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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,

Karnataka
4
th
T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041.
Phone: 080-26961928/40; Fax: 080-26961929/40
Website: www.rguhs.ac.in




PG Super Speciality Entrance Test - 2014



Date of Entrance Test 15/06/2014
Examination Fee : Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only)



IMPORTANT: Please note that the candidate will not become eligible for
attending the entrance test only by ONLINE REGISTRATION. The
candidate must ensure that print out of his/her application with
all enclosures mentioned in the brochure reaches the RGUHS on or
before 07/06/2014, 5.00 PM by Post or In- person. RGUHS is
not responsible for any postal delay. The print-out of the
applications received after 07/06/2014 will be strictly rejected.

NOTE: The instructions are based on the existing selection rules.
Amendments made by Government of Karnataka from time to time
and any other law that will be in force at the appropriate stage
will apply.



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CONTENTS

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Description
Page
No.
1. Calendar of Events . 02
2. Introduction... 03
3. Eligibility.. 03
4. Application Form
(a) Guidelines for filling of application form online
(b) How to submit


05
06

5. Entrance Test Fee .. 06
6. Certificates to be enclosed .. 06
7. Courses Offered .. 07
8. Entrance Test ..
a. Challenge of Key Answers
b. Re-totaling...
07

07

07
9. Nature of Question Paper . 07
10. Distribution of marks for Viva-Voce.. 08
11. Merit List . 08
12. Admission Fee & Penalty 09
13. Instructions to Candidates 09

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix - I Format for forwarding of applications of Government
of Karnataka in-service candidates
11
Appendix - II Specimen copy of OMR answer sheet 12

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PG Super Speciality Entrance Test - 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sl.
No.
Events Dates
1. Date of Notification. 12/05/2014
2.
Hosting the Brochure and Application form on the
website for Online registration.
16/05/2014
3.
Last date for online registration and receipt of
print-out application.
04/06/2014
4.
Last date for receipt of print-out of the duly filled
online and signed application with documents
either by Post or In person at the University.
07/06/2014
before
5-00 P.M.
5. Uploading of Hall Ticket to the RGUHS website. 13/06/2014
6. Date of Entrance Test. 15/06/2014
7. Display of Key answers on the website. 18/06/2014
8. Last date for challenging the key answers. 21/06/2014
9.
Verification of challenged key answers by subject
experts.
24/06/2014
10.
Announcement of Results & Display of revised key
answers.
25/06/2014
11. Last date for applying for Re-totaling of marks. 27/06/2014
12. Announcement of revised marks list and Merit list. 28/06/2014
13. Tentative dates for Viva-Voce.
Will be
published in
website
14.
Date of commencement of academic session of PG
Super Speciality courses for the academic year
2014-15.
01/08/2014



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1. INTRODUCTION :

Post Graduate Super Speciality Entrance Test - 2014 is being conducted for the
purpose of determining the eligibility for admission of students to DM and
M.Ch. courses for the academic year 2014-15.

Post Graduate Super Speciality Entrance Test is being conducted for admission
to PG Super Speciality courses in respect of seats in Bangalore Medical College
& Research Institute, Bangalore, Kidwai Memorial Insitiute of Oncology,
Bangalore, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore, Vijayanagara Institute
of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bellary and Institute of Nephro
Urology, Bangalore.

The entrance test will be conducted in accordance with the Ordinances
governing conduct of Entrance Test for Admission to Post-Graduate Super
Speciality Courses 2002 and Government of Karnataka Notification No. HFW
13 MPS 2005 dated.22.05.2006 and amendment to the aforesaid notification
vide No. HFW 267 MPS 2007 dated 25/10/2007. The details and instructions
contained in this Brochure are subject to the Government orders issued
from time to time.

2. ELIGIBILITY :
A person shall be eligible for admission to Post Graduate Super Speciality
degree courses only if he/she:

a) is a Citizen of India.

b) has a MBBS Degree from a University established by law in India as
recognised by the MCI and must possess recognized degree of M.D. / M.S.
(or its equivalent recognised degree) in the subject shown against them from
a Univerisity established by law in India and recognised by the MCI or any
other University recognized by the Medical Council of India and declared as
equivalent.

