Eligibility Criteria

Recognized MBBS degree under the NMC.
Compulsory internship completed before joining.
Valid NEET-PG score in the relevant admission year.
Registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council at the time of admission.
Meet minimum counselling cut-off criteria set by NEET-PG authorities.

Minimum Education

MBBS

About Course

The M.S. in Orthopaedics at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a three-year postgraduate surgical program designed to train qualified MBBS graduates in both operative and non-operative management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The program is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), ensuring adherence to national standards of surgical education.
Students undergo extensive clinical training in orthopedic trauma, joint reconstruction (e.g., arthroplasty), fracture management, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, spine disorders, and orthopedic oncology, as well as rehabilitation techniques. The curriculum includes hands-on surgical exposure, patient evaluation, diagnostic interpretation (e.g., X-rays, MRIs, CT scans), perioperative care, and participation in operating theatre duties, outpatient clinics, and emergency orthopaedic cases. Comprehensive academic activities such as seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, and research projects are integrated into the training to build critical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills. About 3 seats have been sanctioned for MS Orthopaedics at KIMS Koppal per the latest approved seat matrix by the National Medical Commission.
In recent NEET-PG counselling, the closing rank for MS Orthopaedics (General category) has been approximately 12,191 in the most recent session, making admission competitive yet attainable for many aspirants.