MS Orthopaedics at KMC

Manipal

Master the Science and Practice of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE, is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You train in one of India’s busiest orthopaedic departments, supported by high surgical volumes, advanced infrastructure, and structured academics.

The program integrates comprehensive subspecialty exposure, hands-on surgical training, research activity, and professional development, preparing you for advanced clinical practice, academic roles, and further subspecialisation in orthopaedics.

Program Highlights

High Volume Clinical Training: The department runs five orthopaedic operation theatres daily, with one of the highest surgical caseloads in the hospital.

Subspecialty Exposure: Focused training across hand and upper extremity surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, spine surgery, reconstructive orthopaedics, arthroscopy and sports injuries, joint replacement, and trauma care.

Advanced Infrastructure: Access to state-of-the-art instruments, implants, orthopaedic skill labs, a dedicated department museum, a 3D printing centre, and an artificial limb centre for orthosis and prosthesis design and manufacturing.

Strong Academic Reputation: Faculty are nationally and internationally recognised clinicians, educators, and researchers who regularly teach at global conferences, workshops, and CME programs.

Research Excellence: Consistent publication output in reputed national and international journals, with residents frequently winning awards at state and national conferences.

Lab Work

Gain hands-on experience in orthopaedic diagnostics, trauma care, and surgical procedures across arthroscopy, joint replacement, spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, hand and upper limb surgery, supported by training in department skill labs, a dedicated museum, a 3D printing centre, and an artificial limb centre.

Research Projects

Participate in faculty guided clinical and translational research projects in musculoskeletal science, biomaterials, implants, and surgical outcomes, culminating in a mandatory postgraduate thesis and opportunities for national and international publications.

Clinical Training

Undertake in‑house clinical rotations across orthopaedic services, with preparation for fellowships and advanced training

Lab Work

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions with clinical accuracy.

Perform orthopaedic surgical procedures across trauma, elective, and reconstructive care.

Apply evidence based orthopaedic practice and international treatment guidelines.

Conduct independent research and contribute to scientific publications.

Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and effective teaching capability.

Department of Orthopaedics

Department of Orthopaedics provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across trauma, spine, sports injuries, joint replacement, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and advanced orthopaedic training.

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Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 85,99,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 177,350

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

High Volume Clinical Training: The department runs five orthopaedic operation theatres daily, with one of the highest surgical caseloads in the hospital.

Strong Academic Reputation: Faculty are nationally and internationally recognised clinicians, educators, and researchers who regularly teach at global conferences, workshops, and CME programs.

Research Excellence: Consistent publication output in reputed national and international journals, with residents frequently winning awards at state and national conferences.

Lab Work

Research Projects

Clinical Training

Undertake in‑house clinical rotations across orthopaedic services, with preparation for fellowships and advanced training

Lab Work

Department of Orthopaedics

Department of Orthopaedics provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across trauma, spine, sports injuries, joint replacement, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and advanced orthopaedic training.

Know more

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 85,99,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 177,350

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