College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) Mumbai and Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) courses are popular PG diploma and fellowship programs recognized by many state medical councils and selected by MBBS graduates as an alternative to MD/MS.
These courses are offered in private and government-affiliated hospitals across Maharashtra and Gujarat, with direct admission options available under institutional or management quota, particularly for diploma and fellowship seats.
What is CPS & FCPS?
| Parameter | CPS | FCPS |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | College of Physicians and Surgeons | Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Duration | 2 years (Diploma) | 3 years (Fellowship) |
| Recognition | Recognized by Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some other states | Limited MCI/NMC recognition |
| Eligibility | MBBS + Internship completed | MBBS + Internship + NEET PG (preferred but not always required for direct) |
| Admission Type | NEET PG / Direct Institutional Quota | NEET PG / Direct Institutional Quota |
Popular CPS Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
- Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGO)
- Diploma in Orthopedics (D. Ortho)
- Diploma in Ophthalmology (DOMS)
- Diploma in Dermatology (DDV)
- Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA)
Popular FCPS Courses
- FCPS Medicine
- FCPS Surgery
- FCPS Gynecology
- FCPS Pediatrics
- FCPS Dermatology
Direct Admission in CPS / FCPS Courses
Who Can Apply?
- MBBS graduates with completed internship
- NEET PG score preferred but not mandatory for many institutions
- Eligible for direct admission under institutional/management quota
- CPS/FCPS registration with Mumbai is mandatory post-admission
CPS / FCPS Admission Process (Direct)
- Contact Recognized Institute or Hospital offering CPS/FCPS
- Submit documents and application form
- Appear for institutional interview (if applicable)
- Pay admission and course fee
- Admission letter issued by the hospital
- Registration with CPS Mumbai
CPS / FCPS Colleges in Maharashtra (Direct Admission)
Here is a list of popular CPS-affiliated hospitals in Maharashtra offering direct admission with approx. fee structure:
| Hospital / Institute | Location | Course Type | Fees (2025) | NEET PG Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhatia Hospital | Mumbai | CPS/FCPS | ₹6–8 Lakhs total | Not Mandatory |
| KEM Hospital | Pune | CPS | ₹4–6 Lakhs total | Preferred |
| NMMC Hospital | Navi Mumbai | CPS | ₹6–7 Lakhs | Not Mandatory |
| D Y Patil Hospital | Pune/Navi Mumbai | CPS | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs | Optional |
| MGM Hospital | Aurangabad | CPS/FCPS | ₹7–9 Lakhs | Not Mandatory |
| Jupiter Hospital | Thane | CPS | ₹8–10 Lakhs | NEET PG Preferred |
| Ruby Hall Clinic | Pune | CPS | ₹7–8 Lakhs | Yes |
| Fortis Hospital | Mulund | CPS | ₹9–10 Lakhs | Optional |
| Sahyadri Hospital | Pune | CPS | ₹6–7 Lakhs | Not Mandatory |
CPS / FCPS Colleges in Gujarat (Direct Admission)
| Hospital / Institute | Location | Course Type | Fees (2025) | NEET PG Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Hospital | Ahmedabad | CPS | ₹5–7 Lakhs | Not Mandatory |
| Zydus Hospital | Ahmedabad | CPS/FCPS | ₹6–8 Lakhs | Optional |
| Shalby Hospital | Ahmedabad | CPS | ₹7–9 Lakhs | Preferred |
| GCS Medical College | Ahmedabad | CPS | ₹6–7 Lakhs | Yes |
| KD Hospital | Ahmedabad | CPS | ₹6–8 Lakhs | Not Mandatory |
| Unique Hospital | Surat | CPS | ₹5–6 Lakhs | No |
| Apple Hospital | Surat | CPS | ₹5–6 Lakhs | Optional |
Expected Cutoff for CPS / FCPS (2025)
| Category | NEET PG Score (Expected) | Admission Chance |
|---|---|---|
| With NEET PG (Govt quota) | 280–320+ | High |
| Institutional Quota (Direct) | Not Applicable | Very High |
| No NEET PG | Valid in many hospitals under management quota |
Documents Required for CPS/FCPS Admission
- MBBS Degree & Mark Sheets
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate (NMC/SMC)
- Passport-size photographs
- ID Proof (Aadhar/Passport)
- NEET PG Scorecard (if available)
- NOC from employer (if in service)
Career Scope After CPS / FCPS
- Pediatrician, Gynecologist, Orthopedic, Anesthetist (Depending on specialization)
- Jobs in private hospitals and clinics
- DNB secondary option after diploma
- Open private practice
- Eligible for specialist posts in several state-level recruitments
Advantages of Direct CPS / FCPS Admission
- Lower fees than MD/MS
- Shorter course duration
- Valid for practice in many states
- Alternative path for low NEET PG scorers
- Easier seat availability under direct/institutional quota
These are the following courses we provide
- FCPS Specializations
- FCPS Courses (Three year course)
- FCPS – MED : FCPS in Medicine
- FCPS – SURG : FCPS in Surgery
- FCPS – MID-GY : FCPS in Midwifery & Gynaeocology (Mid. & Gyn.)
- FCPS – OPTHL : FCPS in Ophthalmology
- FCPS – CH : FCPS in Child Health
- FCPS – DERMT : FCPS in Dermatology and Venereology
- FCPS – ORL : FCPS in Oto Rhino-Laryngology
- FCPS – ORTHO : FCPS in Orthopaedics
- FCPS – ANAES : FCPS in Anaesthesiology
- FCPS – PATHO : FCPS in Pathology
- Diploma Courses (Two year courses)
- Various Diploma courses offered by CPS (equivalent to MCI recognised Diploma)….
- DOMS : Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery
- DGO : Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- DCH : Diploma in Child Health
- DPB : Diploma in Pathology and Bacteriology
- DDV : Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology
- DA : Diploma in Anaesthesia
- DORL : Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (E.N.T.)
- DORTHO : Diploma in Orthopaedics
- DPM : Diploma in Psychological Medicine(Part I & II)
- DMRE : Diploma in Medical Radiology & Electrology(Part I & II)
- TDD : Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases
- DFP : Diploma in Family Planning
- DPH : Diploma in Public Health
- DTM : Diploma in Transfusion Medicine
- DTMH : Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Health
- DGM : Diploma in General Medicine
- DGS : Diploma in General Surgery
- DDIAB : Diploma in Diabetology
- DMO : Diploma in Medical Oncology
- DCARD : Diploma in Cardiology
- DMAS : Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery
- DGEN : Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy
- DIART : Diploma in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technique
- DURO : Diploma in Urology
- DIMM : Diploma in Immunology
- DICU : Diploma in Intensive Care
- DNEU : Diploma in Neurology
- DNEP : Diploma in Nephrology
- DHON : Diploma in Haemato Oncology
- DPORTHO : Diploma in Paediatric Orthopaedics
- DPICU : Diploma in Paediatric Intensive Care
- DPNEU : Diploma in Paediatric Neurology
- DPCARD : Diploma in Paediatric Cardiology
- DNEO : Diploma in Neonatology
- DPNEP : Diploma in Paediatric Nephrology
- DLDNP : Diploma in Learning Disability and Neuro Developmental Paediatrics
- DPGHN : Diploma in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- DPURO : Diploma in Paediatric Urology
- DEME : Diploma in Emergency Medicine
All courses are recognised by :
1. Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) vide GR Extraordinary 4-B dated 15 March 2010 through notication no. PGM.1010/CR-18
(Part 2)/ 10/EDU-2 read with the MMC Act 1965.
2. Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) vide GR no. MCG/10/2011/460646/J dated 26 August 2011.
3. Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC) since 2016.
National Recognition :
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,New Delhi (MOHFW) in the Notication dated 17 October 2017 , Recognised all the Diploma courses being oered by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai. The Notication – S.O. 3402(E).—In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 11 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), the Central Government after consulting the Medical Council of India, hereby makes the further amendments in the First Schedule of the Act, namely and inserted all Broad Speciality Diploma Courses (two years courses at the Post MBBS level) oered by the College Of Physicians .
The CPS qualications shall not be treated as a recognized medical qualication for the purpose of teaching.
Further, any postgraduate degree course to be run by the CPS shall be with the prior approval of this Ministry subject to fullment of stipulations prescribed on the lines of Minimum Standard Requirement Regulations of MCI. session start from August
Divisions of Physicians and Surgeons Specializations ::
Physicians Specializations :
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Laboratory Medicine
- Paediatrics and Child Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- Surgeons Specializations :
- Anaesthesia
- Dental Surgery & Subspecialties
- Emergency Medicine
- ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery & Subspecialties
CPS in Diploma Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGO) Admission : CPS Admission 2019, Application Form – Opening Date & Last Date, Enrollment Process, Examination Form Date, Exam Results, Merit List, Candidate List, Seats Matrix, Stipend & Fees Packages.
INTRODUCTION OF CPS AND FCPS COURSES
CPS (Diploma) and FCPS (Degree) courses run by College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai.
CPS (Diploma) and FCPS (Degree) courses are approved by 2 state governments respectively Maharashtra and Gujarat. It means that those students who are going to be part of CPS then they can do practice in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
CPS and FPCS courses are approved by.
