Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences offers MBBS, a 4.5-year undergraduate medical programme followed by a mandatory 1-year internship, at its Majitar campus in East Sikkim. Admission is through NEET-UG merit. The total programme fee is INR 75,15,000 for General category students. The institute holds National Medical Commission recognition and offers clinical training across 19 departments in its affiliated teaching hospital.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• One-year rotating internship at the SMIMS teaching hospital in Majitar
• Clinical training across 19 medical and surgical speciality departments
• NMC-approved programme with hands-on ward rounds beginning from the second year

SMU Sikkim MBBS Fees 2026

• Sikkim Government Quota students receive a 75% concession on annual tuition fees.
• Caution deposit of INR 25,000 is refundable on successful completion of the internship.
• Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in the total programme fee.

SMU Sikkim MBBS Admission 2026

• SMIMS MBBS seats are allotted exclusively through MCC Central Counselling on NEET-UG merit.
• Sikkim Government Quota seats are allotted through state counselling by the Sikkim Health Department.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category. SC/ST/OBC candidates require 40% aggregate.
• Age minimum 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score issued by NTA, meeting the qualifying cutoff as per NMC norms

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG conducted by NTA and obtain a qualifying score
• Register for MCC Central Counselling at mcc.nic.in when Round 1 registration opens in August 2026
• Fill college and course preferences, including SMIMS, and lock choices within the registration window
• Seat allotment letter issued by MCC based on NEET-UG rank and seat availability at SMIMS
• Report to SMIMS with original documents within the allotment deadline and pay admission fees to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET-UG rank allows a private medical college seat at competitive fees
• Prefer a campus with integrated hospital and early clinical exposure from Year 2
• Comfortable with a residential campus in the Northeast and the Sikkim location
• Targeting postgraduate entrance after MBBS from an NMC-recognised institution

✗ Skip if

• NEET-UG rank qualifies for a government medical college seat at lower fees
• Require a metro-city campus for hospital exposure and clinical networking
• Total private medical fee of INR 75 Lakhs-plus is outside the available budget

SMU Sikkim MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Only one scholarship applies per student at a time throughout the programme.
• Merit scholarships for MBBS require a minimum CGPA of 7.5 maintained across each academic year.

SMU Sikkim MBBS FAQs

Ques. How does MCC Counselling work for MBBS at SMIMS?

Ans. MBBS admission at SMIMS is through MCC Central Counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee after NEET-UG results. Students register at mcc.nic.in, submit college preferences including SMIMS, and seats are allotted based on NEET-UG merit and seat availability. Round 1 registration is expected to open in August 2026. Allotted candidates must report to SMIMS with original Class 12 marksheets, NEET-UG scorecard, identity proof, and migration certificate within the reporting deadline.

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at SMIMS for General category?

Ans. The total MBBS programme fee at SMIMS for General category students is INR 75,15,000. This includes annual tuition of INR 18,70,000 per year for four academic years, a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 25,000. Hostel charges are billed separately and not included. Sikkim Government Quota students pay a reduced annual tuition of INR 4,67,500, reflecting the 75% concession on the standard fee.

Ques. What is the duration of MBBS at SMIMS and when does clinical training begin?

Ans. The MBBS programme at SMIMS spans 4.5 years of academic study across five phases, followed by a mandatory 1-year rotating internship, making the total duration 5.5 years. Clinical training begins from the second year with ward rounds and case presentations. Students rotate across 19 departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Ophthalmology. The internship is conducted at the SMIMS teaching hospital in Majitar, East Sikkim.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from SMIMS?

Ans. After completing MBBS from SMIMS and the mandatory one-year rotating internship, graduates can appear in NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma programmes in any medical speciality. Other career paths include joining government health services, the Indian Armed Forces Medical Corps, or private hospitals as medical officers. SMIMS graduates are eligible to practise anywhere in India under National Medical Commission regulations, and the degree is recognised for postgraduate medical education screening abroad.

Ques. Is the SMIMS MBBS degree recognised for practicing medicine outside India?

Ans. SMIMS holds National Medical Commission recognition, which is the statutory authority for medical education in India. For practising abroad, graduates must meet the licensing requirements of the destination country. The degree is accepted for regulatory screening in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, subject to qualifying the respective licensing examinations such as PLAB, AMC QE, or USMLE. Candidates planning international medical practice should verify current recognition with the relevant national medical authority.