Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Overview & Highlights

• Official Name: Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Chikkamagaluru

• Location: Chikkamagaluru (also spelled Chikmagalur), Karnataka

• Establishment: Around 2022–2023 as a government medical college

• Type: Government / public medical college

• Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka

• Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

• Campus & Hospital: Campus size ~ 58 acres, attached hospital with over 300 beds; co-development of infrastructure and clinical departments

• Facilities: Lecture halls, labs, digital library, hostels (boys & girls), OPD / IPD, diagnostic units, community medicine wing

Courses & Seat Intake

Undergraduate

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)

  • Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years lecture / clinical + 1 year internship)

  • Total Seats: ~ 150 seats (government quota / state + AIQ)

  • Some sources report an intake of 100 seats in earlier years or initial batches

There is no widely documented record (as of now) of postgraduate (MD / MS) or super-specialty courses at CIMS, as the college is relatively new and in the growth stage.

Eligibility & Admission Process

• Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English

• Must appear in NEET-UG and secure a valid score

• Admission is via counselling:
    • State quota (Karnataka, ~85% seats) through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
    • All India quota (15%) through MCC / central counselling

• Document verification, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, physical fitness, and reporting procedures as per norms

Fee Structure

The fee structure is set by the Karnataka state government for government quota seats. Here are indicative numbers:

• Annual tuition fee for MBBS: ~ INR 65,160 (tuition only)

• Over the full course, approximate total tuition cost may be ~ INR 4,08,000 (for government quota)

• Additional costs: hostel rent, mess, university / exam fees, equipment, consumables, security deposit, etc.

• For non-government / management / NRI quotas, fees may be significantly higher depending on state rules

Cutoffs & Closing Ranks (NEET / AIQ / State)

The cutoffs at CIMS vary by year, round, and category. Below are recent trends / indicative figures:

• In 2024, the closing All India rank (General category) was ~ 54,370 in one round of counselling

• In 2025 (Round 2), the general category AI closing rank ~ 21,649 (some data sources report this for AI quota)

• For OBC and other categories, the cutoffs shift accordingly (for example, OBC AI quota closing rank ~ 21,912)

• Earlier years (2023) had closing ranks for CIMS reported ~ 59,266 (General)

• For state quota, the ranks will differ, often higher (i.e. less competitive) than AIQ

These cutoff numbers serve as benchmarks; actual cutoffs in 2025 may differ depending on applicant pool, difficulty, seat changes, and reservation policies.

Placements & Career Prospects

Because CIMS is a new institution, detailed placement / salary data is limited. However these are typical career pathways and strengths:

• Internship: After completing academic years, students undergo a 1-year rotating internship in hospital departments, receiving stipend as per regulations

• Postgraduate / Specialization: Many graduates will prepare for NEET-PG or other entrance exams to pursue MD/MS / Diploma / Super-specialty

• Clinical Practice / Hospital Service: Graduates may join government hospitals, district hospitals, private clinics, or corporate hospitals

• Teaching & Research: Once PG qualifications are attained, opportunities exist to become faculty in medical colleges or join research institutions

• Because CIMS is government backed and has a hospital attached, students may get good clinical exposure and opportunities in Karnataka’s health services

Ranking & Reputation

• In recent listings, CIMS Chikkamagaluru is ranked around All India ~ 334 and Karnataka State ~ 34 among medical colleges

• It is relatively new, so its reputation is still developing, but being a government institution with NMC approval gives it credibility

• Students are attracted by reasonable fees, government backing, and potential for good clinical experience in a growing institution

• As the institution matures (faculty recruitment, research, postgraduate programmes), its standing is expected to improve further