & Chest Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1994.)]

       PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology) M.D. (Derm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry.) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) M.D. (Comm. Med.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Diploma in Dermatology D.D.
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       The above qualifications shall be a medical qualifications when awarded by Pondicherry University in respect of students bring trained at Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, and the number of admissions per year shall be restricted to two in respect of each of the courses.
       Diploma in Leprosy D. Lep.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1990.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis). M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 14th April, 1981.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1986.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1998.)

       PUNJABI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.) ]
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
        (This qualification shall be a 16th May 1983.)
       Diploma in Sports Medicine d.s.m.
       3[Doctor of Medicine (Pathology)
       M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a 1981.)]


       POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Phychiatry) M.D. (Phych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstertics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Bioehem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatoloy) M.D. (Derm.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) M.S. (Ortho. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Opthalmology) M.S. (Optha.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Larynology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Larynology)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Cardiology) D.M. (Cardio.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Gastroentereology) D.M. (Gastroentereology)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Nephrology) D.M. (Nephro.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Neurology) D.M. (Neuro.)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Endocrinology) D.M. (Endocrinology)
       Doctorate in Medicine (Clinical Pharmacology) D.M. (Clinical Phram.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Cardie-Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Cardie-Thoracic Surg.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Paediatric Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro Surg.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Anaesthesia) Ph.D. (Anaes.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (General Medicine) Ph.D. (Genl. Med.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Ph.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Paediatrics) Ph.D. (Paed.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Psychiatry) Ph.D. (Psych.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Radio-Diagnosis) Ph.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Radio-Therapy) Ph.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (General Surgery) Ph.D. (Genl. Surg.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Orthopaedic Surgery) Ph.D. (Ortho. Surg.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Ophthalmology) Ph.D. (Ophth.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) Ph.D. (Oto-Rhino-Larynology)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy) Ph.D. (Anat.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) Ph.D. (Bioehem.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Bio-Physics) Ph.D. (Bio-Physics)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Experimental Medicine) Ph.D. (Experimental Medicine)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) Ph.D. (Micro.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmocology) Ph.D. (Pharm.)
       *Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) Ph.D. (Path.)
       *--Indicates these are treated as a medical degrees if awarded to persons holding

       UNIVERSITY OF RAJPUTANA
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Then)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Med. Pharm.)
       Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) M.S. (Med. Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)

       UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine and Therapeutics) M.D. (Med. & Ther.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy)
       Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) M.Sc. (Med. Pharm.)
       Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) M.Sc. (Med. Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       These qualifications shall be 1st July, 1957.
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Master of Science (Medical Pathology) M.Sc. (Med. Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology DA.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiological Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted before 30th April, 1979.)
       Diploma in Public Health D.P.H.
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Genito-Urinary-Surgery) M.Ch. (Genito-Urinary-Surg.)4
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Paediatrics Surgery) M.Ch. (Paed. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only, when granted in or after 1979.)
       3[Doctory of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medieval qualification when granted in or after 1975.)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)
       Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med. Biochem.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 21st July, 1965.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or after 12th January, 1978.)

       3[RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, KARNATAKA
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after September, 1998.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after September, 1999.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1999.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1999.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1999.)
       Diploma in Dtoleryngology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1999.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedis D.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after March, 1999.)
       2[Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1999.)

       RANCHI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Psychological Medicine D.P.M.
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. Ven. & Lep.)
       Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology D.V.D.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       3[Diploma in Ophthalmology
       D.O.
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after July, 1977.)

       RAVISHANKAR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D.Ortho.
        (Granted on or after 1st July, 1980.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
        (Granted on or after 1st July, 1982.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1972.)

       ROHTAK UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm, including Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Venereology Diseases D.V.D.
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

       MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology including Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm. including Ven. & Lep.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and, Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Diploma in Venereology Diseases D.V.D.
       . Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest. Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after November, 1991.)

       STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF BENGAL
       Membership of the Faculty of Bengal M.M.F.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before 15th August, 1947.)

       STATE MEDICAL FACULTY OF WEST BENGAL
       Membership of the State Medical Faculty of West Bengal M.M.F.

       SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after 1987.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 21st July, 1965.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Physiology)
       M.D. (Phy.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1974.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1971.)]

       SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (T.B. and Chest Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Chest Dis.)
        (This qualification shall be a 1981.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a 1972.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
        (This qualification shall be a 1979.)

       SANJAY GANDHI POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, LUCKNOW
       Doctor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) M.D. (Gastro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st November, 1991.) '
       Magister Chirugiae (Neuro-Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro-Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th May, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after May, 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Cardio.)
        (This shall be a 1992.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a 1994.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) 1[M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)]
       Doctor of Medicine (Nephrology) 1[D.M. (Nephrology)]
        (This qualification shall be a 1992.)
       2[Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) [M.D. (Radiothera)]
        (This qualification shall be a 1994.)
       Magister Chirugiae (Urology) M.Ch. (Urology)
        (This qualification shall be a 1991.)

       SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification w.e.f. 1993.)
       3[Diploma in Oto-Laryngology
       D.L.O
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 2000.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 2000.)]

       SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Bacteriology) M.D. (Path. & Bact.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after January, 1994.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1994.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.'D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after April, 1994.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Prevention and Social Medicine) M.D. (Prev. & Soc. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after December, 1993.)

       SAUGAR UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

       SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, SRINAGAR
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       The Above qualifications shall be recognised medical or after 1st July, 1986. qualifications only when granted on
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)

       SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by the South Gujarat University in respect of the students being trained at Government Medical College, Surat.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st March, 1986.)
       Diploma in Opthalmology D.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st December, 1984.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after February, 1987.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1981.)
       Master of Surgery (E.N.T.) M.S. (E.N.T.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1985.)
       Diploma in Oto-Laryngology D.L.O
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1984.)

       SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Science (Physiology) M.Sc. (Phy.)
       Master of Science (Anatomy) M.Sc. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a 30th April, 1978.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology D.A.

       UNIVERSITY OF TRAVANCORE
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery m.b.b.s.

       UNIVERSITY OF UTKAL
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery m.b.b.s.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) M.S. (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. & Prev. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio-Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy) M.D. (Radio-Therapy)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st September, 1972.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Doctor of Medicine (T.B. and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Resp. Dis.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after 1976.)

       UNIVERSITY OF VIKRAM
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Master of Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.S. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology D.M.R.E.
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       5[Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted by Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on or after April, 2006 in respect of students of Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College, Ujjain).]

       SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY. TRIVANDRUM
       Doctor of Medicine (Cardiology) M.D. (Card.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) M.D. (Neuro.)
       Master of Surgery (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery) M.Ch. (Card.-Vascular & Thor
        Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Neuro Surgery) M.Ch. (Neuro Surg.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry) Ph.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) Ph.D. (Micro.)
       Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology) Ph.D. (Path.)
       All these degrees are treated as Medical Degrees when awarded to the persons holding recognised medical qualifications under the Act.

       SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHENNAI
       Diploma in Anaesthesiology DA.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st June, 1997.)
       Diploma in Orthopaedics D. Ortho.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st June, 1997.)
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st June, 1997.)
       Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.G.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when ' granted on or after 1st June, 1997.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1998.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when. granted in or after June, 1998.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1998.)
       Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine) M.D. (Genl. Med.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1998.)
       Master of Surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1998.)
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted in or after June, 1998.)
       6[Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1999)
       Diploma in Opthalmology D.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after April, 1999.)
       Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis D.M.R.D.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after June, 1999.)
       Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laringology D.L.O.
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted in or after June, 1999.)]

       7[BABA FARID UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, FARIDKOT
       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) M.D. (Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology) M.D. (Path.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Physiology) M.D. (Phy.)
       Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) M.S. (Ophth.)
       Master of Surgery (Surgery) M.S. (Surg.)
       Master of Surgery (Anatomy) M.S. (Anat.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) M.D. (Obst. & Gynae.)
       Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery D.O.M.S.
       Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology) M.D. (Pharm.)
       Master of Surgery (Anaesthesiology) M.S. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Anaesthesia D.A.
       Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D.
       Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) M.S. (Ortho.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology and Venereology) M.D. (Derm. & Ven.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) M.D. (Anaes.)
       Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases D.T.C.D.
       Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) M.D. (Soc. &.Prev. Med.)
       Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics D.G.O.
       Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) M.D. (T.B. & Res. Dis.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology) M.D. (Micro.)
       Master of Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat) M.S. (E.N.T.)
       Diploma in Clinical Pathology D.C.P.
       Diploma in Chest Diseases D.C.D.
       Diploma in Medical Radiology D.M.R.
       Diploma in Child Health D.C.H.
       Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) M.D. (Paed.)
       Master of surgery (Plastic Surgery) M.Ch. (Plas. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis) M.D. (Radio Diag.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Pathology and Microbiology) M.D. (Path. & Micro.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine) M.D. (Foren. Med.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Radiology) M.D. (Radiology)
       Diploma in Sports Medicine D.S.M.
       Master of surgery (General Surgery) M.S. (Genl. Surg.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) M.D. (Psych.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) M.D. (Derm., Ven. & Lep.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) M.D. (Biochem.)
       Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) M.D. (Ophth.)
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted in or after January, 2000.)]


       ________________________
       1. Substituted by the Notification No. S.O. 3312(E) dated 20.11.1999
       2. Inserted by the Notification No. S.O. 1318(E) dated 24.06.2000.
       3. Inserted by the Notifications No. S.O. 1261(E) dated 17.06.2000.
       4. Substituted by the Notification No 11015/12/99-M.E. (UG) dated 20.11.1999.
       5. Inserted by the Notifications No. S.O. 1729(E) dated 30.05.2007.
       6. Inserted by the Notifications No. 11025/27/94-ME(UG) dated 26.02.2000.
       7. Inserted by the Notifications No. S.O. 1429(E) dated 01.07.2000.
       8. Inserted by the Notification No. S.O.611(E) dated 27.02.2009.

