Master of Surgey [M.S.]

Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya, Karnataka, offers the MS programme in 2 surgical specialisations as a 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical degree affiliated to RGUHS and approved by the NMC. A government autonomous medical college with a 550-bed teaching hospital, MIMS Mandya offers MS General Surgery and MS Ophthalmology at a uniform fee of INR 4,19,000 for three years. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 counselling.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 07 July 2026 (NEET PG registration via NBE at natboard.edu.in).

Key Points

• Government autonomous college with no management quota; MS seats filled through NEET PG merit counselling
• 550-bed MIMS Teaching Hospital provides high-volume surgical caseload including trauma, laparoscopic, and ophthalmic procedures
• Both MS specialisations offered at identical government-regulated fee of INR 4,19,000 under Karnataka FRC norms
• 50% seats under All India Quota via MCC and 50% under Karnataka State Quota via KEA

MIMS Mandya MS Fees 2026

• Hostel charges of INR 25,300 to INR 31,300 per year are billed separately.
• Fees regulated under Karnataka FRC norms with no management quota seats.
• Verify the current fee with the MIMS Mandya admissions office before applying.

MIMS Mandya MS Admission 2026

Important Dates

• 50% AIQ seats filled via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
• 50% state seats filled via KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Completed MBBS internship is mandatory before reporting to MIMS Mandya.
• Carry MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and community certificate for counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised medical college with compulsory rotating internship completed before the admission cut-off date.
• A valid NEET PG 2026 score is mandatory; minimum 55% aggregate in MBBS (50% for reserved categories) per RGUHS norms.
• Karnataka domicile required for state-quota seats; All India Quota is open to all qualified candidates nationally.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in (registration from June 7, exam August 30, 2026).
• Based on rank, register for MCC AIQ counselling (mcc.nic.in) for 50% seats or KEA State Quota counselling (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for 50% seats.
• Fill MIMS Mandya and the preferred MS specialisation in the online preference list during seat allotment rounds.
• Attend document verification with MBBS degree, internship certificate, council registration, NEET PG scorecard, and the allotment letter.
• Complete fee payment and join MIMS Mandya within the stipulated date in the allotment order.

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET PG rank qualifies for MS at a government medical college in Karnataka
• Preferred career is surgery or ophthalmology in government or district hospitals
• Government-regulated fees and absence of management quota are key priorities
• High-volume surgical training at a 550-bed hospital in South Karnataka is preferred

✗ Skip if

• NEET PG rank qualifies for MS at AIIMS or a top government medical institute
• A super-speciality such as M.Ch immediately after MS is the goal
• Intended practice or career is outside Karnataka or Central Karnataka region

MIMS Mandya MS Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to government orders for 2026-27.
• Apply early on scholarships.gov.in to avoid missing deadlines.

MIMS Mandya MS FAQs

Ques. What MS specialisations does MIMS Mandya offer?

Ans. MIMS Mandya offers MS in two specialisations: MS General Surgery and MS Ophthalmology, both as 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical programmes affiliated to RGUHS and approved by NMC. Both specialisations are available at the same government-regulated fee of INR 4,19,000 for the full course.

Ques. What is the total fee for MS at MIMS Mandya and are there management seats?

Ans. The total MS fee at MIMS Mandya is INR 4,19,000 for 3 years at government-regulated rates under Karnataka FRC norms. Hostel charges of INR 25,300 to INR 31,300 per year are additional. There are no management quota seats; all seats are filled through NEET PG 2026 merit counselling only.

Ques. What is the eligibility and cut-off for MS at MIMS Mandya?

Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college, have completed the 1-year compulsory internship, and qualify NEET PG 2026 with at least 55% aggregate in MBBS (50% for reserved categories). Actual cut-off ranks depend on yearly NEET PG merit lists and seat availability during MCC and KEA counselling rounds.

Ques. How does counselling work for MS seats at MIMS Mandya?

Ans. MIMS Mandya MS seats are split equally: 50% All India Quota through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in and 50% Karnataka State Quota through KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates fill MIMS Mandya and the preferred MS specialisation in the preference list during seat allotment rounds and report with documents on the allotted date.

Ques. What surgical training does MIMS Mandya provide for MS students?

Ans. MS General Surgery residents at MIMS Mandya train in laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical oncology at the 550-bed MIMS Teaching Hospital. MS Ophthalmology residents get training in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal disorders, corneal diseases, and ocular trauma. Both programmes are affiliated to RGUHS with NMC approval.