M.Ch. Course 2026: Admission, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Salary, ROI & Career Scope


Table of Contents
  1. M.Ch. Overview
  2. M.Ch. Snapshot 2026
  3. M.Ch. Key Statistics
  4. M.Ch. Important Admission Dates
  5. M.Ch. Entrance Exams Accepted
  6. M.Ch. Popular Courses
  7. M.Ch. Course Wise Analysis
  8. Top Colleges Offering M.Ch.
  9. M.Ch. State Wise College Analysis
  10. M.Ch. College Comparison
  11. M.Ch. Fees Analysis
  12. M.Ch. ROI Analysis
  13. M.Ch. Cutoff Analysis
  14. M.Ch. Placement Report
  15. M.Ch. vs Other Courses
  16. M.Ch. Frequently Asked Questions

M.Ch. Overview

M.Ch. is offered by over 115 colleges in India, with admissions conducted through CUET and INI CET. The programme typically spans 3 Years and is available across 25 states. The average tuition fee ranges from ₹2.7 K to ₹1.08 Cr, while graduates secure average salary packages of ₹10.10 L.

Among all specializations, Urology records the highest student demand and placement outcomes. The largest concentration of colleges offering M.Ch. is located in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, while the highest placement packages are reported by institutions such as Banaras Hindu University. Candidates can pursue careers in Medical, with roles including several roles.

M.Ch. Snapshot 2026

Particular Details
Course Level PG and Advanced Masters
Duration 3 – 6 Years
Total Colleges 115
Government Colleges 79
Private Colleges 36
Total Seats 1 – 26
Average Fees ₹22.03 L
Lowest Fees ₹2.7 K
Highest Fees ₹1.08 Cr
Average Package ₹10.10 L
Highest Package ₹25.00 L
Top Entrance Exams CUET, INI CET
Popular courses M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery, M.Ch. in Urology, M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery

M.Ch. Key Statistics

Metric Value
Total Colleges 115
Total Seats 1 – 26
States Offering Course 25
Total Exams Accepted 2
Average Fees ₹22.03 L
Average Package ₹10.10 L
Highest Package ₹25.00 L
Highest ROI College Banaras Hindu University (831.77%)

M.Ch. Important Admission Dates (CUET)

Event Date
Registration Start 23 Feb 2026
Registration End 26 Feb 2026
Exam Date 11 May 2026

M.Ch. Entrance Exams Accepted

M.Ch. Exam Snapshot

Metric Value
National Level Exams 2
Total Participating Colleges 2

M.Ch. National Level Exams

Exam Colleges Seats Opening - Closing
INI CET 1 3 65 – 790 (Rank)

M.Ch. Course Overview

Course Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery 74 223 ₹18.85 L ₹10.10 L
M.Ch. in Urology 73 234 ₹28.47 L ₹10.10 L
M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery 52 152 ₹17.81 L ₹10.10 L
M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery 41 168 ₹20.53 L ₹10.10 L
M.Ch. in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery 40 113 ₹17.74 L -
M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology 38 144 ₹26.79 L ₹10.10 L
M.Ch. in Surgical Gastroenterology 27 90 ₹19.28 L -
M.Ch. in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 21 53 ₹27.27 L -
M.Ch. in Plastic And Reconstructructive Surgery 12 12 ₹17.73 L -
M.Ch. in Head and Neck Surgery 11 28 ₹17.42 L -

Top M.Ch. Courses by Colleges

Top M.Ch. Courses by Seats

Top M.Ch. Courses by Average Package

Rank Course Average Package
1 M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery ₹10.10 L
2 M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery ₹10.10 L
3 M.Ch. in Urology ₹10.10 L
4 M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery ₹10.10 L
5 M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology ₹10.10 L

M.Ch. Course Wise Analysis

M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 74
Seats Available 223
Average Fees ₹18.85 L
Average Package ₹10.10 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
NIMHANS ₹1.56 L #60 (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹26.6 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University - #15 (NIRF 2025)
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad ₹1.20 L #45 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

M.Ch. in Urology

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 73
Seats Available 234
Average Fees ₹28.47 L
Average Package ₹10.10 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹6.9 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹26.6 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad ₹1.20 L #45 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
SOA University ₹81.10 L #25 (NIRF 2025)

