NEIGRIHMS M.S Orthopaedics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MS Orthopaedics is one of the most competitive surgical PG seats at NEIGRIHMS. The NEET PG closing rank for the General category in Round 1 was 6,547 in 2025 and 4,836 in 2024, making it significantly more competitive than MS ENT (closing rank 6,904 in 2025) and MS Ophthalmology (closing rank 12,007 in 2025). With only 2 total seats, even a small variation in the applicant pool can shift the closing rank considerably. Candidates targeting this seat should ideally aim for a NEET PG rank within the top 7,000.

Ans. Yes, but only through the All India Quota (AIQ) route. Out of the 2 total seats in MS Orthopaedics, 1 seat falls under the 50% All India Quota, which is filled through MCC NEET PG counselling and is open to any Indian national. The remaining 1 seat is under the Open North East category (of which a portion is reserved for NEIGRIHMS MBBS alumni). Candidates from outside the NE region cannot apply for the Open NE or NEIGRIHMS quota seats and can only compete for the 1 AIQ seat.

Ans. All Junior Residents (PG) at NEIGRIHMS, including MS Orthopaedics students, receive a monthly stipend with a basic pay of Rs. 56,100/- per month, along with applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and City Compensatory Allowance (CCA). This makes the effective monthly income considerably higher than the basic pay. Given the very low tuition and hostel fees, PG students at NEIGRIHMS are in a financially comfortable position compared to those at private medical colleges.

Ans. No. As a central government institute, NEIGRIHMS does not impose any state-level service bonds on its PG graduates. After completing the MS Orthopaedics degree, graduates are free to practice anywhere in India or pursue further super-specialty training (such as MCh Orthopaedics or fellowship programmes) without any mandatory service obligation to the state government. This is a significant advantage over state government medical colleges, which often require graduates to serve in rural or government hospitals for a fixed period.

Ans. Leaving the programme midway attracts significant financial penalties as per the bond signed at the time of admission. If a student leaves before completing 1 year, they must pay Rs. 10 lakh to NEIGRIHMS. If they leave during the 2nd year, the penalty is Rs. 15 lakh, and if they leave during the 3rd year without completing the course, the penalty is Rs. 20 lakh. Additionally, original certificates are retained by the institute and are returned only after the bond amount and an additional Rs. 50,000 are deposited. These conditions are strictly enforced.

Ans. NEIGRIHMS functions as the apex referral hospital for the entire North Eastern region, which means the Orthopaedics department receives a wide variety of trauma and elective surgical cases from across the 8 NE states. Students get hands-on exposure to trauma surgery, joint replacement, spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, and sports medicine. The institute has state-of-the-art operation theatres and a 500-bed hospital. However, some students have noted that the overall patient volume may be lower compared to larger metro-based institutes, which is a factor to consider when evaluating surgical training intensity.