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      NIE Chennai Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

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      NIE Chennai Admission Process

      National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai offers admission in the postgraduate and Doctoral level programmes. At the PG level, NIE Chennai the M.Sc and MPH programmes. National Institute of Epidemiology offers admission in the Ph.D programme at the Doctoral level. National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai also offers admission in the Short Term Online programmes. To take admission in the M.Sc and MPH programmes at National Institute of Epidemiology, the candidates should appear for a Written Examination and Personal Interview conducted at NIE. Admission in the Ph.D programme at NIE Chennai is made on the basis performance of the candidates in the Personal Discussion.  

      NIE Chennai M.Sc/MPH Epidemiology and Health Systems Courses Admission 2024

      National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai offers MPH and M.Sc programmes at the PG level and admission in these programmes is made on the basis of performance of the candidates in the Written Test and Personal Interview Round held at NIE. 

      NIE Chennai M.Sc/MPH Epidemiology and Health Systems Courses Eligibility Criteria

      Courses Name 

      Eligibility Criteria 

      M.Sc Biostatistics 

      Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/ Mathematics as major subjects.

      OR

      Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as Ancillary/ Allied Subject.

      OR

      Bachelor’s Degree with additional Diploma in Health Science/ Statistics accepted by the syndicate of the Periyar University

      MPH Epidemiology and Health Systems 

      Candidates should have an MBBS recognized by the Medical Council of India and must be working in the Public Health, preferably regularised and permanent employees of the Central or State Government Department or Medical institutions; Non Government candidates worked/ working in Public Health And must have 3 years experience in Public Health related activities and must be less than 45 years old.

      The Departmental candidates from the ICMR institutions will be granted age relaxation of 5 years. SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be eligible for age relaxation as per the Government of India rules and regulations.

      NIE Chennai M.Sc/MPH Epidemiology and Health Systems Courses Selection Process

      • Candidates must meet the minimum Eligibility Criteria.

      • Candidates must apply for the National Institute of Epidemiology through its official website.

      • Candidates must appear for the Written Test.

      • Candidates must appear for the Personal Interview. 

      • Candidates must get their documents verified and must pay the admission fees. 

      NIE Chennai Ph.D Course Admission 2024

      NIE Chennai offers the Ph.D programme at the Doctoral level and admission in this programme is made on the basis of performance of the candidates in the Personal Discussion Round. 

      NIE Chennai Ph.D Course Eligibility Criteria

      Courses Name 

      Eligibility Criteria 

      Ph.D Epidemiology 

      Candidates should have a recognised qualifying Higher Speciality Degree, PG Degree/Diploma with minimum 50% marks for the Medical Degree and 55% marks for the Non- Medical Degree or 2nd class or equivalent in the qualifying PG Degree or Diploma.

      NIE Chennai Ph.D Course Selection Process

      • Candidates must meet the minimum Eligibility Criteria.

      • Candidates must apply for National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai through its official website.

      • Candidates must appear for the Personal Discussion Round.

      • Candidates must submit their Ph.D Research Proposal to the Academic Committee for Review.

      • Candidates must apply for the Eligibility Certificate to TNMGRMU in the stipulated time as per the Guidelines of the University.

      • Selected candidates must then apply for Provisional Registration to TNMGRMU in the stipulated time as per the University Guidelines.

      • Candidates must get all their documents verified with the College Authorities. 

      NIE Chennai Online Courses Admission 2024

      National Institute of Epidemiology offers several Online programmes to the students. The candidates can pursue the Online programmes at their own pace.  

      NIE Chennai Online Courses Eligibility Criteria

      Courses Name 

      Eligibility Criteria 

      Health Research Fundamentals 

      Candidates must have UG Degree in Medical/ Dental or AYUSH graduate in any other discipline.

      NleCer 104 Introduction to Systematic Reviews for Dental Health Professionals  

      Candidates should have a UG Degree in Medical/ Dental or AYUSH students graduate in any other discipline.

      Basic Course in Biomedical Research 

      Candidates must be a Dental Postgraduate or the Teacher in the Dental College which is recognised by the Dental Council of India.

      Ethics Review of Health Research 

      Candidates must be the members of India's Institutional Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards (including Secretarial Staff) and Professionals engaged in Biomedical Research involving human participants.

      Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 

      Candidates should be a Medical Postgraduate (MD, MCH, MS, DM) or must be a Teacher in the Medical Institution.

      NIE Chennai Online Courses Selection Process

      • Candidates must meet the minimum Eligibility Criteria.

      • Candidates must get themselves registered for the Online Programmes through the official website of NIE Chennai.

      NIE Chennai Required Documents 

      • Admit Card and Score Card of the Written Test (for admission in the PG programmes).

      • Class 10th Marksheet.

      • Class 12th Marksheet.

      • Undergraduate and Postgraduate (if applicable) Marksheet.

      • Proof of Residence,

      • Proof of Income (if applicable).

      • Caste Certificate for the candidates who belong to the Reserved Categories.

      • Migration Certificate issued by the head of the Institution last attended. 

      • Character Certificate issued by the head of the Institution last attended. 

      Candidates may be required to submit some additional documents as per the requirements of  National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai during the time of admissions.

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      Are only MBBS graduates eligible for MPH in National Institute of Epidemiology?

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      Yes M.B.B.S. degree is necessary for studying MPH in National Institute of Epidemiology .

      Eligibility criterias for MPH in National Institute of Epidemiology are :-

      • M.B.B.S. degree recognized by Medical Council of India
      • Working in public health, preferably in State or Central Government Department or in Medical institutions,
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