CPS & FCPS Diploma Admission 2026: NMC Recognition, Fees, NEET-PG Counselling Guide
CPS diploma and FCPS decisions depend on the exact qualification, recognition record and admission authority. Read the original court orders, distinguish existing-student examination notices from permission for new admissions, and compare the historical 2022–23 fee schedules by quota and charging period before making any financial commitment.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor
Reviewed for factual accuracy by Hrithik Roy, Article Reviewer
Published · Last updated · Admission guide 2026
CPS and FCPS recognition must be read through the actual court and regulator documents. The Bombay High Court’s 24 March 2025 judgment upheld the challenged derecognition and discontinuation decisions. The Supreme Court’s 12 September 2025 order addressed protection of already admitted students awaiting examinations. CPS’s 22 September 2026 examination notice concerns eligible students; it is not an invitation to a new admission batch. The fee tables below are explicitly historical, from the official 2022–23 schedule.
High Court judgment, operative paragraphs 141–143 · Supreme Court order · CPS examination notice
CPS recognition and Supreme Court news: reading the official record
The 13 November 2025 order: protection depends on the cohort
The Supreme Court’s 13 November 2025 order, pages 4–7, records a one-time examination arrangement for Category I students in the specified ten qualifications enrolled up to 2022–23. It separately discusses Category II and Category III and requests reconsideration for Category III. These categories cannot be treated as a single permission covering every CPS student or new applicant.
Read this dated order with subsequent directions and the notice applicable to your exact course and enrolment. Its cohort-specific examination protection does not establish a fresh-admission opening.
Start with the decision, its date and the students it covers. A course catalogue, old fee sheet, hearing date and examination notice serve different purposes.
| Document | What the document does | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court, 24 March 2025 | Upholds challenged Maharashtra and national regulatory decisions; operative paragraphs 141–143 | Read the orders and academic cohorts involved; do not use an old recognised-course list as fresh-admission assurance |
| Supreme Court, 12 September 2025 | Seeks a solution for students already admitted and awaiting examinations; says merits remain to be heard | Protection of enrolled students is distinct from approval for a new batch |
| Supreme Court, 11 March 2026 | Lists the case for final hearing on 22 April 2026 | A listing order does not restore recognition |
| CPS, 22 September 2026 | Announces December examinations for eligible CPS students | Use the course and batch timetable; do not treat it as fresh-admission permission |
High Court judgment · September 2025 Supreme Court order · March 2026 Supreme Court order · September 2026 CPS notice
The High Court also stated that CPS could seek to start courses through the prescribed route after regulatory compliance and permission from the competent authority. That is a conditional legal route, not automatic approval. For a personal admission or registration decision, obtain the operative document for the precise qualification and admission cohort.
CPS and FCPS after MBBS: full forms and course structure
CPS is the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. FCPS is its Fellowship qualification. Its published affiliation rule book describes two-year diploma courses and three-year FCPS courses after enrolment, both as full-time residency. These programme descriptions do not determine recognition or authorise admission.
| Item | Official description |
|---|---|
| CPS | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai |
| FCPS | Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Diploma duration | Two years after enrolment |
| FCPS duration | Three years after enrolment |
| Training mode | Full-time resident |
| Official institution | cpsmumbai.org |
Source: CPS Affiliation Rules, section 11. The official course catalogue explains course names; read it alongside the recognition record above.
CPS diploma fees: official 2022–23 historical schedule
These are historical published limits, not 2026 quotations. The schedule identifies institution fees per year and separates merit from institutional quota. Its footnotes allow unaided institutions to charge less, permit amendment by authorities, and cap aided-institution fees at the corresponding unaided merit fee.