M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 52
Seats Available 152
Average Fees ₹17.81 L
Average Package ₹10.10 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹3.0 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University ₹2.7 K #15 (NIRF 2025)
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad ₹1.20 L #45 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
AFMC Pune - #30 in Medical (NIRF 2024)

M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 41
Seats Available 168
Average Fees ₹20.53 L
Average Package ₹10.10 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
PGIMER Chandigarh ₹7.3 K #2 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹26.6 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad ₹1.20 L #45 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
AFMC Pune ₹3.00 L #30 in Medical (NIRF 2024)

M.Ch. in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 40
Seats Available 113
Average Fees ₹17.74 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹6.9 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹26.6 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University - #15 (NIRF 2025)
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad ₹1.20 L #45 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

Top Colleges Offering M.Ch.

Top M.Ch. Colleges Overall

College Ownership Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi Public/Government ₹3.0 K – ₹6.9 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Public/Government ₹93.0 K #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
PGIMER Chandigarh Public/Government ₹7.3 K #2 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
NIMHANS Public/Government ₹1.56 L #60 (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER National ₹26.6 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Ch. Government Colleges

College State Fees
AIIMS Delhi Delhi ₹3.0 K – ₹6.9 K
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Delhi ₹93.0 K
PGIMER Chandigarh Punjab ₹7.3 K
NIMHANS Karnataka ₹1.56 L
JIPMER Puducherry ₹26.6 K

Top M.Ch. Private Colleges

College State Fees
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Maharashtra ₹23.40 L – ₹57.00 L
SOA University Odisha ₹20.20 L – ₹81.10 L
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Puducherry ₹36.00 L
PSG Medical College Tamil Nadu ₹10.50 L
NITTE University Karnataka ₹56.65 L

Top M.Ch. Colleges by ROI

College Fees Average Package ROI Score
Banaras Hindu University ₹1.21 L ₹10.10 L 831.77%

Top M.Ch. Colleges by Placement

College Average Package Highest Package
Banaras Hindu University ₹10.10 L ₹19.80 L
NIMS University - ₹20.00 L
SRHU Dehradun - ₹25.00 L

M.Ch. State Wise College Analysis

State Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
Karnataka 20 245 ₹42.12 L -
Maharashtra 13 143 ₹21.47 L -
Uttar Pradesh 10 151 ₹1.20 L ₹10.10 L
Madhya Pradesh 8 53 ₹36.41 L -
Odisha 7 75 ₹21.16 L -
Rajasthan 6 72 ₹8.79 L -
Puducherry 5 30 ₹16.92 L -
Tamil Nadu 5 95 ₹33.80 L -
Bihar 4 49 ₹6.00 L -
Delhi 4 60 ₹39.3 K -
Gujarat 4 47 ₹21.93 L -
Kerala 4 72 ₹39.46 L -
West Bengal 4 89 ₹36.0 K -
Telangana 3 22 ₹15.42 L -
Uttarakhand 3 266 ₹71.25 L -
Andhra Pradesh 2 26 ₹37.32 L -
Chhattisgarh 2 15 ₹27.6 K -
Haryana 2 18 ₹76.0 K -
Himachal Pradesh 2 5 ₹2.92 L -
Jharkhand 2 11 ₹3.0 K -
Assam 1 16 ₹49.2 K -
Goa 1 2 ₹3.02 L -
Jammu and Kashmir 1 21 ₹2.25 L -
Manipur 1 2 ₹62.4 K -
Punjab 1 52 ₹7.3 K -

Top M.Ch. Colleges in Karnataka

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
NIMHANS 10 ₹1.56 L - #60 (NIRF 2025)
BMCRI 18 ₹6.51 L – ₹6.83 L - #16 in Medical (IndiaToday 2025)
RGUHS Bangalore 53 ₹4.50 L – ₹32.78 L - -
NITTE University 3 ₹56.65 L - #80 in University (NIRF 2025)
KIMS 10 ₹6.62 L – ₹16.50 L - -

Top M.Ch. Colleges in Maharashtra

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
AFMC Pune 9 ₹3.00 L - #30 in Medical (NIRF 2024)
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune 16 ₹23.40 L – ₹57.00 L - #71 (NIRF 2025)
DMIHER 2 - - #20 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
BJGMC 7 ₹2.83 L – ₹4.19 L - -
LTM Medical College 19 ₹3.06 L - #18 in Medical (IndiaToday 2025)

