The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. Some of the top medical colleges offering this course include Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, and National Institute of medical science and research, Jaipur.

Admission to this course is done through the NEET-SS Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities.

The fee for pursuing MCh (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery) varies from college to college and may range from Rs.6,900 to Rs 2,00,000 in government colleges per year and Rs.2,07,000 to Rs.29,00,000 in private colleges.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue certificate courses and Fellowship programs recognized by NMC and NBE. Candidates can take reputed jobs at positions as Senior residents, Consultants, etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs 15 lakhs to Rs. 30 lakhs per annum.

What is MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery?

Master of Chirurgiae in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, also known as MCh (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery) or MCh in (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery) is a three-year super speciality program that candidates can pursue after completing a postgraduate degree.

Reproductive Medicine and Surgery is the branch of medical science dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of reproductive problems.

It also deals with the issues of sexual education, puberty, fertility control, reproductive system disease (including sexually transmitted diseases), sexual dysfunction, pregnancy and menopause.

National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex medical regulator, has released a Guidelines for Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme for MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

The Competency-Based Postgraduate Training Programme governs the education and training of MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

The postgraduate students must gain ample knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute, serious, and life-threatening medical and surgical diseases.

PG education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.

The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery would help the specialist to recognize the health needs of the community. The student should be competent to handle medical problems effectively and should be aware of the recent advances in their speciality.

The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops, and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery

The eligibility criteria for MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet to be eligible for admission, which include:

Note:

• The prior entry qualifications shall be strictly by Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000, and its amendments notified by the NMC and any clarification issued from NMC in this regard.
• The candidate must have obtained permanent registration with any State Medical Council to be eligible for admission.
• The medical college's recognition cut-off dates for the Postgraduate Degree courses shall be as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (now NMC).

Admission Process

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed in order by the candidates for admission to MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Candidates can view the complete admission process for MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery mentioned below:

• The NEET-SS or National Eligibility Entrance Test for Super speciality courses is a national-level master's level examination conducted by the NBE for admission to DM/MCh/DrNB Courses.
• Qualifying Criteria-Candidates placed at the 50th percentile or above shall be declared as qualified in the NEET-SS in their respective speciality.
• The following Medical institutions are not covered under centralized admissions for DM/MCh courses through NEET-SS:

1. AIIMS, New Delhi, and other AIIMS

2. PGIMER, Chandigarh

3. JIPMER, Puducherry

4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru

• Candidates from all eligible feeder speciality subjects shall be required to appear in the question paper of the respective group if they are willing to opt for a super speciality course in any of the super speciality courses covered in that group.
• A candidate can opt for appearing in the question papers of as many groups for which his/her Postgraduate speciality qualification is an eligible feeder qualification.
• By appearing in the question paper of a group and on qualifying for the examination, a candidate shall be eligible to exercise his/her choices in the counselling only for those super speciality subjects covered in the said group for which his/ her broad speciality is an eligible feeder qualification.

Fees Structure

The fee structure for MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery varies from college to college. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery is from Rs.6,900 to Rs 2,00,000 per year in government colleges and Rs.2,07,000 to Rs.29,00,000 per year in private colleges.

Colleges offering MCh in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

Various medical colleges across India offer courses for pursuing MCh in (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery).