Which way is better, to do an MS general surgery and then take up neurosurgery as a superspeciality, or the direct 6yrs (Mch) Neurosurgery course (offered by AIIMS and NIMHANS) after an MBBS?

I’ll be sharing with you my opinion on both. As a 6-year MCh candidate, you’ll rotate through 10 months of general surgery. However, general surgery skills aren’t of much use in Neurosurgery, except the very basic knot-tying and suturing skills. You can also acquire those from dedicated lab practice. The other techniques followed in Neurosurgery are very different from those followed in general surgery. Neurosurgeons generally use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) to perform unconventional approaches to the spine. It is much safer for the patient. Also, opting for a 6-year course after MBBS means one less entrance exam. So it isn’t very beneficial for you to take up 3 years of MS general surgery. I would recommend you choose the direct 6 year Mh Neurosurgery course at AIIMS or NIMHANS instead.

AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.S General Surgery at AIIMS Delhi is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the M.S General Surgery program at AIIMS Delhi is ₹ 5,011.
Students need to pay ₹ 1,687 in the first year.

Admissions to M.S General Surgery at AIIMS Delhi are primarily based on INI-CET. Candidates must have completed Graduation + 55% to be eligible for admission. The overall INI-CET cutoff for the M.S General Surgery program is 19 - 7582 across all categories. Check AIIMS Delhi Admission

According to Collegedunia Medical Ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi ranks 1 out of 630 colleges in India with an overall score of 1824 out of 2000 and a placement score of 0 out of 1000. India Today Medical ranking 2025, ranks AIIMS Delhi at 1 out of 20 in India.

Find detailed AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 5,011
eligibility	Graduation + 55%
entrance test	INI CET

AIIMS Delhi Latest Updates and News

21 Feb, 2026 INI CET July 2026 Exam Date has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. INI CET 2026 (July Session) is scheduled for May 17, 2026, and its results will be announced on May 23, 2026. For more details, check here.

21 Feb, 2026 INI CET Jan 2026 Seat allocation result has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. Download Allotment. The last date for reporting to the allotted institute is Feb 28, 2026.

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AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery Fees

AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery fees 2025 is ₹ 5,011 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 2,106, Other Fees of ₹ 2,905.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1,687 in the first year.

Earlier, M.S General Surgery fees at AIIMS Delhi was ₹ 4,651 (in 2023) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 360 over the year.

Compare AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.S General Surgery from similar colleges such as AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Delhi. Similar to AIIMS Delhi, M.S General Surgery at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 3 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at AIIMS Jodhpur is the highest with ₹ 5,011. This is followed by AIIMS Bhopal with ₹ 5,011 and AIIMS Bhubaneswar with ₹ 5,011. Among these, AIIMS Delhi has the lowest fee for M.S General Surgery with ₹ 5,011.

College	M.S General Surgery Total Fees
AIIMS Jodhpur	₹ 5,011
AIIMS Bhopal	₹ 5,011
AIIMS Bhubaneswar	₹ 5,011
AIIMS Delhi	₹ 5,011

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹2,106
total fee	₹5,011

Fee as per the official website

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Important Dates for M.S General Surgery at AIIMS Delhi

Important Events

Events	Dates
Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 Ongoing

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Feb 21, 2026
Online Registration and Choice Exercising for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026
Date of Vacancy After Second Round Allotment for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Jan 23, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 Ongoing

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Feb 21, 2026
Online Registration and Choice Exercising for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026
Date of Vacancy After Second Round Allotment for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MS]	Jan 23, 2026

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AIIMS Delhi M.S General Surgery Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi ranks 1 out of 630 colleges in India and 1 in state Delhi NCR for its M.S General Surgery program.