What is MD/MS?
Postgraduate clinical specialisation in medicine, surgery and allied disciplines.
The programme runs for 3 years and is regulated by National Medical Commission (NMC).
Eligibility
MBBS with completed internship and permanent or provisional registration.
Minimum marks and subject requirements can differ by state and category, so check the current prospectus of each institution.
Entrance exams
Admission to MD/MS in India commonly uses NEET-PG. Register early and keep your scorecard, admit card and counselling records safe.
Popular specialisations
Students commonly choose from the following MD/MS specialisations:
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Radiology
- Orthopaedics
- Dermatology
Career options
MD/MS graduates commonly move into roles such as:
- Specialist doctor
- Consultant
- Super-specialisation (DM/MCh)
- Academic medicine
Private MD/MS colleges in India
AdmitDirect lists 315 private institutions approved for MD/MS in the official registers, with branch-wise seats for each. Compare them state by state on the MD/MS course page.
Management quota
Private and deemed medical colleges fill management and NRI PG seats through MCC or state counselling based on NEET-PG merit. No PG medical seat can be allotted outside official counselling.
Frequently asked questions
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