VPCI Latest Updates
February 19,2025
- MCC has released the provisional seat allotment result of NEET PG 2024 stray vacancy round on mcc.nic.in. Candidates are required to report discrepancies by 5 PM on February 19, 2025, through email. The reporting date for allotted candidates is February 28, 2025. The provisional result is tentative and cannot be challenged legally.
February 18,2025
- NEET MDS 2025 registration begins on February 18, 2025, at 3 PM on natboard.edu.in. All candidates holding a BDS degree and having successfully completed a 12-month internship can apply. Application charges are INR 3,500 for General/OBC and INR 2,500 for SC/ST/PwD. Candidates have to register, enter details, and pay the fee online.
February 15,2025
- The NEET MDS 2025 examination is to be held on April 19, 2025. The online application will open on February 18, 2025, and the application closes on March 10, 2025. The examination was initially fixed for January 13 but was deferred without prior notice, sending aspirants into a tizzy. The official notification will follow soon.
February 13,2025
- MCC has released eligibility for the NEET PG 2024 stray vacancy round on mcc.nic.in. Choice filling from Feb 13-16, seat allotment on Feb 19, and admission/reporting from Feb 20-28. Non-joining candidates will be subject to forfeiture and disqualification.
The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), a postgraduate medical institution under the University of Delhi, focuses on chest diseases and is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Located on the University of Delhi's main campus, it serves as a hub for research, training, and patient care in Pulmonary Medicine. VPCI conducts research in both basic and clinical aspects of chest medicine, trains postgraduates, develops new diagnostic technologies, and provides specialized clinical services to patients. It plays a key role in addressing the national need for chest disease care and advancing medical knowledge in the field.
| Name of the Institute |
Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) |
| Institute Type |
Government-funded |
| Admission Criteria |
Entrance Test |
| Entrance Exams |
NEET PG (for MD), NEET SS (for DM), Ph.D. Entrance Test |
| Courses Offered |
DM, MD, Ph.D. |
| Specializations Available |
5 Specializations in MD and Ph.D. |
| Admission Process |
NEET PG (MD), NEET SS (DM), Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by interviews |
| Application Mode |
Online and Offline |
| Counselling |
Online |
| Final Selection |
Governed by the Faculty of Medicine Studies, Delhi University |
| Official Website |
Delhi University Website |
| Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
| MD (6 courses) |
₹47.7K |
NEET PG |
| DM (1 course) |
₹51.8K |
NEET SS |
| PG Diploma (1 course) |
– / – |
NEET PG |
| M.Sc. (1 course) |
– / – |
CUET-PG |
| Admission Type |
Entrance and Merit-based |
| Popular Exams Accepted |
NEET PG, CUET-PG, NEET SS, etc. |
| Courses Considered for Past Academics |
M.Sc, PG Diploma, MD, etc. |
| Courses Duration |
2 - 3 years (for PG courses) |
| Total Courses & Streams |
9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences, among others |
| Admission Year |
2024 |
| Designation |
Name |
Department |
| Assistant Professor |
Dr. Ravishankar N |
Department of Biostatistics |
| Professor |
Dr. Vishal Bansal |
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
| Associate Professor |
Dr. Anuradha Choudhary |
Department of Medical Mycology |
| Head of Department |
Dr. Malini Shariff |
Department of Microbiology |
| Assistant Professor |
Dr. Ritu Kulshrestha |
Department of Pathology |
| Head of Department |
Prof. Anita Kotwani |
Department of Pharmacology |
| Professor |
Dr. Vishwajeet Rohil |
Department of Biochemistry |
| Assistant Professor |
Dr. Nitin Goel |
Department of Respiratory Medicine |
| Specialization |
Category |
Round 1 Closing Rank 2024 |
Round 1 Closing Rank 2022 |
| MD in Pulmonary Medicine |
General AI Quota |
2485 - 37225 |
1961 |
| Facility |
Details |
| Library |
Well-equipped library with a rich collection of books and journals. Includes an E-Resources Centre for accessing over 100 chest diseases, allied sciences, and medical journals. |
| Hostel |
3-storey building with 30 rooms (10 per floor) for boys and girls. Rooms are furnished. Common room for visitors, reading, and TV. Mess with dining room and kitchen. Rooms allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| Boys Hostel |
In-campus hostel with rooms for male students. |
| Girls Hostel |
In-campus hostel with rooms for female students. |
| Cafeteria |
Provides food and refreshments for students and staff. |
| Hospital/Medical Facilities |
On-campus medical facilities for students and staff. |
| Auditorium |
Auditorium for events, seminars, and conferences. |
| Labs |
Well-equipped labs for various courses and research. |