Course Requirement
D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia MD (Anaesthesia)
D.M. Cardiology M.D. General Medicine / M.D. Paediatrics
D.M. Medical Oncology M.D. General Medicine/M.D.
Paediatrics/M.D. Radiotherapy
D.M. Nephrology M.D. General Medicine/ M.D. Paediatrics
D.M. Neurology M.D. General Medicine / M.D. Paediatrics
M.Ch. Cardio Thoracic Surgery M.S. Surgery
M.Ch Paediatric Surgery M.S. Surgery
M.Ch. Plastic Surgery M.S. Surgery
M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology M.S. Surgery
M.Ch. Surgical Oncology M.S. Surgery/ M.S.ENT/
M.S. Orthopaedics/M.S.OBG
M.Ch. Urology M.S. Surgery
M.Ch. Neuro Surgery M.S. Surgery

c) has not completed 48 years of age on the date fixed as the last date for
submitting the application for the Entrance Test.

d) has not failed more than twice in the Post Graduate degree examination.

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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA IN-SERVICE CANDIDATES:

In-service candidates should apply their application through proper channel
along with the format given in Appendix-I to appear for the entrance test.

In-service candidate means a person in the service of the State Government
* working in Autonomous Institutions of Medical Education Department in
the cadre of Senior Resident & Assistant Professor in the Government
Medical College and General Duty Medical Officer, Specialist and Senior
Specialist in Health and Family Welfare Services Department, IMOs with PG
qualificaton, Deputy Surgeon, Surgeon working in ESI(M)S under Labour
Department, under the control of Health & Family Welfare Department and
Health & Family Welfare Department (Medical Education), Autonomous
Institutions owned, controlled or managed by the State Government, whose
probation period is declared to have been completed satisfactorily and who
has put in a minimum period of three years of service. (* As per G.O. No.
HFW 321 MMC 2013, dated 07/08/2013).
The Associate Professors and Professors working under Autonomous
Institutions of Medical Education Department are not eligible for deputation
to pursue Super Speciality courses. (As per G.O. No. HFW 321 MMC 2013,
dated 07/08/2013).
An in-service candidate shall be eligible for admission to Post Graduate
Super Speciality course in the subject of specialisation in which allied
Medical or Surgical subjects related to his/her Post Graduate qualification.
An in-serice candidate shall not be eligible for deputation to Post Graduate
Super Speciality course if he is already holding any Post Graduate Super
Speciality qualification.
An in-service candidate who is prosecuting Post Graduate Super Speciality
course on the date of commencement of these rules shall not be eligible for
selection under these rules.
An in-service candidate who has been selected for admission to Post
Graduate Super Speciality course under these rules shall not be eligible for
selection on any subsequent occasion.
An in-service candidate who is above 48 years of age as on the date
specified for the receipt of applications for the entrance test shall not be
eligible for deputation to post graduate super speciality courses under these
rules.
Advance applicatoins will not be accepted.
Applications not fowarded through proper channel (i.e., concerned Heads of
the Departments) will be rejected.
The Teaching Staff deputed for Super Specialtiy Courses (i.e. from
Autonomous Institutions) before joining to the course has to submit an
representation to Government through proper channal for deputation
orders from Government to join the course. (As per G.O. No. HFW 321
MMC 2013, dated 07/08/2013).
The In-service candidates (deputed from Autonomous Institutions) after
completion of the course has to report back to the respective Departments
as per the postings given by the Government failing which shall be liable for
penalty of Rs. 30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Lakhs Only) along with
repayment of pay and allowances which have paid from the date of entry
into service to till completion of the course with 9% interest. (As per G.O.
No. HFW 321 MMC 2013, dated 07/08/2013).
The In-service candidates of Autonomous Institutions under Medical
Education Department seeking admissions for Super Speciality Courses
shall abide by the conditions laid down in G.O. No. HFW 321 MMC 2013,
dated 07/08/2013.
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3. APPLICATION FORM:
(a) Guidelines to fill the online application form :


Note: Since the Applicant should upload their photographs in online
application entry, the applicant should scan their passport size
photograph (SNAPPED AFTER 01/04/2014 WITH NAME & DATE) in .jpg
format and make available for uploading with the following specifications.

