MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college
2. Completion of compulsory rotating internship on or before the prescribed cutoff date
3. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council
4. Qualified NEET-PG examination
5. Admission through centralised counselling (KEA / MCC)

The MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) program at MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital (MVJMC&RH), Bangalore, is structured to train competent ENT surgeons with strong diagnostic and operative skills. The department provides comprehensive exposure to outpatient ENT services, inpatient care, and operation theatre procedures. Residents receive hands-on training in common ENT surgeries including tonsillectomy, septoplasty, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy basics, endoscopic sinus surgery fundamentals, and head and neck procedures under experienced faculty supervision. The curriculum follows the competency-based postgraduate medical education framework prescribed by the National Medical Commission. Academic activities such as seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, clinical audits, and interdisciplinary discussions are integral to the training program. The attached teaching hospital caters to a diverse patient population, ensuring exposure to a wide range of otorhinolaryngological conditions. Emphasis is also placed on research methodology, thesis work, ethical surgical practice, and professional development, preparing graduates for independent practice, academics, and further super-specialty training.