Medical

Master of Surgery

Master of Surgery (MS) is a three-year postgraduate medical degree regulated by the National Medical Commission that trains MBBS graduates for specialised surgical practice. Spread across six semesters, the programme combines advanced coursework, supervised operative training, outpatient and ward duties, and a research thesis in the chosen surgical specialty, such as General Surgery or Orthopaedics. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by counselling, rather than a fixed percentage cut-off. MS builds the clinical judgement, operative skill and academic grounding required for independent surgical practice and for later super-specialisation. It suits MBBS graduates who have completed their compulsory internship and want a career as a specialist or academic surgeon.

3 years
Duration
Postgraduate
Level

About Master of Surgery

Master of Surgery (MS) is a three-year postgraduate medical degree regulated by the National Medical Commission that trains MBBS graduates for specialised surgical practice. Spread across six semesters, the programme combines advanced coursework, supervised operative training, outpatient and ward duties, and a research thesis in the chosen surgical specialty, such as General Surgery or Orthopaedics. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by counselling, rather than a fixed percentage cut-off. MS builds the clinical judgement, operative skill and academic grounding required for independent surgical practice and for later super-specialisation. It suits MBBS graduates who have completed their compulsory internship and want a career as a specialist or academic surgeon.

Why Choose MS (Master of Surgery)

NMC-recognised surgical specialisation

MS is the standard postgraduate qualification for practising as a specialist surgeon in India, regulated by the National Medical Commission.

Hands-on operative training

The three years give residents direct, supervised experience in surgical procedures, not just classroom study.

Pathway to super-specialisation

MS graduates can pursue DM/MCh super-specialty courses through NEET-SS in fields such as neurosurgery, urology or cardiothoracic surgery.

Consistent demand

India needs qualified surgeons across government and private hospitals, in both urban and rural areas.

Specialisations

Orthopaedics

Focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of bone, joint and musculoskeletal conditions.

General Surgery

Covers a broad range of abdominal, soft-tissue and emergency surgical procedures.

Detailed Syllabus (3 years (6 semesters), including a research thesis)

Core Subjects

Applied Surgical Anatomy
General Surgery
Operative Surgery and Surgical Technique
Anaesthesiology Basics for Surgeons
Surgical Pathology
Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Orthopaedics
Pre- and Post-operative Patient Care
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Surgical Oncology Basics
Critical Care for Surgical Patients

Elective Subjects

Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery
Paediatric Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Basics
Urology Basics
Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
MS training is largely hands-on: residents take outpatient and ward duties, assist and then perform surgeries under supervision, manage emergencies, and take part in academic rounds, seminars and journal clubs throughout the three years, as required by the National Medical Commission.
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