Width = 1.3 inches, Height = 1.6 inches, Resolution = 200 X 200 dpi and
the file size should be less than 100kb.

1. Course applied for: Select from the drop down list.
2. Name of the Candidate: Fill the name as per the Post Graduate Degree
Certificate.
3. Name of the Father: Fill the name of father.
4. Name of the Mother : Fill the name of Mother.
5. Gender : select from the drop down list.
6. Date of Birth: The date of birth should as given in the 10
th
Marks card.
E.g. If the date of birth is 15
th
January 1965, it should be filled in the
15/01/1965 format only.
7. Place of Birth: Enter the district and state that you belong to
8. Nationality: Mention your nationality.
9. Post Graduate Qualification: Fill the postgraduate qualification.
10. Occupation and Address: Fill the occupation and office address.
11. Address for correspondence: Fill the address for further
correspondence.
12. Phone: Enter phone Number with STD code.
13. Mobile: Enter Mobile Number.
14. Email: Enter Email address.
15. Permanent Medical Council Registration Number: Enter the
registration number of State Medical Council and Central Medical Council.
16. State Medical Council Registration Number: Enter the registration
number of State Medical Council and Central Medical Council.
17. Central Medical Council Registration Number: Enter the registration
number of State Medical Council and Central Medical Council.
18. Qualifying Exam passed: Enter the qualifying Exam passed.
19. Duration of course: Enter duration of course.
20. University: Enter University Name where completed the PG Degree.
21. Month & year of Admission : Enter month & year of Admission.
22. Month & year of Passing : Enter Month & year of Passing.
23. No. of attempts taken : Enter No. of attempts taken in qualifying
examination.
24. Karnataka In-service : Select Yes from the drop down list, if you
belongs to in-service category, otherwise select No.

Click on submit button after finishing the filling of application form. The system
will ask for uploading photograph and the scanned photograph of .jpg format file
with the above mentioned specification has to be uploaded. An Application Number
will get generated, please notedown the Application Number generated and ID
number for your future usage. Take the printout of the filled-in application and
paste the recent passport size photograph which is scanned and uploaded in the
space provided and get it attested by an Gazetted Officer. The print out of the filled-
in application duly signed by the candidate be sent to University along with the
required documents within the stipulated time. In-service candidates should
submit their applications through the concerned Head of the Department and no
advance copy will be entertained.

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NOTE:
1. Please note that the candidate will not become eligible for attending the
entrance test only by online registration. The candidate must ensure that
print out of his/her application with all enclosures mentioned in the
brochure reaches the Registrar, RGUHS by 07/06/2014, 5.00 PM by Post
or In-person. The University does not hold the responsibility for loss or
delay in postal deliver.
2. The applications without the attachment of required attested certificates
are rejected.

(b) How to submit:
i) In person: Print out Application filled online in all respects along with
attested copies of all required certificates may be submitted for registration, in
person, at RGUHS, 4
th
T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041 before 5-00
P.M on 07/06/2014.

ii) By Post: Print out of Application filled online in all respects along with
attested copies of all required certificates may be sent by post for registration
to RGUHS, 4
th
T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041 should reach before
5-00 P.M on 07/06/2014. Candidates should super scribe on the cover as
Application for PGSSET - 2014.

The candidates have to download the Hall Ticket for the Entrance Test from
the RGUHS website from 13/06/2014.

4. ENTRANCE TEST FEE : Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only)

Mode of Payment:-

The prescribed registration fee should be remitted through payment
gateway by using Debit or Credit Cards (Master or Visa).

Candidates are hereby informed that payment SHOULD NOT be made
through Demand Draft or any other mode of payment other than what is
mentioned above.

Note: Registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

5. CERTIFICATES TO BE ENCLOSED:

The candidate has to submit the attested photo copies of following documents
duly attested by an Gazetted Officer along with the filled application form.