Sch.2 SECOND SCHEDULE

       THE SECOND SCHEDULE
       (See section 12)
       RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE INDIA.
       Country Title Nature of qualifications as stated in diploma Abbreviation
       UNITED KINGDOM
       University of Birmingham M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Birm.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Bristol M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U. Brist.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Cambridge M.B.B.Chir. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Camb.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        M.Chir. Master of Surgery
       University of M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and U.Durh.
       Durham Bachelor of Surgery
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        M.S. Master of Surgery
       University of Leeds M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Leeds
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine-
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Liverpool M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.L. Pool
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
        M.Ch. Orth. Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
       University of London M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Lond.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine U.Lond.
        M.S. Master of Surgery
       University of Manchester M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Manch.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Oxford M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Oxford
        D.M. Doctor of Medicine
        M.Ch. Master of Surgery
       University of Sheffield M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Sheff.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Wales M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Wales.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        M.Ch. Master of Surgery
       University of Aberdeen M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Aberd.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M Master of Surgery
       Edinburgh M.R.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U Edin
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
        Dip. Psych. Diploma in Psychology
        D.P.ML Diploma in Psychological Medicine
       University of Glasgow M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Glasg.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Andrews St. M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.St. And.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       Queen's University of Belfast M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U.Belf.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        M.Ch. Master of Surgery
        M.A.O. Master of Obstetrics
       Royal College of Physicians of London L.R.C.P.
       M.R.C.P.
       F.R.C.P. Licentiate
       Member
       Fellow R.C.P. Lond.
       Royal College of Surgeons of England M.R.C.S.
       F.R.C.S.
       F.F.A.R.C.S** Member
       Fellow
       Fellow
       (Faculty of Anaesthesia)
       **Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination. R.C.S. Eng.
       Society of Apothecaries of London L.M.S.S.A Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery S.A. Lond.
        LS.A. Licentiate
       Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh L.R.C.P.
       M.R.C.P.
       F.R.C.P. Licentiate
       Member
       Fellow R.C.P. Edin.
       Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh L.R.C.S. F.R.C.S. Licentiate Fellow R.C.S. Edin.
       Royal College of Physicians and L.R.C.P.S. M.R.C.P. Licentiate Member R.C.P.S. Glasg.
       Surgeons of Glasgow F.R.C.P. F.R.C.S. F.R.C.P.S. Fellow Fellow Fellow
       University of New Castle-Upon-Tyne M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U. Ncle.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       University of Dundee M.B.Ch.B. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U. Dundee
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        Ch.M. Master of Surgery
       Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom M.R.C.P. Member R.C.P., U.K.
       Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London M.R.C.O.G. Member R.C.O.G. (Lond.)
       Royal College of Pathologists, London M.R.C. (Path.) F.R.C. (Path.) Member Fellow R.C.P.** (Lond.)
       **Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination.
       Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, London D.O.M.S.
       D.O.
       D.P.M. Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery Diploma in Ophthalmology Diploma in Psychological" Medicine R.C.P. & S. (Lond.)
       Royal College of Psychiatrists, London M.R.C. Psych. Member R.C. Psych.** (Lond.)
        **Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination.
       The above qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 11th November, 1978.
       AUSTRALIA
       New South Wales
       University of Sydney (c) M.B. M.D.
       Ch.M.B.S. Medicine and Surgery U. Sydney
       South Australia
       University of Adelaide (a) (c) M.B.B.S.
       M.D.
       M.S. Medicine and Surgery U. Adelaide
       Victoria
       University of Melbourne M.B.B.S. M.D.
       M.S. Medicine and Surgery U. Melbourne
       BURMA
       University of Rangoon M.B.B.S. Medicine and Surgery U. Rangoon
       CANADA
       Alberta
       College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Province of Alberta (b) Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. and S. Alberta
       University of Alberta (b) M.D. Medicine and Surgery U. Alberta
       Manitoba
       College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Province of Manitoba (b) Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. & S. Man.
       University of Manitoba (c) M.D. M.D. CM. Medicine and Surgery Medicine and Surgery Medicine and Surgery U.Man.

       NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES
       College of Physicians Member Medicine and Surgery C.P. &
       and Surgeons of the S.N.W. Terr.
       Province of North-
       west Territories (b)
       (When held in conj-
       unction with Licence
       of the College of
       Physicians and Surge-
       ons of the Province
       of Saskatchewan of
       the Province of
       Alberta.)
       NOVA SCOTIA
       Nova Scotia Provincial L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery U.N. Scotia
       Medical Board (a) (c) P.M. Bd.
       Dalhousie M.D. Medicine and Surgery Dalhousie
       University (a) (c) CM. U.
       Prince Edward Island
       Prince Edward Island Medical Council (d) L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery M.C.P.E.I.
       CEYLON
       Ceylon Medical College (a) (c) L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery Ceylon M. Coll.
       HONG KONG
       University of
       Hong Kong (a) (c) M.B.B.S.
       M.D. M.S. Medicine and Surgery U.Hong Kong
       ITALY
       All Royal Italian Universities (d) M.D. Medicine and Surgery. --
       JAPAN
       AH Imperial Universities (e) M.B. (Igakushi) M.D. (Igaku
       Hakushi)
       Any Government Perfectual Colleges designated by a Minister of Education of Japan (e) M.D. (Igakushi) Medicine and Surgery --
       MALTA
       Royal University of Malta M.D. Medicine and Surgery U.Malta
       NEW FOUNDLAND
       New Foundland Medical Board (b) L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery < N.Fed. M.Bd.
       NEW ZEALAND
       University of New Zealand (f) M.B.Ch.B.
       Ch.M.
       M.D. Medicine and Surgery U.N. Zealand
       University of Otago M.B.Ch.B.
       Ch.M.
       M.D. Medicine and Surgery U. Otago
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or after 1st January, 1962, and on or before 31st December, 1968. This condition shall not apply in Eases where these qualifications are already recognised on or before 29th April, 1972.
       PAKISTAN
       Punjab University (g) L.M.S. Medicine and Surgery U.West
        M.B. Punjab

        M.B.B.S.



        M.D.



        M.S.


