Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamarajanagar Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the best medical institutes in Karnataka. CIMS is admitting candidates based on entitled national-level entrance exams regarding the medical courses. Especially undergraduate students will be considered for admission through the above-mentioned national-level entrance exam, which is called the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG). For postgraduate students, they will need to take their test under the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET-PG) for them to enter the institution. With such a technique, students who really understand the field of medicine join the institute.

CIMS is generally coming up with new school sessions around August-September every year, and admission to the same starts a few months before. Prospective candidates can check the official CIMS website along with respective examination websites to see if there are any new updates concerning the application deadline, exam date, and result announcements.  Candidates seeking admission into undergraduate courses should have qualified class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects. The Holders of MBBS degrees from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the postgraduate program.  

Application Process

The application procedure varies for application to CIMS according to the different programs:

For MBBS:

1. Candidates should qualify for the NEET-UG examination.
2. Registration for the counseling process according to government guidelines, either state or central.
3. During the counseling process, select CIMS along with the MBBS program.
4. If allotted, report to the CIMS admission center for verification of documents and admission formalities.

For MD/MS programs:

1. The candidate should qualify the NEET-PG examination.
2. The candidate would further process in the mode stipulated in the inferred guideline of the concerned authority for participating in the counseling.
3. During the counseling, the applicant would opt for CIMS and the desired MD/MS program.
4. If allocated, then report to CIMS for admission formalities, including document verification and payment of the required tuition fee.

General documents that are required on admission generally include:

• NEET score card (PG or UG as applicable
• 10th and 12th-standard mark sheets and certificates
• MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets (for PG admissions)
• Valid ID proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Other relevant certificates as specified by the institute

Degree wise Admission Process

MBBS- The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course at CIMS has an intake of 150 seats. Admission into the MBBS course is based on the NEET-UG examination score. Candidates are required to have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects.

Masters of Surgery (MS): CIMS offers various MS programs related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. The total number of seats in MS courses is 14. Admission is through NEET-PG, via a counseling event afterwards.

Doctor of Medicine (MD): The institute offers MD programs through community medicine, microbiology, anaesthesiology, biochemistry, and pathology. The total MD intake is 8 seats. Similar to the MS program, selection for admission into MD courses depends on NEET-PG scores and counseling.