GITAM (Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam Answered Questions

Yes, students enrolled in the MS and MD courses offered by the GIMSR are required to submit a thesis. The topic of the thesis must revolve around their chosen specialisation. Moreover, this project work is to be successfully submitted at least six months before the theory and clinical/practical examination. A candidate shall only be allowed to appear for the theory and practical/clinical examination only after the acceptance of the thesis by the examiners. 

The curriculum for the GIMSR MD in General Medicine  programme includes various core subjects that help students develop a strong foundation in the course. Check out the below list to know some of the courses taught in the programme:DermatologyOncologyNephrologyABG analysisSystemic Medicine

To seek admission in a GIMSR MD programme, a candidate must have completed an MBBS degree and one year of a mandatory internship period. Moreover, students must appear for the NEET PG exam.After the exam, they are required to participate in the NEET PG counselling. Afterwards, students who get the admission offer must visit the institute for verification of documents. After successful verification, they must pay the fees to complete the admission process.

In order to be eligible for admission to the GIMSR MS programme, students are required to fulfill eligibility requirements as per the NEET PG (MD/MS) Information Bulletin. As per official sources, students with an MBBS degree from an institute recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) are eligible for the programme.Such candidates must possess an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate at the time of admissions. Apart from this, students must have completed a compulsory rotatory internship of one year.

Students often get early clinical exposure.There is rotations in every department through tie up hospitals and health care facilities. After completion of MBBS academic course there is mandatory 1 year internship which further enhance the clinical skills.

No, direct admissions are not possible in GITAM University. The accepted entrance exams are TS EAMCET,  GITAM GAT,  AP EAMCET,  JEE Main,  CUET, IRMASAT, KCET, and others. Students goining for direct admissions must first visit the official website and ask for the same. Not all colleges/universities go for direct admissions. 

Candidates who are offered admission to GIMSR MS programme must pay the first installment of the tuition fee to confirm their admission. The total tuition fees ranges from INR 82.5 Lakh - INR 89.1 lakh. Candidates can find the fees for other components on the official website.NOTE: The given fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Once students have filled the GIMSR MS application form, students must participate in the NEET PG counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS. The counseling process is conducted after the NEET-PG entrance exam has been concluded. During the counseling rounds, students are alloted seats in their preferred campuses, depending on their scores. The fee to apply for the counselling process ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 2 lakh.

GIMSR offers a total of 21 seats for the Master of Surgery programme. This implies that a total of 21 students can take admission to the MS programme in a single academic year.Moreover, the distribution of seats among various Master of Surgery specialisations varies, depending on the institute's specific allocation for each specialisation.

GIMSR, Visakhapatnam, offers an array of specialisations under its Master of Surgery programme. To get admission, students are required to submit an application form and appear for the NEET PG counselling. Listed below are all the MS courses offered by the institute for students to choose from:MS in General SurgeryMS in OtorhinolaryngologyMS in OrthopaedicsMS in Ophthalmology