KIMS Hubli M.S Opthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MS Ophthalmology at KIMS Hubli is INR 3,72,000 for the three-year programme at this government institution affiliated to RGUHS. Fees are government-regulated and hostel charges are separate. Verify the current fee with the KIMS Hubli PG admissions office.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution, have completed the compulsory internship, hold medical council registration, and qualify NEET-PG in the required percentile.

Ans. Admission is through NEET-PG merit, with 50% seats filled via MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in and 50% via Karnataka KEA state counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. No direct admission is permitted.

Ans. The MS Ophthalmology programme at KIMS Hubli covers cataract and refractive surgery, retina and vitreous disease, glaucoma, cornea, paediatric ophthalmology and squint, and ophthalmic microsurgery at KIMS Hospital, Hubballi. Training combines supervised operative and clinical work with a compulsory research dissertation across the three-year course, in line with the RGUHS curriculum.

Ans. MS Ophthalmology graduates from KIMS Hubli can work as consultant ophthalmologists and eye surgeons in government and corporate hospitals and eye-care chains, run independent practices, and pursue fellowships in retina, cornea, glaucoma, and paediatric ophthalmology.

Ans. Yes. As a government institution, KIMS Hubli pays its MS residents a monthly stipend as per Karnataka government and RGUHS norms throughout the three-year course. SC, ST, OBC, and minority candidates can also apply for central and state post-matric scholarships. Confirm the current stipend with the PG office.