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The Master of Surgery [MS] (General Surgery) is a 3-year postgraduate surgical degree programme offered at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, Manipur. It is one of the most sought-after PG surgical specialities, providing comprehensive training in operative and clinical surgery, including abdominal surgery, trauma surgery, oncosurgery, laparoscopic procedures, and emergency surgical care. RIMS Imphal offers 16 seats for MS (General Surgery), making it one of the largest PG surgical programmes at the institute. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, the course fee is extremely nominal, and students receive a monthly stipend throughout the programme. The strong surgical caseload at RIMS Hospital, a 1,074-bed tertiary care centre, makes this programme highly valued among candidates from the North Eastern region.

Admissions for the 2026 academic session are currently in the final stages. The Stray Round of PG Counselling was conducted on 23 February 2026, with 2 seats available in the In-service Sponsored category for General Surgery. Fresh admissions for the 2026 session (based on NEET PG 2026) are expected to begin in the second half of 2026 once NEET PG 2026 results are declared.

Key Points

MS (General Surgery) at RIMS Imphal is affiliated to Manipur University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The programme offers 16 seats per year, one of the highest intakes among all PG surgical specialities at RIMS.
Students gain extensive surgical training at RIMS Hospital, a 1,074-bed tertiary care teaching hospital handling over 31,000 inpatients annually.
PG students receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 90,778 (1st year), Rs. 93,389 (2nd year), and Rs. 96,000 (3rd year).
A compulsory Senior Residency of one year is required for candidates admitted under the Open category after course completion.
Candidates admitted under the Open category must execute a bond of Rs. 20,00,000 at the time of admission.
Hostel accommodation is available on campus for PG students (subject to availability; wait period of 0-4 months possible).

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RIMS MS General Surgery Fees

The MS (General Surgery) programme at RIMS Imphal is offered at a remarkably low fee, as it is a government-run institution funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total course fee for the 3-year programme is Rs. 16,742, which includes a one-time admission fee and annual recurring charges. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a nominal charge and is not mandatory.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Admission Fee (one-time)	300
PG Fund (one-time)	500
Mess Caution (one-time, refundable)	500
Security Deposit (one-time, refundable)	500
Hostel Caution (one-time, refundable)	500
Laboratory Caution (one-time, refundable)	500
Student Enrolment Fee - University (one-time)	100
Blazer Coat (one-time)	1,612
Health Care (one-time)	1,000
One-time Admission Charges Total	5,512
Tuition Fee (per year x 3)	1,500
Hostel Fee (per year x 3)	750
Library Fee (per year x 3)	300
Laboratory Fee (per year x 3)	300
Magazine Fee (per year x 3)	300
Hostel Establishment Fee (per year x 3)	300
University Sports Fee (per year x 3)	300
Cultural Fee - University (per year x 3)	180
Sports Fee - Institute (per year x 3)	300
University Enrolment Fee (per year x 3)	300
Union Fee - Institute (per year x 3)	300
Annual Fees Total (3 years)	4,830
Examination Fee	1,500
Mess Fee	1,500
Protocol Fee	2,000
Thesis Fee	1,000
University Registration Fee	400
Other Fees Total	6,400
Total Fees (3-year course)	16,742
Hostel Fees (optional, per year)	250

Mess Caution (Rs. 500), Security Deposit (Rs. 500), Hostel Caution (Rs. 500), and Laboratory Caution (Rs. 500) are refundable deposits.
Hostel accommodation is not mandatory; the Total Fees above reflects academic and institutional charges only.
A non-refundable Counselling Fee of Rs. 2,000 is payable at the time of application/counselling registration (not included in Total Fees above).
No EMI or instalment options are mentioned; fees are payable at the time of admission.
PG students receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 90,778 (1st year), Rs. 93,389 (2nd year), and Rs. 96,000 (3rd year), which significantly offsets living expenses.

RIMS MS General Surgery Admission 2026

Admissions to the MS (General Surgery) programme at RIMS Imphal are based on NEET PG scores. The institute conducts its own counselling process for state-level seats, while 15% of seats fall under the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by MCC. For the 2026 session, multiple rounds of counselling were conducted, with the Stray Round completed in February 2026 (2 General Surgery seats were available in the In-service Sponsored category). For the upcoming 2026 session, admissions will be based on NEET PG 2026 scores, with the process expected to begin after results are declared in July 2026.

Important Dates

RIMS Imphal PG Admission Dates

Event	Date
PG Admission Bulletin Released	26 November 2026
Round 3 Application Deadline	27 January 2026 (extended to 30 January 2026)
Stray Round Counselling Circular	18 February 2026
Stray Round Counselling Date	23 February 2026
Selected Candidates List Published	24 February 2026 (approx.)

