Master of Surgery [MS]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are structured to be affordable, particularly as it is a government institution. The annual tuition fee is approximately 6,000 to 10,000 INR for general category boys, while it is significantly lower for girls, around 400 to 500 INR, depending on the specific category. Hostel accommodations are available with an annual fee of approximately 3,500 to 6,000 INR.
An examination fee of 5,400 INR per year is applicable. Additional charges include a registration fee of 100 INR, with some variances for reserved categories such as OBC, where the admission fee is 10,060 INR. Scholarships are provided by the state government for students from reserved categories, supporting their academic expenses. The total yearly fee, encompassing tuition and hostel charges, ranges from approximately 8,000 to 20,000 INR, with additional costs related to mess fees, which are about 3,000 INR monthly.
An internship provides a stipend of around 30,000 INR per month.
About Master of Surgery [MS]
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, an NMC-approved government institute under the Government of Jharkhand, offers the Master of Surgery (MS) in three specialisations: ENT, General Surgery, and Orthopaedics. All three are 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical programmes. Total fees are ₹3,000 for the full 3-year course, one of the lowest for MS programmes in India. Residents receive a monthly stipend as per NMC norms. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by JCECEB PG Medical Counselling.
For 2026, NEET-PG registration opens April 7, 2026 (tentative) and the exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026. JCECEB PG Medical Counselling for Jharkhand government college MS seats follows result declaration.
Key Points
- Three MS specialisations: ENT, General Surgery, and Orthopaedics at a government tertiary hospital.
- Total fees of ₹3,000 for the 3-year programme at the government rate.
- Monthly stipend payable to all MS residents as per NMC norms throughout the programme.
- Admission through NEET-PG and JCECEB PG Medical Counselling for Jharkhand.
- Seats available under All India Quota and Jharkhand state quota.
RIMS Ranchi MS Fees 2026
RIMS Ranchi charges nominal fees of ₹3,000 for the complete 3-year MS programme under the government quota, making it highly affordable. Hostel accommodation is available separately at institutional rates. All MS residents additionally receive a monthly NMC-norm stipend.
Fee Structure
| Course Name | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|---|
| MS (ENT), MS (General Surgery), MS (Orthopaedics) | ₹3,000 |
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
RIMS Ranchi MS Admission 2026
Admission to MS programmes at RIMS Ranchi is through NEET-PG. Eligible MBBS graduates participate in JCECEB PG Medical Counselling for Jharkhand state quota seats, or in the All India Quota round via MCC. The 2026 NEET-PG exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Opens | April 7, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | September/October 2026 |
| JCECEB PG Medical Counselling | October/November 2026 |
- Dates are based on the NBE NEET-PG 2026 schedule; check JCECEB for state counselling updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with a completed internship certificate.
- Valid NEET-PG 2026 scorecard meeting the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by NMC.
- Jharkhand state domicile for state quota seats; All India Quota candidates participate through MCC.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-PG through the National Board of Examinations portal.
- Participate in JCECEB PG Medical Counselling or MCC AIQ counselling using your NEET-PG rank.
- Upload required documents including MBBS degree, internship certificate, and domicile proof.
- Report to RIMS Ranchi on the allotted joining date after fee payment.
RIMS Ranchi MS Scholarships 2026
RIMS Ranchi MS residents receive a monthly NMC-norm stipend throughout the programme. Government scholarship schemes are also available for candidates from reserved categories and economically weaker sections.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMC Monthly Stipend | As per NMC guidelines | All enrolled MS residents | Ongoing monthly |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | As per government norms | As per National Scholarship Portal criteria | As announced |
| SC/ST/OBC Government Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Candidates from reserved categories | As announced |
- Verify current scholarship amounts at the National Scholarship Portal and RIMS Ranchi administration.
RIMS Ranchi MS FAQs
Ques. Is RIMS Ranchi a good choice for MS in Jharkhand given the ₹3,000 fees?
Ans. Yes. RIMS Ranchi is the only NMC-approved government tertiary medical institute in Jharkhand, established in 1960. It handles a high volume of surgical, orthopaedic, and ENT cases referred from across the state. The ₹3,000 total fees plus monthly stipend make it exceptional value. For Jharkhand domicile candidates, it is the top government PG surgical destination in the state.
Ques. What is the NEET-PG cutoff rank for MS General Surgery and MS Orthopaedics at RIMS Ranchi?
Ans. Cutoff ranks vary each year. RIMS Ranchi government college seats with government-rate fees attract competitive applications, especially in MS General Surgery and MS Orthopaedics. Candidates should check previous-year JCECEB PG Medical Counselling closing ranks for RIMS to estimate the required NEET-PG score. AIQ cutoffs at RIMS are typically tighter due to fewer AIQ seats.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Jharkhand apply for MS at RIMS Ranchi?
Ans. Yes. A portion of MS seats at RIMS Ranchi fall under the All India Quota, filled through MCC counselling based on NEET-PG rank. These seats are open to candidates from all states. The remaining state quota seats require Jharkhand domicile. Non-Jharkhand candidates should apply through the MCC AIQ round and check previous-year RIMS AIQ closing ranks for their specialisation.
Ques. What is the career scope after MS ENT from RIMS Ranchi?
Ans. MS ENT graduates from RIMS Ranchi can work as ENT surgeons in government and private hospitals, establish independent ENT clinics, or pursue sub-specialty fellowships in head and neck surgery, otology, or rhinology. Jharkhand government health services have regular ENT surgeon vacancies for which MS ENT from RIMS, an NMC-recognised programme, qualifies directly.
Ques. Is a Punjab domicile bond required for MS seats at RIMS Ranchi?
Ans. RIMS Ranchi is a Jharkhand government institution. MS students admitted under Jharkhand state quota may be subject to a Jharkhand government service bond requiring post-completion service in Jharkhand state health services. Bond terms are defined by the Jharkhand government and published in the JCECEB PG Medical Counselling brochure. Candidates should review the current bond conditions before accepting a state quota seat.