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KMC Manipal M.Ch Paediatric Orthopaedics FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics at KMC Manipal?
Ans. The total three-year fee for M.Ch. (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery) at KMC Manipal is ₹49,59,000. KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MCh students throughout the programme.
Ques. How many seats are available for M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics at KMC Manipal?
Ans. KMC Manipal offers 2 seats per year for M.Ch. (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery). Seats are filled through MCC counselling based on NEET SS rank.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics at KMC Manipal?
Ans. Candidates must hold MS or DNB in Orthopaedics from an NMC-recognised institution from an NMC-recognised institution and must have a valid NEET SS score in the relevant feeder specialty. Valid medical registration is required.
Ques. How is admission to M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics at KMC Manipal done?
Ans. Admission is through NEET SS conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by online counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. Candidates select KMC Manipal M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics as a choice; seat allotment is based on NEET SS rank.
Ques. What clinical training does the M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics programme at KMC Manipal provide?
Ans. Trainees at KMC Manipal receive hands-on super-specialty training in management of paediatric fractures and growth plate injuries, developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, congenital foot deformities (clubfoot, vertical talus), paediatric spine conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis), cerebral palsy and neuromuscular orthopaedics, limb length discrepancy, bone and soft tissue tumours in children, and limb deformity correction using external fixation at KMC Manipal’s Department of Orthopaedics. KMC Manipal’s tertiary referral centre status ensures high case volume and exposure to complex presentations. The programme spans three years and culminates in a super-specialty exit examination.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Ch. Paediatric Orthopaedics from KMC Manipal?
Ans. M.Ch Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery graduates practise as paediatric orthopaedic super-specialists at children’s hospitals, multi-specialty tertiary care centres, academic institutions, and AIIMS. Paediatric orthopaedics is a fast-developing subspecialty driven by early diagnosis of developmental conditions, expansion of cerebral palsy care, and growing demand for limb reconstruction in children. KMC Manipal is the first college in Karnataka to offer a formal super-specialty MCh in paediatric orthopaedics.
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