SCBMCH M.S Ophthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, MS (Ophthalmology) at SCBMCH Cuttack is NMC recognised and affiliated to Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS), Bhubaneswar. SCBMCH is a government medical college established in 1875 and is among the oldest in India. Postgraduate degrees from SCBMCH are recognised for specialist posts in government and private hospitals across the country.

Ans. Total fees for MS (Ophthalmology) at SCBMCH are Rs. 1,76,490 for 3 years (Rs. 58,830/year) for the government quota. Hostel is available at Rs. 14,000/year separately. Verify the exact 2026-27 fee with SCBMCH before admission.

Ans. SCBMCH has 9 seats for MS (Ophthalmology). 50% seats are filled through AIQ via MCC centralized NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in, and 50% through Odisha state quota via DME Odisha counselling at dme.odisha.gov.in. Admission is strictly on NEET PG merit; NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026.

Ans. Cutoff ranks for MS (Ophthalmology) at SCBMCH vary each year based on NEET PG merit and seat availability. As a government college with limited seats, cutoffs can be competitive. Check the NEET PG 2025 round-wise allotment results on mcc.nic.in for recent cutoff data.

Ans. Yes, as a government medical college, SCBMCH pays a stipend to MS residents as per the Odisha government norms. Stipend amounts are revised periodically by the state government. Confirm the current stipend rate with SCBMCH at the time of admission.

Ans. SCBMCH runs a 1,200+ bed government teaching hospital that handles a high volume of surgical, trauma, and emergency cases from across Odisha. MS (Ophthalmology) residents get hands-on operative training in cataract and anterior segment surgery, glaucoma evaluation and surgery, retinal diseases, oculoplastics, strabismus, cornea and refractive surgery, low vision, paediatric ophthalmology, uvea, and ocular trauma management. The hospital's patient volume and case diversity make it a strong surgical training environment.