MCh Degree Full Form, Duration, Eligibility, Admission, Colleges, Scope 2025

Latest Updates of MCH: 

• The tentative schedule for INI-SSET stage I exam is 26th April, 2025. The results will be made public on 2nd May, 2025.
• The AIIMS Open Round Online Seat Allocation Schedule for INI-CET PG Courses is as follows: Seat Allocation is on 21st February, and Acceptance is from 22nd February to 28th February, 2025.

MCH Full Form: Master of Chirurgiae 

MCH in medical stands for Master of Chirurgiae (Master of Surgery). The MCH full form is Magister Chirurgiae which is a 3-year postgraduate course in surgery. It is a superspeciality degree in surgery. If a doctor wants to become a superspecialist in surgery, he/she has to complete MBBS, then MS degree and after that they can pursue MCH. Medical career is a noble profession and different types of medical degrees are available in India, moreover, different types of doctor belong to different types of medical degree. MCH belongs to the medical profession and is a specialization course. MCH has different branches such as cardiology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and urology. Those doctors who choose cardiothoracic and vascular surgery branch under MCH also referred as Cardiac Surgeon. 

Also Read: ANM Full Form in Medical

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MCH Course Details

M.Ch. is the super speciality course degree done after the MS degree. M.Ch. stands for Master of Chirurgiae, in Latin “Magister Chirurgiae” which means Master of Surgery.  M.Ch. is the super speciality degree given in plastic surgery, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, surgical gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, hand surgery etc.

In India, To pursue MCH course candidates must meet the eligibility criteria:

• Candidates need to complete an MBBS degree. For MBBS, candidates have to prepare for NEET. To be eligible for NEET, candidates should have passed 10+2 in  science stream with physics, chemistry, and  biology. Candidates must have a strong hold on the English language. 
• Aspirants should be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council.
• To be eligible for Master of Surgery (MS), MBBS graduates have to clear NEET-PG and INI-CET(Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test). 
• If the candidate has completed MBBS and wants to pursue Masters, then there are two options-  after completion of MBBS degree, prepare for PG degree or do a job while pursuing MS. 

MCH Admission Process

The basis for admission in MCH course is Merit-Based and Entrance Based. For admission into MCH degree course of 3 years duration, students must clear NEET. Institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER conduct their own entrance exams. Candidates have to qualify the entrance exams and admission will be given based on the scores obtained in entrance exams. MBBS graduates can apply for a 5-6 year integrated MCh program. 

Admission Process for MCh Degree -

• Entrance Exam:
  • Most institutes require NEET SS (conducted by NBE).
    NEET SS is a computer-based test consisting of 100 MCQs with:
  • Part A: Questions from feeder specialities (40% weightage).
  • Part B: Questions from super-speciality subjects (60% weightage).
  • AIIMS, JIPMER, and PGIMER have their own entrance exams.
• Counseling:
  • MCC, DGHS, and MoHFW conduct counseling after results to allocate seats.
• Eligibility:
  • MS/MD/DNB or equivalent qualification.
  • Registration with MCI or State Medical Council.
  • MBBS graduates can apply for a 5-6 year integrated MCh program.

MCH Course Duration

The MCH course duration is three to five years depending on the previous degree program that students have pursued. If the candidate already has an MBBS, then MCH course can be for 5 years but if the candidate also has an MD, then MCH degree is for a 3-year duration. 

MCH Course Fees

The average course fees may range from INR 20,000 to INR 50,000 in government colleges and in private colleges the course fees are around INR 1,00,000 to INR 1,50,000. MCH course fees may vary based on the University offering the course and also depending on the facilities and infrastructure offered by them.

MCH Entrance Exams

Following are some important entrance exams required to qualify for admission into MCH degree course:

• NEET SS
• AIIMS
• JIPMER
• PGIMER

MCh Specializations

Some of the offered specializations in MCH course are:

MCH Syllabus

The general syllabus of MCH course is as follows:

• Theory: Topics such as General Surgery, Organ-Specific Surgeries, Advanced Techniques.
• Practical Training: Clinical rounds, ward responsibilities, and surgical exposure.
• Research: Compulsory dissertation and data analysis projects, Project Work

Top Institutes in India for MCH Course

Some of the famous institutes offering MCH course in India are as follows:

Check: Top Medical Colleges Of India

Salary After MCH Course

The salary of individuals with an M.Ch degree can vary depending on the sector they choose to work in and the skills and experience they possess. In the table below, we have mentioned the M.Ch degree salary that graduates receive.