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The MS (E.N.T.) or Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology is a 3-year postgraduate surgical degree offered at Tezpur Medical College & Hospital (TMC), a government medical institution in Tezpur, Assam, affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The programme offers 3 seats and is conducted in full-time on-campus mode. The total tuition fee for the entire 3-year course is Rs. 1,08,900 (approximately Rs. 36,300 per year), making it one of the most affordable MS ENT programmes in India. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, and the course is popular among surgical aspirants due to its strong clinical exposure, government-subsidised fees, and the growing demand for ENT specialists across India, particularly in the Northeast region. TMC's attached multi-specialty teaching hospital with 750+ beds provides residents with extensive surgical and OPD exposure in ENT.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session (based on NEET PG 2026) have been completed, including all three rounds and the stray round of Assam State Quota counselling (concluded by February 2027) and MCC All India Quota counselling. The next admission cycle for the 2027-28 session will be based on NEET PG 2027, with the exam tentatively scheduled for June 2027 and counselling expected to begin around September-October 2027. Candidates who wish to apply for the upcoming session should register for NEET PG 2027 when applications open (tentatively April-May 2027).

Key Points

TMC is a government medical college under the Assam State Government, offering MS ENT at highly subsidised fees compared to private and deemed institutions.
Residents receive a monthly stipend: Rs. 48,000 in the 1st year, Rs. 49,500 in the 2nd year, and Rs. 51,000 in the 3rd year, which substantially offsets living expenses.
A compulsory service bond of 10 years is applicable after course completion; breaking the bond attracts a penalty of Rs. 20,00,000.
50% of MS seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and 50% through Assam State Quota counselling conducted by DME Assam.
The Department of ENT at TMC is led by Dr. Rupam Borgohain (Associate Professor), with the hospital serving a large patient catchment area from central Assam.
With only 3 seats, MS ENT at TMC Tezpur is a limited and competitive programme; the NEET PG AIQ closing rank for ENT at TMC was approximately 20,245 (GEN, 2023) and 27,265 (OBC, 2024).

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TMC MS (E.N.T.) Fees

MS ENT at Tezpur Medical College & Hospital is offered at a highly subsidised government fee structure. The total tuition fee for the entire 3-year programme is Rs. 1,08,900, payable at approximately Rs. 36,300 per year. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay nominal other charges annually. Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is not mandatory; students opting for hostel pay separately for room and mess charges.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (INR)	Frequency
Tuition Fee	36,300	Per Year
Examination Fund	500	Per Year
Games Fee	1,000	Per Year
Common Room Fee	1,000	Per Year
Magazine Fee	500	Per Year
Union Fee	1,000	Per Year
Annual Other Charges (Subtotal)	4,300	Per Year
Total Tuition + Other Charges (3 Years)	1,21,800	Total (3 Years)
Hostel Fee (Single Sharing, Optional)	~30,000	Per Year
Mess Charges (Optional)	~36,000	Per Year
Total Fees (Without Hostel)	1,21,800	Total (3 Years)
Total Fees (With Hostel + Mess)	~3,01,800	Total (3 Years)

Security Deposit of Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) is payable once at the time of admission.
One-time charges at admission include: Library Fee Rs. 1,000, WiFi/Log Book Rs. 1,000, Correspondence Fee Rs. 2,000, Form Fee Rs. 500, Student Welfare Fund Rs. 5,000, Hostel Admission Fee Rs. 6,000 (if opting for hostel).
Hostel accommodation is not mandatory.
Students may opt for private accommodation in Tezpur.
Fees are subject to revision by the university/government.
No EMI or instalment facility is officially offered; fees are payable at the time of admission/each academic year.
Residents receive a monthly stipend (Rs. 48,000 in Year 1, Rs. 49,500 in Year 2, Rs. 51,000 in Year 3), which significantly offsets the cost of the programme.

TMC MS (E.N.T.) Admission 2026

Admission to MS ENT at TMC Tezpur is based on NEET PG scores. For the 2026-27 session, all rounds of counselling (MCC AIQ and Assam State Quota) have been completed. The next admission cycle will be for the 2027-28 session, based on NEET PG 2027. Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2027 and then participate in MCC counselling (for AIQ seats) and/or DME Assam counselling (for State Quota seats). The NEET PG 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled for June 2027, with counselling expected from September 2027 onwards.

College Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
NEET PG 2027 Application Start	April 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Application End	May 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Admit Card	June 11, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Exam Date	June 15, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Result	July 15, 2027
MCC AIQ Counselling (Round 1)	September 2027 (Tentative)
DME Assam State Quota Counselling (Round 1)	October 2027 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	November-December 2027 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	April 7, 2027 (Tentative)
Application End Date	May 7, 2027 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release	June 11, 2027 (Tentative)
Exam Date	June 15, 2027 (Tentative)
Result Date	July 15, 2027 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
Candidates must have completed a compulsory rotating internship of one year on or before July 31, 2027 (for NEET PG 2027 eligibility).
Candidates must have a valid registration with the Medical Council (State or Central) and must have qualified NEET PG 2027 with the prescribed cut-off score.

Admission Process

Register and appear for NEET PG 2027 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Based on NEET PG rank, register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for All India Quota (50% seats) or DME Assam counselling at dme.assam.gov.in for State Quota (50% seats).
Fill and lock college/subject choices during the choice-filling window.
Seat allotment is published; provisionally selected candidates must report to TMC Tezpur with original documents within the stipulated reporting dates.
Complete admission formalities including document verification, fee payment, and bond signing at the college.
Documents required: MBBS certificate, mark sheets, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, medical registration certificate, identity proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.

TMC MS (E.N.T.) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship opportunities for MS students at Tezpur Medical College & Hospital are limited, as it is a government institution with already subsidised fees. The primary financial support comes in the form of a monthly stipend provided to all PG residents. Additionally, students from Assam may be eligible for state government scholarship schemes. The Assam government has announced a scholarship scheme for postgraduate students under which eligible PG students may receive Rs. 2,000 per month for 10 months in an academic year.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Amount	Eligibility	Remarks
PG Resident Stipend (Government of Assam)	Rs. 48,000/month (Year 1), Rs. 49,500/month (Year 2), Rs. 51,000/month (Year 3)	All enrolled MD/MS residents at TMC	Paid monthly; mandatory bond of 10 years applies
Assam Government PG Scholarship	Rs. 2,000/month (for 10 months)	PG students domiciled in Assam	Subject to eligibility and application to DHE Assam
National Scholarships Portal (NSP) Schemes	Varies	SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students	Apply at scholarships.gov.in; income and category criteria apply

The monthly stipend is the primary and most significant financial support for MS residents at TMC.
The Assam Government PG scholarship is separate from the stipend and is applicable to eligible domicile students.
SC/ST/OBC/Minority students may apply for central government scholarships through the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
No merit-based scholarships are offered directly by the college, as it is a government institution.
Application deadlines for state and central scholarships vary; students should check the respective portals at the start of each academic year.

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TMC MS (E.N.T.) FAQs

Ques. What NEET PG rank is required to get MS ENT at TMC Tezpur?

Ans. Based on past trends, the AIQ closing rank for MS ENT at TMC Tezpur for the General category was approximately 20,245 (2023) and 20,439 (2022). For OBC category, the closing rank was approximately 28,788 (2023) and 27,265 (2024). For State Quota (Assam), the UR closing rank was 23,089 (2024) and EWS was 27,802 (2024). ENT is a moderately competitive branch, and candidates with a NEET PG rank in the range of 15,000-25,000 (General) may have a reasonable chance.

Ques. Is the stipend at TMC Tezpur sufficient to cover living expenses during the MS ENT programme?

Ans. Yes, the monthly stipend of Rs. 48,000 (Year 1), Rs. 49,500 (Year 2), and Rs. 51,000 (Year 3) is generally sufficient to cover hostel, mess, and personal expenses in Tezpur, which is a relatively affordable city. Since the tuition fee is also very low (Rs. 36,300/year), the overall financial burden on PG residents is minimal compared to private medical colleges.

Ques. What is the bond obligation after completing MS ENT at TMC Tezpur?

Ans. After completing the MS programme, residents are required to serve under the Government of Assam for a period of 10 years. If a candidate breaks this bond, they are liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 20,00,000 (Rs. 20 lakhs). This is a standard condition for all PG admissions in government medical colleges of Assam.

Ques. What are the career options after completing MS ENT from TMC Tezpur?

Ans. After completing MS ENT, graduates can work as ENT surgeons in government hospitals (fulfilling the bond obligation), private hospitals, or set up their own ENT clinic. Starting salaries in private practice range from Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month as a junior consultant, with experienced ENT surgeons earning significantly more. Graduates can also pursue fellowships in sub-specialities such as cochlear implant surgery, skull base surgery, rhinology, laryngology, or head and neck oncology. ENT is a surgical branch with good scope in both urban and rural settings, especially in the Northeast where specialist availability is limited.

Ques. How many seats are available for MS ENT at TMC Tezpur, and how are they divided between AIQ and State Quota?

Ans. TMC Tezpur has 3 seats for MS ENT. Of these, 50% (approximately 1-2 seats) are filled through MCC All India Quota (AIQ) counselling, and the remaining 50% (approximately 1-2 seats) are filled through DME Assam State Quota counselling. Given the small number of seats, competition is high and candidates should have a strong NEET PG rank.

Ques. Is MS ENT a good career choice compared to other surgical branches?

Ans. MS ENT is a well-rounded surgical branch that offers a good balance of OPD practice, minor procedures, and major surgeries. It has relatively lower competition compared to branches like MD General Medicine or MD Radiodiagnosis, making it accessible to a wider range of NEET PG ranks. ENT specialists are in demand across India, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and in the Northeast region where specialist availability is limited. The branch offers good work-life balance compared to General Surgery, and private practice earnings can be substantial with experience.