Top M.Ch. Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Aligarh Muslim University 6 - - #19 (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU 28 ₹93.0 K - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
KGMU 38 ₹1.11 L – ₹1.64 L - #8 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
RMLIMS 16 ₹1.11 L - -
SGPGI 29 ₹1.35 L - #5 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Ch. Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
MGMMC 4 ₹3.54 L - -
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Science 13 ₹49.50 L - -
BU Bhopal 1 ₹4.00 L - -
MPMSU 10 ₹3.44 L – ₹49.50 L - -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya 11 ₹49.50 L - #49 in State Public University (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Ch. Colleges in Odisha

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
SOA University 10 ₹20.20 L – ₹81.10 L - #25 (NIRF 2025)
MKCG Medical College, Berhampur 5 ₹1.94 L - -
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences 4 ₹27.90 L - #14 in Private Medical (TheWeek 2025)
Utkal University 19 ₹2.03 L - #48 in State Public University (NIRF 2025)
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 18 - - #14 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

M.Ch. College Comparison

College Fees Seats Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹3.0 K – ₹6.9 K 2 #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K 4 #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
PGIMER Chandigarh ₹7.3 K 10 #2 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
NIMHANS ₹1.56 L 10 #60 (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹26.6 K 4 #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

M.Ch. Fees Analysis

M.Ch. Fee Overview

Metric Value
Average Fees ₹22.03 L
Median Fees ₹3.06 L
Lowest Fees ₹2.7 K
Highest Fees ₹1.08 Cr

M.Ch. Government College Fees

College Fees
AIIMS Delhi ₹3.0 K – ₹6.9 K
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹93.0 K
PGIMER Chandigarh ₹7.3 K
NIMHANS ₹1.56 L
JIPMER ₹26.6 K

M.Ch. Private College Fees

College Fees
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune ₹23.40 L – ₹57.00 L
SOA University ₹20.20 L – ₹81.10 L
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences ₹36.00 L
PSG Medical College ₹10.50 L
NITTE University ₹56.65 L

M.Ch. State Wise Fee Analysis

State Average Fees
Uttarakhand ₹71.25 L
Karnataka ₹42.12 L
Kerala ₹39.46 L
Andhra Pradesh ₹37.32 L
Madhya Pradesh ₹36.41 L
Tamil Nadu ₹33.80 L
Gujarat ₹21.93 L
Maharashtra ₹21.47 L
Odisha ₹21.16 L
Puducherry ₹16.92 L
Telangana ₹15.42 L
Rajasthan ₹8.79 L
Bihar ₹6.00 L
Goa ₹3.02 L
Himachal Pradesh ₹2.92 L
Jammu and Kashmir ₹2.25 L
Uttar Pradesh ₹1.20 L
Haryana ₹76.0 K
Manipur ₹62.4 K
Assam ₹49.2 K
Delhi ₹39.3 K
West Bengal ₹36.0 K
Chhattisgarh ₹27.6 K
Punjab ₹7.3 K
Jharkhand ₹3.0 K

M.Ch. Fees by Course

Lowest Fee M.Ch. Colleges

College Fees
Delhi University ₹2.7 K
RIMS Ranchi ₹3.0 K
Ranchi University ₹3.0 K
AIIMS Delhi ₹3.0 K
AIIMS Raipur ₹3.4 K

Highest Fee M.Ch. Colleges

M.Ch. ROI Analysis

Best ROI M.Ch. Colleges

College Total Fees Average Package ROI Score
Banaras Hindu University ₹1.21 L ₹10.10 L 76.65

Best ROI Government M.Ch. Colleges

College ROI Score
Banaras Hindu University 76.65

M.Ch. Highest ROI States

State ROI Score
Uttar Pradesh 76.65

M.Ch. ROI by Specialization

Specialization Fees Package ROI Score
M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery ₹17.81 L ₹10.10 L 29.28
M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery ₹18.85 L ₹10.10 L 28.22
M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery ₹20.53 L ₹10.10 L 26.71
M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology ₹26.79 L ₹10.10 L 22.68
M.Ch. in Urology ₹28.47 L ₹10.10 L 21.88

M.Ch. Cutoff Analysis

Admissions to the top colleges offering M.Ch. are primarily based on entrance exam scores. The tables below outline the opening and closing ranks across various categories for the INI CET in 2025.

