Last updated on October 5th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
MS Orthopaedics is a 3-year postgraduate medical course that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. In 2026, around 517 colleges and hospitals in India offer about 3,767 MS Orthopaedics seats through NEET PG counselling.
Quick Summary
| Course Name | MS Orthopaedics |
|---|---|
| Course Type | MS |
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Total Colleges/Hospitals | 517 |
| Total Seats | 3,767 |
| Government Quota Fees | ₹1,150 – ₹85,00,000 per year |
| Management Quota Fees | ₹1,81,910 – ₹90,75,200 per year |
| NRI Quota Fees | ₹51,200 – ₹1,10,15,000 per year |
Fees vary widely between government, private, deemed and NRI seats, and from state to state.
State-Wise MS Orthopaedics Seats
| State | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 64 | 551 |
| Maharashtra | 61 | 458 |
| Tamil Nadu | 52 | 355 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 52 | 346 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 32 | 262 |
| Telangana | 35 | 226 |
| Gujarat | 26 | 222 |
| Rajasthan | 19 | 220 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 24 | 175 |
| Kerala | 29 | 129 |
| West Bengal | 18 | 102 |
| Delhi | 8 | 88 |
| Bihar | 15 | 87 |
| Odisha | 11 | 85 |
| Puducherry | 9 | 70 |
| Haryana | 10 | 59 |
| Uttarakhand | 7 | 57 |
| Punjab | 9 | 57 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 | 46 |
| Assam | 6 | 44 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 38 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 26 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 24 |
| Jharkhand | 3 | 12 |
| Manipur | 2 | 11 |
| Tripura | 1 | 5 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 4 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 3 |
| Goa | 1 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, 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 | 4 | 654 |
| AMU | Aligarh Muslim University Counselling | 514 | 560 |
| BHQ | Banaras Hindu University PG Counselling | 316 | 542 |
| DUQ | Delhi University – Internal Counselling | 425 | 579 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University Counselling | 448 | 568 |
| MNQ | Deemed Universities Counselling | 200 | 527 |
| MQ | Management Counselling | 40 | 584 |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Counselling | 28 | 465 |
| OPMQ | Open Management Counselling | 16 | 568 |
| OPQ | Central Universities Counselling | 263 | 310 |
| SQ | State Counselling | 1 | 614 |
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 Orthopaedics Cut-Off (Round 1, 2025)
| Category | 2025 Cut-Off Score | Allotted Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GN-PH | 360 | 2 |
| OBC-PH | 321 | 1 |
| GN | 654 | 265 |
| ST | 499 | 39 |
| EWS | 609 | 65 |
| OBC | 628 | 161 |
| SC | 562 | 96 |
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 Orthopaedics Colleges (NEET PG 2025 Preference Order)
| Preference | College | State | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa Medical College, Panaji | Goa | North Goa | Govt-State |
| 2 | Maulana Azad Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 3 | Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma & Orthopaedics | Karnataka | Bangalore Urban | Govt-State |
| 4 | University College of Medical Sciences | Delhi | North East Delhi | Govt-State |
| 5 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 6 | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | Delhi | South Delhi | Govt-State |
| 7 | Topiwala National Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 8 | Govt Medical College, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Govt-State |
| 9 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | Govt-Deemed |
| 10 | Baroda Govt Medical College | Gujarat | Vadodara | Govt-State |
| 11 | HBT Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 12 | Govt Medical College, Kozhikode | Kerala | Kozhikode | Govt-State |
| 13 | Grant Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Govt-State |
| 14 | PGIMER Delhi | Delhi | New Delhi | Govt-State |
| 15 | Burdwan Medical College | West Bengal | Purba Bardhaman | Govt-State |
Colleges are ranked based on how candidates preferred them during NEET PG 2025 All India Quota counselling. Government institutes in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Chandigarh and major state capitals dominate the top list.
Super-Specialty Courses After MS Orthopaedics
| Type | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| MCh | Paediatric Orthopaedics |
| MCh | Hand Surgery |
| DM | Medical Genetics |
| DNB SS | Medical Genetics |
MS Orthopaedics graduates can pursue further super-specialty training in selected fields, depending on NMC rules and institute offerings.
MS Orthopedics FAQs
A. The course typically spans 3 years for candidates who have completed MBBS with an internship.
A. Yes, admission is based on NEET PG scores followed by centralized or state-level counseling.
A. Graduates can work as Orthopedic Surgeons, Consultants, or Academicians, or pursue super-specialties like M.Ch Orthopedics or fellowships abroad.
A. The starting salary ranges between ₹10–18 LPA, depending on skills, hospital type, and location.
A. Top recruiters include AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Narayana Health, and Manipal Hospitals, along with opportunities abroad.
A. Yes, after completing MS Orthopedics and registering with the Medical Council of India (NMC/MCI), doctors can establish their own private orthopedic clinic or hospital.
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