Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

The M.Ch in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCARI), Mysore, is a three-year NMC-recognised super-specialty surgical programme affiliated to RGUHS. MMCARI is a government medical college established in 1924, with K.R. Hospital providing a large operative training base. The programme has 3 seats filled through NEET-SS, and the total course fee is INR 6,73,000.

📋 Admission Status: NEET-SS results were declared on January 28, 2026. MCC centralised counselling for super-specialty seats is conducted at mcc.nic.in. Eligible candidates with a qualifying MS degree can opt for MMCARI Mysore during counselling.

Key Points

• Government super-specialty affiliated to RGUHS, recognised by NMC.
• Three-year M.Ch training and dissertation (3 seats).
• Covers reconstructive surgery, burns, microsurgery, and aesthetic procedures.
• Seats filled via NEET-SS and MCC centralised counselling.
• Government-regulated fee: INR 6,73,000 total.
• Training at K.R. Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital, Mysore.

MMCARI Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 6,73,000

• MMCARI Mysore is a government institution with regulated M.Ch fees.
• Confirm the current fee with the MMCARI Mysore super-specialty office.
• Hostel and related charges are billed separately.
• M.Ch residents receive a monthly stipend per government norms.

MMCARI Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET-SS Exam	December 26 and 27, 2025
NEET-SS Result	January 28, 2026
MCC Super-Specialty Counselling	As notified at mcc.nic.in
NEET-SS (NBE) Registration End	Nov 25, 2025
NEET-SS (NBE) Exam Date	December 26 and 27, 2025
NEET-SS (NBE) Result	January 28, 2026

• M.Ch seats are filled via NEET-SS and MCC centralised counselling.
• A recognised feeder MS degree is mandatory for eligibility.
• State Medical Council registration is required before joining.
• Check mcc.nic.in for the super-specialty counselling schedule.
• The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a recognised MS (Master of Surgery) degree (typically MS General Surgery or another NMC-specified feeder specialty) from an NMC-recognised institution, with permanent State Medical Council registration.
• A valid NEET-SS score (Super-Specialty entrance conducted by NBE at natboard.edu.in) in the relevant feeder surgical specialty group is mandatory.
• All M.Ch seats are filled through MCC centralised super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in. No upper age limit applies as per NMC norms.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-SS (Exam: December 26 and 27, 2025, Result: January 28, 2026) conducted by NBE in the relevant surgical feeder specialty.
• Register for MCC centralised super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET-SS results.
• Fill MMCARI Mysore and the chosen M.Ch specialty in your preference list and attend seat allotment rounds.
• Submit MS certificate, medical council registration, NEET-SS scorecard, and allotment letter at MMCARI Mysore admissions.
• Complete fee payment and report to MMCARI Mysore within the stipulated date as per the allotment letter.

✓ Opt for this if

• Government M.Ch plastic surgery seat at regulated fees is the priority
• High-volume burns and reconstructive caseload at a government centre is valued
• Plastic surgery practice in Karnataka is the long-term career plan
• NEET-SS rank competes for a limited super-specialty seat

✗ Skip if

• NEET-SS rank qualifies for plastic surgery at a top national institute
• An aesthetic surgery or microsurgery fellowship abroad is the immediate goal
• Research-intensive plastic surgery training at a national institute is needed

MMCARI Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Central)	As per NSP norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, apply at scholarships.gov.in
Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	Karnataka domicile SC/ST students, via state portal
Super-Specialty Resident Stipend	As per RGUHS/government norms	Paid monthly to M.Ch residents during the course at MMCARI Mysore

• M.Ch residents receive a monthly stipend per government norms.
• Central and state scholarships are available for SC/ST/OBC students.
• Contact the MMCARI Mysore super-specialty office for stipend details.

As mentioned, MMC Mysore offers admission to M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program based on NEET-SS rank. MMC Mysore NEET-SS Cutoff 2024 rank is 1809 for the General category. Check MMC Mysore Cutoff

MMC Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in MMC Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the MMC Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program in 2024 was closed at the 1809 rank , whereas in 2023, the closing rank was 1347 across all categories.

Catgories	Cutoff rank 2024	Cutoff rank 2023
General	1809	1347

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, MMC Mysore ranks 95 out of 632 colleges in India and 7th in state Karnataka for its M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program.

Read more on MMC Mysore Rankings here

MMCARI Mysore M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MMCARI Mysore?

Ans. The total fee for M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MMCARI Mysore is INR 6,73,000 for the three-year programme. MMCARI is a government institution affiliated to RGUHS, and super-specialty fees are government-regulated. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the current fee with the MMCARI Mysore super-specialty office before joining.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MMCARI Mysore?

Ans. Candidates must hold a recognised MS degree in the relevant feeder surgical specialty from an NMC-recognised institution, hold permanent State Medical Council registration, and qualify NEET-SS conducted by NBE.

Ques. How is M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery admission done at MMCARI Mysore?

Ans. Admission to M.Ch at MMCARI Mysore is through NEET-SS merit, with seats filled via MCC centralised super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in. A recognised feeder MS degree and medical council registration are mandatory before joining.

Ques. What does the M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery programme at MMCARI Mysore cover?

Ans. The M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery programme at MMCARI Mysore covers reconstructive and trauma plastic surgery, burns management and skin grafting, microsurgery and free-flap reconstruction, congenital deformity correction, cleft lip and palate repair, and aesthetic surgical procedures at K.R. Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital, Mysore. Training combines supervised operative and clinical work with a compulsory research dissertation across the three-year course, in line with the RGUHS curriculum.

Ques. What career options follow M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from MMCARI Mysore?

Ans. M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery graduates from MMCARI Mysore can work as consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeons in government and private hospitals, burns centres, and reconstructive surgery units. Career paths include burns and trauma reconstruction, microsurgery, cleft and congenital surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, and aesthetic surgery practice.

Ques. Do M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residents at MMCARI Mysore receive a stipend?

Ans. Yes. As a government institution, MMCARI Mysore pays its M.Ch residents a monthly stipend as per Karnataka government and RGUHS norms throughout the three-year course. SC, ST, OBC, and minority candidates can also apply for central and state post-matric scholarships. Confirm the current stipend with the MMCARI super-specialty office.