The updated notification outlines a complete catalogue of approved Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) programmes that form the backbone of India’s postgraduate medical education framework. These recognised qualifications ensure uniform academic standards, consistent training quality, and standardised eligibility criteria for specialist roles nationwide.
NMC-Recognised MD (Doctor of Medicine) Specialities – 2025
The NMC has approved 32 MD Specialities, spanning clinical, para-clinical, and non-clinical domains. The recognised MD courses for 2025 include:
- MD (Aerospace Medicine)
- MD (Anatomy)
- MD (Anaesthesiology)
- MD (Biochemistry)
- MD (Biophysics)
- MD (Community Medicine)
- MD (Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy)
- MD (Emergency Medicine)
- MD (Family Medicine)
- MD (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology)
- MD (General Medicine)
- MD (Geriatrics)
- MD (Health Administration)
- MD (Hospital Administration)
- MD (Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion)
- MD (Laboratory Medicine)
- MD (Marine Medicine)
- MD (Master of Public Health – Epidemiology)
- MD (Microbiology)
- MD (Nuclear Medicine)
- MD (Paediatrics)
- MD (Palliative Medicine)
- MD (Pathology)
- MD (Pharmacology)
- MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- MD (Physiology)
- MD (Psychiatry)
- MD (Radiation Oncology)
- MD (Radio-diagnosis)
- MD (Respiratory Medicine)
- MD (Sports Medicine)
- MD (Tropical Medicine)
These MD programmes include traditional core areas like General Medicine and Paediatrics alongside newer, high-demand specialities such as Emergency Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, and Palliative Medicine.
NMC-Recognised MS (Master of Surgery) Specialities – 2025
The Commission has also confirmed SIX MS specialities, representing the primary surgical disciplines:
- MS (General Surgery)
- MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
- MS (Ophthalmology)
- MS (Orthopaedics)
- MS (Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck)
- MS (Traumatology and Surgery)
These surgical qualifications remain crucial for clinical practice, academic appointments, and super-speciality training across India’s healthcare system.
Key Objectives of the Updated Recognition List
According to NMC, the refreshed speciality list has been issued to ensure:
- Standardised curriculum and training modules across all medical institutions
- Unified eligibility benchmarks for specialist practice and faculty positions
- Greater transparency for NEET PG aspirants regarding available and valid courses
- Alignment of Indian medical specialities with global academic frameworks
The move reinforces the NMC’s commitment to maintaining uniformity, improving training quality, and supporting hospitals in delivering compliant and accredited postgraduate medical programmes.