       Punjab State Medical L.M.S. Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (This qualification shall be a recognised one only when granted before the 15th August, 1947, provided the holders thereof had passed F.Sc. examination before taking up medical studies.)
       BANGLADESH
       Chitagong University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Chit. U.
       Dhaka University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Dhaka U.
       Rajshahi University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Raj. U.
       UNION OF SOUTH
       AFRICA
       University of South M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U.S. Africa
       Africa (b)
       University of Cape M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U. Cape
       Town (a) (c) M.D.Ch.M. Town
       University of the M.B.Ch.B. Medicine and Surgery U.Witwa-
       Witwaterstand M.D.Ch.M. terstand
       Johannesburg (a) (c)

       STRAITS SETTLEMENT AND FEDERATED MALAYA STATES
       The King Edward L.M.S. Licentiate of Medicine Singapore
       VII College of and Surgery Medical
       Medicine College
       Singapore (a) (c)

       REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
       University of M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and U.Dubl.
       Dublin (h) Bachelor of Surgery
        L.Med. Licentiate in Medicine
        L.Ch. Licentiate in Surgery
        M.D. Doctor in Medicine
        M.Ch. Master in Surgery
        M.A.O. Master in Obstetric Science
       National University M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and N.U. Irel.
       of Ireland (h) Bachelor of Surgery.
        M.D. Doctor of Medicine
        M.Ch. Master of Surgery
        M.A.O. Master of Obstetrics
       Royal College of L.R.C.P. Licentiate R.C.P. Irel.
       Physicians of L.M. Licentiate in Midwifery
       Ireland (h) M.R.C.P. Member
        F.R.C.P. Fellow
       Royal College of L.R.C.S. Licentiate R.C.S. Irel.
       Surgeons of L.M. Licentiate in Midwifery
       Ireland (h) F.R.C.S. Fellow
       Apothecaries' Hall of L.A.H. Licentiate A.H. Dubl.
       Dublin(h)
       Provided that the condition (h) shall not apply in respect of the medical qualifications specified in the following table if granted on or before the 23rd of July, 2001 :-
       University of Dublin M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery U. Dublin
       National University M.B.B.Ch. Bachelor of Medicine and N.U. Irel.
       Of Ireland Bachelor of Surgery
       Royal College of Phy- L.R.C.P. Licentiate L.R.C. Irel.
       sicians of Ireland
       Royal College of L.R.C.S. Licentiate L.R.S. Irel.
       Surgery, Ireland
       Apothecaries' Hall of L.A.H. Licentiate A.H. Dubl.
       Dublin
       (a) The qualification must be included in Table (F) of the British Medical Register as published from time to time by the General Medical Council of United Kingdom.
       (b) When granted on or before the 31st October, 1937.
       (c) When granted on or before the 31st March, 1942.
       (d) When granted on or before the 10th October, 1940.
       (e) When granted on or before the 8th December, 1941.
       (f) When granted on or before the 31st December, 1961.
       (g) When granted on or before 15th August, 1947. This condition shall not apply in cases where these qualifications are already recognised on or before 12th March, 1965.
       (h) When granted on or before 12th June, 1964. This condition shall not apply in cases where these qualifications are already recognised on or before 2nd January, 1967.
       NEPAL
       Tribhuvan University M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and Tribhuvan
        Bachelor of Surgery
       - This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 27th April, 1985 in respect of students trained at Medical College, Kath-mandu, who have joined the M.B.B.S. Course after passing the 10+2 examination with Science subjects.
       - This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or after May, 2004 in respect of students trained at
       Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhiarahawa, Nepal.1
       University
       2[B.P. Koirala Institute M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine and B.P.K.I.H.S.,
       of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Surgery. Dharan, Nepal.]
       Dharan, Nepal (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 14th June, 2000).

       ________________________
       1. Vide Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India Notification No. V-11015/8/2003-ME-P-I (Pt), dated 23rd October, 2006.
       2. Ins. by Notifications No.V. 11025/10/2000-ME(UG), dated 20th June, 2000, Published in the Gazette of India, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), p. 4628, dated 8th July, 2000 (S.O. 1500).

Sch.3 THIRD SCHEDULE

       THE THIRD SCHEDULE
       (See section 13)
       PART I
       RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE

       Name of Medical Institution or Licensing Authority Recognised Medical Qualification Abbreviation

       College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay 2[***]






