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The Master of Surgery [MS] in General Surgery at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Pondicherry is a 3-year postgraduate clinical programme approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Pondicherry University. The course offers a total sanctioned intake of 6 seats (3 recognised + 3 permitted) and is offered in full-time, on-campus mode. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, and the total fees for the programme range from Rs. 7,95,000 (Government Quota) to Rs. 23,90,000 (Management Quota) for the entire 3-year duration. The course is highly sought after due to PIMS's strong clinical infrastructure, a 740+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, NAAC A+ accreditation, and faculty drawn from premier institutions like JIPMER and AIIMS.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year has been completed. The CENTAC PG Medical counselling for 2026-27 concluded with the Stray Round admitted list published on 3 March 2027. The next admission cycle (2027-28) will be based on NEET PG 2027 results. NEET PG 2027 registration is tentatively expected to open in April 2027, with the exam scheduled tentatively for June 15, 2027. CENTAC Pondicherry PG Medical counselling for 2027-28 is expected to begin tentatively in November 2027, following the pattern of the 2026-27 cycle which opened on 14 November 2026.

Key Points

PIMS is ranked among the Top 50 Medical Colleges in India (Ranked #47 by India Today, 2025) and holds NAAC A+ accreditation.
The MS General Surgery programme has a sanctioned intake of 6 seats, making it a competitive and selective programme.
PG residents at PIMS receive a monthly stipend, which is disbursed regularly (stipend records available on the official PIMS website for 2025-26 and 2026-27).
The college is affiliated to Pondicherry University and approved by NMC, ensuring national recognition of the degree.
PIMS operates a 740+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with 24-hour Emergency and Trauma care, providing extensive surgical exposure to MS General Surgery residents.
Admission is conducted through CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee), Puducherry, which manages both Government Quota and Management Quota seats.

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PIMS MS General Surgery Fees

The MS General Surgery programme at PIMS Pondicherry has two fee categories: Government Quota (State Quota via CENTAC) and Management Quota. The total 3-year fee under Government Quota is Rs. 7,95,000, while under Management Quota it is Rs. 23,90,000. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at an approximate annual cost of Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 90,000 and is optional (not mandatory). The fee structure below reflects the total fees for the entire 3-year programme as fixed by the Pondicherry Fee Committee for 2026-27.

Tuition Fee Structure

Fee Component	Government Quota (Rs.)	Management Quota (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (3 Years Total)	7,95,000	23,90,000
Total Fees (3 Years)	7,95,000	23,90,000

Hostel Fees

Hostel Fees (Optional)	Amount (Rs.)
Annual Hostel Fee (approx.)	80,000 - 90,000
Total Hostel Fee for 3 Years (approx.)	2,40,000 - 2,70,000

The fee structure is as fixed by the Pondicherry Fee Fixation Committee for the academic year 2026-27.
Hostel fees are not included in the Total Fees row as hostel accommodation is optional.
Hostel fee includes room rent and basic amenities; actual amount may vary based on room type (single/double/triple sharing).
No separate breakup of other charges (examination fee, registration fee, etc.) has been officially published for PG courses; the figures above represent the total tuition fee as notified.
EMI or instalment options, if any, are to be confirmed directly with the PIMS accounts office.

PIMS MS General Surgery Admission 2026

Admission to MS General Surgery at PIMS Pondicherry is based on NEET PG scores and is conducted through CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee), Puducherry. For the 2026-27 cycle, the admission notification was released on 14 November 2026, and the process concluded with the Stray Round admitted list on 3 March 2027. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to follow a similar timeline, commencing after NEET PG 2027 results are declared. Candidates must register on the CENTAC portal and submit course preferences during the designated counselling rounds.

CENTAC PG Medical Counselling Key Dates

Event	Date
CENTAC PG Medical Admission Notification	14 November 2026
Last Date for Online Application (CENTAC)	19 November 2026 (extended)
Draft Merit List Published	26 November 2026
Final Merit List Published	4 December 2026
Round 1 Draft Allotment List	5 December 2026
Round 1 Provisional Allotment List	8 December 2026
Round 1 Admitted List	16 December 2026
Round 2 Registration	16 December 2026
Round 2 Provisional Allotment List	24 December 2026
Round 2 Admitted List	31 December 2026
Round 3 Registration	2 January 2027 (extended multiple times)
Round 3 Provisional Allotment List	16 February 2027
Round 3 Admitted List	20 February 2027
Stray Round Registration	20 February 2027
Stray Round Admitted List	3 March 2027

NEET PG 2027 Exam Dates

Event	Tentative Date
NEET PG 2027 Registration Start	April 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Registration End	May 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Admit Card	June 11, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Exam Date	June 15, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Result	July 15, 2027
CENTAC PG Medical 2027-28 Counselling (Expected)	November 2027 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or equivalent qualification recognised by NMC.
Candidates must have completed a compulsory rotating internship and possess a valid registration certificate from the Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG with a minimum 50th percentile (General category) or 40th percentile (SC/ST/OBC including PwD) as per NMC/NBE guidelines.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG 2027 with the required percentile.
Register on the CENTAC Puducherry portal (centacpuducherry.in) during the application window.
Submit required documents and pay the registration fee online.
Appear in the CENTAC merit list based on NEET PG score.
Participate in online counselling rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Round as applicable).
Submit course preferences and accept allotment.
Report to PIMS for document verification and fee payment within the stipulated date.
Candidates allotted through MCC (All India Quota) rounds are also eligible; CENTAC manages state quota seats separately.

