Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri, is a government medical college offering MBBS over 4.5 years plus one year internship, with an intake of 150 seats. Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by NMC, admission is through KEA and MCC NEET counselling. Annual tuition is INR 64,350 under the government quota. The college has a 319-bed teaching hospital spread across a 22-acre campus.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA Karnataka Round 1 allotment begins August 2026.

KIMS Kodagu MBBS Fees 2026

• Other charges include medical examination (INR 150), library fee (INR 1,500), and university exam fees (INR 5,000) per year.
• Hostel rent is charged separately at INR 12,000 per year.
• A refundable hostel deposit is collected at the time of admission.

KIMS Kodagu MBBS Admission 2026

• KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) manages state quota admission via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• MCC manages All India Quota seats through its portal at mcc.nic.in.
• Karnataka domicile candidates are eligible for state quota seats under KEA counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year.
• Valid NEET-UG score meeting the Karnataka state counselling qualifying cut-off.
• Karnataka domicile required for state quota seats under KEA counselling.

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG and secure the required qualifying score.
• Register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for state quota counselling.
• Fill and lock college preferences during the KEA choice-filling window.
• Receive seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and preference order.
• Report to KIMS Kodagu with original documents for verification at the stipulated time.
• Pay the prescribed fee to confirm the allotted MBBS seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking MBBS at a government college with INR 64,350 annual tuition.
• Karnataka domicile targeting a state government medical college via KEA.
• Comfortable with a smaller 319-bed teaching hospital for clinical training.
• Prefer a smaller-city, low-cost MBBS environment in Kodagu district.
• Open to an emerging government medical college established in 2016.

✗ Skip if

• Targeting established government colleges with 500-plus-bed hospitals.
• Prefer a college in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, or a larger Karnataka city.
• A high NIRF Medical ranking is a non-negotiable factor in college selection.
• Seeking a college with extensive postgraduate specialties for clinical exposure.

KIMS Kodagu MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Karnataka state scholarships are applied through the Sakala portal or ePass Karnataka.
• Central government scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

As mentioned, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri offers admission to MBBS program based on Karnataka-NEET-Counselling rank. Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri Karnataka-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 54995 for the 1G category. Further, Karnataka-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 65111 for 1R , 50335 for 2AG , 83690 for 2AH and 79099 for 2AK category. Check Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri Cutoff

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 220187 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 204406 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri ranks 285 out of 632 colleges in India and 23rd in state Karnataka for its MBBS program.

Read more on Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Madikeri Rankings here

KIMS Kodagu MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences?

Ans. KIMS Kodagu is a government medical college and charges an annual tuition fee of INR 64,350 under the government quota. Other annual charges (medical exam, library, university exam fees) amount to INR 6,650. Hostel rent is INR 12,000 per year and is charged separately. The total tuition for 5 academic years is INR 3,21,750, making it one of the most affordable MBBS options in Karnataka.

Ques. How is admission done at KIMS Kodagu for MBBS?

Ans. Admission to MBBS at KIMS Kodagu is through NEET-UG scores via KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) counselling for state quota seats and MCC counselling for All India Quota seats. After the NEET result, candidates register on the KEA portal, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET rank and category. After allotment, candidates must report to the college within the given deadline for document verification and fee payment.

Ques. What was the NEET cutoff for KIMS Kodagu MBBS 2024?

Ans. In the 2024 Karnataka NEET counselling, the KIMS Kodagu MBBS closing rank for the general category was 47,161 in Round 2. The opening rank for the general category was 40,814 in Round 1. Cutoffs differ by category and round. Candidates targeting 2026 admission should monitor the official KEA portal for round-wise allotment data.

Ques. Is hostel available at KIMS Kodagu for MBBS students?

Ans. Yes, KIMS Kodagu provides hostel accommodation for MBBS students on campus. Hostel rent is charged at INR 12,000 per year and is billed separately from tuition. A refundable hostel deposit is also collected at the time of admission. Students should confirm room availability and updated hostel charges directly with the college administration before reporting.

Ques. Is KIMS Kodagu a government or private college?

Ans. Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Madikeri, is a government medical college under the Government of Karnataka. It was established in 2016 and is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. The college is approved by the National Medical Commission for 150 MBBS seats. All seats are filled through KEA and MCC government counselling routes at regulated fees.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBBS students at KIMS Kodagu?

Ans. MBBS students at KIMS Kodagu can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students under the Karnataka government, the Central Sector Scholarship for college students who scored in the top 20% in Class 12, the OBC Post-Matric Scholarship under the central government, and scholarships under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal or Karnataka’s ePass portal.