MS ENT

Master of Surgery or MS ENT is a postgraduate degree. This is a 3-year course that can be pursued after completing a 5-year MBBS degree or any relevant medical program at the graduation level. Through this course, students get to study subjects like otolaryngology, and diseases of the ear, eyes, and throat.

The primary admission criteria for students to study MS ENT in colleges is passing the entrance exams like INI CET, NEET-PG, etc. The exams are conducted every year at the national level. After registration, students get 3 years to complete the entire coursework. All the teaching and learning process is conducted in offline mode. 

Several colleges are present across India that provide MS ENT degrees. A few popular choices for students are; AIIMS Delhi, Kolkata Medical College, Parul University, Christian Medical College, Madras Medical College, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, etc. The average course fee for MS ENT in India lies between 50,000 to 20,00,000 INR. After completing MS ENT, there are many job profiles available for professionals to choose from. Some of the highest-paying designations after the ENT course are ENT Surgeons, Consultants, Professors, Researchers, etc.

There are many prominent reasons that make MS ENT an ideal course to choose from. Some of the reasons are

An individual with an MS ENT degree can find employment in both government and private sectors. All job profiles come with further research options and a high salary with other benefits.

Graduates can open their own clinic after completing all the legal methods for obtaining a license. The professionals with their own chamber earn in high figures.

There are a number of career choices available after graduating with an MS ENT degree.

Candidates with MS ENT degrees are introduced to modern technologies and other advancements in the field.

MS ENT is getting popular among students not only in India but also in foreign countries. 

Those who wish to complete their research degree can easily complete it as an MS ENT degree comes with many fellowship offers and several research grants.

A surgical degree is very valuable in terms of medical study.

Every year, entrance exams are held to help secure admission into postgraduate degree programs. The most popular entrance exams are:

INI CET: This exam is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Students from all over India can sit for this test as it is held on a national level. This is an online, computer-based test that students have to attend from the designated exam centers. The entire test continues for 3 hours. AIIMS conducts this exam twice every year. The entire syllabus of MBBS is covered in this entrance exam. There are 200 questions asked in the exam and all of them are multiple-choice based. After passing this exam, students can seek admission to any of the AIIMS branches present in India.

PGIMER: Each year, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research conducts this entrance test twice for providing admission into their postgraduate degree programs in medical studies. Papers are set in English medium. All the pre-clinical, post-clinical, and core clinical papers are included in this exam. All the questions are multiple-choice based. The paper-setters refer to the entire MBBS syllabus while framing the questions. Key areas covered in the curriculum are gynecology, pediatrics, radiology, neurology, internal medicine, ENT ophthalmology, psychiatry, etc. For each incorrect answer, there is a negative marking. 250 questions are asked to the students and they need to answer the same within 3 hours.

NEET-PG: The National Board of Examination (NBE) conducts this national examination every year for admission to postgraduate degree courses. Previously, 300 questions used to be asked but now the number of questions has been reduced to 200 questions. All the questions are multiple-choice based. Like other national-level post-graduate medical entrance tests, NEET-PG also covers the entire MBBS syllabus. It is an online, computer-based test. 

Some of the eligibility criteria that are associated with the admission process of MS ENT include:

• Students need to study biology, physics, and chemistry as core subjects during higher secondary-level studies.

• It is mandatory to enroll for a 5-year MBBS degree or complete any graduate degree in relevant medical studies.

• After completing the MBBS degree, candidates have to apply and sit for any entrance exams that are conducted every year for admission to a postgraduate degree.

• Another eligibility criterion includes 1-year in-house internship after an MBBS degree.

• Those who want to study abroad for their MS ENT degree course, have to produce their English language Proficiency test results like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. to the university along with mark sheets and other documents.

As mentioned above, all the students have to complete an MBBS degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate. After completing the 1-year in-house medical training, applicants have to apply for entrance tests. Students who qualify for the entrance exam are ranked according to the marks obtained. This ranking decides which colleges they can apply to. A counseling session is held for these students to know their preferred list of 3 colleges. Before final admission, all the respective colleges hold a round of private interviews with the students. Some colleges also hold group discussion sessions with all the applicants, before deciding on the final admission list. 

