Doctor of Medicine [MD]

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi, offers the MD programme across 17 specialisations as a 3-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to RGUHS and recognised by the NMC. A government institution serving North Karnataka with a major tertiary referral hospital, KIMS Hubli provides 137 total MD seats with fees ranging from INR 75,000 to INR 3,42,450 for three years. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 merit counselling via MCC and KEA.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 07 July 2026 (NEET PG registration via NBE at natboard.edu.in).

Key Points

• Government medical college with no management quota; all 137 MD seats filled through NEET PG merit counselling
• Monthly stipend paid to all MD residents throughout the 3-year programme per RGUHS and government norms
• 17 specialisations spanning clinical branches, basic sciences, and community medicine
• KIMS Hospital is a designated tertiary referral centre serving Dharwad and Belagavi divisions of North Karnataka
• 50% seats under All India Quota via MCC and 50% under Karnataka State Quota via KEA

KIMS Hubli MD Fees 2026

• KIMS Hubli is a government medical college with fees regulated per Karnataka FRC norms.
• Hostel charges are billed separately and not included in the above fees.
• MD residents receive a monthly stipend per government norms, separate from course fees.
• Fees are subject to change; verify with the KIMS Hubli admissions office before applying.

KIMS Hubli MD Admission 2026

Important Dates

• 50% AIQ seats filled via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
• 50% state seats filled via KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Completed MBBS internship mandatory before reporting to KIMS Hubli.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with compulsory rotating internship completed before the admission cut-off date.
• A valid NEET PG 2026 score in the qualifying percentile is mandatory for all MD seats.
• State Medical Council or NMC registration and internship completion certificate required at the time of counselling.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in (registration closes July 7, 2026).
• Based on merit rank, register for MCC AIQ counselling (mcc.nic.in) for 50% seats or KEA state quota (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for 50% seats.
• Fill KIMS Hubli and the preferred MD specialisation in the online preference list during counselling rounds.
• Attend document verification with MBBS degree, internship certificate, council registration, NEET PG scorecard, and allotment letter.
• Complete fee payment and join KIMS Hubli within the stipulated date in the allotment order.

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET PG rank qualifies for clinical MD at a government medical college
• Preferred practice location is North Karnataka or Dharwad division
• Government-regulated fees and resident stipend are key priorities
• High-volume tertiary referral hospital training environment is valued

✗ Skip if

• NEET PG rank is strong enough for MD at AIIMS, PGI, or JIPMER
• Intended career or practice is outside Karnataka
• A super-speciality fellowship immediately after MD is the priority

KIMS Hubli MD Scholarships 2026

• MD residents receive a monthly stipend throughout the 3-year programme.
• Scholarship amounts are subject to change per government orders.

KIMS Hubli MD FAQs

Ques. How many total MD seats are available at KIMS Hubli?

Ans. KIMS Hubli offers 137 MD seats across 17 specialisations. General Medicine has the highest intake at 23 seats, followed by Obstetrics and Gynaecology at 22 seats, Pathology at 21 seats, Anaesthesia at 19 seats, and Paediatrics at 15 seats. Basic science branches such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology have 2 seats each.

Ques. Are there management quota MD seats at KIMS Hubli?

Ans. No. KIMS Hubli is a government medical college and all MD seats are filled through NEET PG 2026 merit counselling. There are no management or NRI quota seats. 50% of seats are under All India Quota via MCC and 50% under Karnataka State Quota via KEA.

Ques. Do MD residents at KIMS Hubli receive a stipend?

Ans. Yes. All MD residents at KIMS Hubli receive a monthly stipend as per RGUHS and government norms throughout the 3-year programme. The stipend is in addition to paying the course fee. Confirm the current stipend amount with the KIMS Hubli PG office.

Ques. What documents are needed for MD admission counselling at KIMS Hubli?

Ans. Carry the MBBS degree and marksheets, compulsory internship completion certificate, State Medical Council or NMC registration certificate, NEET PG 2026 scorecard, counselling allotment letter, community/caste certificate if applicable, and photo identity proof. Verify the complete document checklist on the MCC or KEA counselling portal before reporting.

Ques. Which MD specialisations at KIMS Hubli are most competitive?

Ans. Clinical specialisations with fewer seats typically attract the strongest NEET PG ranks at KIMS Hubli. MD Radiodiagnosis (7 seats), MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprology (4 seats), and MD Psychiatry (2 seats) are among the most competitive. MD General Medicine (23 seats) and MD Anaesthesia (19 seats) are more accessible given their larger intakes.