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Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), located in the picturesque district of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, is a government-run medical institution dedicated to providing quality medical education, advanced healthcare services, and research opportunities. Established with the vision of nurturing competent medical professionals, CIMS is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
With state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly qualified faculty, and modern hospital facilities, the institute is committed to delivering world-class education and healthcare to both rural and urban populations.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Karnataka**.
CIMS Chikkamagaluru is preferred because of its low fees, good infrastructure, NMC recognition, dedicated faculty, clinical exposure, and hostel facilities — making it a strong choice for MBBS aspirants in Karnataka.
Yes , since the college hospital caters to patients from Chikkamagaluru and nearby districts, MBBS students get excellent hands-on clinical exposure and training in multiple specialties.
Admissions are conducted through NEET UG counselling by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for State Quota and MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota.
Yes, the college provides separate hostels for boys and girls, well-equipped lecture halls, a central library, skill labs, sports facilities, and modern laboratories along with attached teaching hospitals.
Currently, CIMS offers MBBS as the main UG program and has introduced select MD/MS postgraduate courses in clinical and non-clinical departments. Expansion into more PG seats is in progress.
Yes , CIMS Chikkamagaluru is a government medical college in Karnataka, recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru.
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences offers 150 MBBS seats every year as per NMC approval, distributed under All India Quota, State Quota, and reservation categories.
The MBBS fees at CIMS Chikkamagaluru follow the Karnataka Government medical college fee norms. Approximate annual fees for MBBS are INR 60,000 – INR 70,000 for State Quota and higher for AIQ/NRI seats.
The NEET cutoff for CIMS Chikkamagaluru varies every year based on All India Quota (AIQ) and Karnataka State Quota. Generally, candidates need to score above 590–610 marks in NEET for AIQ and 540–570 marks for State Quota to secure admission.
