NITTE M.S Ophthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MS Ophthalmology at KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Nitte, is INR 87,24,000 for the three-year programme (INR 29,08,000 per year). Hostel charges are separate and optional. Verify the current fee at nitte.edu.in before admission.

Ans. KSHEMA offers 6 seats for MS Ophthalmology. Seats are filled through AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in and Karnataka state quota counselling (KPGMEC), both based on NEET-PG merit rank.

Ans. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by MCC counselling for AIQ seats and Karnataka KPGMEC counselling for state seats. Candidates must hold MBBS from an NMC-recognised college, completed compulsory rotating internship, and valid State Medical Council registration.

Ans. KSHEMA’s ophthalmology department provides surgical training in phacoemulsification cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, vitreoretinal surgery, corneal transplantation, and oculoplasty. The 1,200-bed hospital has a dedicated eye OPD, operation theatre, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) facility. Trainees gain exposure to paediatric ophthalmology and low vision rehabilitation under faculty supervision.

Ans. Yes. MS Ophthalmology at KSHEMA is NMC-approved. KSHEMA is a constituent of Nitte (Deemed to be University), accredited NAAC A+. The degree qualifies for specialist ophthalmic practice and teaching appointments at NMC-affiliated medical colleges.

Ans. KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) is a constituent medical college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), located at Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka. It is affiliated to a 1,200-bed NABH-accredited teaching hospital (KS Hegde Charitable Hospital), which provides clinical training facilities. KSHEMA is NMC-approved for MBBS, MD, MS, and M.Ch programmes. Nitte University holds NAAC A+ accreditation.