MD/MS Admission in Jammu and Kashmir 2025

Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in Jammu and Kashmir

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • Jammu and Kashmir domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Jammu and Kashmir.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in Jammu and Kashmir

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from Jammu and Kashmir
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

Register on J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

Registration Opens: September 2024

Document Verification: October 2024

Choice Filling: October 2024

Round 1 Allotment: November 2024

Round 2 Allotment: December 2024

Mop-up Round: January 2025

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

Name Tuition Fee Admission Fee Total Other Charges Note Hostel Fee Security Deposit
Government Colleges (GMC Srinagar/Jammu/Anantnag/etc.) ₹20,000 - 26,250 (Per Annum) ₹2,500 - 5,000 (One Time) ₹30,000 - 35,000 (1st Year approx) - - - -
SKIMS Soura (Deemed/State) ₹50,000 (Per Annum) - ₹60,000 - 70,000 (Approx) ₹10,000 - 20,000 ₹Fees are slightly higher than standard GMCs due to semi-autonomous status. - -
Private - ASCOMS Jammu (Management Quota) ₹12,15,000 (Per Annum) - ₹13.50 Lakhs (1st Year Approx) - - ₹75,000 (Per Annum) ₹50,000
Private - ASCOMS Jammu (NRI Quota) ₹$26,317 USD (Per Annum) - ₹~$26,317 USD - - - -
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Jammu and Kashmir

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS)

Soura, Srinagar

Total PG Seats: 120+

Annual Fee: ₹50,000

Specialties: ['MD General Medicine', 'MS General Surgery', 'MD Radio Diagnosis', 'DM/MCh Super Specialties']

Government Medical College, Srinagar

Karan Nagar, Srinagar

Total PG Seats: 150+

Annual Fee: ₹26,250

Specialties: ['All Major Clinical & Non-Clinical']

Government Medical College, Jammu

Bakshi Nagar, Jammu

Total PG Seats: 150+

Annual Fee: ₹25,000

Specialties: ['All Major Clinical & Non-Clinical']

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS)

Sidhra, Jammu

PG Seats: 40+

Annual Fee Range:

  • MD General Medicine: 12.15 L/year
  • MS General Surgery: 12.15 L/year
  • MD Radio Diagnosis: 12.15 L/year
  • MD Anaesthesiology: 12.15 L/year
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in Jammu and Kashmir

Rank #1
SKIMS Soura

Deemed University of National Repute

  • Premier Institute in J&K
  • Only Deemed University in the UT
  • Highest Research Output
  • Super-Specialty Focus
Rank #2
GMC Srinagar

Oldest Medical College in Kashmir

  • Established 1959
  • Associated with SMHS Hospital
  • Top Choice for Kashmir Valley Students

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Jammu and Kashmir (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
Category Reservation %
Open Merit (OM) 50%%
RBA (Resident of Backward Area) 10%%
SC (Scheduled Caste) 8%%
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 10%%
OBC (Other Backward Classes) 8%%
ALC/IB (Actual Line of Control) 4%%
EWS 10%%
PSP (Pahari Speaking People) 4%%
CDP (Children of Defence Personnel) 3%%
JKPM (Para-Military/Police) 1%%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Jammu and Kashmir government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.

Choice Filling Strategy

Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

Jammu and Kashmir conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.

Bond & Service Commitment

Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Jammu and Kashmir). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for Jammu and Kashmir 2024

GMC Srinagar - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Approx Closing Rank AIR)
Specialty General SC ST
MD Radio Diagnosis 2,720 18,500 35,000
MD General Medicine 7,599 25,000 45,000
MD Paediatrics 11,301 30,000 52,000
MS General Surgery 13,768 35,000 58,000
MS OBG 11,622 32,000 55,000
GMC Jammu - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Approx Closing Rank AIR)
Specialty General
MD Radio Diagnosis 1,021
MD General Medicine 2,970
MD Paediatrics 6,614
MS General Surgery 10,853
SKIMS Soura - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Approx Closing Rank AIR)
Specialty General
MD Radio Diagnosis 628
MD General Medicine 2,701
MS General Surgery 9,633
MS Orthopaedics 10,735
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.