Neurosurgery is amongst the sought-after and challenging specialisation under Medicine and Surgery and demands extensive expertise. The prospect of getting a chance to take on some of the most difficult and challenging surgical operations often attracts some of the best medical students to opt for an MCh degree in Neurosurgery which is considered as the highest medical degree in this field. So, if you are a medical student interested in Neurosurgery, this blog brings you a comprehensive guide on MCh Neurosurgery, its course offerings, top universities and admission criteria.
Neurosurgery is a branch of medicine which deals with the surgical treatment of the brain, spinal cord and the nerves. MCh Neurosurgery or Master of Chirurgiae in Neurosurgery is a postgraduate degree program undertaken by medical students to achieve expertise in this particular area. The duration of the course varies between 3-6 years depending on whether the aspirant has completed MBBS or an MS in medicine or related specialisation. The curriculum for MCh Neurosurgery aims to equip the future neurosurgeons with all the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to function as an independent specialist of the field. The system of training is based on the pattern of a residency program, in which they receive extensive surgical training on work. To complete the course and attain the degree successfully, the student has to submit a project or research paper on the conclusion of the course.
The minimum eligibility for applying for M.Ch. Neurosurgery is an MBBS degree. One can either take admission into a 6-year MCh Neurosurgery course directly after MBBS or opt for a 3-year general surgery (MS) program and then study a 3-year M.Ch. Neurosurgery course. Along with this, many universities in India have their own medical entrance exams for offering admissions into MCh degree such as AIIMS, JIPMER, University of Delhi Entrance Exam SET, SCTIMST exam, etc. Further, universities also preferably require students to have 12 months of professional experience working as a medical professional.
If you are planning to pursue MCh Neurosurgery abroad, here are the general eligibility requirements:
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COURSE NAME |
STATE |
COLLEGE NAME |
INTAKE |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Andhra Pradesh |
NRI Medical College, Guntur |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Andhra Pradesh |
Narayana Medical College, Nellore |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Gujarat |
SBKS Medical Instt. & Research Centre, Vadodra |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Haryana |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal |
4 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum |
3 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Karnataka |
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore |
4 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Kerala |
Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Kerala |
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Kerala |
Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi |
4 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Madhya Pradesh |
Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Post Graduate Institute , Indore |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Maharashtra |
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune |
3 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Maharashtra |
Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Maharashtra |
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Maharashtra |
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Orissa |
Instt. Of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Orissa |
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Pondicherry |
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Punjab |
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Punjab |
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Rajasthan |
Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital,Udaipur |
3 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Rajasthan |
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Sitapur, Jaipur |
6 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Rajasthan |
National Institute of Medical Science & Research, Jaipur |
3 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Tamil Nadu |
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Tamil Nadu |
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Tamil Nadu |
Christian Medical College, Vellore |
6 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Tamil Nadu |
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai |
3 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Telangana |
Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Hyderabad |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Telangana |
Mamata Medical College, Khammam |
2 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Uttarakhand |
Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun |
1 |
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery |
Uttarakhand |
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun |
2 |
