MS General Surgery

1. MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission.
2. Completed one-year compulsory rotating internship prior to admission.
3. Registered with NMC / State Medical Council.
4. Valid NEET-PG score and rank meeting the counselling cut-offs for the relevant category/quota.

The MS General Surgery program at S. Nijalingappa Medical College & H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot is a robust clinical surgical residency that spans 3 years, designed to develop surgical competence, clinical judgment, and operative skills under faculty supervision. The institute is a well-established private medical college, affiliated with RGUHS and approved by the National Medical Commission, providing extensive clinical exposure through its 700+ bedded tertiary care hospital. General Surgery residents manage a wide variety of cases in emergency and elective settings, participate in ward rounds, emergency surgeries, OT procedures, and community surgical outreach programs. The department integrates academic activities such as seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, and workshops, fostering evidence-based practice and operative proficiency. With an annual intake of 8 seats, the program is structured to ensure personalized mentoring and hands-on experience, preparing graduates for independent surgical practice, higher surgical exams, academic careers, or further specialization.