Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery)
About Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery)
The M.Ch in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery at ILBS, New Delhi, is a 3-year full-time super-speciality surgical program focused on advanced training in liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgery, as well as liver transplantation. It is offered at ILBS, a premier liver care institute under the Government of NCT of Delhi.
Admissions are conducted through NEET SS, followed by MCC counselling.
Key Points
- Eligibility: MS / DNB in General Surgery
- Selection: NEET SS + MCC counselling
- Intake: 6 seats
- Fees: INR 2.10 Lakhs (total course fee)
ILBS New Delhi M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) Fees
This fee covers the full course tenure of advanced surgical training in liver, pancreas, and biliary surgery at the institute.
M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3-year M.Ch Program | INR 2.10 Lakhs |
- M.Ch candidates at ILBS receive a monthly stipend as per institute rules, which may vary from time to time.
ILBS New Delhi M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS Registration | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS Examination | November-December 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS Result | December 2026 - January 2027 (Tentative) |
| MCC Counselling Round 1 | January-February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Reporting and Admission at ILBS | February 2027 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET SS | September 2026 (Tentative) | November-December 2026 (Tentative) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
- M.Ch admissions at ILBS are conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super-Speciality (NEET SS), followed by centralised counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates must have passed the qualifying MS/DNB examination before the NEET SS examination date.
- After NEET SS merit and MCC seat allotment, selected candidates must report to ILBS within the specified window with all original documents: MS/DNB degree certificate, NEET SS scorecard, MCC allotment letter, and identity proof.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MS or DNB in General Surgery, with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks from a Medical Council of India-recognised institution.
- The MS or DNB qualifying examination must have been passed before the NEET SS examination date for the relevant cycle.
- Admission is through the NEET SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super-Speciality), followed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) centralised counselling.
- The M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) program at ILBS is a 3-year full-time super-speciality surgical programme with 6 seats per batch.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET SS (Super-Speciality) at the National Board of Examinations (NBE) portal; the examination is typically conducted in November-December for admission in the following academic year.
- After NEET SS results, participate in the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) centralised counselling and indicate ILBS with the M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) preference.
- On receiving the MCC seat allotment letter for ILBS, report to the ILBS academic section by the deadline with original documents: qualifying MS/DNB degree, NEET SS scorecard, MCC allotment letter, community certificate if applicable, and medical fitness certificate.
- Complete the admission and registration formalities at ILBS; pay the M.Ch programme fee at the ILBS accounts section.
- Commence the 3-year full-time M.Ch programme at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
ILBS New Delhi M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) Scholarships 2026
M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) Scholarships Available
| ScholaINRhip | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| CSIR-JRF / UGC-JRF Fellowship | Monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 (JRF) or INR 42,000 (SRF) plus contingency | PhD scholars who qualify CSIR-NET/UGC-NET with JRF, applied through CSIR/UGC portals after enrolment |
| ICMR Senior Research Fellowship | Monthly fellowship and contingency as per ICMR norms | PhD scholar in the biomedical/epidemiology fields, qualifying ICMR competitive examination |
| Central Government OBC/SC/ST Scholarship | Fee reimbursement as per the Government of India norms | OBC, SC, and ST candidates meeting income and merit criteria; applied through the National Scholarship Portal |
- Candidates with an active CSIR-NET/GATE/ICMR-JRF fellowship are encouraged to apply; they are eligible for direct departmental interviews for PhD admission without the written entrance test.
- Government of India post-doctoral fellowships and SERB grants may be available to eligible PDCC/DM alumni; details are announced through SERB and DBT portals after programme completion.
ILBS New Delhi M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) FAQs
Ques. What surgical training does the M.Ch HPB Surgery programme at ILBS offer?
Ans. The programme provides comprehensive training in hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, biliary reconstructions, and living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplantation. Trainees gain exposure to complex HPB oncology surgery, laparoscopic HPB procedures, and post-operative critical care at a high-volume liver transplant centre.
Ques. Who is eligible for M.Ch HPB Surgery at ILBS?
Ans. Candidates holding MS or DNB in General Surgery with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks from a Medical Council of India-recognised institution are eligible. Admission is through NEET SS conducted by NBE, followed by MCC centralised counselling. There are 6 seats per batch.
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Ch HPB Surgery at ILBS?
Ans. The total programme fee is INR 2,10,000 for the full 3-year M.Ch tenure, payable at the ILBS accounts section after MCC seat allotment. Candidates receive a monthly stipend as per Institute norms. Fees are subject to revision by ILBS.
Ques. How do I apply for M.Ch HPB Surgery at ILBS through NEET SS?
Ans. Register for NEET SS at the NBE portal (typically September), appear for the examination in November-December, and participate in MCC counselling after results. Indicate ILBS with the M.Ch (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery) preference. On seat allotment, report to ILBS with original documents by the specified deadline.
Ques. What career opportunities follow the M.Ch HPB Surgery programme at ILBS?
Ans. Completing this programme at one of India’s top liver and transplant centres prepares graduates for senior HPB surgeon roles in government medical colleges, AIIMS, super-speciality hospitals, and private liver transplant centres. The ILBS credential is highly regarded in competitive HPB and transplant surgery recruitment.