Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neuro Surgery) is a 3-year full-time super-speciality surgical degree programme that provides advanced training in brain and spinal cord surgery, including craniotomies, spinal surgeries, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and neurotrauma management. At Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (DYPMC), Pimpri, Pune, the programme offers 3 seats with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 15,00,000. The college is ranked 12th in India by NIRF 2025 and is NAAC A++ accredited, with a dedicated neurosurgery unit within its 2,000-bed NABH-accredited hospital. Admission is based on NEET SS scores through MCC Super Speciality counselling. The programme is popular for its high neurosurgical case volume, advanced neuro-imaging facilities (3T MRI, 256-slice CT), and the opportunity to train at one of Maharashtra's premier private medical institutions.
MCC NEET SS 2026 counselling (based on NEET SS 2025 exam held on December 26-27, 2025) is currently ongoing. Round 1 registration was open from March 10-15, 2026, with seat allotment on March 18, 2026, and reporting by March 25, 2026. Round 2 registration is open from March 28 to April 3, 2026, with seat allotment on April 7, 2026, and reporting by April 16, 2026. Candidates who have not yet secured a seat should register for Round 2 immediately. The Stray Vacancy Round dates are yet to be announced.
Key Points
- DYPMC's neurosurgery unit handles a high volume of neurotrauma, brain tumour, spinal, and cerebrovascular cases, providing comprehensive operative training for M.Ch Neuro Surgery trainees.
- The hospital has advanced neuro-imaging facilities including 3T MRI, 256-slice CT, and a dedicated neuro-ICU, supporting complex neurosurgical procedures.
- The programme is affiliated to Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) and the degree is NMC-recognised.
- 50% of seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling; the remaining 50% through Maharashtra state/institutional quota counselling.
- A one-time eligibility fee of Rs. 50,000 is charged in addition to the annual tuition fee of Rs. 15,00,000.
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