       (These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications only when they are held by persons holding any other medical qualifications specified in this Schedule.)
       State Medical Faculty Licensed Medical L.M.P. (Bom.)
       of Bombay Practitioner
       State Medical Faculty of Bengal. Licentiate of the Medical Faculty, Bengal L.M.F. (Bengal)
        (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before 15th August, 1947.)
       State Medical Faculty Licentiate of the Medical L.M.F. (W. Bengal)
       of West Bengal Faculty, West Bengal.
        Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (Nat.) West Bengal L.M.S. (Nat.) (West Bengal)
        Certificate of qualification Certificate under Article
        by the State Medical Faculty under Article 6-D of the Statutes of the State Medical Faculty, West Bengal. 6-C (West Bengal)
        Certificate of qualification Certificate under Article
        by the State Medical Faculty under Article 6-D or 6-E of the Statutes of the State Medical Faculty, West Bengal 6-D or 6-E (West Bengal)
       Government of Bengal Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Campbell Medical
        (Campbell Medical School) School)
        Diploma of Medical College, (Bengal) Dip. Med. Coll. (Bengal)
        Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Dacca Medical
        (Dacca Medical School) School)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before the 15th August, 1947.)
        Diploma of Medical College (Calcutta) Dip. Med. Coll., (Calcutta)
       State Medical Faculty Fellow of the State Medical F.S.M.F. (U.P.)
       of Uttar Pradesh Faculty (U.P.)
        Member of the State Medical Faculty M.S.M.F. (U.P.)
        Licentiate of the State Medical Faculty L.S.M.F. (U.P.)
       State Board of Medical Licensed Medical Practi- L.M.P. (U.P.)
       Examination U.P. tioner, (U.P.)
       East Punjab State Licentiate in Medicine L.M.S. (East Punjab)
       Medical Faculty and Surgery (This qualification shall be a recognised one only when granted on or after 15th August, 1947 to a person other than any person referred to in the entry relating to East Punjab State Medical Faculty in the First Schedule, provided he had passed the pre-medical examination.)
       State Medical Faculty Licentiate in Medicine L.M.S. (Punjab)
       of Punjab and Surgery (This qualification shall be a recognised one only when granted to a person other than any person referred to in the entry relating to S.M.F. Punjab in the First Schedule, provided he had passed the pre-medical examination.)
       State Medical Faculty of Punjab Fellow of the State Medical Faculty (Punjab) F.S.M.F. (Punjab)
        Member of the State Medical Faculty (Punjab) M.S.M.F. (Punjab)
        Licentiate of the State Medical Faculty (Punjab) L.S.M.F. (Punjab)
       Government of Punjab Licensed Medical Practitioner (Lahore) L.M.P. (Lahore)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before 15th August, 1947.)
       Hyderabad Government Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (Osmania) L.M. & S. (Osmania)
        Licensed Medical Practitioner (Hyderabad) L.M.P. (Hyderabad)
       Government of Mysore Licensed Medical Practitioner (Mysore) L.M.P. (Mysore)
       Mysore Medical School Licensed Medical Practitioner (Mysore Medical School) L.M.P. (Mysore Medical School)
       Andhra University Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (Andhra University) L.M. & S. (Andhra Univ.)
       Assam Medical Examination Board Licensed Medical Practitioner (Assam) L.M.P. (Assam)
        Licensed Medical Practitioner (B.W. Medical School, Dibrugarh) L.M.P. (B.W. Medical School, Dibrugarh)
       Board of Examiners, Medical College, Madras Licensed Medical Practitioner (Madras) L.M.P. (Madras)
        Diploma in Medicine and Surgery D.M.S. (Madras) Lip. Apoth. (Madras)
       (C.P. or M.P.) Medical Examination Board Licensed Medical Practitioner (C.P. or M.P.) L.M.P. (C.P. or M.P.)
       Orissa Medical Examination Board Licensed Medical Practition-ner (Orissa) L.M.P. (Orissa)
       Bihar and Orissa Medical Examination Board Licensed Medical Practitioner (Bihar and Orissa) L.M.P. (Bihar & Orissa)
        Licensed Medical Practitioner (Temple Medical School, Patna) L.M.P. (Temple Medical School, Patna)
       King Edward Hospital Diploma or Certificate in Diploma or certificate in
       Medical School, Indore Medicine and /or Surgery Medicine and/or Surgery.
       Rangoon University Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery L.M.& S. (Rangoon Univ.)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before the 1st April, 1937.)
       Burma Medical Exami- Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Burma)
       nation Board (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted before the 1st April, 1937.)
       Aligarh University Diploma in Ophthalmology D.O. (Dip. in Ophthalmology) Aligarh University.
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when held by a person holding any other medical qualification specified in this Schedule.)
       Punjab University Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases D.T.D. (Punjab)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when held by a person holding any other medical qualification specified in this Schedule.)
       Ecole de Medicine Diploma de Ecole Medicine, D.E.M.P.
       Pondicherry Pondicherry
       Medico-Surgical College, Diploma of Licentiate of the Medico-Surgeon, Goa.
       Nova-Goa, Punjim. Medico Surgical College, Nova-Goa
       Ecole de Medicine de Diploma of Officer de Sante' Dip. 'Officer de Sante'.
       Pondicherry
       Government of Madras Diploma in Medicine and
       Surgery D.M.S. (Madras)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted on or before 31st December, 1970.)
       East Punjab State Medical Faculty Licentiate of the East Punjab State Medical Faculty. L.S.M.F. (East Punjab)
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification only when granted after the 15th August, 1947.)
       Government of Orissa Diploma in Modern Medicine and Surgery D.M.S.M. (Orissa)
       Government of Kerala Diploma in Medicine and Surgery D.M.S. (Kerala)
       State Medical Faculty of Gujarat Licensed Medical Practitioner L.M.P. (Gujarat)
       Government of Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Medicine and Surgery D.M.S. (Andhra)
       PART II
       RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS GRANTED BY MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE INDIA NOT INCLUDED IN THE SECOND SCHEDULE
       M.D. (Berlin) L.M.F. Licentiate of the Medical Faculty, East
       M.D. (Paris) Pakistan (East Pakistan)
       M.D. (Amsterdam)
       M.D. (Freiburg, Germany) M.D. (Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.)
       M.D. (Vienna)
       M.D. (Toronto, Canada) M.D. (Royal Hungarian University of Sciences of Peter Pazmany, Budapest, Hungary)
       M.D. (Heidelburg) M.D. (Semmellweiss Medical University) Budapest, Hungary
       M.B.B.S (Dacca) L.M.F. (East Bengal) Licentiate of Medical
       M.D. (Bonn) Faculty of East Bengal.
       M.B.B.S (Ceylon) M.D. (Duesseldorf)
       M.D. (Munich) M.D. (Erlangen)
       M.B.B.S (Karachi) M.D. (Frankfurt am Main)
       M.B.B.S. (Sydney--New South Wales-Australia) M.D. (Giessen)
       M.D. (Minnesota--U.S.A.) M.D. (Goettingen)
       M.D. (Geneva--Switzerland) M.D. (Kiel)
       Doctoris in Medicine et Chirurgia (Diploma) (Santo Thomas University, Manila, Philippines) M.D. (Koeln) M.D. (Hamburg)
       M.D. (Mainz) L.S.M.B. (Burma)
       M.D. (Marburg) M.D. (University of Catholique de Lille), France
       M.D. (Muenster)
       M.D. (Tuebingen) M.D. (University of Napli (Naples), Italy
       M.D. (Wuerzburg) M.B., Ch.B. (Makerere University, College of East Africa)
       M.D. (Saarbrucken)
       Doctor en Medicina Y. Chirurgia (University of Madrid, Spain) M.B., Ch.B. (University of Alexandria, U.A.R.)
       M.D. (Hahnemanna Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, U.S.A. M.D. (University of Graz), Austria
       M.D. (Loyola University), Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, U.S.A.
       M.D. (Temple University, Philadelphia, U.S.A.) M.B.B.S. (Punjab University), West Pakistan
       M.D. (Padova, Italy) M.B.B.S. (University of Cattolica) Rome, Italy
       M.D. (Rome, Italy) M.D. (Louvain), Belgium
       M.D. (Milan, Italy) M.D. (Manila), Philippines
       M.D. (Parma, Italy)
       M.B.B.S. (Institute of Medicine I, Rangoon) L.M.S. (Licentiate of the State Medical Faculty, Sind) West Pakistan
       M.B.B.S. (Institute of Medicine III, Mandalaya) M.B.B.S. (Sind-West Pakistan) L.M.S. (Ceylon)
       M.D. (University of East Philippines)
       M.B.B.S. (Rajshahi) East-Pakistan M.D. (Aachen University) Germany Federal Republic
       M.D. (Geneva, Italy) M.D. (Hannover Medical Hochschule
       M.D. (Leipzig) University), Germany Federal Republic
       Diploma 'Arts' (Physician) Nijmegen University (Netherlands) M.D. (Boschum University), Federal Republic of Germany
       L.M. & S. (Rangoon University M.D. (University of U.L.M.), Federal republic
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 1st April, 1937.) of Germany M.D. (St. Louis University), U.S.A. M.D. (University of Basel), Switzerland
       L.M.P. (Burma) M.D. (University of Philippines), Manila
       (This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or M.D. (University of Modena), Modena, Italy
       after 1st April, 1937.) F.R.C.S. (Canada)
       M.B.B.S. (Mandalaya) 1["Zeugnia Uben die Arztilch Prufund"
       M.D. (University of Innsbruck, Austria) University of Bonn Federal Republic of Germany]
       M.D. (Tulane University, U.S.A.)

