SKIMS Srinagar M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at SKIMS Srinagar is through the Common Entrance Test conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE). The CET is common for all M.Sc Technology specialisations at SKIMS, and seat allotment is based on merit rank combined with course preferences submitted during counselling. The M.Sc Technology CET for the 2026 batch was held on 20 June 2026. Merit list and counselling are expected in August 2026.

Ans. The total tuition fee for M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at SKIMS is INR 20,500 for the complete 2-year programme. Students also receive a monthly stipend of INR 1,500 to INR 5,000 throughout the duration of the programme, which helps offset living costs in Srinagar. Hostel accommodation is available at SKIMS at an additional charge and is optional. The combination of low tuition and stipend support makes this programme financially accessible for eligible J&K domicile candidates.

Ans. M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at SKIMS covers both surgical and anaesthesia aspects of OT management. The curriculum includes anaesthesia technology, surgical instrumentation, sterile supply management, infection control in operation theatres, patient positioning, OT equipment maintenance, and quality management in surgical environments. Students receive extensive clinical training in the operation theatre complex at SKIMS, which is a leading tertiary care and super-specialty hospital in J&K performing a large volume of surgical procedures across multiple specialties annually.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology from SKIMS are eligible to work as operation theatre technologists or anaesthesia technologists in government and private hospitals. Career opportunities exist in hospital OT departments, surgical suites, day-care surgery centres, and anaesthesia support roles. Graduates may also qualify for technologist positions in armed forces hospitals and central government healthcare institutions. Those with experience may advance to OT management, biomedical equipment support, or teaching roles in allied health science colleges.

Ans. Candidates applying for M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at SKIMS must be domiciles of UT of J&K or UT of Ladakh. They must hold a B.Sc degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate. Candidates from reserved categories are eligible with a minimum of 55% marks. A minimum score of 50% in the JKBOPEE CET is also required for selection. Candidates holding a B.Sc Medical Technology or equivalent paramedical degree from a government-recognised institution are also eligible to apply.

Ans. M.Sc Operation Theatre Technology at SKIMS has a very limited seat intake of 4 to 8 seats per academic year. The restricted availability of seats, combined with the mandatory JKBOPEE CET and the minimum 50% CET score requirement, makes this a competitive programme within the J&K domicile candidate pool. Candidates with strong B.Sc aggregate marks and focused CET preparation are best positioned for admission. The provisional merit list is released publicly on the JKBOPEE website after the entrance test results are announced.