AIIMS Renames DM Endocrinology Course

New Nomenclature Approved

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has officially announced a change in the nomenclature of its superspeciality course in metabolic disorders. The highest medical qualification in this field will now be referred to as DM Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes. This change was confirmed in an office memorandum issued on November 13.

Background of the Change

Registrar Prof. Girija Prasad Rath highlighted that the renaming was approved by the competent authority following the recommendations from the 124th Standing Academic Committee meeting, which took place on July 15, 2024. This decision was subsequently ratified by the Governing Body during its 163rd meeting on September 12, 2025.

Purpose of the New Title

The updated course title aims to more accurately reflect the evolving academic and clinical scope of the specialty. It now includes the comprehensive management of endocrine disorders, metabolic diseases, and diabetes. All relevant departments have been instructed to implement this revised nomenclature across academic, administrative, and digital platforms.

Alignment with Global Standards

This change is anticipated to align the Indian superspeciality programme more closely with international endocrinology curricula, where metabolism and diabetes are recognized as essential elements of advanced endocrine education. It is expected that this initiative will be emulated by other medical colleges nationwide, in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.

Course Overview: DM Endocrinology

The following are key highlights of the DM Endocrinology course:

Name of Course

DM in Endocrinology

Level

Doctorate

Duration of Course

Three years

Course Mode

Full Time

Minimum Academic Requirement

Postgraduate medical degree from any college or university recognized by the MCI (now NMC) or NBE

Admission Process

Entrance Exam (NEET-SS) and INI CET for various institutions, including AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, and NIMHANS Bengaluru. Counseling is conducted by DGHS, MCC, and State Authorities.

Course Fees

Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 25,00,000 per year

Average Salary

Rs. 6,00,000 – Rs. 30,00,000 per year

Accessing Course Content

The course content for DM in Endocrinology is detailed in the Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme released by the National Medical Commission. More information can be found through the link below:

NMC Guidelines For Competency-Based Training Programme For DM Endocrinology.

View AIIMS Notification

To view the AIIMS notification regarding the course renaming, click on the link below:
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/aiims-dm-endocrinology-308695.pdf