Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary M.S General Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the MS General Surgery programme at VIMS Bellary is INR 3,70,200 for the complete 3-year course, payable as INR 1,23,400 per year. As a government medical college, VIMS Bellary offers this surgical PG at a cost significantly lower than private institutions. Hostel charges are separate and payable at government rates. SC/ST and Category 1 students may be eligible for fee concession under state welfare norms.

Ans. Yes, 50 percent of MS General Surgery seats at VIMS Bellary are allotted through MCC PG All India Quota counselling. The remaining 50 percent are filled via Karnataka KEA PG counselling for state quota candidates. All admissions are based on NEET PG 2026 rank. Candidates from outside Karnataka can apply for AIQ seats through the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in after the NEET PG result is declared in September 2026.

Ans. VIMS Bellary operates a high-volume government teaching hospital with over 680 teaching beds, providing MS General Surgery residents with exposure to a wide range of emergency and elective surgeries. The hospital caters to a large patient population from Bellary and surrounding districts in North Karnataka. Residents get hands-on experience in emergency trauma, gastrointestinal, endocrine, vascular, and laparoscopic procedures throughout the 3-year residency.

Ans. Yes, completing MS General Surgery from VIMS Bellary makes a graduate eligible to appear for NEET SS to pursue M.Ch super-specialty training in surgical branches such as Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, or Paediatric Surgery. VIMS Bellary itself offers M.Ch in Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology through NEET SS. The MS degree from a government RGUHS-affiliated institution is recognised for NEET SS eligibility across India.

Ans. Yes, candidates joining MS General Surgery at VIMS Bellary are required to sign a 3-year service bond with the Government of Karnataka at the time of admission. This bond mandates the graduate to serve in a government healthcare facility in Karnataka after completing the MS programme. Financial penalties apply for non-compliance. Candidates should review the bond terms carefully before accepting the allotted seat.