Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Narketpally, Nalgonda district, Telangana, is a private medical college affiliated with KNRUHS offering 200 MBBS seats across a 5.5-year programme. Admission is through NEET-UG via KNRUHS centralised counselling for state quota and management quota seats. Annual management quota tuition is INR 13,00,000. The college operates a large attached teaching hospital serving patients from Nalgonda and surrounding Telangana districts.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
KIMS Nalgonda MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (State 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 (State Quota, 5.5 Years) | INR 3,30,000 |
| Total Fees (Management Quota, 5.5 Years) | INR 71,50,000 |
- Hostel, mess charges, and caution deposit are charged separately from tuition fees.
- NRI quota total tuition for 5.5 years is INR 1,43,00,000 as per reported data.
KIMS Nalgonda MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | 08 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Examination | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 16 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Counselling Registration Closes | 10 August 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Seat Allotment | 15 August 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Reporting to College | 22 August 2026 |
| KNRUHS State Quota Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| KNRUHS Management Quota Counselling | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC AIQ counselling is at mcc.nic.in covering 15% of MBBS seats at KIMS Nalgonda.
- KNRUHS conducts Telangana state quota and management quota counselling at knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
- Telangana domicile or prior schooling in Telangana is required for state quota eligibility.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified NEET-UG with minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum age of 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- For state quota: Telangana domicile or study from class 6 to 12 in Telangana
- Management quota seats are open to candidates from any state with a valid NEET score
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and download the rank card from nta.ac.in
- Register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in for All India Quota seats (15%)
- Telangana domicile candidates also register for KNRUHS state quota counselling at knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Management quota aspirants apply separately through the KNRUHS management quota counselling process
- Accept seat allotment and pay the requisite security deposit within the specified period
- Report to KIMS Nalgonda with original documents for verification and admission confirmation
✓ Opt for this if
- Telangana domicile seeking state quota MBBS at INR 60,000 per year
- NEET rank around 1,00,000 to 1,25,000 for open management quota seats
- Want a large 200-seat private medical college in Nalgonda district
- Prefer a KNRUHS-affiliated college near Hyderabad with hospital exposure
✗ Skip if
- Management quota fee of INR 71,50,000 total is beyond budget
- Seeking a government medical college for lower overall costs
- Prefer a college with higher NIRF ranking or NMC-graded status
- Not from Telangana and cannot secure state quota allocation
KIMS Nalgonda MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee as per Telangana government notification | SC/ST students domiciled in Telangana admitted through state quota counselling |
| Telangana BC Scholarship | As per Telangana government notification | BC students with family income below the prescribed limit |
| Central Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Tuition and maintenance as per central norms | SC/ST students registered on the National Scholarship Portal |
- Telangana scholarships are applied through the TS scholarship portal at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in.
- Central scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
KIMS Nalgonda MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at KIMS Nalgonda for management quota students?
Ans. The annual management quota tuition fee at KIMS Nalgonda is INR 13,00,000, making the 5.5-year total tuition INR 71,50,000. State quota students pay INR 60,000 per year. NRI quota fees are INR 26,00,000 per year. Hostel, mess, and caution deposit are charged separately. Students should confirm the current fee with KIMS admissions before joining through any quota.
Ques. What NEET rank is needed for MBBS at KIMS Nalgonda?
Ans. Based on 2024 data, open category candidates were allotted KIMS Nalgonda government quota seats with ranks around 97,116 in Round 1, extending to 1,25,756 in Round 3. Management quota Round 1 closing rank was around 94,481. Actual 2026 cutoffs will vary with the seat matrix and NEET 2026 score distribution. Telangana domicile students compete for 85% state quota seats.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are there at KIMS Nalgonda and how are they allocated?
Ans. KIMS Nalgonda has 200 MBBS seats. Of these, 15% (30 seats) are under the All India Quota filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85% (170 seats) are distributed between state quota, management quota, and NRI quota, all filled through KNRUHS counselling. Telangana domicile is required for state quota eligibility.
Ques. Is KIMS Nalgonda recognised by the National Medical Commission?
Ans. Yes. Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana. The MBBS degree is valid for medical practice registration, NEET-PG entrance, and licensing exams in India and abroad after completion of the mandatory one-year internship.
Ques. Can students from outside Telangana apply for MBBS at KIMS Nalgonda?
Ans. Yes. Students from any state can apply for KIMS Nalgonda through two routes: the All India Quota (30 seats via MCC counselling) and the Management Quota (through KNRUHS management quota counselling). Both require a valid NEET-UG score. Only Telangana domicile candidates are eligible for state quota seats (85%). NRI candidates may apply through the NRI quota.
Ques. What career paths are available after MBBS from KIMS Nalgonda?
Ans. MBBS graduates from KIMS Nalgonda can register with the Telangana Medical Council for practice. They may appear in NEET-PG for MD/MS specialisation. Government service options include Telangana Health Department recruitment and UPSC CMS. The attached teaching hospital also provides opportunities for junior residency. Graduates completing the mandatory one-year internship are eligible for all NEET-PG seats across India.