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KMC Manipal M.Ch Paediatric Surgery FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery at KMC Manipal?
Ans. The total three-year fee for M.Ch. (Paediatric 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 Surgery at KMC Manipal?
Ans. KMC Manipal offers 1 seats per year for M.Ch. (Paediatric Surgery). Seats are filled through MCC counselling based on NEET SS rank.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery at KMC Manipal?
Ans. Candidates must hold MS or DNB in General Surgery 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 Surgery 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 Surgery as a choice; seat allotment is based on NEET SS rank.
Ques. What clinical training does the M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery programme at KMC Manipal provide?
Ans. Trainees at KMC Manipal receive hands-on super-specialty training in neonatal surgery (oesophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, diaphragmatic hernia), paediatric oncology surgery (Wilms tumour, neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, teratoma), minimal access surgery in neonates and children, paediatric thoracic surgery, genitourinary reconstruction, hepatobiliary surgery, and management of paediatric trauma at KMC Manipal’s Department of Paediatric Surgery. 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 Surgery from KMC Manipal?
Ans. M.Ch Paediatric Surgery graduates practise as paediatric surgeons at children’s hospitals, neonatal surgical units, paediatric oncology centres, and academic medical institutions. KMC Manipal’s Department of Paediatric Surgery was the first in Karnataka State to offer a formal MCh in Paediatric Surgery, with a strong referral base from across Karnataka and neighbouring states. Trained paediatric surgeons are in short supply relative to the volume of congenital and oncological surgical cases in India.
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