Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Kanyakumari offers a 5.5-year MBBS program (including 1 year internship) with 150 seats, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission is through NEET-UG. Annual tuition fees are INR 3,90,000 for AIQ seats and INR 12,50,000 for management quota seats. SMIMS is NABH accredited and is located at Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari district.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 1 Seat Allotment expected September 2026 (Tentative).

Sree Mookambika MBBS Fees 2026

• Management quota total fee for 5.5 years is INR 68,75,000.
• Hostel charges are payable separately to the college.

Sree Mookambika MBBS Admission 2026

• TN state counselling is managed by Tamil Nadu DME at tnmedicalselection.net.
• AIQ seats are filled through MCC NEET Counselling at mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% marks (UR/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC).
• Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with a minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by NMC.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026 with no upper age limit for MBBS admission.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile for the applicable category.
• Register for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling at tnmedicalselection.net for state quota seats.
• Fill college preferences and select SMIMS Kanyakumari within the stipulated choice-filling window.
• Receive seat allotment notification from Tamil Nadu DME and pay the counselling fee.
• Report to SMIMS Kanyakumari with NEET scorecard, Class 12 mark sheet, and all original documents.
• Complete document verification and pay the first-year tuition fee to confirm enrollment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking MBBS from an NMC-approved private medical college in Tamil Nadu
• Eligible for AIQ seats through MCC counselling with a moderate NEET score
• Planning a medical career in Tamil Nadu or Kerala’s healthcare sector
• Looking for an NABH-accredited teaching hospital attached to the medical college
• Eligible for Tamil Nadu state quota with Kanyakumari district or TN domicile

✗ Skip if

• Management quota fee of INR 68 Lakhs is beyond your budget range
• Preferring a metro-city medical college with broader specialty departments
• Targeting a government medical college with substantially lower tuition costs
• Looking for a college with strong published MD/MS placement statistics

Sree Mookambika MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in before November.
• TN students should apply under the state BC/MBC welfare scholarship portal.

As mentioned, Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari offers admission to MBBS program based on Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling rank. Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 3582 for the General category. Further, Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 13649 for SC , 18908 for ST , 6191 for BC and 6601 for BCM category. Check Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari Cutoff

Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 19266 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 18631 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari ranks 511 out of 632 colleges in India and 54th in state Tamil Nadu for its MBBS program.

Read more on Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari Rankings here

Sree Mookambika MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari?

Ans. The annual MBBS fee at Sree Mookambika Institute (SMIMS) Kanyakumari is INR 3,90,000 for AIQ seats and INR 12,50,000 for management quota seats. The total fee for AIQ category over 5.5 years (including internship) is INR 21,45,000. For management quota, the total is INR 68,75,000 for the complete program. Hostel and living charges are payable separately directly to the college.

Ques. How is MBBS admission done at Sree Mookambika Institute Kanyakumari?

Ans. MBBS admission at SMIMS Kanyakumari is based on NEET-UG score. State quota seats (85%) are filled through Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling conducted by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education at tnmedicalselection.net. All India Quota (AIQ) seats (15%) are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Management quota seats are filled through the college’s own process. All routes require a valid NEET-UG 2026 score.

Ques. Is Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences Kanyakumari NMC approved?

Ans. Yes, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Kanyakumari is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the statutory body governing medical education in India. The institute is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai, and is also NABH accredited. NMC recognition is mandatory for the MBBS degree to be valid for medical practice and PG entrance in India.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for SMIMS Kanyakumari MBBS admission?

Ans. The NEET cutoff for MBBS at SMIMS Kanyakumari depends on the category and seat type. For state quota seats, the cutoff is determined by Tamil Nadu DME after TN NEET Counselling concludes. AIQ cutoffs are released by MCC after the counselling rounds. General category candidates typically need a NEET score in the range of 400 to 500 for private medical college seats. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published by DME Tamil Nadu after the counselling rounds.

Ques. What are the career options after MBBS from Sree Mookambika Institute Kanyakumari?

Ans. After completing MBBS from SMIMS Kanyakumari, graduates can pursue PG entrance exams like NEET-PG for MD/MS specializations in any recognized medical college in India. They can work in government hospitals, private hospitals, primary health centres, or set up private practice after completing the 1-year internship and obtaining registration from the Tamil Nadu Medical Council. Options for international practice are also available after clearing respective country licensing exams.

Ques. Is hostel facility available at Sree Mookambika Institute Kanyakumari?

Ans. Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) provides hostel accommodation for MBBS students within the campus at Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari. The hostel charges are payable separately from the tuition fee. Prospective students are advised to contact the SMIMS admissions office directly for details on hostel availability, room types, accommodation charges, and mess facility fees applicable for the current academic session.