What is the salary of MS ENT in India?

MS ENT  is a postgraduate surgical studies program of 3 years. MS ENT full form is Master of Surgery Ear Nose Throat. This course focuses mainly on the critical aspects of otolaryngology, ENT studies, and subsequent training on various surgical procedures for ENT-related problems. Some basic subjects pursued in-depth include anesthesia, general medicine ward, general surgical methods, Radiology and Radiotherapy, Plastic surgery, etc. The admission process for MS ENT courses varies from university to university; some universities/colleges conduct entrance examinations while others take direct admission.

The program fees may vary based on the university/college offering the course. The average course fees may range from INR 3 Lakhs to INR 40 Lakhs per annum, depending upon the facilities and infrastructure offered by the college/university.

Eligibility Criteria

• A candidate must have a 50% aggregate score in ug medical courses such as MBBS or any specialized MBBS program from a recognized university.
• A candidate must also have adequate practical training of at least 2 years before applying for the ms program.
• The candidates should also appear for national /university levels examinations such as NEET, AIIMS-CET, NIHMANS, JIPMER, etc. which will determine the candidate’s proficiency and technical ability to pursue this course.
• There is also a relaxation of 5% in the total marks in NEET-PG scores, i.e., 45% marks are enough for the SC/ST category students.

Admission Process

Getting a seat in a good college becomes much easier when one knows the path one must travel while going through the admission process. 

• The admission process to the course is entrance based and merit-based.
• In the case of merit-based selection, one must perform well in their MBBS degree examinations.
• In the case of entrance-based selection, it is essential to perform well and score enough in the entrance examination to get admission to a reputed college.
• One must be well aware of the latest test pattern, know the weightage assigned to each section in the exam, and prepare accordingly.
• The students must start preparing for the entrance exam a year before if they want to get admission to a good college, and this gives ample time for learning and revision. Do keep your target institute in mind.

Career Prospects

The MS ENT degree program graduates have so many job opportunities. They can get the job of a Chief surgeon, ENT specialist, general ENT consultant, senior data analyst, otolaryngologist, senior OPT, Medical Scientist, Research Assistant, Otolaryngologist, ENT Assistant, etc. They are employed in areas like Apollo Hospital, Ganga Hospital, UPSC, AIIMS, Ramachandra Hospital, Fortis Malar, Government Hospitals, etc.