The students in training for MS & DNB in India are grouped into 4 geographic zones.

The first round will be an “ONLINE MCQ” test will be conducted from 1st to 21st May 2026.

The toppers from each of these zones will go to the second round – again an online round and will be based on "investigations" (Biochemistry, Hematology, Radiology) “Instruments & Equipment”. Schedule for this round will be published shortly. The online programme will be made available for all residents through Facebook / YouTube channels of ASI at NO cost.

The toppers from each of these zones will go to the Third round – “The Regional Refresher Courses” (RRC). RRCs are conducted for each of the zones physically where nearly 450 students and 60 faculty from the same zone meet and will be engaged in a mock clinical examination in the lines of MS/DNB exit examination. Each of the toppers gets a unique opportunity to answer four or five potential examiners and gain a lot of confidence in making a clinical case presentation. The registered student delegates in the RRCs get the rare chance to hear the pattern of questions from these teachers in the same zone and the answers expected from a candidate. All the toppers will have a certificate of honour having been selected to the zonal level of competition.

The three toppers from each of the zones in the RRCs will have a similar competitive assessment at the fourth & final round of ASI TYSA 2026 which will be held along with ASICON 2026 at Ahmedabad during December 2026. The winners will get certificates, mementos and huge cash awards.

First Prize ——–3 Lakh (Rs 3,00,000/-)
Second Prize—–2 Lakh (Rs 2,00,000/-)
Third Prize——–Rs 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Only) — Two prizes
All the finalists except the winners will get Rs 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Only)

SOME of the finalists MAY also get a chance for fully / partially funded travel facility and opportunity to gain surgical training from centres of Excellence at different parts of the world. This facility will depend on the funding pattern & policy of the various countries with which ASI has professional relationship.

The target resident group this year is 2024 & 2025 MS/DNB admissions.

Zone – 1 – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka

Zone – 2 – Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh & Odisha

Zone – 3 – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir

Zone – 4 – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa

DO NOT MISS this academic extravaganza.

All residents in General Surgery admitted in 2024 & 2025 are encouraged to write the MCQ tests from 1st to 21st May 2026. No prior registration is needed. Details of the examination will soon be sent to all.

Please revert to academicsasi@gmail.com in case you need any help in this regard.

Zone – 1 — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry & Karnataka

Zone – 2 — Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh & Odisha

Zone – 3 — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab,
Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir

Zone – 4 — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa
 

Association of Surgeons of India plans to conduct a structured endoscopy training program for the budding surgeons (STEP), for which it seeks applications from the surgeons/Institutions that perform a high volume of Diagnostic and therapeutic flexible endoscopic procedures and are willing to train the delegates who applied for the STEP 1 ASI Endoscopic Training program for a period of one week

Guidelines

• The institution/hospital applying for the credentials as the Centre of Excellence in Flexible Endoscopy should have a regular endoscopy and colonoscopy list, performing a wide spectrum of endoscopic therapeutic procedures
• HOD or the Senior surgeon who would be the endoscopy mentor should be a member of ASI with vast endoscopy experience
• The endoscopy suite should possess high-definition Endoscopes and colonoscopes, and all appropriate endo therapeutic accessories
• There should be a regular endoscopy list performing an average of 10-15 gastroscopies and 2-5 colonoscopy daily, and various numbers of endo therapeutic procedures and ERCP
• The endoscopy suite should have all basic resuscitation kits in case of any inadvertent complications, and the availability of an anaesthetist before performing high-risk procedures
• Recovery room with access to monitoring facility and oxygen/suction is recommended.
• Resuscitation trolley with all emergency drugs /defibrillator should be made available
• It is preferable but not mandatory to have additional facilities, namely PH study, Manometry and enteroscopy
• The department should have a dedicated reading room with various endoscopy books and master videos on endoscopic procedures.
• The institution should possess a clear policy for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and all accessories

Requirements:

• The endoscopic department is expected to allow the ASI-endorsed young surgeons, maximum up to 10 surgeons per batch, to observe and assist in the endoscopic procedures for a period of up to 1 week.
• The faculty should be willing to teach and train the endoscopic aspirants with the basic diagnostic endoscopic skills and are encouraged to actively involve the STEP Endoscopy delegates in all common endoscopic procedures
• The certificate of Centre of Excellence in Flexible Endoscopy will be issued by ASI HQ and is valid for a period of 5 years initially.
• ASI will pay Rs.3000/- per candidate
• Will allow every candidate to perform hands on minimum 2 cases under observation.

Interested institutions that fulfil the above criteria and requirements and are willing to assist in this training initiative should fill the form and submit to: secreatary@asiindia.org.

Click Here to Download Accreditation Application

The MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical examination that assesses the essential surgical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training.

MRCS Part B OSCE – 2026

Dates: 24–26 March 2026
Location: Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, India
Booking Link : https://rcpsg.ac.uk/exams/mrcs-part-b

As per the Constitution of the Association of Surgeons of India, the Election for the post of Vice President ASI for the year 2026 (President ASI 2027) will be announced shortly.

Eligible voters list in PDF format is appended.

Names appearing in black indicate members who are already registered and eligible for e-voting.

Names marked in red are not yet registered for e-voting. However, these members may register on or before 5:30 PM on 15th September 2025 to become eligible for e-voting.

In case of any discrepancies, members are requested to contact the Chief Election Officer at: headoffice@asiindia.org / vicepresident@asiindia.org.

We encourage all eligible members to actively participate in this important election and exercise their voting rights.

With kind regards.
Sincerely,

As per the Constitution of the Association of Surgeons of India, Election for the post of Vice President ASI for the year 2025 (President ASI 2026), Executive Committee Members from various State Chapters of ASI for the year 2025-2027, one Chief Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030, one Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030, five Editorial Board Members, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030 and Election for the various posts at ASI Social Security Scheme 2025 – 2026 will be announced shortly.

Eligible voters list in PDF format is appended.

The names that appear in black are already registered and are eligible for e-voting.

Election for the various posts at ASI Social Security Scheme will also be held along with this Election. (Please note that only ASI SSS Members are eligible to vote.)

Those who are marked in red are not registered for e-voting. However they can register till 5.30 PM on 15th September 2024, which will make them eligible for e-voting.

If any discrepancies need to be rectified, Member should contact the Chief Election Officer (headoffice@asiindia.org).

It is our request that all eligible voters take part in the election for the post of Vice President ASI for the year 2025 (President ASI 2026), Executive Committee Members from various State Chapters of ASI for the year 2025-2027, one Chief Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030, one Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030, five Editorial Board Members, Indian Journal of Surgery for 2025-2030 and Election for the various posts at ASI Social Security Scheme 2025 – 2026.

With kind regards.
Sincerely,

It is a huge challenge for many lady surgeons/residents to maintain a quality work life balance in a predominantly patriarchal and male dominated society. Visible role models play a big part, not only in recruitment and retention of females in surgery but also in supporting them up their surgical careers. With this resolve etched in my mind and partnering with country lead for this venture, Prof. C K Durga, we have spoken to many lady surgeons in positions of authority across the country who have willingly accepted the role of mentors for younger lady surgeons and female residents.

The list of these respected lady mentors is appended herewith. Any female surgeon should feel free to contact mentors they are comfortable with across the nation with full confidentiality. It could be academics, harassment at work, career counselling or even help with burnout issues or just plain venting…..

Click Here to View Women Surgeon Mentors of ASI

Click Here to View Letter to National Commission of Women (NCW) for Joining hands with NCW in facilitating its vision and mission for sustained Equity of Women in Surgical Specialties

Long Live ASI !
Dr. Probal Neogi
President ASI 2024