Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, is an NMC-approved private medical college offering a 5.5-year MBBS program with 150 seats. Admission is through NEET UG and Chhattisgarh state counselling, with a total program fee of INR 40.21 Lakhs. The college is ranked 431st in Medical by NIRF 2025 and provides MBBS training through its own attached teaching hospital in Bhilai.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open 29 July 2026 (Tentative).

SSIMS MBBS Fees 2026

• Caution deposit of INR 25,000 is fully refundable at program completion.
• Hostel is optional and mess charges are paid separately on actual basis.
• Education loans are available from major Indian banks for eligible students.
• MBBS interns at SSIMS receive a monthly stipend of INR 8,000 to INR 40,000 during the 1-year rotatory internship.

SSIMS MBBS Admission 2026

• State quota seats are filled through Chhattisgarh MBBS counselling conducted by CGDME.
• 15% of MBBS seats fall under All India Quota and are filled through MCC centralized counselling.
• Candidates can register for CG state counselling on the official CGDME portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
• A valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for admission to MBBS at SSIMS Bhilai.
• English-medium education for at least 3 years is required as per NMC guidelines.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with a score above the minimum cutoff for private medical colleges.
• Register online for Chhattisgarh MBBS counselling through the CGDME portal.
• Upload and verify documents at designated CGDME help centres.
• Fill college and course preferences during the online choice-filling round.
• Check seat allotment result and report to SSIMS Bhilai with originals to confirm admission.
• Pay the semester fee and complete enrollment formalities at the college.

✓ Opt for this if

• Scored well in NEET but didn’t get a government medical college seat
• Planning to practice medicine in Chhattisgarh or central India
• Comfortable with the fee range of a private NMC-approved college
• Want a newer campus with dedicated teaching hospital infrastructure

✗ Skip if

• Cannot manage INR 40 Lakhs in program fees over 5.5 years
• Eligible for a government medical college at a lower cost
• Prefer a college ranked in the top 100 for Medical by NIRF

SSIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026

• SC/ST/OBC scholarships must be applied through the Chhattisgarh government scholarship portal.
• SSIMS does not offer direct merit-based or need-based institutional scholarships.
• Education loans from nationalized banks are available to cover partial or full program fees.

SSIMS MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff rank for MBBS at SSIMS Bhilai for general category students?

Ans. Based on 2024 admission data, the NEET UG closing rank for MBBS at SSIMS Bhilai for the general category ranged from 7,64,949 to 9,67,493. These figures cover both state quota and management quota seats. Cutoffs vary each year depending on the number of NEET qualifiers and the total seats available across Chhattisgarh’s private medical colleges.

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at SSIMS Bhilai?

Ans. The total fee for the 5.5-year MBBS program at SSIMS Bhilai is INR 40,21,000, excluding hostel charges. The annual tuition fee is INR 7,99,187. A refundable caution deposit of INR 25,000 is collected at the time of admission. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 3,03,000 to INR 5,53,000 per year, with mess charges paid separately.

Ques. How are the 150 MBBS seats at SSIMS Bhilai distributed across quotas?

Ans. SSIMS Bhilai has 150 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 85% are filled through Chhattisgarh state quota counselling managed by CGDME, with state and management quota sub-divisions. 15% are filled through the All India Quota through MCC centralized counselling. A valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for all categories of admission.

Ques. What is the internship stipend for MBBS interns at SSIMS Bhilai?

Ans. MBBS interns completing the mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at SSIMS Bhilai receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 8,000 to INR 40,000. The amount varies by department and year of internship. The internship provides clinical exposure across multiple departments at the college’s attached teaching hospital in Bhilai.

Ques. Is SSIMS Bhilai approved by the National Medical Commission?

Ans. Yes, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), Bhilai, is recognized and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the statutory body regulating medical education in India. The MBBS degree awarded by SSIMS is therefore valid for medical practice registration and for applying to postgraduate medical entrance exams like NEET PG.

Ques. Can students apply for education loans to fund MBBS at SSIMS Bhilai?

Ans. Yes, education loans from major nationalized and private Indian banks are available to cover MBBS fees at SSIMS Bhilai. Students may also explore the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, which provides interest subvention on education loans for eligible students from families with annual income up to INR 8 Lakhs. Loan applications can be processed through the bank’s education loan department.