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The Master of Surgery [MS] in General Surgery at KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore is a 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical degree programme offered under NITTE (Deemed to be University). The course has a seat intake of 12 per year and is conducted in full-time on-campus mode. Fees for the General category stand at approximately Rs. 90,32,000 for the entire 3-year duration. Admission is based on NEET-PG scores and is processed through MCC counselling for Deemed Universities. The programme is popular for its comprehensive surgical training across 5 units, state-of-the-art operating theatres, and exposure to a wide range of procedures including minimal access surgery, advanced laparoscopy, endocrine surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal surgery, cancer surgery, and vascular surgery. The department is also an ATLS course centre of the American College of Surgeons.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are upcoming. NEET-PG 2026 registration is tentatively expected to begin in April 2026, with the exam scheduled in June 2026. MCC PG counselling for Deemed Universities is expected to commence around August-September 2026 after declaration of NEET-PG results. The 2025-26 batch admissions have been completed through MCC PG Counselling 2025.

Key Points

The department has 5 surgical units with daily OPD, comprehensive in-patient services, surgical ICU, and 24-hour emergency surgical services.
The department is an ATLS course centre of the American College of Surgeons and also conducts the Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course (EASC) endorsed by RCS Ireland.
Specialty clinics are conducted daily: Thyroid Clinic (Monday), Hernia Clinic (Tuesday), Perianal Diseases Clinic (Wednesday), Diabetic Foot Clinic (Thursday), and Breast Clinic (Friday).
Research thrust areas include Acute Pancreatitis, Breast Cancer biomarkers, Intestinal Cancers, Peripheral neuro-vascular changes in Diabetics, Trauma management systems, and Nutritive physiology in surgical patients.
PG residents receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 56,250 (1st year), Rs. 62,500 (2nd year), and Rs. 68,750 (3rd year).
The department conducts monthly surgical morbidity and mortality analysis and audit.

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KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore Latest Updates & News

27 Mar, 2026 KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore M.S General Surgery Admissions 2026 is open. Read more.

23 Jan, 2026 NEET PG 2026 Exam date has been announced. NBEMS will conduct the NEET PG 2026 Exam on August 30, 2026. Read Full News.

03 Dec, 2025 KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore Fee Structure 2026 has been released for M.S General Surgery programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 90.32 Lakhs. Read more.

KSHEMA MS (General Surgery) Fees

The total tuition fee for MS (General Surgery) under the General category at KSHEMA is Rs. 90,32,000 for the full 3-year programme (Rs. 30,00,000 per year as tuition fee, plus university and exam fees). NRI category fees are Rs. 55,00,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus at additional cost.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Year 1 (INR)	Year 2 (INR)	Year 3 (INR)	Total (INR)
Tuition Fee	30,00,000	30,00,000	30,00,000	90,00,000
University Fee	8,000	-	-	8,000
Exam Fee	-	-	24,000	24,000
Total Fees	30,08,000	30,00,000	30,24,000	90,32,000

Exam fee of Rs. 24,000 is collected in the 3rd year.
University fee of Rs. 8,000 is collected in the 1st year.
NRI Category: Tuition fee is Rs. 55,00,000 per year; Year 1 total is Rs. 55,11,000 (including university fee of Rs. 11,000).
Hostel fees (optional): PG Suite - Single room (Attached Bath) - Rs. 2,72,000 per year (caution deposit Rs. 60,000 refundable + mess charges Rs. 52,000 + room rent Rs. 1,60,000).
PG residents receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 56,250 (1st year), Rs. 62,500 (2nd year), Rs. 68,750 (3rd year).

KSHEMA MS (General Surgery) Admission 2026

Admissions to MS (General Surgery) at KSHEMA are based on NEET-PG scores via MCC counselling for Deemed/Central Universities. The 2026-27 admission cycle is upcoming.

KSHEMA MS General Surgery Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
NEET-PG 2026 Application Start	April 7, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Application End	May 7, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Admit Card	June 11, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Exam Date	June 15, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Result Declaration	July 15, 2026
MCC PG Counselling Registration (Deemed)	August-September 2026 (Tentative)
MCC PG Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment	September 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August-September 2026 (Tentative)

NEET-PG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
Registration Start	April 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Registration End	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release	June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date	June 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration	July 15, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

MBBS degree from a recognised medical college with permanent registration of any State Medical Council.
Must be NEET-PG qualified.
Admission to both General and NRI category seats is based on inter-se merit in NEET-PG.

Admission Process:

Register and appear for NEET-PG conducted by NBE at www.nbe.edu.in.
Register for MCC PG counselling at www.mcc.nic.in after NEET-PG results.
Fill choices and participate in seat allotment rounds.
Report to KSHEMA with original documents upon seat allotment.
Submit all required documents and pay fees to complete admission.

KSHEMA MS (General Surgery) Scholarships 2026

The primary financial benefit for MS residents is the monthly stipend provided as per NMC norms. Government scholarships are also available for eligible candidates.

Scholarships and Financial Benefits

Scholarship / Financial Benefit	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
PG Resident Stipend (KSHEMA)	All enrolled MD/MS residents	Rs. 56,250/month (1st yr), Rs. 62,500/month (2nd yr), Rs. 68,750/month (3rd yr)
Karnataka SSP Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker section students from Karnataka	As per government norms
Central Government Scholarships (NSP)	As per eligibility criteria of respective schemes	As per scheme norms

Karnataka SSP scholarship applications: ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in

KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore M.S General Surgery Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#388 out of 632 in India 2025

#37th in Karnataka

Indiatoday Ranking

#35 out of 54 in India 2025

#8th in Karnataka

The Week Ranking

#27 out of 44 in India 2025

#3rd in Karnataka

IIRF Ranking

#52 out of 57 in Top Private Colleges in India 2025

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KSHEMA MS (General Surgery) FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET-PG cutoff rank for MS General Surgery at KSHEMA Mangalore?

Ans. The closing rank for MS General Surgery at KSHEMA through MCC Deemed University counselling has typically been in the range of 10,000-25,000 (NEET-PG rank) for General category seats in recent years. Candidates are advised to check the official MCC seat allotment results for accurate cutoff data.

Ques. What types of surgeries do MS General Surgery residents perform at KSHEMA?

Ans. Residents get exposure to basic general surgical procedures, minimal access surgery (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy), advanced laparoscopy, endoscopy, endocrine surgery, head and neck surgery, upper GI surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, cancer surgery, general thoracic surgery (VATS), vascular surgery, and advanced wound and diabetic foot care.

Ques. Is KSHEMA an ATLS course centre?

Ans. Yes, the Department of General Surgery at KSHEMA coordinates the ATLS course of the American College of Surgeons and also conducts the Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course (EASC) endorsed by RCS Ireland.

Ques. Do MS General Surgery residents at KSHEMA receive a stipend?

Ans. Yes, all MD/MS PG residents receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 56,250 (1st year), Rs. 62,500 (2nd year), and Rs. 68,750 (3rd year) as per NMC norms.

Ques. How many surgical units does the General Surgery department at KSHEMA have?

Ans. The Department of General Surgery at KSHEMA comprises 5 units, with patient care services provided in a unit-wise system, ensuring comprehensive training and exposure to diverse surgical cases.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for MS General Surgery students at KSHEMA?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available on campus. PG Suite - Single rooms (Attached Bath) are available at approximately Rs. 2,72,000 per year (including refundable caution deposit of Rs. 60,000, mess charges of Rs. 52,000, and room rent of Rs. 1,60,000). Hostel is optional.