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Neurosurgery is amongst the sought-after and challenging specialisation under Medicine and Surgery and demands extensive expertise. The prospect of getting a chance to take on some of the most difficult and challenging surgical operations often attracts some of the best medical students to opt for an MCh degree in Neurosurgery which is considered as the highest medical degree in this field. So, if you are a medical student interested in Neurosurgery, this blog brings you a comprehensive guide on MCh Neurosurgery, its course offerings, top universities and admission criteria.

Course Overview

Neurosurgery is a branch of medicine which deals with the surgical treatment of the brain, spinal cord and the nerves. MCh Neurosurgery or Master of Chirurgiae in Neurosurgery is a postgraduate degree program undertaken by medical students to achieve expertise in this particular area. The duration of the course varies between 3-6 years depending on whether the aspirant has completed MBBS or an MS in medicine or related specialisation. The curriculum for MCh Neurosurgery aims to equip the future neurosurgeons with all the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to function as an independent specialist of the field. The system of training is based on the pattern of a residency program, in which they receive extensive surgical training on work. To complete the course and attain the degree successfully, the student has to submit a project or research paper on the conclusion of the course.

Eligibility and Admission Procedure

The minimum eligibility for applying for M.Ch. Neurosurgery is an MBBS degree. One can either take admission into a 6-year MCh Neurosurgery course directly after MBBS or opt for a 3-year general surgery (MS) program and then study a 3-year M.Ch. Neurosurgery course. Along with this, many universities in India have their own medical entrance exams for offering admissions into MCh degree such as AIIMS, JIPMER, University of Delhi Entrance Exam SET, SCTIMST exam, etc. Further, universities also preferably require students to have 12 months of professional experience working as a medical professional.

If you are planning to pursue MCh Neurosurgery abroad, here are the general eligibility requirements: 

  • International universities can have their own specific requirements ranging from International Training Fellowships to taking the specific medical council exam in the country.
  • For general prerequisites, you will have to provide English language proficiency scores of IELTSTOEFLPTE, etc. along with an SOP and LORs.

Top Universities offering MCh Neurosurgery in India

 

COURSE NAME

STATE

COLLEGE NAME

INTAKE

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Andhra Pradesh

NRI Medical College, Guntur

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Andhra Pradesh

Narayana Medical College, Nellore

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Gujarat

SBKS Medical Instt. & Research Centre, Vadodra

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Haryana

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

4

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum

3

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Karnataka

M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

4

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Kerala

Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Kerala

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Kerala

Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi

4

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Madhya Pradesh

Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Post Graduate Institute , Indore

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Maharashtra

Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune

3

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Maharashtra

Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Maharashtra

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Maharashtra

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Orissa

Instt. Of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Orissa

Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Pondicherry

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Punjab

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Punjab

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Rajasthan

Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital,Udaipur

3

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Rajasthan

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Sitapur, Jaipur

6

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Rajasthan

National Institute of Medical Science & Research, Jaipur

3

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Tamil Nadu

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Tamil Nadu

SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Tamil Nadu

Christian Medical College, Vellore

6

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Tamil Nadu

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai

3

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Telangana

Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Hyderabad

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Telangana

Mamata Medical College, Khammam

2

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Uttarakhand

Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun

1

M.Ch - Neuro Surgery

Uttarakhand

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun

2

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