MCh Neurosurgery: Colleges, Syllabus, Admission, Scope, Stipend, Salary

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Master of Chirurgiae in NeuroSurgery or M.Ch (Neurosurgery) is a masters level course offered for the duration of 5-years. The course provides in-depth knowledge about Neurosurgery and trains students to fix carpal tunnel syndrome, remove brain tumors and diagnose other neural disorders. Also it is considered as the highest medical degree in the field.

Students wishing to opt M.Ch (Neurosurgery) can pursue the course directly after completing their MBBS or after their post graduation. One needs to secure at least 55% marks in MBBS from a MCI recognized Institute. Aspirants may also be required to qualify entrance tests like AIIMS-PG, JIPMER Entrance Test, etc. for M.Ch (Neurosurgery) admissions into the best medical colleges in India.

Top colleges offering M.Ch (Neurosurgery) include Christian Medical College Vellore, Amrita School of Medicine Kochi, AIIMS New Delhi, KMC Manipal and many others. The average fees for M.Ch (Neurosurgery) can range between INR 45,000 - 36 Lakhs per year depending upon the Institute.

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Candidates after completing the course can find a lot of lucrative and reputed job opportunities in the private sector as well as government sectors. Also one may get a chance to develop a career in foreign countries. It is one of the highest paying courses and the average salary ranges between INR 24- 48 LPA depending upon various factors.

Table of Content

M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Course Highlights
Why Study?
M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 Entrance Exams

M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Syllabus
M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Top Colleges

5.1 Tamil Nadu

5.2 Kerala

5.3 Maharashtra

5.4 Karnataka

What after M.Ch (Neurosurgery)?
M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Jobs
M.Ch (Neurosurgery): FAQs

M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Course Highlights

Course Level	Masters
Full Form	Master of Chirurgiae in NeuroSurgery
Duration	5 Years
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. with 50% and relevant PG Degree from MCI recognized Institute
Age Limit	No
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Similar Options of Study	MS, MD
Course Fee	INR 45,000 to 36 Lakhs per year
Average Starting Salary	INR 12 LPA
To Recruiting Areas	Pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, government organizations, research companies, colleges & universities, and such
Top Recruiters	Kailash Hospital, Max Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Metro Hospital, Colleges & universities, healthcare organizations, etc.
Job Positions	Consultant (Neurosurgery), Senior Resident (Neurosurgery), Clinical Associate (Neurosurgery), Senior Neurosurgeon, Researcher, Professor, etc.

M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Why Study?

There are many benefits one may find after completing the Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neurosurgery) course. One can find several reasons why to pursue M.Ch (Neurosurgery), some of which are:

The course is one of the highest levels in the field of Neurosurgery. The course imparts in depth knowledge and certain skills to work professionally.
After completing the M.Ch (Neurosurgery), students can find lucrative and high profile reputed job opportunities in India as well as Abroad and the course offers high job security.
The average salary after the course is very high and can range between INR 2 - 4 Lakhs per month. Also there is a high rising demand for Neurosurgeons.

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M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Admission Process

M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Admissions are offered through merit-based and Entrance-Based. Admissions into most of the colleges are done based on scores of entrance tests like AIIMS-PG, JIPMER Entrance Test, (SVIMSET) Entrance Exam, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round. However, there are some private colleges that offer direct admission to the course.

For entrance based admissions, aspirants need to take part in the counseling Process after qualifying the entrance test. Candidates after completing M.Ch (Neurosurgery) are called for Group discussion or Personal interview round. However, for merit-based admission, aspirants just need to pay the required fees to confirm their admissions.

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M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to pursue M.Ch (Neurosurgery) must be acquainted with the Eligibility requirements for the courses. The basic Eligibility Criteria for M.Ch (Neurosurgery) is mentioned below:

Aspirants must have to complete their MBBS or Post graduation in the same field from a recognized University by MCI (Medical Council of India).
One must complete their graduation and post graduation with a minimum aggregate 55% marks. There will be 5% relaxation on minimum marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
For admission into the best Master Of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neuro Surgery) Colleges in India, students need to qualify entrance exams (JIPMER, DU SET, etc) followed by a GD/ PI round.
Aspirants may also be required to have at least 12 months of work experience in the same field as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Exam Details
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M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Syllabus

Check out the M.Ch (Neurosurgery) Syllabus tabulated below in subject or topic wise breakdown:

Basics
Neuroanatomy	Neuropharmacology
Neurophysiology	Neurology
Neuropathology	Neuroradiology
General Clinical
Fluid	Electrolytes and Nutrition
General Critical Care	Infection
Practice Management	Legal and Socioeconomic Issues
Neurosurgical Clinical
Cerebrovascular Surgery	Neurotrauma and Neurosurgical Critical Care
Pain Management	Pediatric Neurosurgery
Surgery of the Peripheral Nervous System	Spinal Surgery
Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

M.Ch (Neurosurgery): Top Colleges

M.Ch (Neurosurgery) is offered in the 91 medical colleges in India. Check out the table sections below for the Top Master Of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neuro Surgery) Colleges in India in different states.