1. 10
th
Marks card/Birth Certificate for proof of age.
2. Attempt Certificate of PG Degree issued by the Principal.
3. Permanent Medical Council Registration Certificate including PG.
4. UG Degree Certificate.
5. Marks cards and Degree certificate of Post Graduation.
6. Probationary Period declaration certificate (Applicable to Karnataka Govt.
In-service candidates).

THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPULSORILY SUBMIT ALL THE
ABOVE MENTIONED ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF VIVA-VOCE


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6. COURSES OFFERED: This may be obtained with respective Institutions
websites furnished below :

Sl.
No.
Name of the College Website
1. Bangalore Medical College & Research
Institute, Bangalore.
www.bmcri.org
2. Kidwai Institute of Medical Oncology, Blore. www.kidwai.kar.nic.in
3. Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences,
Bellary.
www.vimsbellary.org
4. Sri. Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Blore. www.jayadevacardiology.com
5. Institute of Nephro Urology, Bangalore. www.nephrourology.in
6. Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health,
Bangalore.
www.igich.com
7. JSS University, Mysore www.jssuni.edu.in

7. ENTRANCE TEST :

Date of Entrance Test : 15/06/2014
Time : 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM
Venue : Bangalore Only

a. Challenging of Key Answers:

The candidate may challenge maximum of 05 notified keys/answers. The candidate
willing to challenge the keys should remit a prescribed fee of Rs.1,000/- per each
question through Online payment. Proforma for challenging the keys available on the
RGUHS website after entrance test may be used for this purpose. Applications
received after the last date or without the prescribed fee will be rejected.

All challenges will be scrutinized by subject experts, whose decision in the
matter shall be final. Fee will not be refunded whatever the case may be.

b. Re-totaling:

The candidates may apply for re-totaling and verification of marks. The candidate
willing to apply for re-totaling shoud remit a prescribed fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five
Hundred only) through Online payment. Proforma for Retotaling available on the
RGUHS website after entrance test may be used for this purpose. Applications
received after the last date or without the prescribed fee, are liable to be rejected.

All OMR Sheets will be scrutinized by the Committee and its decision in the
matter shall be the final. Fee will not be refunded whatever the case may be.

8. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER:

1. Question paper will consist of two parts. Part - I consists of questions related to Basic
subjects (questions from subjects related to General Medicine for DM Courses and
questions from subjects related to General Surgery for M.Ch. courses) and Part II
consists of questions related to speciality subjects which the candidate has opted for.
Part I and Part II carries equal marks.

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2. Question paper will consist of objective type of questions, each having one most
appropriate answer out of 4 plausible alternatives.

3. There will be one question paper of 90 minutes duration, consisting of 90 questions
and each question carries one mark for the correct answer.

4. Answer booklet will be of OMR type.

5. If more than one alternative is indicated for a question, the answer will be considered
as invalid.

6. The answer sheet will be evaluated by using imaging technology. Hence, even an
inadvertent, tiny drop/mark of pen/ink on the other oval makes the answer
invalid.

9. DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR VIVA VOCE:

1. University level Gold Medal / 1
st
Rank in UG/PG courses
in Education only. College level Medals are not considered.
- One Mark
2.

Research Articles Publication including case report in
International/National peer reviewed Indexed Journals
(publsihed in PubMed, MedLine, Scropous, IndMed
indexing Bodies Only) either as 1
st
or 2
nd
Author. One
Mark for one publicaiton, Two marks for Two or more
publications.
- TwoMarks
3. Award winning paper presentation in Parent/Allied
subjects at National conference conducted by
Registered/Recognized National Organisation.
- One Mark
4. National/International representation in sports/Military
Service not less than five years/Senior Resident with
minimum one year service/undergone Fellowship
programme of one year duration from any recognized
Univeristy in concerned subject.
- One Mark
5. Performance in Viva-Voce. - Five Marks

The candidates must submit the above original certificates for verifiation at the of
Viva Voce. No marks will be awarded without Originals.

