MS — Master of Surgery
Postgraduate specialisation in surgical branches for MBBS doctors.
MS at a glance
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
MBBS from an NMC-recognised college with completed internship and valid permanent registration.
Entrance exam
NEET PG — common counselling with MD through MCC and state quotas.
Fees range
Government: ₹40,000 – ₹1.5 lakh/yr · Deemed: ₹20 – 45 lakh/yr · Private varies by state
About the MS programme
MS is a three-year residency across surgical specialties like General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology and OBG.
Residents get progressive operating room exposure alongside academics, thesis and case work.
MS graduates can practise as surgeons, pursue MCh super-specialisation, or move into teaching and research.
Highlights of MS
Core surgical specialties: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, OBG
Pathway to MCh super-specialties like CVTS, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery
Strong scope in corporate hospitals and independent surgical practice
Same counselling process and seat pool as MD
How to get admission to MS
- 1Qualify NEET PG
- 2Register with MCC and your state counselling authority
- 3Fill MS preferences alongside MD and DNB seats
- 4Confirm admission and start surgical residency
MS subjects & syllabus
Principles and practice of chosen surgical specialty
Applied anatomy, physiology and pathology of the specialty
Operative techniques, OR postings and skill labs
Thesis and research work
Rotations in ICU, emergency and allied departments
Career opportunities after MS
Consultant Surgeon in hospitals and independent practice
MCh super-specialisation
Medical college faculty (surgical departments)
Surgical research, medical devices and healthtech
Public health surgery and government service
Average salary
₹15 – 35 LPA for surgeons; substantially higher with super-specialisation and practice
Leading MS colleges in India
AIIMS New Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh
CMC Vellore
Seth GS Medical College (KEM), Mumbai
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
JIPMER Puducherry
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