MS Ophthalmology

1. MBBS degree from a recognised medical college/institution.
2. Completed or due to complete 1-year compulsory rotating internship by the final date specified in counselling rules.
3. Qualified NEET-PG exam with a valid score for the admission year.
4. Registered or eligible for medical registration with a State Medical Council / NMC.
5. Participation in PG medical counselling via MCC (All India quota) and/or KEA (Karnataka quota) for seat allotment.

Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital (SIMSRH), established by the Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust in Tumakuru, Karnataka, is a private medical college affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognised under NMC regulations to provide high-quality clinical education and patient care. The MS Ophthalmology programme is a three-year postgraduate surgical degree aimed at developing competent eye specialists capable of diagnosing a wide spectrum of ocular conditions — from refractive errors and infections to complex retinal and corneal diseases. The ophthalmology department at SIMSRH is well equipped with specialty clinics, diagnostic tools, and surgical units, offering residents hands-on experience in eye examinations, medical therapy, and ophthalmic surgeries under expert supervision. The curriculum incorporates clinical rounds, case presentations, seminars, and research activities to sharpen diagnostic reasoning, surgical skills, and patient management. Supported by clinical exposure within the multi-specialty teaching hospital, students gain practical training in managing cataract, glaucoma, retinal disorders, trauma, and pediatric eye conditions. This programme prepares graduates for careers in clinical practice, hospital ophthalmology units, academic teaching, and research, with a strong emphasis on ethical patient care and evidence-based practice.