Master of Surgery [M.S]
at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Fees
Fees at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve various components. The tuition fee is typically around INR 60,000 per year. Additional fees include an admission fee of approximately INR 10,000, and examination fees may vary per year. Hostel fees are roughly INR 40,000 per annum, with monthly mess bills ranging from INR 3,000 to 5,000. The total cost for the entire MBBS course can range from INR 2,50,000 to INR 6,50,000, depending on living arrangements and other personal expenses.
Financial aid is accessible through scholarships like SSP, FFE, NSP, and more, which are available for both merit-based and income-based applicants. Internship stipends are provided, typically around INR 30,000 to 35,000 per month. Students from certain categories, such as SC/ST, may receive substantial fee exemptions, with full tuition waivers available for those who meet specific income criteria.
About Master of Surgery [M.S]
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) offers a 3-year full-time Master of Surgery (MS) across five surgical specializations including ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. Designed for MBBS graduates, the programme delivers intensive supervised operative training in a high-volume government tertiary-care setting. Total fees range from INR 1,20,000 to INR 5,40,000, with admission through NEET PG. BMCRI ranks 34 in an external review site’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
NEET PG registration is underway in June 2026, the entrance exam will be held in August 2026, followed by counselling in October 2026 and classes commencing November 2026.
Key Points
- Operative caseload spans routine to complex tertiary referrals
- Curriculum includes journal clubs, case conferences, and mandatory thesis
- Progressive operative responsibility from assisting to primary surgeon
- Graduates eligible for M.Ch super-specialty and faculty roles
BMCRI MS Fees 2026
All five MS specializations at BMCRI share a common government-regulated fee band, with the 3-year total ranging from INR 1,20,000 to INR 5,40,000 depending on the branch.
| Specialization | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MS ENT | INR 1,20,000 - 5,40,000 |
| MS General Surgery | INR 1,20,000 - 5,40,000 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | INR 1,20,000 - 5,40,000 |
| MS Ophthalmology | INR 1,20,000 - 5,40,000 |
| MS Orthopaedics | INR 1,20,000 - 5,40,000 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
- Optional hostel charges are payable separately each month.
BMCRI MS Admission 2026
Admission to every MS specialization is merit-based through the national NEET PG examination, followed by Karnataka state counselling where seats are allotted by rank and specialization preference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG Registration | June 2026 |
| NEET PG Exam | August 2026 |
| Result Declaration | September 2026 |
| Counselling Period | October 2026 |
| Classes Commence | November 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from a recognised medical college with valid council registration.
- Completion of the mandatory rotating internship before admission.
- Qualifying NEET PG score as per Karnataka counselling regulations.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET PG on the national authority portal.
- Register for Karnataka state counselling using NEET PG credentials.
- Select college and specialization in the counselling rounds by rank.
- Complete document verification and pay fees to confirm the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want affordable government postgraduate surgical training
- You are a Karnataka NEET PG candidate preferring Bangalore
- You value high-volume tertiary-care operative exposure
- You plan M.Ch super-specialty surgery afterwards
✗ Skip if
- You prefer non-surgical or diagnostic medical branches
- You need private-college brand value and amenities
- You want to avoid intensive on-call surgical duties
- You cannot clear the NEET PG cutoff
BMCRI MS Scholarships 2026
MS residents can access merit and government scholarships along with education loans to manage fees.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 | Outstanding NEET PG and academic performers |
| State Scholarship | Variable | Eligible Karnataka residents and reserved categories |
| Central Scholarship | As per norms | Eligible central government beneficiaries |
| Education Loan | Up to INR 15-20 lakhs | Available via authorised banks at reasonable rates |
- Loan repayment is flexible and begins after course completion.
BMCRI MS FAQs
Ques. How are MS seats allotted across the five specializations at BMCRI?
Ans. Seats are allotted through Karnataka state-level NEET PG counselling. Candidates are ranked by their NEET PG score and choose both the college and the surgical specialization during the counselling rounds, so higher ranks get wider choice across ENT, General Surgery, OBG, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics.
Ques. Can I pursue M.Ch after completing MS from BMCRI?
Ans. Yes. MS graduates are recognised surgical specialists and are eligible to appear for super-specialty M.Ch programmes through NEET SS. BMCRI itself runs several M.Ch streams, giving in-house residents a clear progression path into advanced surgical sub-specialties.
Ques. Why do MS fees vary so much between specializations?
Ans. The total ranges from INR 1,20,000 to INR 5,40,000 because fees follow government norms that differ by branch. Specializations with heavier clinical and surgical resource use sit at the higher end, while others stay lower, all far below private-college costs.
Ques. Is the MS degree from BMCRI valid for practice across India?
Ans. Yes. The MS qualification is recognised by the national medical regulator and state medical councils, so graduates can register and practise as surgical specialists anywhere in India, and it carries strong credibility with hospital and teaching recruiters.
Ques. How much hands-on operating experience do MS residents get?
Ans. Operative exposure builds progressively, from assisting in the first year to performing complex procedures under supervision by the third. As a high-volume government tertiary centre, BMCRI offers a large, varied caseload alongside daily rounds, emergency duties, and a mandatory research thesis.
Ques. Does BMCRI charge separately for hostel during the MS programme?
Ans. Yes. The total fees of INR 1,20,000 to INR 5,40,000 cover the academic component, while hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately in monthly instalments. Diagnostic materials and clinical consumables used during training may also attract additional charges beyond the listed course fees.