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EPGI, Bangalore M.S Ophthalmology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
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Total fees
INR 42 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Resident pay
INR 5.88 LPA
INR 49,000 a month stipend
Cutoff
31,930
NEET PG rank, last round 2024
Seats
3
current session intake
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to clinical training
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe degree and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by quota and category
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About East Point MS Ophthalmology
East Point offers a three-year, full-time MS Ophthalmology through NEET PG and KEA PGET counselling. The course is taught at East Point College of Medical Sciences and East Point Hospital in Bangalore. The college is private, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and the NMC display page says the hospital has 1,105 beds. The full fee without hostel is INR 42 Lakhs for the private quota. The course has 3 current-session seats. The resident stipend used for pay is INR 49,000 a month, or INR 5.88 LPA. The last published closing rank used here is 31,930.
East Point MS Ophthalmology Fees
The full course costs INR 49.20 Lakhs with hostel and INR 42 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 41.64 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee every year for 3 years. KEA fixes the quota fee. The university fee is added each year. Hostel and living cost are separate and apply only if you take them.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 41.64 Lakhs | INR 13.88 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| University fee | INR 35,850 | INR 11,950 a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and living | INR 7.20 Lakhs | Hostel and living estimate for 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 42 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 49.20 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Admission Dates 2027
NEET PG exam was held on 30 Aug 2026. The result is due by 30 Sep 2026, and KEA PGET counselling is expected after that. Watch the KEA option entry and fee deadline, because you lose the seat if you miss the payment date.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET PG registration, last date to apply | 1 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG correction window | 25 Jul 2026 to 28 Jul 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG admit card | 25 Aug 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG exam | 30 Aug 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG result and rank | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| KEA PGET registration, last date to apply | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| KEA PGET merit list | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| KEA PGET choice filling | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and reporting | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Eligibility
You need an MBBS degree, internship completion and a NEET PG rank. General and EWS students need the 50th percentile, while SC, ST and OBC students need the 40th percentile. You also need medical council registration before admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | MBBS from an NMC-recognized medical college |
| Internship | One-year internship completed before the cut date |
| Exam | NEET PG rank for MD and MS seats |
| Minimum score | 50th percentile for General and EWS, 40th for SC, ST and OBC |
| Registration | NMC or state medical council registration |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Admission Process
NEET PG gives the rank and KEA PGET allots the seat. You register with KEA, verify papers, fill choices and pay the fee if allotted. If you miss reporting, KEA can cancel the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write NEET PG | Take the national exam and download the scorecard |
| 2. Register with KEA | Fill the PGET form and upload required papers |
| 3. Verify papers | Show MBBS, internship and registration proof |
| 4. Fill choices | Keep this course high if it is your first pick |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay by the last date and report with originals |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Cutoff
The last published private quota closing rank is 31,930 and the round 1 rank is 26,879. These are NEET PG closing ranks for MS Ophthalmology. A rank near the last close needs a backup choice because one small seat change can move the list.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Private quota | 31,930 | Last round, 2024 |
| Private quota | 26,879 | Round 1, 2024 |
| Government quota | 38,200 | Published guide range, 2024 |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Placements
The resident stipend is INR 49,000 a month, or INR 5.88 LPA. The course is clinical training, so campus placement is not the main route. Most students use the MS degree for senior resident posts, fellowships or private eye practice after the final exam.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Resident stipend | INR 49,000 a month |
| Annual pay used | INR 5.88 LPA |
| Training base | East Point Hospital |
| Hospital beds | 1,105 |
| Usual path | Senior resident, fellowship or eye practice |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Scholarships
The biggest listed waiver in this page is INR 2 Lakhs. The calculator also shows INR 40,000, INR 1 Lakh and INR 1.50 Lakhs based on category and income. You need income and category papers before you apply.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition help | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Ranking
The NMC display page shows recognition status and 2017 as the college inception year. It also lists 94 PG broad-specialty seats and 71 PG students admitted for 2025 to 2026. Use these facts before any rank table, because no Collegedunia rank is published for this exact course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NMC display page | 2026 | Recognized status shown |
| College inception | 2017 | Private medical college |
| RGUHS affiliation | 2025 to 2026 | Affiliated university listed |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Course Structure
Year 1 builds clinic work and ward duties, while later years add surgery and thesis work. You learn refraction, cataract work, retina basics and emergency eye care through hospital postings.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Clinical postings, refraction, basic eye examination and ward work |
| Year 2 | Operation theatre work, retina basics, glaucoma and emergency care |
| Year 3 | Higher surgical work, thesis completion and final exam prep |
East Point MS Ophthalmology Hostel and Campus
The hostel page lists separate boys and girls hostels on campus. The NMC page lists 100 men's rooms and 220 women's rooms. The hostels have wardens, study rooms, internet, mess and security.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Men's hostel | 100 rooms and 257 students |
| Women's hostel | 220 rooms and 450 students |
| Facilities | Study room, internet, mess and security |
| Location | Jnana Prabha Campus, Bangalore |
Should you pick MS Ophthalmology at East Point?
