Faculty of Rural Healthcare

COURSE NAME	Eligibility	Duration	Admission Fee	Monthly Fees
Diploma of Community Medical Service & Essential Drugs (CMS & ED) Student Identity Card fees Rs. 1000/- Student Registration Fee Rs. 3000/- Semester Exam fee Rs. 3000/-	X-Pass	18 / 24 Month.	Rs. 25000/ (Yearly)	Rs. 1000/-
R.M.P- Rural Medical Practitioner Student Identity Card fees Rs. 1000/- Student Registration Fee Rs. 3000/- Semester Exam fee Rs. 3000/-	X- Pass Exp. Based.	6 / 12 Month	Rs. 25000/-	Rs. 1000 monthly

OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Community Medical Services & Essential Drugs (CMS & ED) represents a formalized pathway for Rural Medical Practitioners (RMPs) to provide primary healthcare using allopathic medicines in rural and underserved areas. While it is not a substitute for an MBBS degree and does not allow for independent, unrestricted practice of modern medicine, it has a significant future in bridging the rural healthcare gap in India.

Future & Scope of CMS & ED in Allopathy

The CMS & ED course focuses on training practitioners to handle common, non-critical ailments and manage essential drugs recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rural Healthcare Provision: CMS & ED holders are primarily recognized as “rural doctors” who can establish their own primary health clinics in rural areas.
Legal Status: Based on various court rulings, including the Supreme Court of India in 2003, CMS & ED diploma holders are permitted to use WHO-recommended allopathic drugs for primary healthcare in rural areas, particularly when there is a shortage of registered medical practitioners.

Scope of Practice: They are authorized to treat common illnesses (like fever, cold, diarrhea, skin issues), provide first aid, and administer essential emergency injections.
Career Opportunities: Graduates can work as community health workers, rural medical officers, assistant doctors in nursing homes, or work in NGO-driven health projects.