MS Ophthalmology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Ophthalmology
Overview
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.
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- 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).
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Complete MBBS and required internship, secure registration with the Medical Council.
- Appear in the eligible national entrance exam (NEET PG) and obtain a valid qualifying score.
- Register and participate in the counselling process for PG medical admissions (state quota/all-India quota), including GMC Jammu’s MS Ophthalmology seat list.
- Fill in preferences/choices during counselling and select the course “MS Ophthalmology – GMC Jammu”.
- Seat allotment will be done based on the NEET PG rank, category & quota, domicile/eligibility, and availability of seats (intake 11).
- 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.).
- Pay the programme fees, complete registration/departmental formalities, and attend orientation before starting academic/clinical training.