This course suits doctors who want eye surgery training in a private Bangalore hospital.
Pick it if:
You want surgical eye training: the course sits in a 1,105 bed hospital, so outpatient and ward work stay close.
You have a rank near 31,930: keep private quota high, because that was the last published close.
Your family needs campus housing: the college lists boys and girls hostels on campus, with wardens and mess.
You need paid training: the stipend tile uses INR 49,000 a month, so you earn during residency.
Skip it if:
You want a low fee: the private quota fee is INR 42 Lakhs before hostel, so compare the loan EMI.
You missed NEET PG: KEA will not allot this seat without the PG rank card.
You need a fixed room type: the public hostel page gives facilities, but it does not list room choice.
You want many seats: the NMC page shows 3 current-session seats, so one round can change the list fast.
Counsellor's advice
If your rank is near the published close, keep this course but add safer choices. Check hostel cost before paying.
MS Ophthalmology Eligibility▾
Degree: You need MBBS from an NMC-recognized medical college.
Internship: Complete the one-year internship before the NEET PG cut date.
Exam: Clear NEET PG and use the scorecard for KEA PGET.
Minimum score: General and EWS need 50th percentile; SC, ST and OBC need 40th percentile.
Registration: Bring NMC or state medical council registration for document check.
MS Ophthalmology Admission Process▾
Write NEET PG: Take the exam and download the scorecard when NBEMS releases it.
Register with KEA: Fill the PGET form and upload MBBS, internship and registration papers.
Fill choices: Put this course high if it is your first pick.
Accept allotment: Pay the fee by the date KEA gives, or you lose the seat.
Report to college: Bring originals, fee receipt and allotment letter for document check.
MS Ophthalmology Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
1 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026
NEET PG registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 21 Jul 2026.
Over
25 Jul 2026 to 28 Jul 2026
NEET PG correction window
You could fix form details by 28 Jul 2026.
Over
25 Aug 2026
NEET PG admit card
The admit card was needed at the exam centre.
Over
30 Aug 2026
NEET PG exam
This score decides MD and MS counselling.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
NEET PG result and rank
Download the scorecard before KEA registration.
Tentative
Oct 2026
KEA PGET registration, last date to apply
KEA is expected to collect applications after the result.
Tentative
Oct 2026
KEA PGET merit list
The merit list is expected after document check.
Tentative
Nov 2026
KEA PGET choice filling
Fill this course before the option entry closes.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 1 allotment
The allotment letter is expected online.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals, fee receipt and allotment letter.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Classes start
Resident duties are expected to start after joining.
Tentative
Jul 2027
NEET PG registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
NEET PG admit card
Expected before the exam.
Tentative
Aug 2027
NEET PG exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
NEET PG result and rank
Expected about one month after the exam.
Tentative
Oct 2027
KEA PGET registration, last date to apply
Expected after the NEET PG scorecard.
Tentative
Oct 2027
KEA PGET merit list
Expected after document check.
Tentative
Nov 2027
KEA PGET choice filling
Expected to stay open for a short window.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected online after choice filling.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Fee payment
Expected soon after allotment.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Classes start
Expected after the admission rounds finish.
Source: NBEMS and KEA PGET notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point MS Ophthalmology Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Private quota tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 13.88 Lakhs a year
INR 41.64 Lakhs
University fee
Per year × 3, INR 11,950 a year
INR 35,850
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 30, INR 12,000 a month
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 70,815
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
14%
average first-year pay INR 5.88 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 82,955
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
12%
average first-year pay INR 5.88 LPA vs the full fee
Source: EPCMS fee page and KEA PGET fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MS Ophthalmology at East Point?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use published NEET PG closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Private quota
26,879 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
26,880 to 31,930: almost there. Wait for the last round before you drop it.
Worse than 31,930: not safe. Try only if seats are left after reporting.
General · Government quota
32,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for KEA.
32,001 to 38,200: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 38,200: not safe. Keep another option ready.
OBC-NCL · Private quota
28,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
28,001 to 34,000: almost there. Watch each KEA round closely.
Worse than 34,000: not safe. Try only if seats are left after reporting.
OBC-NCL · Government quota
34,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for KEA.
34,001 to 41,500: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 41,500: not safe. Keep another option ready.
SC · Private quota
30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
30,001 to 38,200: almost there. Watch each KEA round closely.
Worse than 38,200: not safe. Try only if seats are left after reporting.
SC · Government quota
36,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for KEA.
36,001 to 41,500: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 41,500: not safe. Keep another option ready.
ST · Private quota
30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
30,001 to 38,200: almost there. Watch each KEA round closely.
Worse than 38,200: not safe. Try only if seats are left after reporting.
ST · Government quota
36,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for KEA.
