To be eligible for the M.S. (Master of Surgery) degree program at SDM College of Medical Sciences in Dharwad, India, candidates must fulfill certain criteria. Applicants should have successfully completed their MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree from a recognized medical college and possess a valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI). Additionally, candidates must have completed a one-year rotating internship after their MBBS degree. Admission to the M.S. program is based on the NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate) scores, followed by a counseling process conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).