       Certificates/Diplomas of the following approved examining Boards of U.S.A.
       American Board of Paediatrics
       American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
       American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
       American Board of Dermatology
       American Board of Radiology
       American Board of Urology
       American Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
       American Board of Internal Medicine
       American Board of Pathology
       American Board of Ophthalmology
       American Board of Oto-Laryngology
       American Board of Surgery
       American Board of Anaesthesiology
       American Board of Plastic Surgery
       American Board of Neurological Surgery
       American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
       American Board of Preventive Medicine
       Board of Thoracic Surgery (An affiliate Board of the American Board of Surgery).
       Candidate of Medical Science (U.S.S.R.) in Medicine awarded by the Institute of Therapy of the Academy of Medical Sciences of U.S.S.R.
       Facharzt Fuer Chirurgie (Specialist Surgeon) West Germany
       Facharzt Fuer Gynaekologie (Specialist in Gynaecology) West Germany
       Facharzt Fuer Innera Frankheiten (Specialist in Internal Medicine) West Germany
       F.R.A.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons)
       M.C.P.A. (Membership of the College of Pathologists of Australia)
       Diploma of Certificate 'D' Etuds Specialist 'D' of Medicine Electro-Radiologie (Certificate of Special Studies of Medical Electro-Radiology) Paris-France.
       F.R.C.P. (Canada)
       Diploma in Psychiatry (Mc Gill University), Montreal, Canada.
       Candidate of Science (Doctor of Philosophy) in Medicine--Branch Plastic Surgery, Hungary awarded by Hungarian Academy of Medical Sciences, Budapest.
       Facharzt Fuer Kinderheilkunde (Children Specialist) West Germany F.F.A.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
       (This qualification is recognised only when granted after examination.) M.D. (University of Bern., Switzerland)
       L.L.M.R.C.P. (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ireland)
       L.L.M.R.C.S. (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ireland)
       "Staatexmen" (University of Tubingen, West Germany)
       M.D. (Far Eastern University), Manila, Philippines
       M.D. (University of Ottawa, Canada)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Birmingham, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Bristol, U.K.)
       M.B.B.Chir.
       M.D.
       M.S.Chir. } (University of Cambridge, U.K.)
       M.B.B.S. M.D.
       M.S. } (University of Durham, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Leeds, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B. M.D. Ch.M. M.Ch.Orth. } (University of Liverpool, U.K.)
       M.B.B.S.
       M.D.
       M.S. } (University of London, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. (University of Manchester, U.K.)
       M.B.B.Ch.
       D.M.
       Ch.M. } (University of Oxford, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Sheffield, U.K.)
       M.B.B.Ch.
       M.D.
       \M.Ch.
       } (University of Wales, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Aberdeen, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B. M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Edinburgh, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of St. Andrews, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B.
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Glasgow, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B. M.D. M.Ch. M.A.O. } (Queen's University of Belfast, U.K.)
       L.R.C.P. M.R.C.P. F.R.C.P. } (Royal College of Physicians of London, U.K.)
       M.R.C.S. F.R.C.S. } (Royal College of Surgeons of England, U.K.)
       L.M.S.S.A. L.S.A. } (Society of Apothecaries of London, U.K.)
       L.R.C.P.
       M.R.C.P.
       F.R.C.P. } (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, U.K.)
       L.R.C.S. F.R.C.S. } (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, U.K.)
       L.R.C.P.S.
       M.R.C.P.
       F.R.C.P.
       F.R.C.S.
       F.R.C.P.S. } (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B,
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of New Castle Upon-Tyne, U.K.)
       M.B.Ch.B,
       M.D.
       Ch.M. } (University of Dundee, U.K.)
       M.R.C.P. } (Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom)
       Dip. Psych. D.P.M. } (University of Edinburgh, U.K.)
       M.R.C.O.G. M.R.C. (Path.) F.R.C. (Path.) } (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, U.K.)
       (Royal College of Pathologists, London, U.K.)**
       **Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination.
       D.O.MS.
       D.O.
       D.P.M. } (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, U.K.)
       F.F.A.R.C.S. } (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, U.K.)***
        **Provided that this qualification has been awarded after qualifying at an examination.
       M.R.C. (Psych.) (Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, U.K.)***
        *Provided that this qualification has been(sic) awarded after qualifying at an examination
       These qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 11th November, 1978.
       M.B.B.Ch. (National University of Ireland).
       M.D. (University of Florence, Italy).
       M.B.B.S. (University of West Indies), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.
       M.D. (University of Bulgrade), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Faculty of Medicine and Stomatology), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Nis), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Novi Sad), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Rijeka), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo),Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Skoplje), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty. University of Zagreb), Yugoslavia.
       M.B.B.Ch. (University of Ain Sham), United Arab Republic.
       M.B.B.Ch. (University of Cairo), United Arab Republic.
       Approbation Als Arzt (Karl-Marx University, Leipzig), Eastern Germany.
       M.D. (Pahalavi University, Shiraz), Iran.
       M.D. (Anaesthesia), (Pahalavi University, Shiraz) Iran.
       Diploma in Medicine and Surgery (Faculty of Medicine of the Cervenko Higher Institute of Medicine, Sofia) Bulgaria.
       'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Institute Education, Sofia).
       'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv).
       'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Varna).
       M.B.B.S. (Chittagong University), Bangladesh.
       M.A.N.Z.C.P. (Membership Examination of the College of Psychiatrists of Australia and New Zealand).
       M.D. (University of Cologne), Kolin, West Germany.
       M.D. (Charles University, Prague, Katerinsha), Czechoslovakia.
       M.D. (J.E. Purkyn University, Brno) Czechoslovakia.
       (Granted on or before 31st December, 1992).
       M.D. (University of Bologna, Italy).
       M.P.H. (John Hopkins University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (Harvard University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (California University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (Colombia University, U.S.A.)
       M.B.B.S (U. Institute of Medicine (II), Rangoon), Burma.
       M.D. (University of Azarabadegan, Tabriz), Iran.
       These qualifications granted in United Kingdom shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted on or before 11th November, 1978.
       M.B.B.Ch. (National University of Ireland).
       M.D. (University of Florence, Italy).
       M.B.B.S. (University of West Indies), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.
       M.D. (University of Bulgrade), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Faculty of Medicine and Stomatology), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Nis), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Novi Sad), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, Rijeka), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo),Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty, University of Skoplje), Yugoslavia.
       M.D. (Medical Faculty. University of Zagreb), Yugoslavia.
       M.B.B.Ch. (University of Ain Sham), United Arab Republic.
       M.B.B.Ch. (University of Cairo), United Arab Republic.
       Approbation Als Arzt (Karl-Marx University, Leipzig), Eastern Germany.
