National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Delhi
Fees: Approximately 55,000 INR for the total MPH program
Average Package: 8,00,000 - 12,00,000 INR per annum
Highest Package: 18,00,000 INR per annum (International NGOs/WHO)

About National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), formerly the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), is India's apex government institution under the Directorate General of Health Services. It acts as a center of excellence for disease prevention and control, conducting research, training, and providing service support to states during outbreaks.

Admission Process

Admissions to MPH (FE) are conducted through GGSIPU's Common Entrance Test (CET Code-412). Shortlisting is based on entrance merit followed by counseling. Ph.D. admissions require UGC-NET/JRF or university-specific entrance exams.

Cutoffs

Merit-based through GGSIPU CET

Rankings & Recognition

Ranked among the top Public Health & Research Institutes in India

Top Recruiters & Placements

World Health Organization (WHO),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW),ICMR,Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI),UNICEF,State Health Departments

Scholarships

Government of India fellowships for Ph.D. and EIS trainees; WHO fellowships for sponsored international candidates.

Student Life & Campus

Life at NCDC is research-intensive with significant field-work. Students participate in national health surveys, outbreak investigations, and laboratory research. The campus provides a historic and academic atmosphere in the heart of Civil Lines.

Facilities

24x7 Disease Monitoring Centre,Advanced Microbiology Labs,Epidemiological Software Labs,Central Library (35,000+ titles),Video Conferencing Facility,Hostel for Trainees,WHO Collaborating Centre,Biosafety Level (BSL) Labs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which university is NCDC affiliated with?

NCDC is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi for its MPH and Ph.D. programs.

Does NCDC provide internships?

Yes, NCDC offers internship programs in two cycles (January and June) across various divisions like Microbiology, Epidemiology, and Zoonosis.

Courses & Fees

  • MPH (FE) - 55,000
  • Ph.D. - Variable
  • EIS Training - Sponsored/Government Funded
  • FETP-SEARO - N/A

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Pros

  • Apex body for disease control in India
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Exposure to real-time outbreak investigations
  • Affordable fee structure

Cons

  • Highly competitive entry
  • Rigorous field-based work
  • Government-style administrative pace

Notifications & Updates

  • MPH (Field Epidemiology) Admission 2024-25 session updates (2024-07-30)
  • Applications invited for engagement of PH Specialist Grade III (2026-03-06)

Location

22, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines, Near IP College, Delhi - 110054, India

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Contact Details

Phone: 011-23971272

Email: dirnicd@nic.in

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