Many colleges in India offer a degree in MS ENT. Some of the renowned colleges are:

A specialization in surgery improves the weightage of any medical degree. This makes MS ENT an exceedingly popular choice among students in foreign countries as well. A few of the best choices for students in terms of college for an MS ENT degree abroad are listed below:

Candidates can refer below to find the state-wise and city-wise breakdown of the colleges that offer MS ENT courses.

The average yearly course fee for an MS ENT degree ranges from 50,000 to 20,00,000 INR. All colleges decide their fees depending on the facilities they are providing to the students such as the laboratory equipment, surgical demonstration facilities, the ranking of the college, etc. 

Those who do not have a high budget can apply for government or public colleges as the course fee is considerably lower in comparison to private colleges. The average cost of studying MS ENT from any government university lies within the range of 45,000 to 3,00,000 INR per annum. Simultaneously, the course fee of MS ENT in private colleges lies between 5,00,000 to 20,00,000 per annum. It should be noted that securing admission to government medical institutions requires a higher ranking of the students in the entrance exams.

Students have to study various subjects that comprise in detail information on the ways of ENT surgeries, diseases, and cures of ENT problems, etc. Some of the main subjects included in the curriculum are

Surgical Methods: MS ENT is the study of surgical techniques involved in the diagnosis of ENT-related issues. Students are taught about all the surgical tools and techniques that are necessary. The main areas focused on here are the eyes, neck, throat, and head area. 

Plastic Surgery: Many times, diagnosis of ENT-related issues requires plastic surgery. It is basically a surgical technique that involves reconstructing and reviving muscles, nerves, and tissues in the head and neck region. All these techniques are demonstrated in this subject. 

Maxillary Surgery: This particular surgery involves a surgical procedure to correct any kind of disorders in the jaw or mouth area. All the necessary methods to perform these surgeries are demonstrated to the students. 

Pediatric otolaryngology: Various diseases that attack and cause ENT issues in children, and their possible diagnosis is taught under this subject.

Anesthesia methods: Almost all the surgical processes and other major diagnosis methods in ENT issues require the administration of anesthesia on the patients. Without proper knowledge of the right methods to perform anesthesia, it can be a big threat. So, for this reason, all the students are given basic knowledge about how to safely administer anesthesia which is thoroughly discussed under this subject.

The course work of MS ENT is divided into 6 semesters and spread across a 3 years timespan. Alongside the theoretical examinations, all the students have to undergo several other curricular activities like practicing surgical procedures, learning laboratory techniques, guest visits to hospitals, writing research papers, attending seminars, etc. The semester-wise division of the MS ENT course is given below for your reference:

Some of the suggested reads for MS ENT are:

There are ample opportunities for graduates after they have completed their MS ENT course. Graduates can bag a job in both Government and Private sectors. Some of the top-profile jobs that are available are mentioned below:
 

Some of the top recruiting agencies in India for MS ENT professional graduates are

• AIIMS
• ArtemisEnterprise Medical Service
• Apollo Super Speciality Hospital
• Columbia Asia
• Indo-American Hospital
• Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.
• Indian Railways
• Sparsh Hospitals
• Vitality Healthcare
• Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City
• Recmasters
• Fortis Hospital
• StaffPointe Recruiter
• Onyx M.D
• Oncquest Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• Medall Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
• National Institute of Health
• Central Bureau of Investigation

Good grades can build a strong foundation for graduates. But, some skill sets make an individual stand out from the rest. This helps them achieve more success and satisfaction. Some of the desirable skills are mentioned below:

• They should be able to handle any medical emergencies related to ENT.

• Oftentimes, it is required that professional graduates conduct training sessions and give demonstrations to their peers. They should be able to conduct these sessions with utmost interest.

• They manage the services and equipment that should be available at any pathology lab.

• One should utilize their skills and knowledge towards constructing resourceful and updated study material. 

• Professionals of MS ENT must keep an eye out for minute details and processes. 

• Candidates studying the MD in Pathology course have to comprise exceptional analytical skills. 

• They should be updated with all the latest developments in the MS ENT field.