M.Sc.

No it is not all mandatory to take a joint M.Sc PhD after qualifying for IIT JAM. Although many students choose this, you can just apply for M.Sc now and if you feel apply for PhD later.

For GATE also the similar thing is followed.

Northeastern Illinois University MS in Accounting course is a two-phase program. The Phase 1 consists of Foundation courses, whereas the Phase 2 comprises Advanced Core courses. This programme is AACSB-accredited and provides a great ROI. The first-year tuition fee of this course is around INR 13.5 lakh. After pursuing this course, students can go for career roles like Financial Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Auditor, Managerial Accountant, etc.

The total fee for MSc at Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine is INR 8.26 lakh. The total fee includes a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. Aspirants have to pay the caution deposit only once at the time of admission. Candidates have to pay the first installment of the tuition fee at the time of seat confirmation.

Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences /MBBS /BDS /BVSc /Allied Health Science /BE or BTech (Biotechnology) or any other professional graduate course with at least one subject of Biological Sciences from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent are eligible to apply for MSc at Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine.

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine offers MSc for two-years at the PG level. Candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines can apply for this course. Below are the MSc and MSc Research specialisations offered at MIRM:

• Stem Cell Technology & Regenerative Biology
• MSc Research in Translational Immunology
• MSc Research Translational Neuroscience

The University of California Riverside  Campus requires GRE for the Biophysics graduate programme only. Other than the programme mentioned, the GRE test is optional. Although, the students are generally suggested to take GRE for making their application stronger and raising chances to be admitted to this university. 

A strong GRE score for the University of California RIverside Campus is considered above 310. However UCR does not have a sepcific cut-off for GRE. 

Both are acceptable, but MS + 3-year MCh is more traditional and widely acceptable with the strong surgical background. The 5-year direct MCh (after MBBS) is a new one and is offered in fewer colleges. It is time-efficient but may lack general surgery exposure. Further, the decision is based on career goals and performance in exams.