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- Gujarat Medical Council (GMC)
- Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC)
- Chhattisgarh Medical Council (CGMC)
We Guide For Admission In CPS Colleges In Pune – Maharashtra As Under :
| Name of Colleges & Hospitals | City |
| Nanavati Hospital | Mumbai |
| Bhatia General Hospital | Mumbai |
| KB Haji Bachooali Ophthalmic Hospital | Mumbai |
| K J Somaiya Medical College | Mumbai |
| Mumbai Port Trust Hospital | Mumbai |
| PH Medical Centre | Mumbai |
| BMC’s Gandhi & Vora Rajawadi | Mumbai |
| Jagjivanram Railway Hospital | Mumbai |
| Masina Hospital | Mumbai |
| Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital | Mumbai |
| LH Hiranandani Hospital | Mumbai |
| KB Bhabha Hospital | Mumbai |
| Kenia Eye Hospital | Mumbai |
| Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children | Mumbai |
| Bakul Parekh’s Children Hospital | Mumbai |
| Surya Children’s Medical Pvt Ltd | Mumbai |
| Smt Nathibai Damodar Thackersey University | Mumbai |
| Terna Medical College | Navi Mumbai |
| MGM Group MCRI Hospital | Navi Mumbai |
| Life Line Hospital | Navi Mumbai |
| Mathadi Hospital | Navi Mumbai |
| Lotus Imaging Centre | Navi Mumbai |
| Laxmi Charitable Trust’s Eye Hospital | Navi Mumbai |
| Mohite Amrut Medical Foundation | Navi Mumbai |
| Dr Yewale Multiplicity Hospital for Children | Navi Mumbai |
| Mahajan Hospital | Navi Mumbai |
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College | Thane |
| Jupiter Lifeline Hospitals Ltd | Thane |
| Grant Hospital’s Ruby Hall Clinic | Pune |
| KEM Hospital | Pune |
| PCMC’s YCM Hospital | Pune |
| PMC’s Kamla Nehru Hospital | Pune |
| Dwarika Sangamnerkar Medical Foundation | Pune |
| Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital | Pune |
| Dr Patankar Medical Foundation | Pune |
| Kamat Hospital | Pune |
| Noble Hospitals | Pune |
| Ruby Ailcare | Pune |
| Sachin Kamble Orthopaedic & Sainath Hospital | Pune |
| National Institute of Ophthalmology | Pune |
| Chinmay Pratisthan’s Institutes of Paediatrics | Pune |
| Sant Dyaneshwar Medical Foundation | Pune |
| Unique Medical Foundation | Pune |
| Sushila Apang Punavarsan Pratisthan | Pune |
| Hardikar Hospital | Pune |
| Omkar Accident Hospital | Pune |
| Dhanashree Hospital | Pune |
| Deoyani Hospital | Pune |
| Vignahan Pratisthan Bobade Hospital | Pune |
| Skin & Surgery Asia Institute of Hair Transplant | Pune |
| Jivraj Hospital | Baramati |
| MGM MCRI Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Kamla Nehru Edu Society’s Sakholkar Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Tapadia Diagnostic Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Varad Netralaya of Sambre Guruji Memo Trust | Aurangabad |
| Anand Trust’s Anand Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Sanjeevani Children Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Saoji Pratisthan Centre’s Saoji Ortho Hospital | Aurangabad |
| Tambe Hospital of SMBT Sevabhavi Trust | Ahmednagar |
| Lata Mangeshkar Hospital | Nagpur |
| Radhakrishna Hospital & Research Institute | Nagpur |
| Mahatme Eye Bank & Eye Hospital | Nagpur |
| Evista Eye Care Centre | Nagpur |
| Sushrut Orthopaedic Hospital | Nagpur |
| Rotary Eye Hospital | Nashik |
| Kalpatru Foundation Sanstha Hospital | Nashik |
| Indorewala ENT Institute of Research Centre | Nashik |
| Shri Chaitanya Medical Foundation Hospital | Nashik |
| Ramkrishna Medical Dr Kakadkar Hospital | Nashik |
| Shaikh Institute of Orthopaedic & Trauma | Sangli |
| Miraj Medical Centre’s Wanless Hospital | Sangli |
| Shri Tatyasaheb Ghatage Charitable Trust | Sangli |
| Viranand Somashekar Hospital & PG Institute | Sangli |
| Anna Mhaishlkar Shinde Orthopaedic Hospital | Sangli |
| Sarvamangal Pratisthan | Sangli |
| Sou Vaijanta Sawant Trust Aditya Hospital | Sangli |
| Uma Hospital & Research Centre | Sangli |
| Lion’s Eye Care’s Lion’s NAB Hospital | Sangli |
| Apple Hospital & Research Institute | Kolhapur |
| Masai Medical’s Shri Swami Samarth Hospital | Kolhapur |
| Patil Orthopaedics & Multiplicity Hospital | Kolhapur |
| Kolhapur Orthopaedics Hospital | Kolhapur |
| Patki Research Hospital | Kolhapur |
| Lt Hariramji Bhattad Medical Foundation | Latur |
| Sou Alka K Maidarkar Trust’s Paed Hospital | Latur |
| Vaishnavi Hospital & Endoscopy Centre | Latur |
| Vision Radio Diagnostic Centre | Latur |
| Ashwini Sahakari Hospital & Research Centre | Solapur |
| Kasliwal Hospital | Solapur |
| Navjeevan Child Hospital | Solapur |
| Shri Seva Maidyakiya Medical Centre | Solapur |
| Span Hospital | Solapur |
| Ashwini Rural Medical College & Research | Solapur |
| Shri Markandey Solapur Sahakari Rughnalaya | Solapur |
| Shobha Nursing Home Pvt Ltd | Solapur |
| Chirantan Aarogya Seva & Chirantan Hospital | Dhule |
| Shri Gurudatta Charitable Foundation | Dhule |
| Dr BKL Walawalkar Hospital | Ratnagiri |
| Parker Medical Foundation Hospital | Ratnagiri |
| Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | Wardha |
| Dr Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh | Amravati |
| Gujar Memorial Hospital | Satara |
| Ghorpade Memorial Foundation’s Niramay Hospital | Satara |
| Karad Janta Resh Centre’s City Medical Centre | Satara |
| Shri Seva Medical Foundation | Satara |
