Compare M.Des 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.
M.Des is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 7.3 L vs ₹ 19.0 L for Master of Surgery). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 6.6 L.
M.Des admits via NID DAT, NIFTEE 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.
M.Des leads on lower average fees (₹ 7.3 L). None of the compared parameters favour Master of Surgery, 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
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.5 L - ₹ 28.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.5 L - ₹ 58.9 L
Average Fees
₹ 5.8 K - ₹ 14.6 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 12.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 720.0 - ₹ 37.9 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.Des, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: NID DAT, NIFTEE, CEED, UCEED, MITID DAT, WUD Aptitude Test, CAT, IPU CET, ATMA, NMAT. 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.
M.Des has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹5,800 – ₹14,62,000) than Master of Surgery (₹720 – ₹37,91,778).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
