Diploma Course After MBBS in Orthopaedics

1. MBBS from a recognised university/college.
2. Completion or expected completion of the internship by the date specified (as per RIMS/counselling)
3. Valid NEET-PG score/percentile: At RIMS, the NEET-PG cutoff for diploma Orthopaedics is around the 50th percentile for the General category (other categories have lower cutoffs).

The PG Diploma in Orthopaedics at RIMS Ranchi is a two-year superordinate clinical training program in the Department of Orthopaedics. RIMS’s Orthopaedics department is well-established, offering services in trauma, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, daily OPD, and surgical units. Students in this diploma are exposed to a wide range of musculoskeletal cases — including fractures, joint injuries, degenerative disorders, and congenital deformities. Under the supervision of experienced faculty, they learn both conservative (non-surgical) management and operative procedures, gaining hands-on experience in orthopaedic surgeries. The department has dedicated wards, OPDs, and facilities for trauma care, along with physiotherapy support within the same building. This diploma is especially valuable for doctors who aspire to work in general hospitals, rural set-ups, or community health centers, where full orthopaedic specialization (MS) may not be feasible. The low tuition fee (₹ 13,000 for 2 years) makes this program very accessible.

1. Appear for NEET-PG: Register for and take the NEET PG exam.
2. NEET-PG Results: Obtain a valid score/percentile that meets RIMS’s cutoff.
3. PG Diploma Counselling: Participate in the PG diploma counselling process (state / national as applicable) to apply for orthopaedic diploma seats.
4. Seat Allotment: Based on NEET-PG rank, category, and seat availability (there are 3 seats for D.Ortho at RIMS).
5. Document Verification: Submit and verify required documents — MBBS degree / marksheet, internship certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, registration certificate, identity proof.
6. Fee Payment & Joining: Pay the course fee (₹ 13,000) , complete admission formalities, and join the program at RIMS.