KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College (KAPV), Tiruchirappalli offers a three-year Master of Surgery in General Surgery, affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The programme trains postgraduate surgical specialists in abdominal and laparoscopic surgery, emergency surgery, trauma surgery, oncosurgery, vascular surgery, and hepatobiliary procedures. KAPV is attached to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, a major tertiary care referral centre in central Tamil Nadu, providing high-volume operative exposure for surgical postgraduate training. Annual fee is ₹50,000 (total ₹150,000 for three years). Residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹54,025 in the first year. Admission is through NEET PG, with 50% seats under All India Quota (MCC) and 50% under Tamil Nadu State Quota (TNMCC). KAPV ranks 120 in Collegedunia's 2026 India Medical Colleges rankings.
NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for 30 August 2026. TNMCC state quota counselling registration is expected from May 2026. MCC AIQ counselling is conducted separately after NEET PG results.
Key Points
- 3-year MS General Surgery under Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- MS General Surgery at KAPV has the highest seat intake (16 seats) among surgical specialties; training at MGMGH Trichy offers high case volume across emergency, elective, and oncology surgery.
- Monthly stipend: ₹54,025 (Year 1), ₹55,149 (Year 2), ₹56,275 (Year 3)
- Annual fee: ₹50,000; total fees: ₹150,000 for three years
- 50% seats All India Quota (MCC), 50% Tamil Nadu State Quota (TNMCC)
- Mandatory 2-year Tamil Nadu government service bond; non-compliance attracts a penalty of ₹40 lakhs
KAPV MS General Surgery Fees
MS General Surgery Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹40,000 |
| Special Fee (per year) | ₹10,000 |
| Total Fees (3-year course) | ₹150,000 |
- Annual fees are as per the Tamil Nadu DME fee notification issued in compliance with the Supreme Court's directive on fee transparency for postgraduate medical education.
- Residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹54,025 (Year 1), ₹55,149 (Year 2), and ₹56,275.30 (Year 3) as per state government notification.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel charges of ₹24,000 per year are payable separately.
- KAPV is a government college with no management or NRI quota seats; all fees listed are government-quota rates.
- Residents must sign a two-year mandatory government service bond before enrollment; non-compliance attracts a penalty of ₹40 lakhs.
KAPV MS General Surgery Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG Registration Opens | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| TNMCC State Quota Registration | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| TNMCC State Quota Counselling | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Round 1 | After NEET PG Result (Tentative) |
| Course Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | After exam (Tentative) |
- Admission is through NEET PG conducted by NBE; 50% of seats are under All India Quota (MCC counselling) and 50% under Tamil Nadu State Quota (TNMCC counselling).
- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) conducts AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in; TNMCC conducts state quota counselling at its official portal.
- KAPV has no management or NRI quota; all seats are filled through merit-based government counselling.
- Candidates must have completed the 12-month MBBS internship (CRRI) by September 30, 2026 to be eligible.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from a medical college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Valid registration with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
- Completion of 12-month compulsory rotatory internship (CRRI) by September 30, 2026.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 scorecard with a qualifying score as per NMC PGMER Regulations 2023.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET PG on 30 August 2026; check the schedule and admit card on the NBE portal (natboard.edu.in).
- After results, register for TNMCC state quota counselling (50% seats) on the Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling Committee portal; select KAPV Trichy and the desired MD speciality during choice filling.
- Separately, register for MCC AIQ counselling (50% seats) on mcc.nic.in if applying through All India Quota.
- Participate in seat allotment; download the allotment letter and report to KAPV with original MBBS degree, council registration certificate, internship completion certificate, and NEET PG scorecard.
- Sign the mandatory two-year government service bond and pay the annual fee of ₹50,000 to confirm enrollment.
- Course commencement is expected in August 2026.
KAPV MS General Surgery Scholarships 2026
MS General Surgery Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Monthly Stipend (Year 1) | ₹54,025/month | All enrolled MD residents; payable by Tamil Nadu state government |
| Monthly Stipend (Year 2) | ₹55,149/month | All enrolled MD residents |
| Monthly Stipend (Year 3) | ₹56,275.30/month | All enrolled MD residents |
| SC/ST Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST residents of Tamil Nadu |
- The monthly stipend is paid by the Tamil Nadu state government to all PG medical residents as per government orders; it effectively offsets most living expenses during the programme.
- SC/ST students can additionally apply for Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department scholarships through the respective portal.
- No separate external scholarships are typically needed given the stipend, but NSP and state welfare scholarships remain available for eligible candidates.
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