VMMC MS Orthopaedics FAQs
Ques. What NEET-PG rank is required for MS Orthopaedics at VMMC?
Ans. For the AIQ 50% quota at VMMC, the General category closing rank for MS Orthopaedics in 2025 was 1,647. For the institutional quota, the General category closing rank was 8,444 in 2025. Cutoffs vary each year based on the applicant pool, total NEET-PG scores, and available seat distribution across quota types and categories.
Ques. How many seats are available for MS Orthopaedics at VMMC?
Ans. VMMC offers 17 seats for MS Orthopaedics, distributed between the AIQ (50%) through MCC PG counselling and the institutional quota through VMMC’s own process. Reservation norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories apply as per government regulations. Given the limited seat count, competition for this speciality at VMMC is among the highest for surgical PG programmes in Delhi.
Ques. What is the stipend for MS Orthopaedics residents at VMMC?
Ans. MS Orthopaedics residents at VMMC receive a monthly stipend of INR 1,36,008 in Year 1, INR 1,39,680 in Year 2, and INR 1,43,568 in Year 3. The stipend is provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is disbursed monthly throughout the 3-year residency at Safdarjung Hospital.
Ques. What types of orthopaedic cases are handled at Safdarjung Hospital?
Ans. Residents at VMMC are exposed to trauma orthopaedics, joint replacement surgery, spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, and sports medicine cases at Safdarjung Hospital. The hospital’s location in Delhi and its status as a major trauma referral centre ensures a high volume of complex fracture and musculoskeletal cases throughout the 3-year MS programme.
Ques. What is the bond requirement for MS Orthopaedics at VMMC?
Ans. MS Orthopaedics students at VMMC must sign a 2-year mandatory government service bond before starting their residency. Failure to complete the bond obligation results in a penalty of INR 20 lakh. This bond requirement is standard at central government medical colleges and ensures that PG graduates contribute to the public health system after completing their training.
Ques. What career paths are available after MS Orthopaedics from VMMC?
Ans. Graduates from VMMC’s MS Orthopaedics programme can pursue DM or MCh super-specialties through NEET-SS in areas such as joint replacement, spine surgery, or hand surgery. Many join government hospitals as specialist orthopaedic surgeons or pursue academic careers as assistant professors in medical colleges. Private and corporate hospital orthopaedic departments are also active recruiters for MS Orthopaedics graduates from central government institutions.


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