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The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (NIMSR), also known as Kohima Medical College, is the first and only government medical college in the state of Nagaland, India. Established in 2023, NIMSR marks a historic advancement in Nagaland’s healthcare and education sectors, addressing the long-standing need for in-state medical education.
NIMSR was officially established in 2023, with the aim of providing medical education, clinical training, and healthcare research within Nagaland.
The college received its Letter of Permission (LoP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) in April 2023, authorizing an annual intake of 100 MBBS students.
Academic sessions for the first MBBS batch commenced in September 2023.
On 14 October 2023, the institute was inaugurated by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, signifying a landmark moment for Nagaland. The inauguration highlighted the state's entry into India’s mainstream medical education framework — 60 years after Nagaland attained statehood.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Nagaland**.
Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research was officially established in 2023, and the first MBBS batch began classes in 2023–24, marking a historic step in Nagaland’s healthcare education.
NIMSR is located in Phriebagie, Kohima, Nagaland. It can be accessed via road from Dimapur (nearest major railway station and airport), approximately 70 km away.
The MBBS fee at NIMSR is expected to be affordable, around INR 25,000 to INR 40,000 per year for Nagaland state quota students, in line with government medical college norms.
Yes, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially recognized NIMSR, making its MBBS degree valid for practice and further studies across India.
NIMSR features modern lecture halls, laboratories, a central library, digital classrooms, student hostels, and a newly developed teaching hospital for clinical training.
Yes, NIMSR provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, equipped with basic amenities including mess, Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security.
The NEET cutoff for NIMSR varies each year based on category and seat quota. For general category under state quota, the cutoff typically ranges between 550–600 marks.
Yes, NIMSR is a fully government-run medical college established by the Government of Nagaland, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
As of 2025, Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research offers 100 MBBS seats annually, including state quota and all-India quota seats.
MBBS admission at NIMSR is based on NEET-UG scores. Eligible candidates must apply through the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) or Nagaland state quota counseling, depending on seat allocation.
