MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) are the two primary postgraduate medical degrees offered in India after completing MBBS. Both are 3-year programs regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Key Differences: MD vs MS
| Parameter | MD (Doctor of Medicine) | MS (Master of Surgery) |
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| Focus Area | Non-surgical, medical diagnosis, patient management, and therapeutics. | Surgical procedures, operative techniques, and anatomical intervention. |
| Primary Approach | Pharmacological and clinical intervention. | Operative and surgical intervention. |
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| Sub-specialization (Super Speciality - 3 Yrs) | DM (Doctorate of Medicine, e.g., Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology) | MCh (Master of Chirurgie, e.g., Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Plastic Surgery) |
Eligibility & Entrance Process
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│ Pass MBBS Degree from NMC-rec. │
│ Medical College │
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│ Complete 1-Year Mandatory │
│ Rotatory Internship │
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│ Clear Entrance Exam │
│ (NEET-PG / INI-CET) │
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│ Counseling Allotment │
│ (MCC / State CET Cell) │
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- Academic Qualification: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college with permanent or provisional registration.
- Internship: Must complete the 1-year compulsory rotatory internship.
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Entrance Examinations:
- NEET-PG: Conducted by NBEMS for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and 50% State Quota seats across government, private, and deemed universities.
- INI-CET: Single exam for entry into premier Autonomous Institutes of National Importance (AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS).