Master of Surgery [M.S]
at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences(Autonomous) - [MIMS]
About Master of Surgery [M.S]
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya, Karnataka, is a government autonomous medical college offering Master of Surgery (MS) in three specialisations: ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics. All three are 3-year postgraduate surgical programmes approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to RGUHS, with a uniform fee of INR 4,19,000 at government-regulated rates. Admission is through NEET PG 2026.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. NEET PG 2026 registration is underway. Exam scheduled for 30 August 2026.
Key Points
- Surgical training at MIMS 550-bed government teaching hospital with high case volume across all three specialisations.
- Government-regulated fee structure with no management quota or NRI seats at MIMS Mandya.
- Karnataka state counselling fills 50 percent seats, MCC AIQ fills the remaining 50 percent.
- Surgical thesis and structured case presentations are mandatory components of all three MS programmes.
MIMS Mandya MS Fees 2026
All three MS specialisations at MIMS Mandya carry the same government-regulated fee of INR 4,19,000 for the 3-year programme. Hostel charges of INR 25,300 to INR 31,300 per year are separate and not included in the total.
| Specialisation | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS ENT | 3 years | INR 4,19,000 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 years | INR 4,19,000 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 years | INR 4,19,000 |
- Fees are at government-regulated rates under Karnataka FRC norms.
- Hostel charges are separate and not included in total fees.
- Verify fees with official sources before taking admission.
MIMS Mandya MS Admission 2026
Admission to all MS specialisations at MIMS Mandya is through NEET PG 2026. State-quota seats (50%) are allotted through Karnataka state PG medical counselling. All India Quota seats (50%) are allotted through MCC NEET PG counselling. No management or NRI quota seats are available. MBBS internship completion is mandatory before reporting.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration Opens | June 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card | July 18, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | September 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling (50% seats) | September to October 2026 |
| Karnataka State PG Counselling (50% seats) | October 2026 |
| Reporting to MIMS Mandya | November 2026 |
- Seats split equally via MCC AIQ counselling and Karnataka state PG counselling.
- Completed MBBS internship is mandatory before reporting to MIMS.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised medical college with minimum 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for reserved categories).
- Completion of 1-year compulsory rotating internship before the counselling cutoff date.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score is mandatory. Karnataka domicile is required for state-quota seats.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in (registration open from June 7, 2026).
- Appear for NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30, 2026.
- Register for MCC NEET PG counselling for 50% AIQ seats (September to October 2026).
- Register for Karnataka state PG medical counselling for 50% state seats (October 2026).
- Choose MIMS Mandya and preferred MS specialisation during seat preference filling.
- Report to MIMS with MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and original documents.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS graduates seeking government PG surgical training in Karnataka at regulated fees
- Karnataka-domicile NEET PG aspirants targeting 50% state-quota MS seats
- Candidates open to Mandya district location for high-volume government hospital exposure
- Students valuing NMC-approved postgraduate surgical training without management quota seats
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing management quota or NRI PG seats not available at MIMS Mandya
- Students preferring metro-city postgraduate training hospitals over a district government college
- Aspirants planning DM/MCh superspeciality directly without government service commitment
- Candidates wanting a college with confirmed NIRF or international medical ranking
MIMS Mandya MS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full fee reimbursement or fixed grant | SC/ST students, apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| State Government Scholarship (Karnataka) | As per state norms | Karnataka-domicile students, state scholarship portal |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | As per state norms | Karnataka-domicile students with Kannada medium schooling |
- SC/ST students apply for Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm eligibility and deadlines with the MIMS Mandya PG administration office.
MIMS Mandya MS FAQs
Ques. What MS specialisations are available at MIMS Mandya?
Ans. MIMS Mandya offers MS in three specialisations: ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics. All three are 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical programmes approved by NMC and affiliated to RGUHS. Training is conducted at the MIMS 550-bed government teaching hospital with high surgical case exposure. The total fee for all specialisations is INR 4,19,000 at government-regulated rates with no management quota seats.
Ques. How are MS seats at MIMS Mandya allotted through NEET PG?
Ans. MS seats at MIMS Mandya are allotted based on NEET PG 2026 rank. Half the seats go through MCC AIQ counselling (September to October 2026) and the remaining half through Karnataka state PG medical counselling (October 2026). Non-Karnataka candidates can access seats only through AIQ. No management or NRI quota seats are available at MIMS Mandya.
Ques. Is there a government service bond after MS at MIMS Mandya?
Ans. Karnataka government medical colleges may require government-sponsored MS students to serve in government hospitals after completing the programme, as per Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department bond policy. The specific bond terms depend on the year of admission and the category under which the seat was allotted. Verify current bond conditions with MIMS Mandya or the Karnataka Medical Education Department before enrolling.
Ques. What surgical procedures do MS students perform at MIMS Mandya?
Ans. MS ENT students perform tympanoplasties, septoplasties, FESS, tracheostomies, and audiological procedures at the MIMS ENT OPD and OT. MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology students assist in caesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and high-risk obstetric management. MS Orthopaedics students manage trauma surgery, fracture fixation, ORIF, joint replacement, and spine procedures at the MIMS OT and casualty. All programmes include a mandatory RGUHS surgical research thesis.
Ques. What are the career options after MS from MIMS Mandya?
Ans. MS graduates from MIMS Mandya can join government district and taluk hospitals as specialist surgeons under Karnataka Health department posts. Graduates can also join multi-speciality private hospitals, pursue DM or MCh superspeciality training through NEET SS, or take up faculty positions at RGUHS-affiliated medical colleges. ENT and Orthopaedics graduates are additionally eligible for private clinical practice in Karnataka.
Ques. What is the expected NEET PG cutoff for MS at MIMS Mandya?
Ans. NEET PG cutoffs for MS at MIMS Mandya vary each year based on candidate numbers and competition in Karnataka state and AIQ counselling. ENT and Obstetrics and Gynaecology seats at government colleges typically attract higher competition than Orthopaedics in some years. Refer to previous year Karnataka PGMC and MCC counselling closing ranks for MIMS Mandya to estimate realistic cutoff ranges for the 2026 admission cycle.