       M.D. (Pahalavi University, Shiraz), Iran.
       M.D. (Anaesthesia), (Pahalavi University, Shiraz) Iran.
       Diploma in Medicine and Surgery (Faculty of Medicine of the Cervenko Higher Institute of Medicine, Sofia) Bulgaria.
       Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Institute Education, Sofia).
       'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv).
       'Physician' Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute, Varna).
       M.B.B.S. (Chittagong University), Bangladesh.
       M.A.N.Z.C.P. (Membership Examination of the College of Psychiatrists of Australia and New Zealand).
       M.D. (University of Cologne), Kolin, West Germany.
       M.D. (Charles University, Prague, Katerinsha), Czechoslovakia.
       M.D. (J.E. Purkyn University, Brno) Czechoslovakia.
       (Granted on or before 31st December, 1992).
       M.D. (University of Bologna, Italy).
       M.P.H. (John Hopkins University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (Harvard University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (California University, U.S.A.)
       M.P.H. (Colombia University, U.S.A.)
       M.B.B.S (U. Institute of Medicine (II), Rangoon), Burma.
       M.D. (University of Azarabadegan, Tabriz), Iran.
       M.D. (Martin Luther University, Halle, Eastern Germany).
       M.P.H. (University of North Carolina, Chapel Kill, U.S.A.)
       Diploma Physician (University of Zurich, Switzerland).
       'Doctor of Medicine', (University of Komensky, Bratislava Czechoslovakia).
       (Granted on or before 31st December, 1991).
       M.B.Ch.B. (University of Zambia,) Lusaka.
       Staatexaman. (University of Cologne, West Germany)
       "Medicocirujano" (Universisad National Autoname-De-Mexico)
       "Arzt Fuer Anaesthesia or Anaesthesist", (West Germany)
       "Bestallung-Alsiazt" (University of Keil, West Germany)
       These medical qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications for the period upto 31st day of December, 1992.
       Diploma in Child Health, (D.C.H.) Kabul University
       M.B.B.S. (University of London, U.K.)
       This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th November, 1978.
       M.B.Ch.B. (University of Sheffield, U.K.)
       This qualification shall be a recognised medical qualification when granted on or after 12th November, 1978.
       M.B.B.S. (University of Malaya) Malaysia
       This qualification shall be recognised medical qualification when granted on or before 31st December, 1992).
       M.D. (Physician) Lvov the order of the People's Friendship State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. (Davao Medical School Foundation) Davao City, Philippines (Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines.)
       M.D. (Physician) (Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute) Moscow, U.S.S.R.
       M.D. (Physician) (Leningrad Sanitary Hygiene Institute)
       M.D. (Physician) (Degesten Medical Institute)
       M.B.B.S. (College of Medicine, University of Lagos) Lagos, Nigeria.
       M.B.B.S. (Ahmadu Bellow University, Zaria), Nigeria.
       M.B.B.S. (College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin), Benin City, Nigeria.
       M.B.B.S. (College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan), Nigeria.
       Ganeesheer-specialist in Inwendige Ganeeskunde, Katholike University, Leuven, Balgium Facharzt Fur Urologie, University of Vienna, Austria.
       M.B.B.S. (University of Nigeria), Nsukka.
       Doctor in Medicine and Surgery (University of Studies), Pavia, Italy.
       M.D. (Timisoara Institute of Medicine), Romania.
       M.B.Ch.B. (University of Baghdad), Iraq.
       M.B.B.S. (University of Khartoum) Sudan.
       N.D. (University of Rostov), G.D.R.
       Diploma De Docteurean Medicine, Algeria.
       M.D. (University of Kabul), Afghanistan.
       M.D. (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersy), U.S.A.
       M.B.B.S. (University of Papua New Guinea), Boroka.
       M.D. (University of Pecs). Hungary.
       M.D. (Medicine and Surgery), (University of Catania), Italy.
       Doctor Medicine, M.D. (St. George's University School of Medicine), Grenada, West Indies.-]
       Physician (Warsaw Medical Academy), Poland.
       Diploma of Physician, Medical Academy in Gdensk, Poland.
       Physician M.B. (Bachelor of Medicine), Medical Academy, Sofia, (Higher Medical Institute) Pleven Bulgaria.
       M.D. (Albert Szen Gyorgyi Medical University), Hungary.
       These qualifications shall be recognised medical qualifications when granted upto 16th September, 2001.
       "Certificate in Geeneesheer, Specialist in deoogheelkunde" (Ghent University), Belgium.
       First name Changed Name
       M.D. 'Physician', (Patrice Lumumba Friendship University, Moscow), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Russian People's Friendship University, Moscow), U.S.S.R.
       M.D, 'Physician' (First Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (The Sechenov First Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
        M.D. 'Physician' (Moscow Medical Academy of Russia), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (First Leningard Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (1st LP. Pavlov Medical Institute of Leningard), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Crimea Medical Institute in Simferopol), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (The Crimea State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Vitebsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Volgograd Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Rostov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (The Order of People's Friendship Rostov State Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Stavropol Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Stavropol Medical Academy), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Kalinin Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Tver State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Kuban Medical Institute), in Crasnadar) U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Kuban State Medical Academy), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Irkutsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Voroshylovgrad Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (The Lugansk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Donetsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (The Lugansk Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Zaaporozhye Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Lvov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Lvov the order of
       People's Friendship State Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Vinitsa Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Vinitsa State Pirigov Memorial Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Minks Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Odesa Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Odessa Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
        M.D. 'Physician' (Odessa Pirogov Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (2nd Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Tedjik Medical Institute in Dushanbe), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Tajik Abuali Ibn Sino State Medical University Dushanbe), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Alma-Ata Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Almaty Medical Institute) U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' Yerevan Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Kharkov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Kharkov State Medical Institute)
       M.D. 'Physician' (Azaarbajan Medical Institute in Baku), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Azarbaijan Medical University in Baku), U.S.S.R.
        M.D. 'Physician' (Azerbaijan N. Narimanov Medical University), USSR
       M.D. 'Physician' (State Medical Institute, Kiev.), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (O. Bogomolets Ukrainian State Medical University), U.S.S.R.
       M.D. 'Physician' (Second Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R. M.D. 'Physician' (Second Moscow State Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
        M.D. 'Physician' (National Medical University of Russia), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philiosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Patrics Lumumba Friendship University), Moscow, U.S.S.R.*