PIMS MS General Surgery Scholarships 2026

MS General Surgery students at PIMS Pondicherry can benefit from government-sponsored scholarships and the institutional stipend programme. The most significant financial support is the monthly stipend paid to all PG residents by PIMS, which is a standard practice for NMC-recognised PG medical programmes. Additionally, students from SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections can avail of central and state government scholarships. The Puducherry government also offers financial assistance schemes for eligible students pursuing PG medical courses.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Monthly Stipend (PIMS Institutional)	All enrolled PG residents (MD/MS)	As per NMC norms; paid monthly (records published on pimsmmm.com)
Central Sector Scholarship (Govt. of India)	Merit-based; family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum	Up to Rs. 20,000 per annum
SC/ST Scholarship (Govt. of Puducherry)	SC/ST category students domiciled in Puducherry	Full tuition fee reimbursement (Government Quota)
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Govt. of India)	OBC category; income criteria applicable	Partial fee support; varies by category
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme	Students in top-ranked institutions; income criteria	Education loan facilitation with interest subvention

The monthly stipend is the primary financial support for PG residents and is disbursed regularly by PIMS.
Stipend slips are published on the official PIMS website (pimsmmm.com/stipend.php).
Government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC) are administered through the Puducherry Social Welfare Department and the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme details are available at vidyalakshmi.co.in; CENTAC has also linked this scheme on its portal.
Scholarship application deadlines vary; students are advised to apply at the start of each academic year.
Management Quota students are generally not eligible for government quota fee reimbursement scholarships.

PIMS Pondicherry M.S General Surgery Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#71 out of 632 in India 2025

#2nd in Puducherry

Indiatoday Ranking

#47 out of 54 in India 2025

#2nd in Puducherry

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PIMS MS General Surgery FAQs

Ques. What is the stipend for MS General Surgery residents at PIMS Pondicherry?

Ans. PIMS pays a monthly stipend to all PG residents (MD/MS), as mandated by NMC norms. The stipend is disbursed regularly, and monthly stipend slips are published on the official PIMS website (pimsmmm.com/stipend.php). The exact amount follows NMC-prescribed norms for PG medical residents.

Ques. How many seats are available for MS General Surgery at PIMS Pondicherry, and how are they divided between Government and Management Quota?

Ans. The total sanctioned intake for MS General Surgery at PIMS is 6 seats (3 recognised + 3 permitted as per NMC 2023-24 data). These are divided between Government Quota (State Quota via CENTAC) and Management Quota. The exact split per round is published in the CENTAC seat matrix at the time of counselling.

Ques. Is it mandatory to participate in CENTAC counselling for MS General Surgery admission at PIMS, or can I get a seat through All India Quota (MCC)?

Ans. Both routes are available. The All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling. The remaining state quota seats (Government Quota and Management Quota) are filled through CENTAC Puducherry counselling. Candidates allotted through MCC are removed from CENTAC rounds to avoid duplication.

Ques. What is the difference in fees between Government Quota and Management Quota for MS General Surgery at PIMS?

Ans. The total 3-year fee under Government Quota is Rs. 7,95,000, while under Management Quota it is Rs. 23,90,000. The difference is approximately Rs. 15,95,000 for the full course. Both figures are as fixed by the Pondicherry Fee Fixation Committee for 2026-27.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of reporting to PIMS after seat allotment?

Ans. Required documents include: MBBS certificate, MBBS Part II (Final) mark sheet, Medical Registration Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, NEET PG scorecard, CENTAC online counselling registration certificate, photo identity proof (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/Driving License), birth certificate (if DOB not in HSC mark sheet), caste certificate (if applicable), and 8 passport-size photographs.

Ques. What is the surgical exposure like for MS General Surgery residents at PIMS Pondicherry?

Ans. PIMS operates a 740+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a 24-hour Emergency and Trauma care unit, NABL-accredited labs, and a dedicated surgical department. MS General Surgery residents get hands-on exposure to a wide range of elective and emergency surgical procedures. The hospital's trauma and emergency load, combined with experienced faculty (many from JIPMER and AIIMS backgrounds), ensures comprehensive surgical training over the 3-year programme.