Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cut off & Eligibility etc.

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences is a government medical college in Karnataka. It was Established in 2007 and popularly known as Shimoga Medical College. It is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college campus is spread around 25 acres and it offers MBBS and MD/MS programmes in medical field with 950+ beds facility in hospital.

This article provides detailed information about Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, including admission procedure, courses offered, intake , fees structure, college cut off, eligibility criteria, and ranking.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the College details of Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences.

Name of Institute	Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences Shivamogga
Popular Name	Shimoga Medical College
Location	Shivamogga, Karnataka
Year of Establishment	2006
Institute Type	Government
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	NEET UG, NEET PG
Affiliated to	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Ranking	All India Ranking – 203 Karnataka State Ranking – 13
Approved by	National Medical Commission
Counselling Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Boys & Girls)
Campus Size	25 acres
Hospital Bed Capacity	950+
Gender	Co-ed
Student Count	686+
Faculty Count	118+
Website	https://sims.karnataka.gov.in/
Category	Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Why Choose Shimoga Medical College?

• Located in Karnataka (Shivamogga) with excellent connectivity.
• Approx. 9 km from Shivamogga Airport (RQY), Karnataka – easy access for outstation and international students.
• Modern campus with smart classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratory, library, and hostel facilities.
• Modern infrastructure with experienced and qualified faculties.
• 950+ bed teaching hospital provides excellent clinical training exposure to students.

Courses Offered

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Students applying to the MBBS and MD/MS programmes must review the available courses, intake, and duration of the course.

Programmes	Duration	Intake
MBBS	5.5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship)	150
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	3 Years	2
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	3 Years	3
MS – Orthopaedics	3 Years	3
MD – General Medicine	3 Years	5
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	3 Years	3
MD – Paediatrics	3 Years	4
MS – General Surgery	3 Years	5
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	3 Years	2
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 Years	10
MS – ENT	3 Years	4
MD – Pathology	3 Years	11
MD – Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3 Years	2
MD – Pharmacology	3 Years	1
MD – Microbiology	3 Years	1
MD – Physiology	3 Years	1
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 Years	1
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	3 Years	5
MD/MS – Anatomy	3 Years	2

Admission 2026-27

The admission process for Shimoga Medical College MBBS, MD, and MS courses is based on NEET UG and NEET PG scorecards. Here’s a detailed overview:

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Students must have 10+2 passed with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. PG: Students must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised institution and one-year internship by or before 31st March is mandatory for aspiring students.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG MD/MS: NEET PG
UG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
PG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET PG Counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

Fee Structure

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences fee structure for the undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses is mentioned below.

UG Fees

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS fee structure:

Course	Government Quota
MBBS	64,350/- (Per Year)

PG Fees

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences MD/MS fee structure:

Category	Fee (INR)
Pre-clinical	₹62,700/-
Para-clinical	₹90,200/-
Clinical	₹1,45,200/-

MBBS Cut off 2024

Below we have mentioned the Shimoga Medical College 2024 MBBS cut off:

NEET Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Last Round
MBBS	9163	14764	16477	16477 (R3)	16477

NEET Closing Rank (OBC-All India)

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Last Round
MBBS	13238	16724	16904	16904

NEET Closing Rank (SC-All India)

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3- Last Round
MBBS	79478	107624	116605 (R3)

MD/MS Cut off 2024

Below we have mentioned the Shimoga Medical College 2024 Cutoff For MD/MS Course.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
MD in Anaesthesiology	13072	20933
MD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	58383	78667
MD in General Medicine	1163	1606
MS in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology	4275	4275 (R1)
MD in Paediatrics	2935	6368
MD in Pathology	31862	39061
MD in Preventive and Social Medicine	33829	50421
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	14232	16739
MS in General Surgery	6642	11119
MS in Ophthalmology	9374	17203
MS in Orthopaedics	9212	12633
MD in Bio-Chemistry	-/-	112574
MD in Anatomy	-/-	175401

Documents Required

For UG (MBBS) Admission

• NEET UG Admit Card
• NEET UG Scorecard
• Class 10 Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Passport-size Photographs

For PG (MD/MS) Admission

• NEET PG Admit Card
• NEET PG Scorecard
• MBBS Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Medical Registration Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs

Campus Facilities

• Well-established government medical college campus with academic and administrative blocks
• Large lecture theatres equipped with modern audio-visual teaching systems
• Fully equipped laboratories for pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments
• Central library with textbooks, reference books, journals, and reading halls
• Skill labs, seminar halls, and demonstration rooms for hands-on learning
• Auditorium and conference facilities for academic programs and CMEs
• Sports grounds and recreational facilities for students
• Attached McGann Teaching Hospital with very high OPD and IPD patient load

Hostel Facilities

• Separate hostels for boys and girls located close to the campus
• Spacious and well-ventilated rooms with beds, tables, chairs, and storage units
• Continuous water supply and electricity with power backup
• Mess facilities providing hygienic and subsidized meals
• Reading rooms and common areas for study and recreation
• 24×7 security with wardens ensuring discipline and safety
• Hostel and mess fees charged as per Karnataka government norms

Comparison Table With Similar Government Medical College (Karnataka)

College	Seats	Established	Fees	Hospital Strength	Location
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences	150	2005	₹65,100/year	950+ beds	Shivamogga
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences	150	2007	₹65,100/year	700+ beds	Raichur
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences	150	2006	₹65,100/year	700+ beds	Mandya
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences	200	2006	₹65,100/year	650+ beds	Hassan
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences	200	2015	₹65,100/year	700+ beds	Kalaburagi

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Contact Details

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences Shivamogga
Address: N.H.206, Sagar Rd, Shivamogga, Karnataka- 577201

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