       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (First Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences. (The Sec-henov First Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (First Leningard Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Sciences (1st I.P. Pavlov Medical Institute of Leningard), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Crimea Medical Institute of Simferopol), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (The Crimea State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Vitebsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Volgograd Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Rostov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Stavropol Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (The order of People's Friendship Rostov State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Kalinin Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Ivar State Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Kuban Medical Institute in Crasnadar), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Irkutsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Voroshy Lovgrad Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (The-Lugansk Medical Institution), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Donetsk Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Zaaporozhye Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Lvov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Vinitsa
       Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences
       (Minks Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Odessa Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Odessa Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of 'Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (2nd Tashkent Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Tedjit Medical Institute in Dushauba), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Alma-Ata Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Vrevan Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Kharkov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Azaarbajan Medical Institute in Bakn), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (State Medical Institute, Kiev), U.S.S.R.*

       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Second Moscow Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Second Moscow State Pirogov Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Medical Sciences (Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Leningrad Sanitary Hygienic Institute), U.S.S.R.*
       (
       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (Dagastan Medical Institute), U.S.S.R.*



       ____________________________________
       * The Post-graduate medical qualification Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences awarded by Supreme Attestation Commission, Moscow (U.S.S.R.) to students sponsored by Medical Council of India or to other students fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to undergraduate courses in India and admitted in the Institutions of erstwhile U.S.S.R. for undergraduate or Post-graduate courses upto 1989 shall be recognised medical qualification.
       1. Ins. by Notification N.V.11016/3/99-ME(UG), dated 30th may, 2000, published in the Gazette of India, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), p. 4374, dated 1st July, 2000 (S.O. 1428).
       2. Omitted vide Notification No. SO390(E) dated 03.02.2010 w.e.f. 02.12.2009.

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