Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam offers a 5.5-year MBBS programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. Admission is based on NEET-UG scores, with 150 seats across government, management, and NRI quotas. Management quota fees total INR 45.66 Lakhs for the programme. The college is recognized by the National Medical Commission and operates under the Sree Narayana Trust, a major educational institution in Kerala.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Kerala CEE Counselling Registration begins 9 August 2026.

SNIMS Ernakulam MBBS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota)	INR 8,92,459 per year
Special Fee (Year 1 only)	INR 97,597
Hostel and Mess (Optional, per year)	INR 1,18,000
Total Tuition (Management Quota)	INR 45,66,000

• Government quota fees are regulated by the Kerala state government and are lower than management quota fees.
• NRI quota fees are higher than management quota.
• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and not included in the total tuition fee.

SNIMS Ernakulam MBBS Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET-UG Registration Closes	March 8, 2026
NEET-UG Exam	June 21, 2026
NEET-UG Result	July 16, 2026
Kerala CEE Medical Counselling Registration Opens	August 9, 2026
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

• NEET-UG registration closed in March 2026 and the exam was held on June 21, 2026.
• Management and NRI quota admissions are conducted separately through SNIMS after state counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category. Reserved category candidates require 45% as per NMC norms.
• Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31, 2026.
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualification score as per NMC cutoff.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a score meeting the required cutoff for the applicable category.
• Register on the Kerala CEE portal and submit NEET-UG 2026 score after result declaration.
• Participate in Kerala CEE centralized counselling for government quota seats at SNIMS.
• For management or NRI quota, contact SNIMS directly and follow the college-level counselling process.
• Fill in college preference list during counselling and check seat allotment result on CEE portal.
• Report to SNIMS with original documents and complete fee payment within the reporting deadline.

✓ Opt for this if

• Scored well in NEET-UG and prefer a Kerala-based private MBBS institution.
• Eligible for state counselling government quota seats with regulated lower fees.
• Planning to pursue PG specialization through an NMC-recognized MBBS degree.
• Prefer studying in Kerala with hospital-integrated training near Ernakulam.
• Eligible for institutional or government scholarship to offset management quota fees.

✗ Skip if

• Budget constraints make management quota fees of INR 45.66 Lakhs unaffordable.
• Prefer a government medical college with significantly lower regulated fees.
• Need a nationally ranked medical institution for stronger residency placement.
• Targeting metro-city hospitals for clinical exposure and networking during MBBS.

SNIMS Ernakulam MBBS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	As per central norms	SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year
Kerala Government Backward Community Scholarship	As per state norms	OBC/BC students domiciled in Kerala pursuing professional courses
SNIMS Institutional Fee Concession	As per institutional policy	Economically backward candidates with valid income and community certificates

• Government scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal and Kerala state portal.
• Institutional concession applications are submitted directly to SNIMS at the time of admission.

SNIMS Ernakulam MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBBS at SNIMS Ernakulam?

Ans. The management quota total tuition fee for MBBS at Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam is INR 45,66,000 for the complete programme. Annual tuition is INR 8,92,459 under management quota, with an additional special fee of INR 97,597 in the first year. Hostel and mess charges of INR 1,18,000 per year are optional and billed separately. Government quota fees are lower and regulated by the Kerala state government.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at SNIMS Ernakulam?

Ans. Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam has a total MBBS intake of 150 seats per academic year. These are distributed across government quota, management quota, and NRI quota as per Kerala government and NMC regulations. Government quota seats are allotted through Kerala CEE centralized counselling based on NEET-UG merit rank.

Ques. Is SNIMS Ernakulam recognized by NMC for MBBS?

Ans. Yes, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body for medical education in India. The college is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. The MBBS degree from SNIMS is valid for medical practice, NEET-PG eligibility, and licensing examinations in India.

Ques. How does the MBBS admission process work at SNIMS Ernakulam?

Ans. Admission to MBBS at SNIMS is based on NEET-UG 2026 scores. Candidates register on the Kerala CEE portal and participate in state counselling for government quota seats. Management quota and NRI quota admissions are handled separately by SNIMS. After the NEET-UG result on July 16, 2026, candidates should register on the CEE portal when Kerala medical counselling opens on 9 August 2026, list SNIMS as a preferred college, and confirm admission after seat allotment.

Ques. What is the duration of the MBBS programme at SNIMS Ernakulam?

Ans. The MBBS programme at Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam has a total duration of 5.5 years. This includes 4.5 years of academic study spread across nine semesters, followed by one year of compulsory rotating medical internship. The degree is awarded by Kerala University of Health Sciences after successful completion of all semesters and the internship period.

Ques. Are there scholarship options for MBBS students at SNIMS Ernakulam?

Ans. MBBS students at SNIMS Ernakulam can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST through the National Scholarship Portal and the Kerala Government Backward Community Scholarship through the state portal. SNIMS also provides institutional fee concessions to economically backward candidates with valid certificates. Students should inquire about institutional concessions directly with the SNIMS admission office at the time of joining.