Master of Surgery [MS]

Seth GS Medical College (GSMC), Parel, Mumbai, offers Master of Surgery (MS) across 4 surgical specializations: E.N.T., General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics. All are 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical programmes approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. Programmes are conducted at KEM Hospital, one of India’s largest public tertiary teaching hospitals with over 1,200 beds. Total fees are ₹4,34,000 (₹1,44,667 per year) across all specializations; MS residents receive a monthly government stipend of ₹65,791-66,913. Admission is through NEET PG followed by Maharashtra DMER PG Medical counselling. An external review site ranks GSMC Mumbai 15 in its 2026 India Medical Colleges list.

NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. Maharashtra DMER PG Medical counselling for 2026-27 seats is expected in October-November 2026. Registration for NEET PG 2026 opened in April 2026 and closed in May 2026; candidates who missed registration should monitor nbe.edu.in for any updates on the 2026-27 cycle.

Key Points

• 4 MS specializations at one of India’s top-ranked government medical colleges; KEM Hospital provides high-volume surgical caseloads across all four disciplines.
• Government MS residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹65,791-66,913, which significantly offsets the annual tuition fee of ₹1,44,667.
• Admission is purely merit-based through NEET PG and Maharashtra DMER counselling; no management quota seats are available at GSMC.
• MS from GSMC Mumbai, ranked 11 by NIRF 2025, qualifies graduates for faculty positions (Assistant Professor) in surgical disciplines at medical colleges and for senior registrar or consultant roles at tertiary hospitals.

GSMC MS Fees 2026

Fee Structure

• Fees are based on published government PG medical fee data for GSMC Mumbai; verify the exact 2026-27 amount at the MUHS admissions portal or GSMC admissions office.
• Government MS residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹65,791-66,913 under Maharashtra state norms; this is paid separately and is not deducted from tuition.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

GSMC MS Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Admission to all MS specializations at GSMC Mumbai is through NEET PG and Maharashtra DMER PG Medical counselling; check nbe.edu.in and dmer.org for official schedule updates.
• Seat allotment for GSMC Mumbai is done through Maharashtra state PG medical counselling on the basis of NEET PG merit rank.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS from an NMC-recognized medical college with completion of one year compulsory rotating internship before admission.
• Valid NEET PG 2026 score; no minimum percentile cut-off is prescribed by NMC but state counselling applies its own merit criteria.
• Eligible for Maharashtra state quota through domicile or MBBS from a Maharashtra institution, or for All-India Quota seats as applicable.

Admission Process

• Appear for NEET PG 2026 scheduled on August 30, 2026; registration was open April-May 2026.
• After results (expected September 2026), register for Maharashtra DMER PG Medical counselling at dmer.org.
• Submit documents: MBBS mark sheets, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile certificate (if applicable).
• Participate in online choice filling; GSMC Mumbai MS seats are highly competitive given the college’s ranking and KEM Hospital’s clinical reputation.
• Report to GSMC with the allotment letter and original documents by the reporting deadline; complete MUHS registration to begin the MS programme.

GSMC MS Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• The government monthly stipend of ₹65,791-66,913 is paid to all MS residents under Maharashtra state norms and substantially offsets the annual tuition fee.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates should apply for post-matric and state-level scholarships at scholarships.gov.in and mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in by the respective deadlines.

GSMC MS FAQs

Ques. Which MS specializations are offered at GSMC Mumbai and how competitive is admission?

Ans. GSMC Mumbai offers MS in E.N.T., General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics. All four are 3-year NMC-approved programmes at KEM Hospital. Admission is through NEET PG and Maharashtra DMER counselling. Given GSMC’s NIRF rank 11 and KEM Hospital’s clinical reputation, these seats are among the most sought-after in Maharashtra’s DMER PG counselling; expect very high NEET PG rank requirements for government quota seats.

Ques. Is the government stipend for MS residents at GSMC sufficient to cover living expenses?

Ans. Government MS residents at GSMC receive a monthly stipend of ₹65,791-66,913 under Maharashtra state norms. This stipend is paid in addition to (not deducted from) the tuition fee of ₹4,34,000. The stipend is generally sufficient to cover living, food, and basic expenses in Mumbai for a resident, though hostel charges are additional. Most residents find the stipend comfortable by Indian PG medical training standards.

Ques. What is the difference between MS General Surgery seats and MS Orthopaedics seats at GSMC?

Ans. The fee structure (₹4,34,000 total) and stipend are identical for all MS specializations at GSMC. The key difference is the clinical department and specialization of training. MS General Surgery offers broad abdominal, laparoscopic, and emergency surgical training at KEM’s high-volume surgery department, while MS Orthopaedics focuses on musculoskeletal surgery in one of KEM’s busiest departments. Both are government quota seats admitted via Maharashtra DMER counselling based on NEET PG merit.

Ques. Can MS graduates from GSMC apply for a super-specialty (M.Ch) programme later?

Ans. Yes. An MS from an NMC-recognized medical college in a relevant surgical discipline is the eligibility requirement for M.Ch (super-specialty surgical) programmes. MS (General Surgery) qualifies for M.Ch in several surgical super-specialties including Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and more. Eligible base degrees for each M.Ch specialization are listed in the NBE NEET SS information bulletin. GSMC itself offers M.Ch programmes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology.

Ques. Are there any management quota MS seats at GSMC Mumbai?

Ans. No. GSMC Mumbai is a government medical college under the Maharashtra government. All MS seats are government quota seats allocated through Maharashtra DMER PG Medical counselling on the basis of NEET PG merit. There are no management quota, NRI quota, or institutional seats. This makes admission highly merit-driven but also ensures fee parity at ₹4,34,000 with no additional capitation fees.