| Diploma | Specialty | Annual merit fee (INR lakh) | Annual institutional fee (INR lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMS | Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery | 6 | 12 |
| DGO | Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 6 | 12 |
| DCH | Child Health | 6 | 12 |
| DPB | Pathology and Bacteriology | 6 | 12 |
| DDV | Dermatology and Venereology | 6 | 18 |
| DA | Anaesthesia | 6 | 12 |
| DORL | Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) | 6 | 12 |
| DORTHO | Orthopaedics | 6 | 12 |
| DPM | Psychological Medicine | 6 | 12 |
| DMRE | Medical Radiology and Electrology | 6 | 18 |
| TDD | Tuberculous Diseases | 6 | 12 |
| DTM | Transfusion Medicine | 6 | 12 |
| DTMH | Tropical Medicine and Health | 6 | 12 |
Additional CPS admission-eligibility, enrolment and e-learning fees in this schedule total Rs 85,000 for a diploma, payable at joining and non-refundable. They are separate from annual institution fees. Source: CPS fee structure, academic year 2022–2023, pages 1–3.
FCPS fee structure: same historical schedule
| FCPS specialty | Annual merit fee (INR lakh) | Annual institutional fee (INR lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 7 | 21 |
| Surgery | 7 | 14 |
| Midwifery and Gynaecology | 7 | 14 |
| Ophthalmology | 7 | 14 |
| Child Health | 7 | 14 |
| Dermatology | 7 | 21 |
| Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) | 7 | 14 |
| Orthopaedics | 7 | 14 |
| Anaesthesia | 7 | 14 |
| Pathology | 7 | 14 |
The schedule separately charges Rs 95,000 for fellowship admission-eligibility, enrolment and e-learning at joining, non-refundable. These annual institution fees are not a complete three-year budget. Source: CPS 2022–23 fee schedule, pages 2–3. A payment receipt or fee quotation cannot substitute for admission permission.
NEET-PG eligibility and the counselling authority
Sections 10.1–10.5 of the published CPS affiliation rules prescribe PG-NEET-based admission through central counselling by a competent authority appointed by the relevant State Government or Union Territory. That authority’s brochure is meant to specify registration, fees and procedure.
Use those rules as the documented process, read together with subsequent regulatory and court decisions. Do not infer a 2026 admission opening from an old login page. An exam qualifying threshold also differs from a hospital-course allotment cutoff: the latter needs its own year, round, category and rank record.
Source: CPS Affiliation Rules, page 10. For the examination route itself, use our NEET PG result and counselling guide.
CPS exam dates 2026: the official notice for enrolled students
CPS’s notice dated 22 September 2026 announces December examinations for eligible students and attributes the arrangement to Supreme Court directions in SLP(C) Nos. 13079–13081/2025. The annexures distinguish FCPS and diploma subjects, batches and states.
Open the official CPS December 2026 examination notice and timetables. Select the course-specific timetable and follow its permission-form, examination-form and hall-ticket instructions. This is an examination arrangement for eligible students, not evidence that a new admission batch is authorised.
Maharashtra, Gujarat and other state registration questions
A medical qualification, its recognition and its registration with a State Medical Council are different records. The CPS website’s recognition page refers to historical state legislation, including Gujarat. Those references must be read with the exact admission date, qualification and later applicable decisions.
For CPS Gujarat enquiries, ask the Gujarat Medical Council about the particular additional qualification and cohort. For Maharashtra, use the Maharashtra Medical Council and the court documents above. Do not transfer a conclusion between states or between already enrolled students and proposed new entrants.
CPS versus MD/MS and DNB: compare the qualification you need
Choose a route by the qualification required for your intended registration, job or further examination. Do not rely on a generic equivalence claim, a promised salary or a fee multiple.
| Decision | Document to compare |
|---|---|
| New admission | Permission and official counselling instructions for the course and year |
| Registration | Applicable regulator and state council decision for the qualification and cohort |
| Further study | Entrance bulletin and exact feeder-qualification requirements |
| Recruitment | Employer’s published qualification and registration criteria |
| Financial commitment | Dated tuition, deposits, accommodation, stipend and withdrawal terms |
Use MD/MS admission routes and clinical versus non-clinical specialties to compare alternatives. The CPS affiliation rules describe stipendiary full-time residency; use the hospital’s applicable written terms for the stipend amount. The rule book does not justify a generic monthly earnings promise.
A practical document check before committing
- Match the institution, course name, admission cohort and intended registration.
- Read the operative permission, regulator decision and relevant court order in full.
