Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 12:50 am
MS Ophthalmology is a 3-year postgraduate medical course that trains doctors in medical and surgical care of the eyes and vision. In 2026, around 487 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 2,680 MS Ophthalmology seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MS Ophthalmology |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MS |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 487 |
| Total Seats | 2,680 |
| Government Quota Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹85,00,000 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 Ophthalmology Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 59 | 339 |
| Maharashtra | 60 | 296 |
| Tamil Nadu | 49 | 246 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 245 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 30 | 167 |
| Delhi | 9 | 164 |
| Telangana | 28 | 159 |
| Gujarat | 22 | 150 |
| Rajasthan | 18 | 124 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 117 |
| West Bengal | 21 | 101 |
| Kerala | 24 | 91 |
| Bihar | 16 | 71 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 62 |
| Odisha | 9 | 55 |
| Haryana | 12 | 46 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 46 |
| Chhattisgarh | 11 | 41 |
| Punjab | 9 | 34 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 4 | 32 |
| Assam | 5 | 30 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 18 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 11 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 10 |
| Manipur | 2 | 9 |
| Tripura | 2 | 5 |
| Goa | 1 | 5 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 1 |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh 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 | 99 | 671 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University PG Counselling | 438 | 575 |
| BHQ | Banaras Hindu University PG Counselling | 417 | 546 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 485 | 580 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 400 | 577 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 205 | 483 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 15 | 554 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 50 | 434 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 90 | 565 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 186 | 538 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 71 | 618 |
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 Ophthalmology Cut-Off (Round 1, 2025)
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GN | 628 | 191 |
| EWS | 618 | 45 |
| ST | 536 | 43 |
| OBC | 598 | 140 |
| GN-PH | 344 | 2 |
| SC | 557 | 75 |
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 Ophthalmology Colleges (NEET PG 2025 Preference Order)
| Preference | College | State | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maulana Azad Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 2 | Govt Medical College, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Govt-State |
| 3 | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | Delhi | South Delhi | Govt-State |
| 4 | PGIMER Delhi | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 5 | Seth GS Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 6 | UCMS, Delhi | Delhi | North East Delhi | Govt-State |
| 7 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 8 | Govt Medical College, Kozhikode | Kerala | Kozhikode | Govt-State |
| 9 | Northern Railway Central Hospital, Delhi | Delhi | Central Delhi | Govt-DNB |
| 10 | Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | Karnataka | Hassan | Govt-State |
| 11 | Grant Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 12 | Govt Medical College, Thrissur | Kerala | Thrissur | Govt-State |
| 13 | IGMC, Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Govt-State |
| 14 | King George’s Medical University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Govt-State |
| 15 | Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak | Haryana | Rohtak | Govt-State |
Colleges are ranked based on how candidates preferred them during NEET PG 2025 All India Quota counselling. Government institutes in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and major state capitals dominate the top list.
Super-Specialty Courses After MS Ophthalmology
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| DM | Medical Genetics |
MS Ophthalmology graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
MS Ophthalmology FAQs:
A. MS Ophthalmology offers diverse opportunities in hospitals, private clinics, research, and fellowships in sub-specialties like retina, cornea, and oculoplasty. Globally, ophthalmologists are in high demand due to rising cases of eye disorders.
A. Fresh graduates earn around ₹8–12 LPA in India. With specialization or private practice, salaries can exceed ₹20 LPA. Abroad, earnings are significantly higher depending on country and experience.
A. Yes. Popular options include MCh/DM or fellowships in Retina, Cornea & External Diseases, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplasty, and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
A. Ophthalmology is often preferred by students seeking a better work-life balance, controlled working hours, and fewer emergency cases compared to ENT or General Surgery.
A. Admission is through NEET PG for most institutes in India. For top AIIMS campuses, INI-CET is mandatory. Some deemed universities also allow management/NRI quota entry.
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