DMER releases 2nd selection list for Master of Public Health Nutrition, MPH N 2019 in Maharashtra

Mumbai: The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has released the Second Selection List for Master of Public Health Nutrition, MPH N 2019 in Maharashtra

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Master of Public Health (Nutrition) is an intensive two-year course designed to create cadre of public health nutrition specialists to tackle malnutrition. This course provide an excellent knowledge and skills in Public Health Nutrition. National Nutrition Mission which got established in 2017 targets at reduction in the level of under-nutrition and other related problems like stunting, undernutrition, anemia and low birth weight babies. It is essential and need of the hour to strengthen knowledge and skills contributing to the development of a cadre of public health nutrition professionals in respect to life cycle approach.

The program is divided into classroom-based course work and field-based practical experience in Public Health Nutrition. The project assignment is to be undertaken as a core part of the course curriculum. The course provides systematic coverage of major topics in the area of Public Health Nutrition based on international standards. The course is designed based on latest international evidence and standards in Public Health Nutrition.The course curriculum is designed with technical support from UNICEF, and experts in Public Health Nutrition belonging to academia and medical education.

Below mentioned are the important dates, rules of eligibility, list of colleges and other details as mentioned in the information brochure. The desirous candidates are requested to read the details carefully and ascertain eligibility before filling the online application form. The Schedule for admission process is as under.

The selected candidate should report to the allotted college and take admission by paying requisite fee and depositing original documents as per above schedule.

What is the Procedure of Institutional Round?

The institutional Level round for Government Medical Colleges is scheduled from 14/11/2019 to 30/11/2019.

1. Institutional Round will run by Government Medical Colleges and for seats remaining vacant after second round.


2. For Institutional round eligible and interested candidates should approach to the Dean of the respective college within prescribed time and submit application in person.


3. At the time of admission during Institutional Round, the College Authority will form the Committee for document verification which will verify the eligibility of each candidate as per MPH(N) 2019 information Brochure. The selected candidate should submit all his Original Documents along with requisite fees in the form of DD/Cheque during prescribed time limit.


4. It is The sole responsibility of the candidate to submit all his original documents and requisite fees at the time of admission.

Procedure for Selection and Admission to MPH (N) 2019-20 at Maharashtra State Government Medical Colleges

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

Following health science graduates are eligible:
1. MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS/BPTH /B.Sc PMT,B.Sc &P.B .B.Sc Nursing

2. Medical officers in service can send advance copy and will be considered if granted permission through proper channel.

3. In-service candidate from the same institute (College) can apply after obtaining NOC from concerned Head of Department and Dean. In-service candidate from the Government Medical College can apply in the same Government Medical college/institute.

4. The Candidates must have completed requisite internship in respective degree course at the time of filling of application form.

5. Candidate must have passed graduation from the institute situated in State of Maharashtra.

6. The candidates who are domiciled in Maharashtra and who have obtained admission under 15% quota for appropriate all India entrance examination for courses in health sciences in the college/institution situated outside Maharashtra State and who have obtained the degree from a University situated outside the State of Maharashtra will also be eligible for admission to MPH(N) course. Such candidates should submit certificate from the Dean/Principal of respective college stating that the candidate was admitted under 15% quota for all India entrance test for courses in health sciences, and Candidate’s Domicile certificate of Maharashtra by virtue of residence.

7. The candidate belonging to Backward Class must have claimed so in his original application form, failing which such a claim will not be entertained subsequently. The candidate belonging to Backward Class Category should produce the original Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and NonCreamy Layer Certificate (wherever applicable) at the time of counselling process. A Candidate belonging to ‘Creamy Layer’ amongst the categories (VJ) DT -A, (NT-1) NT-B, (NT-2) NT-C, (NT-3) NT-D, OBC, SBC and SEBC must note that the provision of reservation is NOT applicable to him/her. A candidate claiming benefit of reservation under these categories will be required to produce Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Valid up to 31/03/2020. The valid certificate in prescribed Performa stating date of validity, should be submitted at the time of admission. Category reservations based on caste can be availed by candidates domiciled in Maharashtra only. 10% of available seats in each college is reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.

What is the Selection Procedure?

Applications for admission to this program will be invited through notice on DMER website and through newspapers. Online application form can be submitted by interested candidates.

1. Cost of online application form of MPH(N) 2019 is Rs. 1500/-. Bank transaction charges of Rupees 60 for online payment of application fees will have to be borne by the applicant. This application fee (Rs. 1560/-) is not refundable. It is sole responsibility of candidate to ascertain payment of fees with in prescribed period, failing which online application will be rejected.
2. After submitting online application form, challan of SBI bank will be generated and challan should be submitted at any branch of SBI bank.

Eligible candidates will be selected based on aggregate marks obtained in all the qualifying examinations of graduation. Preference will be given to MBBS followed by BDS/BAMS/ /BUMS/ BHMS/BPTH/B.Sc PMT, B.Sc & P.B.B.Sc Nursing.

The Tie Breaker Criteria will be used if in case two candidates secure same aggregate marks

1. The candidate with higher aggregate marks at final qualifying Examination will be preferred over the one with lesser marks.

2. If the tie still remains unresolved then the candidate with higher aggregate marks at pen ultimate qualifying examination (one step below final examination) will be preferred over the one with lesser marks for the merit list.

3. If the tie still persists, an older candidate will be preferred over the younger one.

A. Duration of the course : Two years (Full time) .

B. Language of Course : English

C. Total number of Seats: varies with colleges (List enclosed)

LIST OF COLLEGES WITH MPH (N) COURSE IN MAHARASHTRA