HIMS Lucknow offers a 3-year MS (Ophthalmology) postgraduate surgical programme, affiliated with RMLAU, Faizabad, and approved by NMC. The programme admits 2 students annually through NEET PG and UP DMET centralised PG counselling. Training covers eye diseases, refractive surgery, cataract management, and ophthalmic laser procedures, conducted in the attached 450+ bed teaching hospital with faculty experienced in both surgical practice and academic medicine. Total fees for the 3-year programme are ₹75,74,703 at ₹25,24,901 per year. HIMS ranks 314 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
MS Ophthalmology 2026-27 admissions are through NEET PG (exam: August 30, 2026) followed by UP DMET PG counselling expected in October-November 2026.
Key Points
- 2 MS Ophthalmology seats admitted annually through UP DMET PG counselling.
- 3-year surgical programme focused on eye diseases, refractive surgery, cataract management, and ophthalmic laser procedures.
- Total fees: ₹75,74,703 (₹25,24,901/year).
- Admission via NEET PG score; UP state counselling conducted by DMET, Lucknow.
HIMS Lucknow MS Ophthalmology Fees
MS Ophthalmology Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹25,24,901 |
| Hostel Fee - Non-AC Single (optional) | ₹2,88,750 per year |
| Hostel Fee - AC Single (optional) | ₹3,46,500 per year |
| Security Deposit (Refundable, one-time) | ₹5,00,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | ₹75,74,703 |
- Total tuition of ₹75,74,703 is for the full 3-year MS programme at ₹25,24,901 per year.
- Fee of ₹25,24,901/year applies to MS surgical specialisations as approved by the UP Fee Regulatory Committee.
- Hostel accommodation is available for PG students; Non-AC single room at ₹2,88,750/year and AC single room at ₹3,46,500/year, charged separately.
HIMS Lucknow MS Ophthalmology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG Registration Opens | Apr 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| UP DMET PG Counselling Registration | October 2026 |
| Seat Allotment and Reporting | November 2026 |
| Classes Commence | November 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | Awaited |
- MS admission at HIMS is through UP DMET PG centralised counselling; candidates must register on the official UP DMET portal after NEET PG results.
- Documents required at reporting: MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and state medical council registration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
- Completion of one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before March 31 of the admission year.
- Valid NEET PG score meeting the UP state counselling cutoff.
- Registration with the Medical Council of India or a state medical council.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET PG through the NBE portal and appear for the examination.
- After NEET PG results, register for UP DMET PG centralised counselling.
- Fill specialisation and college preferences during the choice-filling window.
- Receive seat allotment based on NEET PG merit and category.
- Report to HIMS with MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and registration certificate.
- Pay admission fees and commence the three-year MS programme.
HIMS Lucknow MS Ophthalmology Scholarships 2026
MS Ophthalmology Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Variable (state-funded) | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students; apply via scholarships.up.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (NSP) | Up to ₹20,000/year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12; family income below ₹8 lakhs |
| PM Scholarship Scheme for Defence Personnel | ₹3,000/month | Wards of ex-servicemen enrolled in professional degree courses |
| Education Loan (SBI Scholar Loan) | Up to ₹40 lakhs | 0.5% concession for girl students; repayment begins after course completion |
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications typically open in July and close in October on the National Scholarship Portal.
- Education loans for medical and paramedical courses are available from nationalised banks with a moratorium during the study period.
- Students should contact the HIMS accounts office for details on any institution-level fee concessions or instalment facilities.
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