JNMC M.Ch Surgical Oncology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Ch. Surgical Oncology at JNMC Belagavi, and is there a stipend?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year M.Ch. Surgical Oncology programme is Rs. 42,10,000 (Year 1: Rs. 14,10,000; Years 2 and 3: Rs. 14,00,000 each). All admitted students also receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 68,750 in Year 1, Rs. 75,000 in Year 2, and Rs. 81,250 in Year 3, as per NMC norms.
Ques. How many M.Ch. Surgical Oncology seats are available at JNMC Belagavi, and how competitive is admission?
Ans. There is only 1 seat per year for M.Ch. Surgical Oncology at JNMC Belagavi. This makes it one of the most competitive super-specialty seats at the institution. Only candidates with very strong NEET-SS scores in the eligible feeder specialties (General Surgery, Orthopaedics, or ENT) are likely to secure this seat.
Ques. What are the feeder specialties for M.Ch. Surgical Oncology at JNMC Belagavi?
Ans. The feeder specialties for M.Ch. Surgical Oncology are MS (General Surgery), MS (Orthopaedics), and MS (ENT), or their DNB equivalents. Candidates with any of these qualifications are eligible to appear for NEET-SS in the respective feeder category and apply for M.Ch. Surgical Oncology seats.
Ques. What cancer types and procedures are covered in the M.Ch. Surgical Oncology training at JNMC?
Ans. The M.Ch. Surgical Oncology programme at JNMC covers the surgical management of all major cancer types, including head and neck cancers (thyroid, oral cavity, larynx), breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas), gynaecological cancers, thoracic cancers, soft tissue sarcomas, and skin cancers. The programme also covers oncoplastic techniques, minimally invasive oncological surgery, and reconstructive procedures. JNMC's oncology unit provides integrated cancer care with medical and radiation oncology support.
Ques. When is the NEET-SS 2027 exam expected, and when should I start preparing?
Ans. NEET-SS is typically conducted in December each year. NEET-SS 2026 was held on 26 and 27 December 2026. NEET-SS 2027 is expected to be conducted around December 2027, with registration likely opening in October-November 2027. Candidates should start preparing well in advance, focusing on the General Surgery (or Orthopaedics/ENT) syllabus as prescribed by NBEMS.
Ques. After completing M.Ch. Surgical Oncology from JNMC Belagavi, what are the career prospects?
Ans. Graduates of M.Ch. Surgical Oncology from JNMC Belagavi can pursue careers as Consultant Surgical Oncologists in government and private cancer hospitals, comprehensive cancer centres, and medical colleges. The demand for trained surgical oncologists is growing rapidly in India, driven by the increasing cancer burden. JNMC's integrated oncology unit and clinical training at a 2,200-bed tertiary care hospital ensures graduates are well-prepared for independent oncological surgical practice.
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