Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) Bilaspur is a government medical college affiliated with Pt. Deendayal Upadhayay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur, offering 180 MBBS seats with an annual tuition fee of INR 40,000. The 5.5-year program includes a 1-year compulsory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG and CG state counselling conducted by CGDME, making CIMS Bilaspur one of Chhattisgarh’s most sought-after government MBBS institutions.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CG MBBS counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

CIMS Bilaspur MBBS Fees 2026

• Fee structure is regulated by the Chhattisgarh government and applies to all quota seats.
• Hostel charges of INR 400 per month amount to INR 4,800 annually and are optional.
• Fee may be revised annually as per state government notification.

CIMS Bilaspur MBBS Admission 2026

• CG state quota counselling (82% of 180 seats) is conducted by CGDME, Raipur, at cgdme@rediffmail.com.
• 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG result.
• 3% of seats are reserved for Central Government nominees as per NMC regulations.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/GEN-EWS candidates
• Minimum 40% aggregate marks for OBC/SC/ST candidates as per NMC norms
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score above the qualifying percentile is mandatory

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG 2026 and secure a score above the NMC qualifying percentile
• Register for CG state quota counselling on the CGDME portal after NEET result
• Fill college preferences including CIMS Bilaspur during option entry
• Receive seat allotment based on NEET merit, category, and preferences
• Report to CIMS Bilaspur with original documents within the notified deadline
• Pay the annual fee and complete enrollment to confirm the MBBS seat

✓ Opt for this if

• You have a valid NEET-UG rank and want MBBS at a low government fee in CG
• You are a Chhattisgarh-domicile student targeting state quota MBBS admission
• You prefer a government medical college over private MBBS colleges
• You want campus hostel at INR 400 per month on a residential government campus

✗ Skip if

• Your NEET rank is not competitive enough for a government college seat
• You need a metro city medical college for greater clinical case diversity
• You are targeting a top NIRF-ranked government medical college outside Chhattisgarh
• You prefer a larger tertiary care hospital of over 1,000 beds for training

CIMS Bilaspur MBBS Scholarships 2026

• CG scholarship applications are submitted through the state scholarship portal before the notified deadline.
• NSP scholarships must be applied online at scholarships.gov.in each academic year.

CIMS Bilaspur MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at CIMS Bilaspur?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for MBBS at CIMS Bilaspur is INR 40,000, and the total tuition for the 4.5-year academic program is INR 1,80,000. Hostel charges are INR 400 per month (INR 4,800 per year), available on campus. As a government medical college, these fees are regulated by the Chhattisgarh government and are significantly lower than private MBBS colleges.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at CIMS Bilaspur?

Ans. CIMS Bilaspur has a total MBBS intake of 180 seats per year. Of these, 82% are allotted to Chhattisgarh-domicile candidates through CG state quota counselling, 15% through MCC All India Quota counselling, and 3% are reserved for Central Government nominees. Seat allotment is strictly based on NEET-UG merit and category reservation.

Ques. What is the admission process for MBBS at CIMS Bilaspur?

Ans. Admission to MBBS at CIMS Bilaspur is through NEET-UG. CG-domicile students register for state quota counselling on the CGDME portal in Raipur, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET merit. Non-domicile candidates apply for AIQ seats through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. All candidates must report with original documents within the CGDME-notified deadline to confirm their seat.

Ques. What NEET rank is needed for MBBS at CIMS Bilaspur?

Ans. As a government medical college with 180 seats in Chhattisgarh, CIMS Bilaspur typically fills state-quota General category seats in the mid-range of the NEET merit list for CG students. SC/ST/OBC candidates require significantly lower ranks due to reservation benefits. For an accurate estimate, candidates should check the previous year CG NEET counselling closing ranks on the CGDME official portal.

Ques. Does CIMS Bilaspur have a teaching hospital for clinical training?

Ans. Yes, CIMS Bilaspur has a 500-bed teaching hospital attached to the medical college on its 25-acre campus in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The hospital provides clinical training to MBBS students from the second year onwards across departments such as general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and orthopedics.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from CIMS Bilaspur?

Ans. MBBS graduates from CIMS Bilaspur can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or PG Diploma specializations. Graduates can also apply for medical officer posts in CG government hospitals through CGPSC and can join the army or central health services through UPSC. After completing the mandatory 1-year internship and NMC registration, graduates can practice medicine independently anywhere in India.