Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
at Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences - [CAIMS]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar offers a 4.5-year MBBS programme with 150 seats, affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Telangana, and approved by the National Medical Commission. Admission is based on NEET UG scores through Telangana state counselling by KNRUHS and the All India Quota. Annual tuition ranges from INR 60,000 under government quota to INR 13,00,000 under management quota.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
CAIMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee - Government Quota | INR 60,000 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee - Management Quota | INR 13,00,000 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee - NRI Quota | INR 26,00,000 per year |
| Total Fees (4.5 Years) | INR 2,70,000 (Government Quota) INR 58,50,000 (Management Quota) INR 1,17,00,000 (NRI Quota) |
- Government quota fees are fixed by the Telangana government for KNRUHS-affiliated colleges.
- Hostel and mess charges apply separately over and above the annual tuition fee.
CAIMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Opened | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET UG Registration Closed | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET UG Result Declared | 16 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Round 1 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| KNRUHS State Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| KNRUHS Seat Allotment Rounds | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Telangana state quota (85%) processed by KNRUHS at knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
- AIQ seats (15%) allotted through MCC NEET counselling at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for general candidates (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- Valid NEET UG 2026 score required for all seat categories including management quota
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain a valid merit rank
- Register for Telangana state counselling at knruhs.telangana.gov.in for 85% state quota seats
- Register separately at mcc.nic.in for the 15% AIQ MBBS seats
- Fill college preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds via KNRUHS counselling
- Contact CAIMS admission office directly for management and NRI quota seat availability
- Submit original documents and pay fees at the college to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Students seeking Telangana government quota MBBS at INR 60,000 per year
- Candidates from Karimnagar and northern Telangana seeking local MBBS options
- Students who cleared NEET but missed top-ranked Telangana government medical colleges
- Families comfortable with management quota fees for a KNRUHS-affiliated degree
✗ Skip if
- Students needing government medical college fees of INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per year
- Candidates prioritising research facilities or postgraduate speciality infrastructure
- Students from other states who can access MBBS closer to home
CAIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state government notification | SC/ST/OBC students from Telangana enrolled in NMC-approved medical colleges |
| National Fellowship for SC Students | As per central government notification | SC students pursuing professional postgraduate and professional courses |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Varies by scheme | Students meeting central government income and merit eligibility criteria |
- Telangana scholarships applied via the state Social Welfare Department portal annually.
- Central government scholarships submitted at scholarships.gov.in each academic year after enrolment.
CAIMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences Karimnagar?
Ans. Annual tuition at CAIMS Karimnagar is INR 60,000 per year for government quota seats, INR 13,00,000 for management quota, and INR 26,00,000 for NRI quota. Over the 4.5-year MBBS programme, total tuition amounts to INR 2,70,000 for government quota, INR 58,50,000 for management quota, and INR 1,17,00,000 for NRI quota. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by the college.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at CAIMS Karimnagar?
Ans. CAIMS Karimnagar offers 150 MBBS seats per academic year. Of these, 15% are All India Quota seats filled through MCC NEET counselling at mcc.nic.in, and 85% are Telangana state quota seats processed by KNRUHS through state-level counselling at knruhs.telangana.gov.in. Management and NRI quota seats are filled separately through the college’s own admission process after NEET qualification.
Ques. Which university affiliates the MBBS programme at CAIMS Karimnagar?
Ans. The MBBS programme at CAIMS is affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, Telangana, which governs medical and health sciences education across the state. The college is also approved by the National Medical Commission, ensuring the MBBS degree qualifies graduates for medical registration and practice with the NMC across India.
Ques. What is the Telangana NEET counselling process for CAIMS admission?
Ans. NEET UG 2026 results were declared on July 16, 2026. Candidates seeking Telangana state quota seats at CAIMS must register on knruhs.telangana.gov.in when KNRUHS opens its 2026 counselling, expected in August 2026. KNRUHS conducts four rounds of counselling: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank and category within the Telangana state quota.
Ques. What documents are required for MBBS admission at CAIMS Karimnagar?
Ans. Candidates must submit original Class 10 and 12 marksheets, NEET 2026 scorecard, KNRUHS or MCC seat allotment letter, transfer certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and passport-sized photographs. For management and NRI quota, additional documents including income proof and NRI certificate may be required. All original documents are verified by CAIMS before fees are collected and admission is confirmed.
Ques. Are scholarships available for MBBS students at CAIMS Karimnagar?
Ans. SC and ST students from Telangana admitted under the government quota can apply for the Telangana Post-Matric Scholarship via the state Social Welfare Department. Central government scholarship schemes for SC students are also available at scholarships.gov.in. All scholarship applications are submitted annually after enrolment at the college and are subject to state and central government eligibility norms for the current academic year.