Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, is an autonomous government medical college under India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. MBBS at RIMS spans 5.5 years including a mandatory internship, with admission through NEET-UG. Total institutional fees are INR 14,522 across 5 academic years and hostel residence is mandatory for all MBBS students. Of 125 seats, 18 are open via All India Quota and the rest are reserved for NE state candidates.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.

RIMS Imphal MBBS Fees 2026

• Hostel residence is mandatory for all MBBS students at RIMS Imphal.
• Mess charges are billed separately by the hostel and are not included in the total above.
• Fee figures are sourced from the official RIMS fee notification and may be revised each session.

RIMS Imphal MBBS Admission 2026

• AIQ counselling for 18 seats is conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
• State quota counselling is managed by the Manipur Directorate of Health Services.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for general category (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying scorecard from NTA
• Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31, 2026
• PRC from Manipur or eligible NE state required for state quota seats

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and obtain the official scorecard from ntaneet.nic.in
• For AIQ seats: register at mcc.nic.in and participate in MCC MBBS counselling rounds
• For state quota: register with the Manipur Directorate of Health Services with NEET scorecard and PRC
• Fill and lock college preferences during the designated choice-filling window
• Receive seat allotment letter and report to RIMS Imphal for document verification
• Pay institutional fees and complete hostel registration to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

• NE state NEET qualifier seeking one of India’s most affordable MBBS programs
• Comfortable with mandatory residential hostel life on the RIMS campus
• Want diverse clinical exposure in a tertiary hospital serving all eight NE states
• Targeting government medical officer posts or PG programs in the NE region

✗ Skip if

• Non-NE state candidate without a strong NEET rank for 18 AIQ seats
• Opposed to mandatory on-campus residential hostel throughout the MBBS program
• Seeking a metro city teaching hospital with tier-one super-specialty clinical exposure
• Need a high NIRF-ranked institution for competitive PG specialty entry

RIMS Imphal MBBS Scholarships 2026

• NSP scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
• PRC of an eligible NE state is mandatory for NEC and other regional scholarships.
• Scholarship eligibility and amounts are published in annual government budget notifications.

As mentioned, RIMS Imphal offers admission to MBBS program based on NEET rank. RIMS Imphal NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 22377 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 22056 for OBC , 64770 for SC , 84935 for ST and 19897 for EWS category. Check RIMS Imphal Cutoff

RIMS Imphal MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in RIMS Imphal MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the RIMS Imphal MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 157432 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 915338 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, RIMS Imphal ranks 296 out of 632 colleges in India and 1st in state Manipur for its MBBS program.

• 67 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
• 46 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2022.

Read more on RIMS Imphal Rankings here

RIMS Imphal MBBS FAQs

Ques. What are the total MBBS fees at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. The total institutional fees for MBBS at RIMS Imphal are INR 14,522 across the five academic years. This includes a one-time admission fee of INR 6,472 in Year 1 and an annual recurring fee of INR 1,610 per year. Examination fees of INR 1,500 per academic year are billed separately. Hostel residence is mandatory for all students and mess charges are billed separately by the hostel.

Ques. Is hostel compulsory for MBBS students at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Yes, RIMS Imphal mandates on-campus hostel residence for all MBBS students throughout the program. Hostel-related setup charges are included in the first-year admission fee of INR 6,472, and ongoing hostel maintenance is part of the annual INR 1,610 recurring fee. Mess charges are billed separately by the hostel administration and students are expected to use the campus mess facilities.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at RIMS Imphal and how are they distributed?

Ans. RIMS Imphal offers 125 MBBS seats each year. Of these, 18 seats (15% All India Quota) are allotted through the MCC at mcc.nic.in and are open to candidates from any state in India based on NEET-UG merit. The remaining 107 seats are state quota seats reserved for candidates holding a valid PRC from Manipur or another eligible North-Eastern state, allotted through Manipur state counselling.

Ques. Can a candidate from outside NE states get MBBS admission at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Yes, through the All India Quota (AIQ) which has 18 MBBS seats at RIMS Imphal, filled based on NEET-UG national rank through MCC counselling. These seats are open to all candidates regardless of state domicile. The remaining 107 seats are exclusively for candidates who hold a valid PRC from Manipur or another eligible North-Eastern state, as RIMS primarily serves the health sciences needs of the North-East.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from RIMS Imphal?

Ans. MBBS graduates from RIMS Imphal can appear for NEET-PG conducted by NTA to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma specializations across India. They are eligible for government medical officer posts in NE state health departments, ESIC, railways, and central government health services. Graduates interested in defense medicine can apply for the Armed Forces Medical Services. International practice is possible through USMLE or PLAB examinations after the mandatory internship.

Ques. Is there a bond requirement after completing MBBS from RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Yes, RIMS Imphal typically requires state quota MBBS students to execute a bond to serve in government health facilities within the NE region for a stipulated period after graduation. Bond terms and conditions are specified in the admission agreement signed at the time of joining. Students are advised to review the current bond requirements published in the official RIMS admission notification before accepting their seat.