AMU M.S Orthopedic Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Department of Orthopaedics at JNMC AMU is well-regarded for its surgical training. The department has trained over 90 MS and 136 Diploma postgraduates who are now teachers, successful surgeons, and super-specialists across India. Students get exposure to a high volume of trauma cases from the 24x7 emergency centre, as well as elective procedures including joint replacements, arthroscopy, spine surgeries, and deformity corrections. The department has dedicated operation theatres for trauma and elective orthopaedic surgeries. Faculty members are actively involved in research and have delivered invited lectures at national conferences such as IOACON 2025.

Ans. MS Orthopaedics is a moderately competitive branch at JNMC. Based on MCC NEET PG 2025 counselling data, the AIQ closing rank for MS Orthopaedics at JNMC was approximately 3,885 (General category). In terms of NEET PG score, this corresponds to approximately 592 marks in 2025. The AMU Institutional Quota closing rank was around 14,962 (General category). Given that JNMC has only 14 seats in MS Orthopaedics, competition is significant. Candidates should aim for a strong NEET PG score and include JNMC in their top choices during MCC counselling.

Ans. MS Orthopaedics students at JNMC 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. Given that the annual tuition fee is only Rs. 51,200 and hostel accommodation is available at approximately Rs. 2,100 per year with mess charges of around Rs. 1,400 per month, the stipend more than covers all living and academic expenses. Students effectively earn a net income while pursuing their postgraduate surgical degree, making JNMC one of the most financially rewarding PG surgical programmes in India.

Ans. MS Orthopaedics graduates from JNMC have excellent career prospects. They can practice as orthopaedic surgeons in government or private hospitals, set up independent orthopaedic clinics, or pursue fellowship programmes in spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, or paediatric orthopaedics from institutions in India and abroad. They are also eligible for DNB super-specialty programmes. The demand for trained orthopaedic surgeons is very high across India, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. JNMC's strong surgical training and AMU's reputation provide an excellent foundation for these advanced career paths.

Ans. JNMC, being a central university institution under AMU, does not impose a mandatory rural service bond post-MS completion. However, candidates must execute a bond at the time of joining the course committing to complete it. The penalty for leaving the course midway or after the final round of counselling is Rs. 8 Lakhs plus return of the full stipend received. There is no post-completion service obligation, meaning graduates are free to practice anywhere in India or abroad after completing the course.

Ans. Yes, MCC counselling allows seat upgradation across rounds. If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but wish to upgrade to a better college or specialisation, you can opt for upgradation in Round 2 while retaining your current seat. However, once you join a seat in Round 2 or later rounds, you cannot participate in further rounds. AMU internal candidates should note that they must opt for AIQ seats of AMU as a higher preference and Institutional Quota seats as a lower preference on the MCC portal, as per AMU's official guidelines. Candidates are advised to carefully plan their choice filling strategy to maximise their chances of getting MS Orthopaedics at JNMC.