Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 11:49 am
MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) is a 3-year postgraduate medical course that trains doctors to diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. In 2026, around 480 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 2,156 MS ENT seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MS ENT |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MS |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 480 |
| Total Seats | 2,156 |
| Government Quota Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹48,25,200 per year |
| Management Quota Fees | ₹1,81,910 – ₹77,28,000 per year |
| NRI Quota Fees | $26,317 – ₹96,60,000 per year |
Fees vary widely between government, private, deemed and NRI seats, and from state to state.
State-Wise MS ENT Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 60 | 309 |
| Tamil Nadu | 49 | 226 |
| Maharashtra | 56 | 220 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 187 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 29 | 147 |
| Telangana | 32 | 146 |
| Gujarat | 25 | 118 |
| Rajasthan | 18 | 114 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 19 | 102 |
| Kerala | 25 | 79 |
| West Bengal | 20 | 77 |
| Delhi | 8 | 53 |
| Bihar | 13 | 46 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 44 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | 43 |
| Odisha | 9 | 37 |
| Haryana | 10 | 33 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 | 33 |
| Punjab | 7 | 30 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 6 | 28 |
| Assam | 6 | 27 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 14 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 13 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 9 |
| Manipur | 2 | 8 |
| Tripura | 2 | 5 |
| Goa | 1 | 4 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 |
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together account for a large share of the total seats.
Quota-Wise NEET PG 2025 Closing Score Cut-Off
| Quota | Description | Opening Score | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | All India Counselling | 100 | 632 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University Counselling | 465 | 536 |
| BHQ | Banaras Hindu University PG Counselling | 138 | 543 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 391 | 590 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 394 | 578 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 184 | 498 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 28 | 538 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 46 | 419 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 50 | 532 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 229 | 527 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 26 | 625 |
Scores differ by quota, university and state. Management and NRI seats often have lower closing ranks but much higher fees.
All India Category-Wise MS ENT Cut-Off (Round 1, 2025)
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GN | 632 | 160 |
| EWS | 550 | 39 |
| OBC | 595 | 110 |
| SC | 555 | 50 |
| ST | 506 | 20 |
These figures are for Round 1 of MCC All India Quota counselling in 2025. Closing scores usually change in later rounds and for state quotas.
Top Ranking MS ENT Colleges (NEET PG 2025 Preference Order)
| Preference | College | State | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 2 | Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 3 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 4 | Topiwala National Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 5 | Goa Medical College, Panaji | Goa | North Goa | Govt-State |
| 6 | Govt Medical College, Surat | Gujarat | Surat | Govt-State |
| 7 | Govt Medical College, Kottayam | Kerala | Kottayam | Govt-State |
| 8 | Govt Medical College, Kozhikode | Kerala | Kozhikode | Govt-State |
| 9 | King George Medical University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Govt-State |
| 10 | SCB Medical College | Odisha | Cuttack | Govt-State |
| 11 | NEIGRIHMS, Shillong | Meghalaya | East Khasi Hills | Govt-Central |
| 12 | SN Medical College, Jodhpur | Rajasthan | Jodhpur | Govt-State |
| 13 | Govt Medical College, Amritsar | Punjab | Amritsar | Govt-State |
| 14 | Kolkata Medical College | West Bengal | Kolkata | Govt-State |
| 15 | Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Govt-State |
Colleges are ranked based on how candidates preferred them during NEET PG 2025 All India Quota counselling. Government institutes in major metros and state capitals dominate the top list.
Super-Specialty Courses After MS ENT
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| DM | Medical Genetics |
MS ENT graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
MS ENT FAQ’s
A. MS ENT is a 3-year postgraduate course where students gain advanced knowledge in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, throat, and head & neck disorders. Training includes surgeries like tonsillectomy, septoplasty, cochlear implants, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
A. Yes, qualifying NEET PG is mandatory for admission to MS ENT in India across AIQ, State Quota, Deemed, Management, and NRI seats.
A. Graduates can work as ENT Surgeons, Head & Neck Specialists, Cochlear Implant Experts, Voice & Speech Therapists, or pursue super-specializations like M.Ch. in Head & Neck Surgery or Neurotology.
A. Fresh MS ENT postgraduates earn an average salary of ₹10 – 20 LPA, depending on experience, hospital type, and location.
A. ENT surgeons are in demand in super-specialty hospitals, medical colleges, private ENT clinics, defense hospitals, cochlear implant centers, and research institutions.
A. Yes, MS ENT offers high demand due to rising cases of hearing disorders, allergies, sinus issues, and increasing adoption of advanced technologies like endoscopic & laser-assisted surgeries.
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