36,001 to 41,500: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 41,500: not safe. Keep another option ready.
EWS · Private quota
28,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
28,001 to 34,000: almost there. Watch each KEA round closely.
Worse than 34,000: not safe. Try only if seats are left after reporting.
EWS · Government quota
34,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for KEA.
34,001 to 41,500: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 41,500: not safe. Keep another option ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the last round rank only as a chance line. For a safer list, treat the round 1 rank of 26,879 as the stronger guide.
East Point MS Ophthalmology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid over the course if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid over the course if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition help
INR 1.50 Lakhs
College aid desk
Checked at admission with the EWS certificate and income paper.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid over the course if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
East Point Group of Institutions MS Ophthalmology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 42 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 39 Lakhs
INR 3 Lakhs less
INR 45 Lakhs
INR 3 Lakhs more
INR 42 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 44 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs more
INR 40 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.88 LPA
2025 to 2026 batch
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.32 LPA more
INR 5.4 LPA
INR 0.48 LPA less
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.88 LPA less, latest batch
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.38 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.68 LPA less
Hospital bedsteaching hospital beds
1,105
2025 to 2026 batch
950
155 fewer
1,300
195 more
900
205 fewer, latest batch
1,000
105 fewer
850
255 fewer
Closing rankNEET PG CRL, General
31,930
last round, 2025
26,000
5,930 places tougher
34,000
2,070 places easier
38,000
6,070 places easier
33,000
1,070 places easier
36,000
4,070 places easier
Seatscurrent session seats
3
NEET PG
4
1 more
3
Same seats
2
1 fewer
4
1 more
5
2 more
ROIresident pay vs the full fee
14%
on INR 5.88 LPA
16%
2 points higher
12%
2 points lower
10%
4 points lower
13%
1 points lower
11%
3 points lower
In short
Devanahalli costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 5,930 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Devanahalli; if it clears only East Point, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Hoskote places more of its batch but charges INR 3 Lakhs more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below East Point in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If East Point gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Whitefield costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses East Point in the early rounds, list Whitefield right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If East Point allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point MS Ophthalmology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MS Ophthalmology at East Point worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want eye surgery training in Bangalore and can carry the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 42 Lakhs, and the stipend used here is INR 5.88 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you pay, because the fee is high for a resident stipend.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near 31,930?▾
It depends on your quota and round. The last published private quota close used here is 31,930, while round 1 is 26,879. Keep this course in your list, but do not count on the last round alone. Use the rank checker above and keep a backup choice.
What job or pay comes after this course?▾
This is a residency course, so the direct pay shown is the stipend. The page uses INR 49,000 a month, which is INR 5.88 LPA. After MS, students usually look at senior resident posts, fellowships, hospital jobs or private eye practice. Ask the department about recent pass-outs before you decide.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you want clinical eye work and surgery training more than a low fee. The course has 3 current-session seats and trains inside a 1,105 bed hospital. It suits a doctor who is ready for ward work, OPD duty and operation theatre learning across 3 years.
Who should skip MS Ophthalmology here?▾
Skip it if the INR 42 Lakhs fee will need a loan you cannot carry. Also skip it if you want a course with many seats, because this page lists 3 current-session seats. Before paying, ask for the hostel cost and the yearly fee demand in writing.
Is the hospital size right for training?▾
Yes, the public NMC display page lists 1,105 beds for East Point Hospital. That gives a large clinical base for a PG medical course. Still, bed count alone does not tell you surgical handwork. Ask the Ophthalmology department about OPD numbers and surgery exposure before joining.
Is this course better for practice or higher studies?▾
It can support both, but your next step decides the value. MS Ophthalmology can lead to senior resident work, a fellowship or private eye practice. The page shows INR 5.88 LPA as resident pay, not final career pay. If you want higher speciality training, ask about thesis support and case exposure.
Should I wait a year for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot. The course has 3 seats, so a small rank change may not change the result. If your rank is close to 31,930 and the fee is manageable, keep this option. If your rank is far away, a repeat year may be more useful.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You take NEET PG, download the scorecard and register for KEA PGET counselling. KEA verifies your MBBS, internship and medical registration papers. Then you fill choices and wait for allotment. If allotted, pay the fee by the deadline and report with originals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The page calculates the course fee as a three-year total, but the tuition row is yearly. It uses INR 13.88 Lakhs a year for 3 years, plus the university fee. Ask the admission office for the exact payment calendar before you pay the first part.
Will I surely get hostel?▾
The college lists hostel facilities, but room type and allotment are not published in the fee table. The NMC page lists 100 men's rooms and 220 women's rooms. If hostel is important, ask for room type, mess fee and payment dates before you report.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Start with the state post-matric scheme if you are SC, ST or OBC-NCL and your income fits the limit. The largest waiver shown here is INR 2 Lakhs. If you are EWS or General, use the calculator above, then confirm the papers and dates with the college.
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