RCC Post MSc Diploma in Radiological Physics Admission 2020

About RCC

• Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (RCC), now in its 36th year of service to the nation is an autonomous institution sponsored jointly by the Govt. of Kerala and the Govt. of India.

• This PG Diploma will enable the successful candidate to perform Medical Physics related tasks, a few of which are mentioned below:

1. Radiological safety of patients and staff

2. Site Plan preparation and obtaining permission from AERB for setting up diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine installations

3. Commissioning of radiotherapy installations

4. Periodic Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy and diagnostic radiology equipment

5. Treatment Planning in Radiotherapy

6. Radiation Safety in Radioiodine therapy

Duration of the Course

• Two years (including one year mandatory internship in RCC in Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine).

Seats Intake

• Number of seats: 4 (Four) per year

Award of the Certificate

• Post M.Sc Diploma in Radiological Physics (Dip RP) will be awarded to the successful candidates by the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) only after successful completion of the course as detailed above

RCC Post MSc Diploma in Radiological Physics Admission 2020 Important Dates

Events

Dates

Last Date for completing online application

25th August 2020

Last Date for receiving postal application

31st August 2020

Publishing the list of Eligible candidates

10th September 2020

Downloading Admit Cards

14th September 2020

MCQ Entrance Examination

18th September 2020 FN

Challenging questions

18th September 2020 AN

Result of Entrance Examination

19th September 2020 FN

Date of Interview

19th September 2020

Final Result

22nd September 2020

Date of Admission

05th October 2020

Date of Commencement of Course

05th October 2020

Eligibility Criteria for RCC Post MSc Diploma in Radiological Physics Admission 2020

Applicants should satisfy the following conditions:

Nativity

Should be an Indian Citizen

Basic Academic Qualifications

• B.Sc. with Physics as one of the Main subjects conducted by any of the UGC approved Universities in India with 60% marks in aggregate of the subjects.

• A pass in Full time M.Sc. Physics conducted by any of the UGC approved Universities in India with 60% marks in aggregate of the subjects.

• In case of Grade System, grade to percentage of marks conversion scheme obtained from University should be submitted along with the application

Age Limit (01st Jan 2020)

General

26 years

OBC

29 years

SC/ST

31 years

Physically Challenged

Candidates, there is a relaxation of age by 10 years

Note: Persons with visual and hearing disability and locomotor disability involving upper limb are not eligible for admission

RCC Post MSc Diploma in Radiological Physics Admission 2020 Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to the course should do online registration and complete the application form provided in the website www.rcctvm.org

The Prospectus and Annexure can be downloaded from the website.

Step 1

Candidate will be directed to another page where he/she should click the link ‘Apply Online’. Fill in the required details; click ‘save button’. Verify all details entered and click ‘submit button’ for final submission.

Step 2

Candidate Login, Candidate login is required to complete the rest of the steps of online application. For login, enter the Application Number and password

Step 3

Upload Photograph Once you are successfully logged in you will be directed to upload the photograph

Duly completed application must be accompanied by a Demand Draft payable at State Bank of Travancore, Medical College Branch, Thiruvananthapuram or any of its service branches payable at Thiruvananthapuram for Rs.300/-  drawn in favour of “Director, Regional Cancer Centre”

Fees

Registration fee for General Candidate

Rs.300/-

Registration fee for General Candidate SC/ST Candidates

Rs.100/-

Administrative Charges

Rs.3000/- (non- refundable)

Tuition Fees

Rs.120000/-

Caution Deposit

Rs.50000/-

Selection Process

• The selection of candidates will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam

• The merit list will be based on the total scores obtained out of a maximum of 120 marks which will be derived by adding 100 marks (MCQ) and 20 marks (interview)

Entrance Test Pattern

Duration

2 hours

Type of Question

Multiple Choice Questions

Total Question

100 Questions

Marking Scheme

No negative marking

Subjects Disciplines

M.Sc. Level Physics

60 marks

B.Sc. Subsidiary level Mathematics

20 marks

B.Sc. Subsidiary level Chemistry

10 marks

Basic Human Physiology and Anatomy

10 marks

Interview

20 marks

Entrance test will be conducted only if the number of eligible candidates is equal to or more than four times (20) the number of seats; otherwise selection will be made based on marks scored in qualifying exam (M.Sc.) and Interview