10. MERIT LIST:

i. A candidate has to secure not less than 50% of marks in the Entrance Test to
become eligble for Viva Voce.

ii. The committee shall prepare the merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the
entrance test. The minimum percentage of marks for eligibility for admission shall
be 50%. Those qualifying by obtaining 50% of marks in the written test shall be
called for the Viva-Voce in the ratio of 1:5 (Two or more candidates secures
same marks in fifth place all such candidates are called for Interview) after
the Viva-Voce final rank list of selected candidates and the waiting list shall be
published.

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iii. There shall be a separate merit list for in-service candidates, who have taken the
entrance and who have been declared to be qualified for admission the Post
Graduate Super Speciality Courses by the entrance test committee shall be eligible
for selection to be deputed for acquiring Post Graduate Super Speciality Courses
among other in-service candidates based on merit-cum-seniority by the
committee for selection of in-service candidates. The meritcum-seniority shall be
determined on the basis of marks secured in the entrance test and the weightage
being given as one mark for each year of completed service subject to a maximum
of 10 marks.

iv. No candidate shall be eligible for admission to any Postgraduate Super Speciality
course merely on the ground of his name being in the merit list. Unless the
candidate satisfies the conditions and rules of admission for the courses, whether
made before or after the commencement of this Ordinance as well as the
regulations, if any made by the Medical Council of India, Government or RGUHS,
he/she shall not be eligible for admission.

11. ADMISSION FEE & PENALTY:

1. The details of fee structure, submission of undertaking (bond), service
conditions and admission details etc., may be obtained from the respective
Institutions Website.

2. Any candidate discontinuing the course after joining shall be liable to pay a
penalty of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) to the respective
Institution.

12. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
The candidates shall be present at the centre 30 minutes before the
commencement of the test.
Only the candidates who possess the Hall Ticket shall be allowed to appear for the
Entrance Test.
No Candidate shall copy from the paper of any other candidate or permit his / her
own papers to be copied or attempt to give or seek any illegal assistance.
No candidate will be admitted to the examination hall after the commencement of
the Entrance Test.
No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the
first thirty minutes. Candidates leaving the hall prior to the end of the entrance
test, will have to hand over the question paper and OMR sheet to room invigilator
and collect the same at the end of the test.
No candidate should leave the room without handing over his / her OMR sheet to
the Invigilator.
Candidate should sign the attendance sheet as per the instructions of the
invigilator.
Silence must be observed in the examination hall. Any candidate found guilty of
disorderly or improper conduct will be liable for expulsion from the examination
hall and will be debarred from the Entrance test by the Chief Superintendent of
the centre.
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Candidates are not permitted to carry any electronic gadgets like Pager, Cell
Phone, Blue tooth etc., into the examination hall.
Candidates defacing the OMR sheet or erasing the marked oval by
eraser/blade/any sharp object are liable for disqualification. Usage of white ink
is prohibited.
Even a minute, inadvertent touch or drop of ink on other oval makes the
answer invalid. Think before ink.
Read the instructions given in the OMR sheet before marking.
Do not write / mark anything on the question paper booklet except Register
number.
Sd/-
REGISTRAR &
MEMBER SECRETARY

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APPENDIX - I

The following information should be furnished by the In-service candidate and
should be verified and forwarded by the concerned Head of the department
(Candidates below Three years of service are not eligible to Apply)


Name


:
Department :


Place of working with official address :


Date of entry in to service

:


Number of years of service rendered :


Speciality in which he/she is working :


Whether Probationary period has been
declared or not (If declared, mention the
order Number, date of declaration and furnish
the document)
:
Whether the candidate has already
done/undergoing PG Super Speciality Course
(If yes, mention the subject and year of
completion with supporting document))
:
Whether any enquiry is pending against
him/her
:
Whether he/she is under suspension/
unauthorized absence
:



Date : Signature of the Candidate


Certified that the particulars furnished above have been verified and found correct and
he/she is eligible to apply for the PG Super Speciality Entrance Test - 2014.


Signature of the
Head of the Department with
Seal
Date :
Place :
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APPENDIX II

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