Compare MS and FNB (Fellow of National Board): 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.
FNB (Fellow of National Board) is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 2.6 L vs ₹ 97.5 L for MS).
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
FNB (Fellow of National Board) leads on lower average fees (₹ 2.6 L). None of the compared parameters favour MS, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
IIT
IIT Bombay
Fees: ₹ 3.5 L
Salary: ₹ 17.9 L
Courses: 2
College
AIIMS Delhi
Fees: ₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 20.2 K
Salary: ₹ 22.0 L - ₹ 3.4 Cr
Courses: 3
College
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
Fees: ₹ 1.6 L
Salary: -
Courses: 5
IIT
IIT Delhi
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 17.0 L
Courses: 4
College
PGIMER Chandigarh
Fees: ₹ 7.1 K - ₹ 20.3 L
Salary: ₹ 18.0 L
Courses: 5
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 1.6 L - ₹ 26.5 L
Median Salary
₹ 81.5 K - ₹ 3.4 Cr
Average Fees
₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 1.9 Cr
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 11.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 10.0 K - ₹ 5.1 L
Top Recruiters
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For MS, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: Neet PG, GATE, NEET, INI CET, NEET SS, PGIMER, IMU CET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
FNB (Fellow of National Board) has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹10,000 – ₹5,14,000) than MS (₹3,027 – ₹1,95,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 3 years for MS and 1 year for FNB (Fellow of National Board).
