The Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Surgical Gastroenterology at JIPMER, Pondicherry is a 3-year super-specialty surgical programme that trains MS/DNB General Surgery graduates in advanced gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic surgery. Offered by one of India’s premier Institutes of National Importance, admission is through INI-SS, and the total course fee is ₹62,580 for the full 3-year duration. The programme runs in biannual sessions (January and July) and seat availability varies by session.
Admission for the July 2026 session is through INI-SS July 2026. INI-SS registration closes on April 13, 2026, and the examination is scheduled for April 25, 2026. The seat matrix is published on jipmer.edu.in.
Key Points
- MCh Surgical Gastroenterology runs in biannual sessions; seat availability varies and is confirmed in the JIPMER seat matrix.
- MCh fellows at JIPMER receive a monthly stipend as per central government INI-SS norms.
- JIPMER’s GI surgery unit performs complex hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and GI oncology procedures.
JIPMER MCh Surgical Gastroenterology Fees
MCh Surgical Gastroenterology Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Admission Fee (one-time) | ₹3,000 |
| Tuition Fee (₹2,200/year x 3 years) | ₹6,600 |
| Learning Resource Fee (₹15,000/year x 3 years) | ₹45,000 |
| Corpus Fund (₹110/year x 3 years) | ₹330 |
| Students Insurance Scheme (₹1,500/year x 3 years) | ₹4,500 |
| Identity Card Fee (one-time) | ₹150 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | ₹3,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹62,580 |
- Annual recurring fee is ₹18,810 (Tuition ₹2,200 + Learning Resource ₹15,000 + Corpus ₹110 + SIS ₹1,500).
- Caution Deposit of ₹3,000 is refundable at the end of the programme.
- DM and MCh fellows receive a monthly stipend from JIPMER as per INI-SS norms for Institutes of National Importance.
- Fee figures are sourced from the JIPMER INI-SS July 2025 Part B document.
JIPMER MCh Surgical Gastroenterology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| INI-SS Registration Closes | April 13, 2026 |
| INI-SS Examination | April 25, 2026 |
| INI-SS Result | May 2, 2026 |
| JIPMER Counselling | June 2026 |
| Classes Commence (July Session) | July 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| INI-SS July 2026 | April 13, 2026 | April 25, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
- INI-SS is the joint super-specialty entrance exam for AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, and PGIMER.
- DM and MCh programmes run in biannual sessions (January and July); seats and intake vary by session.
- Seat matrix for each session is published by JIPMER on jipmer.edu.in before the INI-SS notification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MS or DNB in General Surgery from an NMC-recognised institution.
- Candidates must appear in INI-SS and meet the JIPMER-specified cutoff for the July 2026 session.
- The degree must be completed before the INI-SS counselling date.
Admission Process
- Register and apply for INI-SS on the official AIIMS / INI-SS admission portal.
- Appear for the INI-SS examination; JIPMER uses INI-SS scores for all DM and MCh admissions.
- Participate in the centralised INI-SS counselling process after result declaration.
- Exercise JIPMER seat preferences; receive allotment based on rank and seat availability.
- Report to JIPMER Pondicherry with original documents for verification.
- Complete fee payment and registration to commence the programme in July.
JIPMER MCh Surgical Gastroenterology Scholarships 2026
MCh Surgical Gastroenterology Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Full fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance | SC/ST/OBC students; family income below ₹2.5 lakh/year; apply through National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | ₹12,000/year (PG) or ₹20,000/year (Professional PG) | Top 80th percentile in Class 12; family income below ₹8 lakh; apply through NSP |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme | ₹3,000/month | Wards of Central Armed Police Forces or Railway Protection Force personnel; apply through DESW portal |
- All scholarships are applied for and disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.
- Students must apply within the academic year deadlines; late applications are not accepted on NSP.
- JIPMER fees are already subsidised as a central government institute; even partial scholarship coverage is significant.
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