Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Osmania Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program range between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 per year, depending on various factors including governmental guidelines and category of admission. The first-year fee can be as high as Rs. 28,000, while subsequent years may have reduced fees of about Rs. 10,000 annually. There is a developmental fee ranging from Rs. 13,373 to Rs. 17,373. The hostel fee for the first year is around Rs.
7,000 to Rs. 21,000, decreasing in following years to about Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 13,000. Mess fees are charged separately as the mess facilities are privately managed. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available, primarily funded by government and private organizations such as Epass, Sushrutha, and FFE, aimed at supporting eligible students, especially those from reserved categories. Additionally, during internships, a stipend ranging approximately from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 26,000 per month is provided.
About Master of Surgery [MS] (Ophthalmology)
Osmania Medical College (OMC), Hyderabad, offers MS Ophthalmology, a 3-year postgraduate surgical residency affiliated to KNRUHS Warangal. The programme provides advanced surgical training in full ophthalmic examination, cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma management, corneal transplantation, squint correction, oculoplasty, laser procedures, and management of eye emergencies at OMC’s busy ophthalmology outpatient, ward, and surgical OT under senior faculty supervision. OMC admits 34 candidates per year. Total programme fees are INR 60,000.
📋 Admission Status: For the 2025-26 batch, NEET-PG 2025 was conducted in August 2025, with MCC PG and KNRUHS counselling completed by early 2026. For the 2026-27 batch, NEET-PG 2026 registration is open until May 7, 2026 (Tentative) and the examination is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Key Points
- MS Ophthalmology: 34 seats, 3-year surgical residency.
- Total fee INR 60,000 under KNRUHS government fee structure.
- Affiliated to KNRUHS Warangal, government medical college.
- Admission via NEET-PG, MCC and KNRUHS counselling.
- Monthly stipend for residents per KNRUHS norms.
OMC Hyderabad MS Ophthalmology Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 60,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 60,000 |
- Total fee INR 60,000 for the 3-year MS programme.
- Government-regulated rate under KNRUHS Warangal fee structure.
- Monthly stipend for MS residents per KNRUHS norms.
OMC Hyderabad MS Ophthalmology Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-PG 2025 Examination | August 2025 |
| NEET-PG 2025 Result | September 2025 |
| MCC PG Counselling (AIQ) 2025-26 | October-November 2025 |
| KNRUHS State Quota PG Counselling 2025-26 | November-December 2025 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Opens | April 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Admit Card | June 11, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Examination | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG Registration End | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| MS Programme Commencement 2025-26 | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG Result | Sep-Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC PG Counselling (AIQ) 2026-27 | October-November 2026 (Tentative) |
| KNRUHS State Quota PG Counselling 2026-27 | November-December 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission via NEET-PG conducted by NBEMS each August.
- AIQ seats via MCC PG Counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- State quota seats via KNRUHS PG Counselling for Telangana.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with completion of a one-year compulsory rotating internship before the date of joining the MS programme.
- Valid NEET-PG score as per NBE norms. Minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the NMC.
- Candidates must be registered with any State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-PG on the NBE portal (natboard.edu.in), held annually in August.
- After results, register for MCC PG Counselling (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ seat allotment and exercise preferences.
- For state quota seats, register for KNRUHS PG Counselling and submit NEET-PG scorecard with required documents.
- On allotment at OMC, report for document verification with MBBS marksheets, internship certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, and category certificates.
- Pay the programme fee at Osmania Medical College and complete institutional enrolment to begin the MS residency.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS candidates seeking MS Ophthalmology in Telangana government college
- Candidates targeting KNRUHS state quota PG seats at low regulated fee
- Those wanting high-volume cataract, vitreoretinal and corneal surgery training
- Aspirants planning ophthalmology academic career or government eye centre role
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking Ophthalmology PG in private or corporate hospital colleges
- Those requiring training outside Telangana or Hyderabad
- MBBS graduates targeting non-surgical specialties
OMC Hyderabad MS Ophthalmology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend for PG Residents | As per KNRUHS norms | MS residents at KNRUHS government medical colleges |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| TS ePass Scholarship | As per Telangana norms | Telangana domicile SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates |
- MS residents at OMC receive monthly stipend per KNRUHS norms.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may apply for NSP scholarship.
OMC Hyderabad MS Ophthalmology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MS Ophthalmology at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad?
Ans. The total fee for MS Ophthalmology at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad is INR 60,000 for the 3-year programme (INR 20,000 per year), under the Telangana government-regulated fee structure for KNRUHS-affiliated government medical colleges. Contact OMC or KNRUHS Warangal (knruhs.telangana.gov.in) to confirm the current-session fee.
Ques. How many seats are available in MS Ophthalmology at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Osmania Medical College Hyderabad offers 34 seats in MS Ophthalmology. Seats are divided between the All India Quota (MCC PG counselling) and the state quota (KNRUHS counselling). Allotment is strictly on NEET-PG merit rank.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MS Ophthalmology at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college and have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship. A valid NEET-PG score meeting the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by the NMC is mandatory. Registration with a State Medical Council or the NMC is also required at the time of admission.
Ques. How does admission work for MS Ophthalmology at OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Candidates qualify through NEET-PG (held in August by NBE). AIQ seats are allotted through MCC PG Counselling at mcc.nic.in. State quota seats at OMC go through KNRUHS state PG counselling. After allotment, candidates report to OMC for document verification and fee payment before the residency begins.
Ques. Do MS residents at OMC Hyderabad receive a stipend?
Ans. Yes, MS residents at government medical colleges in Telangana receive a monthly stipend as per KNRUHS norms. The stipend is designed to support residents throughout the 3-year programme. Contact KNRUHS Warangal or the OMC administrative office for the current stipend rates applicable to the 2026-27 batch.
Ques. What are the career prospects after MS Ophthalmology from OMC Hyderabad?
Ans. Graduates work as ophthalmologists in government and corporate hospitals, eye hospitals, cornea and retina specialty centres, community eye care programmes under NHM, academic ophthalmology faculty at medical colleges, and independent practice. Career pathways include faculty positions at government and private medical colleges, specialist roles in corporate hospitals, government service through TSMEDCOS, ESIC, or central government health services. OMC’s high surgical caseload ensures extensive operative exposure that is valued in competitive recruitment.