NEET PG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET PG 2026 Registration Start	7 April 2026
NEET PG 2026 Registration End	7 May 2026
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card	11 June 2026
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	15 June 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result	15 July 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college and must have obtained permanent registration from NMC or any State Medical Council.
Candidates must have completed or be completing 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before 31 July of the admission year (subject to NMC/MCC notification).
Candidates must be Indian nationals; for the Non-RIMS Open category, candidates must be from the North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, or Tripura) except Assam.
Candidates who have already obtained an MD/MS degree from Manipur University or any other university in India are not eligible.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG with the required percentile (General/EWS: 50th percentile; SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile).
Download the application form from the official RIMS website (www.rims.edu.in) and submit it to the Dean's Office along with the counselling fee of Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) via online transfer.
Attend the counselling session physically at RIMS, Imphal with all original documents.
Seat allotment is strictly based on NEET PG merit rank.
Selected candidates must report to the institute on the notified date, pay the required fees, and submit original documents to the Dean's Office.
Execute the bond of Rs. 20,00,000 (for Open category candidates) at the time of admission.

RIMS MS General Surgery Scholarships 2026

RIMS Imphal is a government institution with very low fees, and PG students receive a substantial monthly stipend throughout the course. In addition, students may be eligible for government scholarships based on category and domicile. The scholarships listed below are available to eligible MS (General Surgery) students at RIMS Imphal.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Remarks
Manipur State Scholarship	Manipur domicile students with 55% or above in previous qualifying exam	Up to Rs. 30,000 per annum	Applicable for state domicile students
Central Sector Scholarship (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)	ST category students from NE states	Variable	For students from Scheduled Tribe communities
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	SC/ST/OBC category students	Variable (as per government norms)	Central government scheme; apply through National Scholarship Portal
RIMS Merit Scholarship	Topper of each batch (MD/MS)	Variable	Awarded by the institute to academic toppers

Students must apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the respective government authorities.
PG students at RIMS Imphal receive a monthly stipend (Rs. 90,778 to Rs. 96,000 per year-wise), which is separate from scholarships.

RIMS Imphal M.S General Surgery Ranking

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#296 out of 632 in India 2025

#1st in Manipur

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RIMS MS General Surgery FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for MS (General Surgery) at RIMS Imphal, and how competitive is admission?

Ans. RIMS Imphal offers 16 seats for MS (General Surgery) per year, making it one of the most available PG surgical programmes at the institute. MS General Surgery is a highly competitive speciality nationally. The NEET PG closing rank for MS General Surgery at RIMS Imphal in 2023 was around 544 (AIQ score), indicating high competition. Candidates from the NE region benefit from state quota and sponsored category seats.

Ques. What kind of surgical training and exposure does MS General Surgery at RIMS Imphal provide?

Ans. RIMS Hospital handles over 31,000 inpatients and 2.4 lakh outpatients annually, providing a very high surgical caseload. MS General Surgery students get training in abdominal surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, trauma and emergency surgery, oncosurgery, vascular surgery, and more. The institute also has a dedicated casualty and emergency unit with 24-hour services, ensuring exposure to acute surgical emergencies.

Ques. Is there a bond or service obligation after completing MS (General Surgery) at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Yes. Candidates admitted under the Open category must execute a bond of Rs. 20,00,000 at the time of admission and complete one year of compulsory Senior Residency at RIMS after the course. If a candidate leaves within the first year, a penalty of Rs. 3,00,000 applies; after one year, the penalty is Rs. 7,00,000. Original certificates are retained by the institute until course completion.

Ques. What is the monthly stipend for MS (General Surgery) students at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. PG students at RIMS Imphal receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 90,778 in the 1st year, Rs. 93,389 in the 2nd year, and Rs. 96,000 in the 3rd year. This applies to students admitted under the Open category. In-service sponsored candidates ordinarily do not receive a salary from the institute.

Ques. What are the super-speciality options after MS General Surgery from RIMS Imphal?

Ans. After completing MS General Surgery, graduates can pursue MCh (super-speciality) programmes in fields such as Surgical Gastroenterology, Paediatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Urology through NEET SS. They can also work as General Surgeons in government or private hospitals, or join medical colleges as faculty. RIMS Imphal itself offers some super-speciality programmes, and graduates are well-positioned for NE state health service postings.

Ques. Can in-service doctors from NE state health services apply for MS General Surgery at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Yes. The In-service Sponsored Category is specifically for in-service medical graduates working in the State Health Services (Health Cadre) on a regular basis in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Applications must be forwarded through the respective state authority. In the 2025 Stray Round, 2 General Surgery seats were available under this category.