M.Ch. Previous Year Cutoff Trends

Year Average Closing Rank
2025 373
2024 386
2023 368

Most Competitive M.Ch. Colleges

College Closing Rank
NIMHANS 65
AIIMS Patna 224
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 411
AIIMS Bhopal 790

Lowest Cutoff M.Ch. Colleges

College Closing Rank
AIIMS Bhopal 790
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 411
AIIMS Patna 224
NIMHANS 65

Latest M.Ch. Cutoff for INI CET 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIMHANS 65 65
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 411 411
AIIMS Patna 224 224
AIIMS Bhopal 790 790

M.Ch. General College-wise Cutoff for INI CET 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIMHANS 65 65
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 411 411
AIIMS Patna 224 224
AIIMS Bhopal 790 790

M.Ch. Placement Report

Placement outcomes are a critical factor in evaluating M.Ch. programmes. Below is a comprehensive overview of the placement statistics, course-wise placement data, and top-performing colleges.

M.Ch. Placement Highlights

Metric Value
Highest Package ₹25.00 L
Median Package ₹14.86 L
Placement Rate 0%

Highest Placement M.Ch. Colleges

College Average Package
Banaras Hindu University ₹10.10 L

M.Ch. vs Other Courses

Comparing M.Ch. with similar course groups in the same stream helps in evaluating fees, placement outcomes, return on investment, and college options. Below is a detailed comparison.

Parameter M.Ch. MBBS BPT MDS
Fees ₹2.7 K – ₹1.08 Cr ₹4.8 K – ₹4.33 Cr ₹50.0 K – ₹24.35 L ₹3.0 K – ₹1.00 Cr
Average Package - ₹6.32 L ₹6.02 L ₹5.01 L
Placement Rate - 2% 15% 5%
ROI - 17.5% 111.4% 27.4%
Colleges 115 378 342 171

M.Ch. Frequently Asked Questions

Admission & Eligibility

What is M.Ch.?

M.Ch. is a popular academic stream typically spanning 3 Years, offered by over 115 colleges in India. It prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.

Which entrance exams are accepted for M.Ch.?

Admissions to M.Ch. programmes are commonly based on entrance exams. Popular exams accepted include CUET and INI CET.

Colleges & Fees

Which are the top colleges offering M.Ch.?

Some of the leading colleges offering M.Ch. in India include Banaras Hindu University. These colleges are highly ranked and preferred for their academics, faculty, and placement records.

How many colleges offer M.Ch.?

There are over 115 colleges in India offering programmes within the M.Ch. group.

What are the average fees for M.Ch.?

The average tuition fees range from ₹2.7 K to ₹1.08 Cr. Government colleges are highly affordable, whereas private universities generally charge higher tuition fees.

Cutoff & Seats

What is the latest cutoff for M.Ch.?

The cutoff depends on the entrance exam and the specific college. For INI CET in 2025, the cutoff ranges are detailed in our Cutoff Analysis section above, showing a cutoff label of Closing Rank.

How many seats are available for M.Ch.?

There are approximately 1 – 26 seats available across all participating colleges in India for these programmes.

Which specialization has the highest seat intake?

Specializations like Urology typically have the highest intake capacity and see the maximum number of student enrollments each year.

Placements & Salary

What is the average package for M.Ch. graduates?

The average salary package secured by graduates is approximately ₹10.10 L, depending on the candidate's skills, college tier, and location.

What is the highest package offered?

The highest placement packages for graduates of this course group reach up to ₹25.00 L, typically offered by top-tier MNCs and technology firms during campus recruitments.

Which colleges have the best placements?

Premier institutes and top-ranked colleges like Banaras Hindu University are renowned for offering the best placement percentages and average packages.

Which specialization offers the highest salary?

Specializations in high demand, such as Urology, tend to command the highest starting salary packages in the industry.

Which recruiters hire M.Ch. graduates?

Graduates are recruited by leading firms across the Medical sector. Top recruiters include major multinational corporations, technical firms, consulting agencies, and domestic enterprises.

ROI & Careers

Which college offers the best ROI?

Banaras Hindu University (831.77%) offers one of the best Return on Investment (ROI), where low tuition fees are paired with high average salary packages.

Which specialization offers the best ROI?

Core and highly sought-after specializations like Urology generally offer the best ROI due to strong market demand and high recruiter interest.

What is the future scope of M.Ch.?

The future scope is highly promising due to ongoing digital transformation, industrial growth, and the constant need for qualified specialists in the Medical sector.

Loading exam list...

QA
M.Ch.

Ask Questions

Ask about M.Ch. to experts?

Write here...

Loading...