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MS (Orthopaedics) at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai is a 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical programme offered under Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), a Deemed-to-be University recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The programme provides comprehensive training in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery including trauma surgery, joint replacement, arthroscopy, spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal oncology. The college offers 12 seats in this specialisation (all management quota), with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 40 lakhs per year (total course fee of Rs. 1,20,50,000 including admission fee). Admission is entirely through NEET PG, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), followed by centralised counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of DGHS. MS Orthopaedics is one of the most sought-after PG surgical specialisations in India, driven by the high burden of musculoskeletal injuries, road traffic accidents, and degenerative joint diseases, with strong demand for trained orthopaedic surgeons across government hospitals, private hospitals, and trauma centres.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are upcoming, with NEET PG 2026 tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026. MCC counselling for MD/MS admissions is expected to commence around September-October 2026 following the declaration of results. For the 2025-26 session, MCC counselling has been completed across all rounds (Round 1: November 2025, Round 2: December 2025, Round 3: January 2026, Stray Vacancy Round: February 2026). Candidates allotted to Saveetha Medical College must report to Palai Hall, Ground Floor, Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Chennai - 602105 with original documents and fee payment by Demand Draft or RTGS.

Key Points

MS Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College offers 12 seats, all under the management quota, filled through MCC centralised counselling under the Deemed University (AIQ) quota.
Residents receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 48,000 in the 1st year, Rs. 49,000 in the 2nd year, and Rs. 50,000 in the 3rd year, which partially offsets the high fee structure.
Saveetha Medical College Hospital is a large tertiary care teaching hospital with a busy orthopaedic department handling a high volume of trauma cases, elective orthopaedic surgeries, and joint replacement procedures.
The hospital is equipped with advanced surgical infrastructure including arthroscopy systems, C-arm fluoroscopy, and modern implant systems, providing training in both open and minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques.
The institution is part of SIMATS, a Deemed-to-be University recognised by NMC, with a 100% paperless hospital management system and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including 128-slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI.
With 12 seats, this is one of the larger MS Orthopaedics programmes among private deemed universities in Tamil Nadu, offering relatively better availability compared to other surgical specialisations at the same college.

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Saveetha MS Ortho Fees

The total course fee for MS (Orthopaedics) at Saveetha Medical College is Rs. 1,20,50,000 for the full 3-year programme. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 40 lakhs per year, and a one-time admission fee of Rs. 50,000 is charged at the time of joining. Hostel accommodation is available separately at approximately Rs. 1.30 lakhs per year (AC rooms), which is optional. Residents also receive a monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 48,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month across the 3 years.

Course Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (per year)	Rs. 40,00,000
Admission Fee (one-time, at admission)	Rs. 50,000
Total Tuition Fee (3 years)	Rs. 1,20,00,000
Total Fees (Tuition + Admission Fee)	Rs. 1,20,50,000

Hostel Fees (Optional, not included in Total Fees above)

Hostel Fee Component	Amount (INR) per year
Room Rent (AC)	Rs. 73,000
AC Charges	Rs. 36,000
Hostel Admission Fee	Rs. 1,000
Establishment Charges	Rs. 10,000
Caution Deposit	Rs. 10,000
Total Hostel Fee (per year)	Rs. 1,30,000

Monthly Stipend (paid to residents)

Year	Monthly Stipend
1st Year	Rs. 48,000
2nd Year	Rs. 49,000
3rd Year	Rs. 50,000

Hostel fee is optional and not included in the total course fee.
Caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the hostel.
Refund Policy: If a candidate withdraws during the MCC counselling period (before Round 3, when the seat can be surrendered to DGHS), the total fees paid minus Rs. 75,000 will be refunded within 14 bank working days.
No refund is applicable after the counselling period or once the seat cannot be surrendered to DGHS; the entire 3-year course fee must be paid.
Fee payment is accepted only via Demand Draft or RTGS/NEFT.
Cash and cheque are not accepted.

Saveetha MS Ortho Admission 2026

Admission to MS (Orthopaedics) at Saveetha Medical College is through NEET PG, conducted by NBE, followed by MCC centralised counselling. For the 2025-26 session, all counselling rounds have been completed. The next admission cycle (2026-27) will be based on NEET PG 2026, tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026, with MCC counselling expected from September-October 2026 onwards. MS Orthopaedics is a highly competitive specialisation and seats typically fill up in the early rounds of counselling.

