KEM Mumbai M.Ch Neuro Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The specific MS prerequisite for M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) is defined by the NBE NEET SS information bulletin. For M.Ch Neuro Surgery, MS General Surgery or MS Neurosurgery is typically required. For M.Ch Urology, MS General Surgery is the standard prerequisite. For M.Ch Paediatric Surgery and Plastic Surgery, MS General Surgery or the relevant surgical MS is required. Refer to nbe.edu.in for the exact eligibility list for each M.Ch discipline.

Ans. GSMC Mumbai offers limited seats (typically 2-6) for each M.Ch super-specialty under government quota. MCh Neuro Surgery had a NEET SS 2024 closing rank of 630 (General category, Round 2) at GSMC Mumbai. Exact seat count is published in the Maharashtra DMER super-specialty counselling brochure; check dmer.org after NEET SS result.

Ans. Yes. M.Ch from an NMC-recognised institution like GSMC Mumbai is a valid super-specialty surgical qualification in India. Graduates are eligible for senior consultant, associate professor, and professor posts at government and private hospitals. For practice abroad (USA, UK, Australia, Gulf), additional country-specific licensing is required, but the NMC-recognised M.Ch is accepted during equivalency evaluation.

Ans. Yes. Government super-specialty (M.Ch) residents at Maharashtra government medical colleges receive a monthly stipend under state government norms. The stipend for super-specialty residents is generally similar to or slightly higher than MD/MS stipends (Rs. 66,000-70,000 per month). Confirm the exact current stipend amount with the GSMC academic or administration office before joining.

Ans. No. NEET SS (conducted by NBE) is mandatory for all M.Ch and DM admissions in India, including government seats at GSMC Mumbai. There is no management quota, lateral entry, or alternative route. NEET SS 2025 was held December 26-27, 2025. The 2026 exam notification is expected around October 2026; check nbe.edu.in for official updates.