AMU M.Ch Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The primary eligibility for M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) at AMU is MS (General Surgery) or DNB (General Surgery) from an NMC-recognised institution. As per NMC norms for super-specialty courses, the qualifying degree for M.Ch. Plastic Surgery is MS (General Surgery) or its equivalent. Candidates with other MS degrees (such as MS Orthopedics or MS ENT) are generally not eligible for this specific super-specialty. Candidates must also have a valid permanent or provisional registration with NMC or a State Medical Council. It is advisable to verify the exact eligibility criteria from the NEET-SS information bulletin published by NBEMS each year, as NMC may update the eligibility norms.

Ans. AMU (JNMC) offers 4 seats for M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). Of these, seats are distributed between All India Quota (AIQ) and Institutional (Internal) Quota. The programme is extremely competitive given the very limited number of seats and the high demand for plastic surgery super-specialty training in India. Nationally, there are approximately 298 M.Ch. Plastic Surgery seats across all medical colleges, making it one of the most sought-after super-specialties. Candidates with strong NEET-SS scores and a good academic record in MS (General Surgery) have the best chances of securing admission.

Ans. The 3-year programme provides comprehensive training in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Year 1 focuses on basic plastic surgery principles, wound healing, skin grafts and flaps, burn management, and hand surgery. Year 2 covers advanced reconstructive techniques, microsurgery, head and neck reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. Year 3 includes craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and research/thesis work. Residents are required to maintain 80% attendance in each academic year and must submit a thesis as part of the degree requirements. The training is conducted at the JNMC hospital, which has a high patient load providing extensive clinical exposure.

Ans. All admitted M.Ch. residents at AMU receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 80,000 in Year 1, Rs. 85,000 in Year 2, and Rs. 90,000 in Year 3. This stipend is provided by the university as remuneration for residency training and is not a scholarship. Residents are required to execute a bond on non-judicial stamp paper at the time of joining, committing to complete the full 3-year programme. If a resident leaves the programme before completion or after the final round of counselling, they must pay a penalty of Rs. 8 lakhs and return the entire stipend received. This bond condition applies to both AIQ and Institutional Quota admissions.

Ans. Graduates of M.Ch. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) from JNMC, AMU have excellent career prospects. In the government sector, they can apply for faculty positions at medical colleges, join AIIMS, PGIMER, or other central government hospitals, or serve in the armed forces medical services. In the private sector, plastic surgeons are among the highest-paid specialists in India, with opportunities in corporate hospitals, aesthetic surgery clinics, and burn centres. Graduates can also pursue further sub-specialty training in microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, or aesthetic surgery through fellowships in India or abroad. The AMU degree is recognised by NMC and is accepted for faculty positions and further training across India.

Ans. For super-specialty courses at AMU, seats are divided between All India Quota (AIQ) and Institutional (Internal) Quota. AIQ seats are filled through MCC/DGHS centralised counselling based on NEET-SS merit, and are open to all eligible candidates across India. Institutional Quota seats are reserved for internal candidates, defined as those who completed their qualifying degree (MS/DNB) from AMU as a regular student not earlier than 3 academic years from the date of admission to the super-specialty course. Internal candidates must opt for AIQ seats of AMU as a higher preference and Institutional Quota seats as a lower preference on the MCC portal during counselling. This ensures that internal candidates first compete for AIQ seats before being considered for the institutional quota.