College-Specific Admission Dates (2025-26 Completed / 2026-27 Tentative)

Event	2025-26 (Completed)	2026-27 (Tentative)
NEET PG Exam	August 11, 2025	August 30, 2026
NEET PG Result	September 2025	July 2026 (Tentative)
MCC Round 1 Registration	October-November 2025	September-October 2026 (Tentative)
MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment	November 21, 2025	October 2026 (Tentative)
MCC Round 2	December 2025	November 2026 (Tentative)
MCC Round 3	January 2026	December 2026 (Tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	February 2026	January 2027 (Tentative)
Reporting at Saveetha Medical College	As per allotment letter	As per allotment letter
Batch Commencement	March 2026	March 2027 (Tentative)

NEET PG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET PG 2026 Registration Start	April 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Registration End	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card	June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	August 30, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result	July 15, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed MBBS with a minimum of 50% marks and possess a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by NMC/erstwhile MCI or State Medical Council.
Candidate must have completed one year of compulsory rotating internship (CRRI).
Candidate must be qualified in NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBE, and must have a provisional allotment letter from DGHS/mcc.nic.in.

Admission Process

Appear in NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBE.
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for centralised counselling during the registration window.
Fill and lock college and course choices during the choice-filling period.
Receive seat allotment result from MCC.
Report to Saveetha Medical College (Palai Hall, Ground Floor, Thandalam, Chennai - 602105) on the date specified in the allotment letter.
Submit original documents including NEET PG admit card, scorecard, MBBS marksheets, degree/provisional degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NMC/MCI registration certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.
Pay the tuition fee and admission fee by Demand Draft or RTGS on the day of reporting.
Complete medical fitness verification as prescribed by the college.

Saveetha MS Ortho Scholarships 2026

Saveetha Medical College students can avail of government-sponsored scholarships for postgraduate medical programmes. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and UGC scholarships are applicable for eligible students. Given the high fee structure of the MS programme, students are encouraged to explore these options at the time of admission. The monthly stipend provided to residents also helps partially offset the cost of the programme.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana	80% in Class 12, enrolled in AICTE/UGC-recognised UG/PG course, parental income up to Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum; must maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance	Rs. 82,000 per annum
National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)	First-time PG students under 30 years of age, enrolled in UGC-recognised full-time PG programme	Rs. 10,000 per year (non-NET) or Rs. 15,000 per month (NET qualified)

Scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the stipulated deadlines each academic year.
Candidates must maintain the required attendance and academic performance to continue receiving the scholarship.
The NSP scholarship amount may not fully offset the high tuition fee of the MS programme; students are advised to plan finances accordingly.
NRI candidates are not eligible for government scholarships.

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Saveetha MS Ortho FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available in MS Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College, and are there any NRI or government quota seats?

Ans. There are 12 seats in MS Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College, all under the management quota. There are no NRI quota or government/state quota seats for this specialisation at this Deemed University. All seats are filled through MCC centralised counselling (AIQ - All India Quota for Deemed Universities).

Ques. What is the total fee for MS Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College, and do residents receive a stipend?

Ans. The total course fee is Rs. 1,20,50,000 (Rs. 40 lakhs per year x 3 years + Rs. 50,000 one-time admission fee). Residents receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 48,000 (1st year), Rs. 49,000 (2nd year), and Rs. 50,000 (3rd year), amounting to approximately Rs. 17.64 lakhs over 3 years, which partially offsets the tuition cost.

Ques. What is the surgical training and operative exposure like for MS Orthopaedics residents at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. Saveetha Medical College Hospital has a busy orthopaedic department with a high volume of trauma and elective cases. Residents get hands-on exposure to fracture fixation (nailing, plating, external fixation), joint replacement surgeries (hip and knee arthroplasty), arthroscopic procedures (knee, shoulder), spine surgeries, paediatric orthopaedic conditions, and musculoskeletal tumour management. The hospital's advanced imaging infrastructure (128-slice CT, 3 Tesla MRI) and C-arm fluoroscopy support comprehensive orthopaedic training.

Ques. What is the refund policy if I withdraw from the MS Orthopaedics programme after joining?

Ans. If you withdraw during the MCC counselling period (before Round 3, when the seat can be surrendered to DGHS), the total fees paid minus Rs. 75,000 will be refunded within 14 bank working days. However, if you withdraw after the counselling period or once the seat cannot be surrendered to DGHS, there is no refund, and you will be required to pay the entire 3-year course fee of Rs. 1,20,00,000.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for MS Orthopaedics residents at Saveetha Medical College?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available but not mandatory. The hostel fee is approximately Rs. 1.30 lakhs per year for AC accommodation, covering room rent, AC charges, hostel admission fee, establishment charges, and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 10,000. Residents can also choose to stay off-campus, as the college is located in Thandalam, Chennai.

Ques. After completing MS Orthopaedics from Saveetha Medical College, what are the career and super-specialisation options?

Ans. After completing MS Orthopaedics, graduates can work as consultant orthopaedic surgeons in government or private hospitals, set up independent practice, or join academic institutions as faculty. For super-specialisation, graduates can pursue MCh or FNB in sub-specialities such as Hand Surgery, Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement, Paediatric Orthopaedics, or Sports Medicine through NEET SS. The demand for trained orthopaedic surgeons in India is consistently high, with strong career prospects across trauma centres, joint replacement hospitals, sports medicine clinics, and district hospitals.