Tamil Nadu

Institute Name	Average Fees
Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore	INR 2,10,726
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	INR 22,00,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai	INR 10,00,000
Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai	INR 6,00,000
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai	INR 22,00,000
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC], Coimbatore	INR 48,710
Madurai Medical College, Madurai	NA
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai	INR 90,000
Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur	INR 47,230
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chengalpattu	NA

Kerala

Institute Name	Average Fees
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi	INR 22,98,400
Thrissur Govt. Medical College, Thrissur	INR 37,510 (Total)
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	INR 1,60,350
Government Medical College, Kottayam	INR 1,56,570
Government Medical College, Kozhikode	INR 1,56,570
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla	INR 18,50,000
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST], Trivandrum	INR 1,56,000
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi Campus, Kochi	INR 22,98,400
T.D. Medical College - [TDMC], Alappuzha	NA
Kerala University of Health Sciences - [KUHS], Thrissur	INR 1,00,000

Maharashtra

Institute Name	Average Fees
Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai	NA
Dr DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center - [DYPMC], Pune	INR 19,00,000
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - [KIMS], Satara	NA
Seth GS Medical College - [GSMC], Mumbai	INR 67,230
Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Science - [BHIMS], Mumbai	NA
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU], Pune	NA
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - [DMIMS], Wardha	INR 20,35,000
Armed Forces Medical College - [AFMC], Pune	NA

Karnataka

Institute Name	Average Fees
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Manipal	INR 24,30,000
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center - [VIMS], Bangalore	INR 10,00,000
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS], Bangalore	INR 62,050
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore	NA
St John's Medical College, Bangalore	INR 9,33,520
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	INR 20,00,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal	INR 24,30,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi	INR 22,10,000
KLE University, Belgaum	INR 22,10,000

What after M.Ch (Neurosurgery)?

After completing the course, candidates can either work and find a lucrative job for them or they can pursue MBA so that they can also work at various high profile Managing Positions. Given below are details for MBA which one can pursue after completing M.Ch (Neurosurgery):

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

MBA course is a 2-years PG course that imparts knowledge about fundamentals concepts of Management and offered in several specializations like HRM, Finance, Marketing, etc.
The course can be pursued through Online, Offline or Distance mode. Aspirants wishing to opt MBA must have to complete their graduation in any stream with 50% marks from a recognized University.
MBA admissions into the top MBA colleges in India are mostly offered based on the scores of entrance exams (CAT, GMAT, etc.) followed by a GD/ PI round.

Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neurosurgery) Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Annual Salary
Neurologist	They carry out various tasks like treating patients, conducting research, or teaching students in hospitals, clinics and universities. Also they diagnose and treat neurological disorders such as stroke, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.	INR 10,45,872
Clinical Research Associate	They are responsible for collecting and organizing obtained during Studies and trials while Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals activities. They also perform tests on drugs, products, and medical procedures.	INR 5,43,292
Senior Neurosurgeon	They are responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain as well as any impairment to the spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, peripheral nerves, muscles, or blood vessels that are associated with any of these structures.	INR 2.5 - 6.6 Lakhs
Professor	Their duties include teaching students and research and creating and writing books and papers. They work in universities or colleges. They also supervise other professors and teachers in conducting research and finding solutions in the same field.	INR 6,71,330
Researchers	They are responsible for researching and verifying the techniques and procedures used in diagnosing and treating Neurosurgery disasters. Also they create projects and process and supervise other members.	INR 6,46,112

Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] (Neurosurgery): FAQs

Ques. How many seats in India are there for MCh Neurosurgery?

Ans. In India, there are approx 1499 seats for students wishing to pursue MCh Neurosurgery from the best Medical colleges in India offering the course.

Ques. What is the stipend for MCh Neurosurgery in AIIMS?

Ans. The average stipend offered to the students during their internship in the best MCh Neurosurgery colleges in India can be between INR 30,000 - 80,000 per month.

Ques. What entrance exams are conducted for MCh Neurosurgery Admissions?

Ans. AIIMS, JIPMER, DUET, SET, SCTIMST exam, etc. are some of the popular entrance exams conducted for selecting the students for MCh Neurosurgery Admissions.

Ques. What are the top Medical colleges in Abroad for MCh Neurosurgery?

Ans. Some of the top ranked and best Medical colleges in Abroad offering MCh Neurosurgery are listed below:

Edge Hill University
Canterbury Christ Church University
The University of New South Wales
The University of Melbourne
Flinders University
Monash University

Ques. What are the types of jobs available after MCh Neurosurgery?

Ans. Consultant (Neurosurgery), Clinical Associate (Neurosurgery), Senior Neurosurgeon, Researcher, Professor, etc. are some of the high profile and reputed jobs after MCh Neurosurgery.

Ques. What is the salary of MCh Neurosurgeon?

Ans. MCh (Neurosurgery) is one of the highest levels of Education to become Neurosurgeon and the salary after MCh (Neurosurgery) is quite impressive. The average salary of MCh Neurosurgeon can be between INR 2 - 4 Lakhs per month which increases with experience.

Ques. How long is Neurosurgery MCh?

Ans. MCh (Neurosurgery) is a 5-years Masters course.

Ques. Can we do MCh after MBBS?

Ans. Yes, graduates of MBBS are eligible for pursuing Master of Chirurgiae or M.Ch. Candidates who have completed any integrated course in the same field are also eligible for M.Ch courses in various sub streams.

Ques. Which surgeon has the highest salary?

Ans. Neurosurgeon have the highest salary among the specializations or streams in surgeons. Their average salary ranges between INR 2 - 4 Lakhs per month.

Ques. Which country is best for neurosurgery?

Ans. According to various reports and Ranking agencies around the world, the USA, Switzerland, Norway, and Japan are some of the best countries for Neurosurgery.