Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT] program encompass various components. The total course fee spans four years, with the first-year fee set at 46,000 INR. The second-year fee is 42,500 INR, and the third and fourth years each amount to 42,000 INR. This fee structure includes tuition and examination fees. Scholarships are available to local candidates, potentially covering up to 90% of the fees, especially for students with exemplary intermediate exam scores, where up to 35,000 INR may be waived.
However, candidates who are government employees are generally not eligible for these scholarships. Other candidates, depending on their eligibility, may have to pay the initial charges, with the possibility of eventual refund through scholarships. Additional costs may arise from departmental fees and optional events.
About Masters in Hospital Management [MHM]
NIMS Hyderabad offers a 2-year Masters in Hospital Management with 20 seats, the only hospital management program at Telangana’s premier government tertiary care institution. Admission is through NIMSET, NIMS’s own entrance examination for management programs. The total course fee is INR 1,11,000 for the full 2-year program. Graduates pursue careers in hospital administration, healthcare consultancy, health insurance management, and pharmaceutical operations.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. NIMSET exam begins 26 July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Practical hospital management rotations within NIMS’s finance, procurement, and operations departments
- Only government-funded hospital management postgraduate program at a premier Telangana tertiary care institution
- Curriculum integrates health economics, public health management, and live hospital administration exposure at NIMS
NIMS MHM Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 semesters) | INR 1,05,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | INR 5,000 |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | INR 1,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,11,000 |
- Tuition is charged at INR 26,250 per semester across 4 semesters.
- An INR 25,000 counseling fee paid at seat confirmation is adjusted against tuition.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus and hostel charges are to be confirmed with NIMS directly.
NIMS MHM Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NIMSET Application Closes | June 28, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NIMSET Exam | July 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NIMSET Result | July 28, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NIMS MHM Counselling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Dates above are extrapolated from the 2025 NIMSET cycle and are tentative for 2026.
- NIMSET application fee is INR 5,000 for OC/BC candidates and INR 4,000 for SC/ST candidates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Government employees applying as in-service candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer
- Valid social status certificate required for reserved category candidates
- Medical fitness certificate required at the time of counseling
Admission Process
- Register online for NIMSET and submit the application with required documents and fee payment
- Download the NIMSET admit card from the NIMS official website before the exam date
- Appear for NIMSET: 100 MCQ questions in 2 hours, conducted offline in English medium at NIMS campus
- Merit list is prepared based on NIMSET score with ties resolved by qualifying degree marks then age
- Attend in-person counseling at NIMS with original documents and a counseling fee of INR 25,000
- Report to NIMS campus for class commencement after seat confirmation
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting hospital administration roles within Telangana’s government and public sector hospitals
- Non-medical graduates seeking a healthcare management qualification from a reputed hospital institution
- In-service hospital employees looking for a structured management qualification with NOC
- Seeking low-fee government-backed healthcare management education in Hyderabad
✗ Skip if
- Expecting corporate MBA-style campus placement drives with consulting or pharma recruiters
- Seeking a nationally branded management program recognized by AICTE or UGC as MBA equivalent
- Prioritizing a large class cohort and business school networking opportunities
NIMS MHM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TS ePass Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee | SC/ST candidates via tsepass.telangana.gov.in, applied annually |
| TS ePass Post-Matric Scholarship (BC) | Partial assistance | BC category students via TS ePass portal |
| NIMS SC/ST Fee Concession | Full fee exemption | SC/ST students, applied automatically at enrollment |
| Central Government OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Partial | OBC students via scholarships.gov.in, applied annually |
- TS ePass scholarship applications open annually between July and October on the state portal.
- SC/ST fee concession at NIMS is automatic and does not require a separate scholarship application.
NIMS MHM FAQs
Ques. What is NIMSET and how is it conducted for MHM admission at NIMS Hyderabad?
Ans. NIMSET stands for Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Test. For MHM admission, it is an offline examination of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours, conducted in English at the NIMS campus in Panjagutta. The syllabus covers Health Sciences, Hospital and Health Administration, Computer Science, General Knowledge, IQ, and English. A qualifying score of 40% is required for OC/BC/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
Ques. What career paths are available after Masters in Hospital Management from NIMS Hyderabad?
Ans. MHM graduates from NIMS work in hospital administration and operations management, healthcare consultancy, health insurance claims and policy roles, pharmaceutical sales operations management, and public health project management. NIMS’s own hospital administration department provides a strong training ground during the program. Graduates typically join government hospitals through recruitment drives, corporate hospital chains in Hyderabad, or health insurance companies in administrative and analysis roles.
Ques. Are there reserved seats for in-service candidates in NIMS MHM admissions?
Ans. In-service government hospital employees can apply for NIMS MHM by submitting a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of application and again at counseling. Reservation norms as prescribed by the Telangana Government apply to MHM seats including reservations for SC, ST, BC, and EWS categories. Reserved category candidates must submit valid social status certificates and income certificates as applicable during counseling.
Ques. What is the difference between MHM from NIMS and an MBA in Hospital Management?
Ans. The MHM from NIMS is a specialized postgraduate degree rooted in the healthcare and hospital management context of a 2,000-bed government teaching hospital. It focuses on hospital operations, clinical administration, health economics, and public health management. An MBA in Hospital Management from a business school adds finance, strategy, and corporate management. The MHM suits those targeting government hospital administration, while MBA HM suits those targeting corporate hospital chains or management consulting.
Ques. Is the MHM degree from NIMS Hyderabad recognized for government recruitment purposes?
Ans. Yes, the MHM degree from NIMS Hyderabad is awarded through KNRUHS and is recognized for relevant government recruitment in Telangana. Graduates are eligible for hospital administrative officer and health services management positions through TSPSC and central government health ministry recruitment as they meet the postgraduate qualification requirements. The degree is also recognized for in-service promotion purposes for eligible government hospital employees who complete the program.