Karwar, India
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Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), established in 2016, is a premier government medical college located in the picturesque coastal city of Karwar, Karnataka. Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institute plays a vital role in enhancing healthcare services and medical education in the Uttara Kannada district.
The attached teaching hospital serves as a lifeline for patients across the region, offering multi-specialty treatment and advanced healthcare facilities. With its modern infrastructure, dedicated faculty, and emphasis on research-oriented learning, KIMS Karwar has quickly established itself as one of the most sought-after government medical colleges in Karnataka.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Karnataka**.
Students must qualify NEET UG and apply through KEA counselling (for Karnataka quota) or MCC counselling (for AIQ 15%). Choice filling and document verification are mandatory steps.
KIMS Karwar has a 750-bed teaching hospital, modern lecture halls, digital library, advanced laboratories, blood bank, diagnostic services, and emergency care units.
MBBS graduates from KIMS Karwar are required to serve under compulsory government service bond (as per Karnataka rules). During internship, students receive a stipend (approx. INR 20,000–INR 25,000 per month).
Yes, KIMS Karwar offers separate hostels for boys and girls, with mess facilities, study rooms, and 24/7 security, making it convenient for MBBS students.
Admission is based on NEET UG scores followed by Karnataka state counselling (KEA) or All India Quota counselling. Students must register, fill choices, and secure a seat based on NEET rank and cutoff.
Yes, KIMS Karwar is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru.
Being a government medical college, MBBS fees at KIMS Karwar are affordable. Annual tuition fees generally range between INR 60,000 – INR 1,00,000 depending on category and quota (state or AIQ).
KIMS Karwar offers 150 MBBS seats every academic year as per NMC guidelines. Seat allocation is done through Karnataka NEET UG counselling by KEA.
The NEET cutoff for KIMS Karwar MBBS admission varies every year based on category, seat availability, and competition. For government quota seats, general category cutoff is usually lower compared to private medical colleges in Karnataka.
