MS in Orthopaedics 

at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

The admissions to GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is entrance based. The mode of application is online. Moreover, for GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam admissions to the MBBS programme are based on the NEET-UG and MD/MS course admissions on the basis of the NEET-PG score. Admissions to the BSc Paramedical Courses are based on GAT (Paramedical UG) scores. Additional, the total annual seat intake is around 150 for the MBBS programme, around 127 are reserved under management and 23 are under the NRI seat quota.

The total tuition fee to pursue an MD from GIMSR ranges from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. Other than this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, development & training fees, etc. Students interested in knowing the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the institute.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Students who wish to take admission to the GIMSR MD courses are required to participate in the NEET PG counselling with a valid NEET PG score. The application fees to participate in the counselling differ based on the refundable and nonrefundable categories. The refundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 2 lakh. The nonrefundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 5,000.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The GAT entrance exam registrations are ongoing for 2026 session. Candidates need to visit the official website for the GAT registrations to stay updated.

 GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is approved by UGC-MHRD and has an attached medical college. Moreover, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is accredited with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with  'A +' Grade. GITAM Medical College is a constituent college of GITAM (Deemed to be) University.

GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research has not released the official data for placements. As per the details collated from Shiksha students' reviews, the highest package offered in recent years' drives was INR 5.60 LPA. The placement rate stood at 60%. The complete details related to GIMSR placements are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

To get admission to the GIMSR Master of Surgery course, students must begin with an eligibility check. Only the eligible students can apply for the MS programme. The application forms are available at the online admission portal of the institute.

After applying, students must register and appear for the NEET PG counselling. Only those who have qualified NEET PG exam can take part in the counselling process. The selection of students is done based on their merit obtained in the NEET PG exam. At last, the selected candidates with seats must report to the institute for verification of documents and payment of fees.

It is compulsory for the candidates to clear the entrance exams for the Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam. The entrance exam accepted for MBBS is NEET. For MD and MS course, the entrance exams accepted include NEET PG. Moreover, for the BSc programme, candidates need to clear the GAT exam. Candidates who clear these exams are eligible for admissions. Eligible candidates can apply online by  visiting the official website.

GIMSR offers a full-time MD programme with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles, such as General practitioner, Health Administrator, Dermatologist, etc. Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salaries depend on chosen specialisations. Most of the MD graduates often choose to work in hospitals, clinics, etc.

Some graduates also prefer to establish a clinic of their own. Those who are interested in staying connected to academia can take up academic or research roles. Researchers in the medical field can expect to get a salary ranging from INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA.