Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences(Autonomous) M.S Ophthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MS Ophthalmology at MIMS Mandya is INR 4,19,000 for the 3-year programme at government-regulated rates under Karnataka FRC norms. Hostel charges of INR 25,300 to INR 31,300 per year are additional. There are no management quota seats. Confirm the latest fee structure with the MIMS Mandya admissions office.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college and must have completed the compulsory 1-year rotating internship. A valid NEET PG 2026 score is mandatory. Minimum 55% aggregate in MBBS (50% for SC/ST/OBC) as per NMC and RGUHS norms. Karnataka-domicile candidates are eligible for state-quota seats through Karnataka state PG medical counselling. All India Quota seats are open to all qualified candidates.

Ans. Qualify NEET PG 2026 (tentative exam August 30, 2026, registration June to July 2026). Register for MCC NEET PG counselling for AIQ seats (50%), tentatively September to October 2026. Register for Karnataka state PG medical counselling for state-quota seats (50%), tentatively October 2026. Choose MIMS Mandya and MS Ophthalmology during preference filling. Report with MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and community certificate.

Ans. The MS Ophthalmology curriculum at MIMS covers phacoemulsification and cataract surgery, glaucoma evaluation and surgery, vitreoretinal disorders, corneal diseases and keratoplasty, squint and paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplasty, and ocular trauma management. Students perform surgeries and conduct ophthalmic OPD at the MIMS Eye department, gaining exposure to slit-lamp examination, fundoscopy, tonometry, A-scan, and laser procedures. The RGUHS three-year programme includes structured clinical postings and a research thesis.

Ans. Graduates with MS Ophthalmology from MIMS Mandya are eligible for: Ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in government district hospitals and vision centres, Cataract and phacoemulsification surgeon in community eye care programmes, Glaucoma and vitreoretinal specialist in tertiary eye hospitals, and Medical college faculty in ophthalmology at RGUHS-affiliated institutions. Government service posts in Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department and central government hospitals are open to MS graduates. Superspeciality (MCh/DrNB) training opportunities are available for qualified surgical graduates.