RGUHS invites online applications for Masters of Public Health 2019
Karnataka: The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS) has invited Online Applications from MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BYNS, BSc Nursing candidates for Masters of Public Health 2019 (MPH 2019).
Candidates who are intending to pursue this course, Masters of Public Health (MPH) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka can register themselves on the official website of the medical institute.
Interested candidates can register online on the link given below.
http://www.rguhs.ac.in/inst_pubhealth_rguhs/2019/MPHtohost/pget.php
The university in its recent notification clearly states, "Applications are invited from in-service candidates (MBBS) and graduates of health sciences i.e. MBBS or BDS or BAMS or BHMS or BUMS or BYNS or BSc (Nursing) or BPT from a University established under law and recognized by respective councils of India (Medical, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing) where applicable or equivalent qualification recognized by RGUHS and the respective regulatory bodies/ councils, for admission to the Master of Public Health-*2 years course with the stipend of Rs 20.000/- per month for candidates other than in service."
The number of seats available is 20. The information brochure, curriculum, etc. and the application forms are available on the website of the University: http://www.rguhs.ac.in
The Seat Matrix for 2 year MPH course is as follows:
| CANDIDATE | TOTAL |
| In Service (MBBS) | 10 |
| Others (All Health Sciences) | 10 |
| Total | 20 |
The last date for receipt of the application is: 3-10-2019
The date of entrance test is: 31-10-2019 (3.00 to 5.00 p.m.)
The date of commencement of the course is: 12-12-2019
Tentative Calendar of events for admission to the MPH Course of 2019-20
| SL No | Event | Day | Date |
| 1. | Call for Online applications (Website & Newspapers) | Friday | 06.09.2019 |
| 2. | Last date for receipt of applications | Thursday | 03.10.2019: 5:00 PM |
| 3. | Entrance Examination | Thursday | 31.10.2019; 3 to 5 PM |
| 4- | Announcement of answer keys | Wednesday | 06.11.2019; 5:00 PM |
| 5. | Last date to receive challenge of answer keys | Tuesday | 12.11.2019:5:00 PM |
| 6. | Announcement of Rank list | Friday | 15.11.2019 |
| 7. | Counselling and Scat selection - Round 1 | Tuesday | 19.11.2019 |
| 8. | Announcement of List of selected and waitlisted candidates | Wednesday | 20.11.2019 |
| 9. | Last date of admission | Monday | 25.11.2019: 3:00 PM |
| 10. | Announcement of vacant seats (if any) | Wednesday | 27.11.2019 |
| 11. | Counselling and Seat selection for vacant seats (if any) for waitlisted candidates | Monday | 02.12.2019 |
| 12. | Last date of admission for candidates selected against vacant scats (if any) | Thursday | 05.12.2019:3:00 PM |
| 13. | Last date for joining the course | Friday | 06.12.2019;3:00 PM |
| 14. | Commencement of classes | Thursday | 12.12..2019 |
Details of entrance examination:
1. Venue: Dhanvantri Hall, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041
2. Day, Date and Time: Thursday, 31 October, 2019 at 3 PM
Syllabus for Entrance Exam
• Question paper will consist of 50 objective questions.
• Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking.
• The examination will be held for the duration of one hour.
• Syllabus for entrance exam is shown in table below.
Syllabus for Entrance Exam:
| SI. no | Topics | |
| 1. | Health and Disease | |
| 2. | Epidemiology | |
| 3. | Biostatistics and research methods | |
| 4. | Demography and Family welfare | |
| 5. | Maternal. Child. Adolescent health & Nutrition | |
| 6. | Communicable Diseases | |
| 7. | Non-Communicable Diseases | |
| 8. | Environmental and Occupational health | |
| 9. | Medical Entomology | |
| 10. | Health education | |
| 11. | Health care of the community | |
| 12. | National health programs | |
| 13. | Mental health | |
| 14. | Health legislation | |
| 15 | International health | |
| 16 | Bioethics | |
| 17 | Disaster management | |
| 18 | Any other public health related topics | |
Recommended text books:
1. Park's Text Book of Preventive and Social Medicine. 23rdEdition, 2015: Park K; B.Bhanot publications, Jabalpur, M.P.
2. World Health Organization; Key publications 2017, available at http://www.who.int/publications/en/
Since it can get a bit confusing during the application process online, the candidates are requested to take a look at the steps mentioned below.
Instructions to the Candidates:
| 1 | Application form is to be filled online only |
| 2 | Application fee of Rs.1000/- is to be paid online only. Pay the fees at www.rguhs.ac.in - online payment gateway, prior to filling the online application. Read Application fees payment guide for further details. |
| 3 | Attested copies of following certificates should be submitted along with the printed online filled application form
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| 4 | Upload your recent passport size color photograph. |
| 5 | Print out of online filled application form and attested copies of documents should be submitted by post or in person to the Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 041 on or before 10th October 2019, 5 pm. |
| 6 | The envelope must be superscribed as MPH, PGET - 2019. |
* Following a website notification at a later date, Hall Tickets can be downloaded by the candidates.
For more details, keep visiting the original website of PGIMER which is given below:
http://www.rguhs.ac.in/inst_pubhealth_rguhs/2019/MPHtohost/Instructions%20to%20the%20Candidates.htm
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