MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

1. MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission.
2. Completed compulsory rotating internship before the admission deadline.
3. Registered with NMC/State Medical Council.
4. Valid NEET-PG score & rank meeting counselling cut-offs for the ENT specialty.

S. Nijalingappa Medical College & H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot (established in 2002) is a well-recognized private medical institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission. The MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) postgraduate program commenced in 2011 and currently has an annual intake of 4 seats. The ENT department offers extensive clinical exposure to common and complex ear, nose, and throat conditions, including hearing and balance disorders, sinus diseases, airway problems, head and neck infections, and tumors. It combines hands-on surgical training with outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and emergency management. Residents gain experience in diagnostic audiology, endoscopic procedures, tympanoplasty, mastoid surgery, nasal and sinus surgery, and minor operative techniques. Academic activities such as clinical case discussions, seminars, journal clubs, and research projects are integral to the program, nurturing evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.