- For a fresh seat, establish the authorised counselling route and official allotment.
- Separate institution tuition from CPS enrolment and examination charges, deposits and accommodation.
- Keep the written fee and withdrawal terms, official receipts and correspondence.
- For an existing enrolment, use the notice specifically covering your batch and course.
Historical hospital affiliation, an old fee sheet or a promise of future recognition is not the same document as current admission permission.
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CPS and FCPS: frequently asked questions
Are CPS and FCPS degrees NMC-recognised in 2026?
Do not treat the qualification name as proof of recognition for a new admission. The Bombay High Court judgment of 24 March 2025 upheld the challenged derecognition and discontinuation decisions. Read the operative regulator and court documents for the course, admission cohort and purpose.
What is the CPS recognition latest news relevant to 2026 applicants?
The dated records linked here distinguish recognition litigation from examinations for enrolled students. CPS issued a 22 September 2026 notice for December examinations of eligible students; that examination notice is not a fresh-admission approval.
What did the Supreme Court say on 12 September 2025?
It sought the Attorney General’s assistance to protect students already admitted and awaiting examinations. The order expressly said that the merits of the High Court judgment were yet to be heard.
Did the 11 March 2026 Supreme Court order restore CPS recognition?
That order listed the matter for final hearing on 22 April 2026. A listing direction is not an order granting recognition or authorising new admissions.
Where should I check CPS exam dates for 2026?
Use the official CPS examination notice and its subject-wise timetable. The notice dated 22 September 2026 schedules December examinations for eligible students; select the timetable for your course and batch.
What does CPS stand for in medical education?
CPS refers to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. This guide concerns the Mumbai institution and its postgraduate medical qualifications.
What is the FCPS full form?
FCPS means Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The CPS rule book describes a three-year fellowship course after enrolment.
How long is a CPS diploma course?
The CPS affiliation rule book specifies two years after enrolment for diploma courses, with full-time residency.
Is NEET-PG part of the CPS admission rules?
Yes. Clause 10.1 of the published affiliation rules requires PG-NEET-based admission. The rule book must be read with subsequent regulator and court decisions; it is not by itself permission to admit a new batch.
Who conducts CPS counselling under the published rules?
Clause 10.2 assigns central admission or counselling to the competent authority appointed by the relevant State Government or Union Territory. Its applicable brochure governs the process.
What fees does the official 2022–23 CPS diploma schedule show?
It shows annual institution fees of Rs 6 lakh in merit quota and Rs 12 lakh in institutional quota for most listed diplomas; DDV and DMRE have Rs 18 lakh institutional-quota fees. Separate CPS joining fees are Rs 85,000.
What FCPS fees are in that historical schedule?
The 2022–23 schedule shows annual institution fees of Rs 7 lakh in merit quota, and Rs 14 lakh in institutional quota for most fellowships. Medicine and Dermatology have Rs 21 lakh institutional-quota fees. Separate CPS joining fees are Rs 95,000.
Are those fee figures a 2026 offer or proof of admission permission?
No. They reproduce the official 2022–23 schedule for historical comparison. A fee schedule does not establish that a fresh admission is authorised.
Can CPS Gujarat registration be assumed from a Maharashtra document?
No. State registration, the admission cohort and the exact qualification must be checked with the relevant medical council. A Maharashtra document is not a substitute for the applicable Gujarat decision.
Does FCPS automatically equal MD/MS for every purpose?
No. Qualification recognition, medical registration, recruitment and eligibility for another examination are separate questions. Use the exact qualification and the rules for the intended purpose.
How should an already enrolled CPS student read a new examination notice?
Match the enrolment, course, state and batch covered by the notice and follow the official instructions. An examination arrangement for existing students should not be interpreted as permission to admit new students.
Data Accuracy Notice
- Data Sources: Bombay High Court judgment of 24 March 2025; Supreme Court orders of 12 September 2025 and 11 March 2026; official CPS documents, including its 2022–23 fee schedule and 22 September 2026 examination notice.
- Verification: Read each figure with its source year, specialty, quota and fee period. Admission-year official documents govern allotment and payment.
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