Compare M.A. and Master of Surgery: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
Master of Surgery is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 19.0 L vs ₹ 50.5 L for M.A.). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 25.4 K.
M.A. admits via MAH MBA CET, CUET and 8+ more; Master of Surgery admits via Neet PG.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Master of Surgery leads on lower average fees (₹ 19.0 L). None of the compared parameters favour M.A., though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
University
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Fees: ₹ 50.0 K
Salary: -
Courses: 1
College
East Point Group of Institutions
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 1
College
IQ City Medical College
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 1
College
Shri Jain Diwakar College
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 1
College
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 1
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Eligibility
MBBS
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 29.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 39.1 L
Average Fees
₹ 240.0 - ₹ 1.0 Cr
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 12.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 720.0 - ₹ 37.9 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.A., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: MAH MBA CET, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, OJEE, MH CET LAW, SUAT, GATE, CUET PG, CAT, IUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For Master of Surgery, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: Neet PG. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Master of Surgery has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹720 – ₹37,91,778) than M.A. (₹240 – ₹1,01,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
