Kurnool Medical College M.Ch Paediatric Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to M.Ch Paediatric Surgery at KMC Kurnool is through NEET SS. MS-qualified surgeons register for MCC super-specialty counselling for All India Quota seats. AP domicile candidates also apply through AP DRNTRUHS state counselling. Seat allotment is merit-based on NEET SS rank; very few seats are available, making a competitive NEET SS score essential.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MS degree (or equivalent NMC-recognised postgraduate surgical degree) in a relevant discipline with a valid NEET SS score. Medical Council registration with NMC or State Medical Council is required. Completion of the MS training period as per NMC norms is mandatory. Seat eligibility is determined by the specialty group under NMC M.Ch admission regulations.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery) programme at KMC Kurnool is INR 1,35,000 (INR 45,000 per year). This is substantially lower than private medical institution rates. M.Ch trainees at government hospitals also receive a monthly stipend as per DRNTRUHS norms.

Ans. The M.Ch Paediatric Surgery programme covers neonatal surgery, paediatric oncology, anorectal malformations, congenital anomaly corrections, paediatric trauma, hepatobiliary surgery, and urological conditions in children. The high patient volume at this government teaching hospital provides trainees with broad exposure to complex paediatric surgical cases under faculty supervision.

Ans. M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery) graduates are eligible for paediatric surgery specialist positions in government medical colleges, private paediatric and multi-specialty hospitals, armed forces medical services, and faculty appointments at teaching institutions. The NMC-recognised degree supports AP and Telangana government health service recruitment and eligibility for senior specialist posts through state public service commissions.