Overview
The Master of Surgery (MS) is an advanced postgraduate medical programme that provides specialised training in surgical practice. It develops doctors’ knowledge and skills in assessing surgical conditions, performing procedures, and managing patients before and after surgery.
The programme offers specialisations covering different areas of surgical care. Training combines academic study with supervised clinical practice to help students understand relevant diseases, surgical techniques, and patient management.
MS eligibility generally requires a recognised MBBS degree, completion of the compulsory internship, and the required medical registration. Candidates must also meet the applicable entrance examination and institutional admission requirements.
Institutions offering MS programmes include Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, AIIMS, and Armed Forces Medical College, subject to specialisation availability and admission criteria.
After completing the programme, graduates can explore opportunities in hospitals, surgical departments, teaching institutions, and medical research. They may also pursue further specialist training after meeting the relevant eligibility requirements.
Indicative MS course fees range from INR 50,000 to INR 60 lakh, depending on the institution, specialisation, and seat category. Applicants should confirm whether the quoted amount represents annual tuition or the total programme fee.
Indicative annual earnings after MS range from INR 7–45 lakh, depending on experience, specialisation, employer, location, and professional responsibilities. This range should not be treated as a guaranteed starting salary.
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Mode
- Full-time
Eligibility
Before enrolling for the Master of Surgery degree course, candidates need to carefully check the minimum eligibility criteria that is laid down by the respective authorities. Here are the criteria that every applicant must fulfill in order to study MS degree programme:
- MBBS degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate
- Applicants must pass NEET PG Exam
Admission Process for MS:
- Candidates who have completed MBBS programme along with the internship that is part of the programme are eligible to apply for the programme.
- Indian nationals holding OCI/ PIO cards are eligible for securing admissions under General category.
- Foreign nationals comprising OCI/ PIO cards, supported by their parents or siblings having NRI status can apply for seats under the NRI category.
Admissions to MS programmes is done on the basis of PG medical entrance exams. The popular PG medical exams are:
- AIIMS PG Exam
- NEET PG
- JIPMER PG Entrance Exam