The Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) at BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences (BGSGIMS), Kengeri, Bangalore, is a three-year postgraduate surgical programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The programme covers cataract and refractive surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma management, oculoplasty, corneal diseases, paediatric ophthalmology, and low-vision rehabilitation, designed to develop ophthalmologists with surgical and clinical competency across the full spectrum of eye diseases in both primary care and tertiary hospital settings. BGSGIMS operates within the multi-speciality BGS Health and Education City at Kengeri, providing residents exposure to a diverse surgical caseload in a tertiary-care setting.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the MS Ophthalmology programme 2026 at BGSGIMS are through NEET PG score followed by Karnataka PGET counselling conducted by KEA / KPCHE. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution. Apply at kea.kar.nic.in.
Key Points
- NMC-approved three-year MS programme at a RGUHS-affiliated medical college.
- Surgical training in cataract, vitreoretinal, glaucoma, and oculoplasty procedures.
- Base qualification for advanced fellowship training in cornea, retina, and paediatric ophthalmology.
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences MS Ophthalmology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (per year) | INR 13,88,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 41,64,000 |
- Fee is per year; total shown for the 3-year MS programme.
- Confirm the current fee at bgsgims.edu.in before applying.
- Hostel charges payable separately.
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences MS Ophthalmology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration | June 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Sep 2026 |
| Karnataka PGET Counselling / Seat Allotment | October to November 2026; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| BGSGIMS MS Admission / Reporting | As per KPCHE schedule; check bgsgims.edu.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 | August 30, 2026 | June 7, 2026 (Tentative) | MBBS from NMC-recognised institution; one-year internship completed |
- NEET PG: register at natboard.edu.in.
- Karnataka PGET counselling: kea.kar.nic.in.
- Programme details: bgsgims.edu.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), with completion of a one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before the last date of joining the MS programme.
- A valid NEET PG score is mandatory. Seat allotment is through Karnataka PGET counselling by KEA / KPCHE; category-wise eligibility and cut-offs apply as per RGUHS and NMC regulations.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Register for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in (registration: June 7, 2026 (Tentative)).
- Step 2: Appear for NEET PG 2026 on August 30, 2026.
- Step 3: Check NEET PG result (Sep 2026) and register for Karnataka PGET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Step 4: Fill in choices including BGSGIMS for MS Ophthalmology during counselling.
- Step 5: Accept seat allotment; report to BGSGIMS with MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG score card, and category certificate.
- Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete registration formalities at bgsgims.edu.in.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS graduates seeking NEET PG-based Ophthalmology residency in Bangalore
- Candidates wanting RGUHS-affiliated MS for Karnataka state counselling
- Those targeting eye surgeon or cornea/glaucoma subspecialty careers
- Candidates with BGSGIMS tertiary hospital caseload preference
- Those seeking MCh eligibility in Vitreoretinal or Oculoplasty after MS
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing AIIMS/MAMC-level Ophthalmology research infrastructure
- Those requiring very high NEET PG rank for super-specialty access
- Candidates preferring northern or western India for residency location
- Those needing strong international fellowship pipelines after MS
- Candidates seeking industry or medtech R&D roles post-MS
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences MS Ophthalmology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full or partial reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| ICMR SRF / JRF Fellowship | INR 35,000 to 40,000/month | Research fellows in ICMR-sponsored projects; apply at icmr.gov.in |
| National Doctoral Fellowship (RGUHS) | Variable | RGUHS-affiliated institutions; check rguhs.ac.in for availability |
- Karnataka government scholarships: apply via NSP at scholarships.gov.in.
- ICMR fellowship: apply at icmr.gov.in if conducting ICMR-sponsored research.
- Confirm current scholarship details at bgsgims.edu.in.
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