| Amrit Medical Foundation Nandadeep Hospital | Satara |
| Sanjeevan Multiplicity Hospital | Yavatmal |
The CPS has played an important role in training its Fellows in Research Methodology dissertation writing and computer orientation for both trainers and trainee through workshops. Up to March 2003 about 5519 MCPS and 5194 FCPS have graduated from this College. To ensure examination process in compare with international recognition, college invites examiners Royal Colleges of England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Middle East, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait. Joint Committee of Higher Medical training of England, which represents UK’s all Royal Colleges has recognised the Fellowship of CPS at par with its MCPS.
The US Boards of Internal Medicine, FRC Canada for the purpose of entry on the specialists register maintained by the General Medical Council, UK.
The Saudi Council for Health Specialities also recognises FCPS of the College at par with MRCP and FRCS awarded by Royal Colleges of UK. Besides, the colleges in collaboration with WHO has launched an awareness programme on reproductive health issues and to develop a curricula for postgraduate and undergraduate medical education and development of learning material.
The Department of Medical Education of the College through a series of workshops has trained over 12,000 teachers to update them with new methodologies. In 1996, this department was redesigned as “WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Educational Development of Health Personnel.”
Regarding the exit examination, in MD course, theory and practical examination is conducted in host institute. In practical examination, both internal (high chance of bias in evaluation process) and external examiners are present. Furthermore, passing theory examination is not an essential criterion of eligibility to appear in the practical examination.
Admission in Diploma Child Health DCH:
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore – [DCH] Admission
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur – [DCH] Admission
Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga – [DCH] Admission
Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum – [DCH] Admission
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum – [DCH] Admission
JJM Medical College, Davangere – [DCH] Admission
JSS Medical College, Mysore – [DCH] Admission
KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore – [DCH] Admission
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal – [DCH] Admission
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga – [DCH] Admission
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
SS Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere – [DCH] Admission
Nijalingappa Med Coll & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot – [DCH] Admission
SDM Medical College, Dharwad – [DCH] Admission
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga – [DCH] Admission
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur – [DCH] Admission
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore – [DCH] Admission
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore – [DCH] Admission
Diploma Child Health [DCH] in Top Colleges of Maharashtra through Management Quota:
ACPM Medical College, Dhule – [DCH] Admission
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed Univ Med. College & Hospital, Sangli – [DCH] Admission
Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Pune – [DCH] Admission
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur – [DCH] Admission
Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Med Coll, Amravati – [DCH] Admission
Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College & Hospital, Jalgaon – [DCH] Admission
Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Med. Col. Hosp. & Research Centre, Nasik – [DCH] Admission
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha – [DCH] Admission
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad – [DCH] Admission
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha – [DCH] Admission
Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Aurangabad – [DCH] Admission
Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai – [DCH] Admission
NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur – [DCH] Admission
Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Pune – [DCH] Admission
Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai – [DCH] Admission
Padmashri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations Med Coll, Ahmednagar – [DCH] Admission
Rural Medical College, Loni – [DCH] Admission
Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Pune – [DCH]
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Conclusion
CPS and FCPS courses offer a golden opportunity for MBBS graduates looking for alternative postgraduate routes. With direct admission options in Maharashtra and Gujarat, students with lower NEET PG scores or financial constraints can still pursue specialization in core branches like Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Anesthesia.
Always verify CPS recognition in your practicing state and consult experienced counselors for secure seat booking.