Master of Surgery [M.S]

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Shimoga, Karnataka, offers the Master of Surgery (M.S) in 3 specializations over a 3-year full-time programme. Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission, training is conducted at the 950-bed Government McGann Teaching Hospital. Total fees for all MS specializations is INR 3,42,450, among the most affordable government MS rates in Karnataka. Admission is through NEET-PG.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 7 July 2026.

Key Points

• Structured academic assessment via operative logbooks, journal clubs, and grand rounds
• MS from RGUHS-affiliated college qualifies graduates for NEET-SS M.Ch superspecialty entry
• RGUHS theory and practical examinations conducted at end of Year 1 and Year 3

SIMS Shimoga MS Fees 2026

All three MS specializations at SIMS Shimoga carry the same government-regulated fee of INR 3,42,450 for the 3-year programme. Hostel and examination charges are billed separately.

• Government quota fee applies to all three MS specializations.
• Optional hostel INR 11,000 per year is billed separately.
• RGUHS examination and registration charges billed separately.
• Fees subject to revision by the Karnataka government.
• Verify fees with official sources before taking admission.

SIMS Shimoga MS Admission 2026

All MS specializations at SIMS Shimoga are filled through NEET-PG, conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Candidates participate in MCC counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats and RGUHS or KEA counselling for Karnataka state quota seats. As a government college, management quota seats are not offered.

Important Dates

• All MS seats at SIMS are allocated through NEET-PG merit counselling.
• Permanent State Medical Council registration required before joining.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS from an NMC or MCI-recognised institution with at least 55% aggregate marks.
• Permanent registration with a State Medical Council under the Indian Medical Council Act.
• Valid NEET-PG score meeting the qualifying percentile for the chosen MS specialization.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET-PG during the announced examination window.
• Check results and verify cutoff eligibility for the chosen MS specialization.
• Participate in MCC counselling (All India Quota) or RGUHS/KEA counselling (state quota).
• Complete document verification as required by SIMS or the counselling authority.
• Pay the prescribed fees and report within the stipulated joining date.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want government-regulated MS fees among Karnataka’s lowest
• Targeting NEET-PG state quota as a Karnataka-domicile MBBS graduate
• Seeking high-caseload surgical training in Orthopaedics, ENT, or OBG
• Planning NEET-SS M.Ch superspecialty career after completing MS

✗ Skip if

• Seeking non-surgical clinical specialties or MD pathway
• Need management quota or private college MS seat access
• Require robotic surgery exposure or metro city superspecialty centre

SIMS Shimoga MS Scholarships 2026

MS students at SIMS Shimoga can access central and Karnataka state post-matric scholarship schemes for reserved categories and economically weaker sections, along with education loans through scheduled banks.

• Apply before scheme deadlines via the National Scholarship Portal.
• Education loans available through scheduled banks for PG medical candidates.

SIMS Shimoga MS FAQs

Ques. Which MS specialization at SIMS Shimoga has the highest competition in NEET-PG counselling?

Ans. Among the three MS specializations at SIMS Shimoga, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Orthopaedics have historically drawn higher competition due to broader career demand. ENT typically has slightly fewer candidates competing. However, all three specializations at a NAAC A++ government college attract strong NEET-PG scores. Candidates should check the previous year NEET-PG cutoff ranks for SIMS Shimoga from the MCC and RGUHS counselling result documents before choosing a specialization.

Ques. How competitive is it to get an MS seat at SIMS Shimoga through NEET-PG?

Ans. SIMS Shimoga is a government autonomous medical college with NAAC A++ status, which makes it highly sought-after for MS in Karnataka. Competition is intense, especially for state quota seats. Karnataka-domicile candidates compete through RGUHS or KEA counselling, while out-of-state candidates use MCC for All India Quota seats. Candidates with strong NEET-PG scores in the top 10-20 percentile for their chosen specialization have better chances at SIMS Shimoga.

Ques. What is the academic assessment structure for MS residents at SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. MS residents at SIMS Shimoga are assessed through continuous internal evaluation, mandatory operative logbooks, case presentations, and attendance at journal clubs, grand rounds, and mortality and morbidity review conferences. RGUHS conducts formal theory and practical university examinations at the end of Year 1 and Year 3. Residents must maintain updated operative case records that are verified during university examinations. Regular academic sessions are part of the formal departmental schedule across all MS specializations.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for MS residents at SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. Yes. SIMS Shimoga provides optional hostel accommodation for MS residents at INR 11,000 per year, billed separately from tuition fees. The campus hostel is situated adjacent to the Government McGann Teaching Hospital, allowing residents easy access for on-call duties and emergency surgical cases across all three MS departments.

Ques. Can MS graduates from SIMS Shimoga apply for M.Ch superspecialty programmes?

Ans. Yes. MS graduates from NMC-recognised, RGUHS-affiliated colleges like SIMS Shimoga are eligible to appear for NEET-SS, the national entrance examination for M.Ch superspecialty surgical programmes. Orthopaedics MS graduates can pursue M.Ch Orthopaedics; ENT MS graduates can pursue M.Ch Skull Base or Head and Neck Surgery; OBG MS graduates can pursue M.Ch Gynaecologic Oncology or Reproductive Medicine at NMC-recognised superspecialty institutes across India.