MS Ophthalmology

• An MBBS degree from a recognised institution.
• Completion of internship (or will complete by the cut-off date) and registration with the medical council.
• Qualifying the national entrance exam (NEET PG) and participation in the relevant counselling process.
• Residency/domicile criteria for Jammu & Kashmir/UT may apply (check latest notifications).

The MS in Ophthalmology at GMC Jammu is a three-year postgraduate surgical-speciality programme focused on training clinicians in eye care — diagnosis, medical and surgical management of ocular conditions, vision correction, and public eye-health/ophthalmic outreach. At the college, the intake is 11 seats as per recent data. The fee for the entire duration is approximately ₹ 75,000 for tuition, according to one source. The programme offers exposure in a government medical college environment which handles a broad range of ophthalmic cases, providing opportunities for clinical, surgical and outreach training. As ophthalmology is a high-demand speciality, completing this qualification positions graduates for roles as consultant ophthalmologists in hospitals, private clinics, academic institutions, and in community eye health programmes.

1. Complete MBBS and required internship, secure registration with the Medical Council.
2. Appear in the eligible national entrance exam (NEET PG) and obtain a valid qualifying score.
3. Register and participate in the counselling process for PG medical admissions (state quota/all-India quota), including GMC Jammu’s MS Ophthalmology seat list.
4. Fill in preferences/choices during counselling and select the course “MS Ophthalmology – GMC Jammu”.
5. Seat allotment will be done based on the NEET PG rank, category & quota, domicile/eligibility, and availability of seats (intake 11).
6. After allotment, report to the college with the required documents (MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, registration certificate, NEET PG scorecard, identity proof, domicile if required, etc.).
7. Pay the programme fees, complete registration/departmental formalities, and attend orientation before starting academic/clinical training.