About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
The MBBS programme at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, is a 4.5-year undergraduate medical degree followed by a mandatory 1-year rotating internship. VIMS holds NMC approval for an annual intake of 250 seats. Admission is through NEET UG followed by KEA and MCC counselling. The college operates a 1,600-bed attached Vydehi Hospital, one of Bangalore’s busiest tertiary care facilities handling over 2,500 outpatients daily.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins 21 July 2026.
VIMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Government Quota (per year, Karnataka domicile) | INR 1,44,246 |
| Tuition Fee - Management/OPN Quota (per year, All-India) | INR 12,00,117 |
| Tuition Fee - NRI Quota (per year) | INR 40,00,000 to 45,00,000 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per year) | INR 2,50,000 to 3,00,000 |
| Total Fees - Management Quota (4.5 years) | INR 54 Lakhs |
- Fee figures are from KEA 2025 Round 3 allotment data and may be revised for 2026-27.
- Government quota seats are filled through KEA state counselling for Karnataka domicile candidates only.
- Hostel fee is optional and billed separately from tuition for all quotas.
VIMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration | February 8 to March 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 20, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration | July 21, 2026 |
| KEA Karnataka State Counselling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET UG result was declared on July 20, 2026 and MCC AIQ Round 1 opened on July 21, 2026.
- For 85% state quota seats in Karnataka, candidates must register through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KEA notification.
- Management quota seats at VIMS are filled through KEA alongside state quota seats in Karnataka.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology plus English with a minimum aggregate of 50% for general category and 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
- Valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all categories including NRI and management quota.
- Karnataka domicile proof is required for state quota seats through KEA counselling.
Admission Process
- Register and qualify NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA.
- For AIQ (15%) seats: register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in for centralised counselling after NEET result.
- For state quota (85%) and management seats in Karnataka: register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for KEA counselling.
- Fill college and course preferences during the counselling registration window.
- Attend KEA or MCC seat allotment and report to VIMS Bangalore with original documents and fee payment on the reporting date.
- Complete the medical fitness examination and enrollment formalities at the VIMS admissions office.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka domicile and eligible for government quota at INR 6.5 Lakhs total.
- Want clinical MBBS training in a 1,600-bed hospital in Bangalore.
- Prefer a large-intake NMC-approved private medical college in South India.
- Plan to specialise in fields offered at Vydehi Hospital after MBBS completion.
✗ Skip if
- Management quota budget of INR 54 Lakhs for 4.5 years is not feasible.
- Prefer a government MBBS college or AIIMS/JIPMER for lower fees and national brand value.
- Not from Karnataka and NEET rank is unlikely to secure management quota seats at VIMS.
VIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| VidyaSiri Scholarship (Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Karnataka enrolled in professional degree programmes |
| Raita Vidya Nidhi (Karnataka) | As per government norms | Children of registered farmers in Karnataka |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | As per government norms | SC/ST students from all states via the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in |
- Apply through the SSP Karnataka portal or the National Scholarship Portal before the notified annual deadline.
- Original category and income certificates must be submitted at VIMS enrollment to claim Karnataka state scholarships.
As mentioned, VIMS Bangalore offers admission to MBBS program based on Karnataka-NEET-Counselling rank. VIMS Bangalore Karnataka-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 128982 for the 1K category. Further, Karnataka-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 75677 for 1R , 50094 for 2AG , 103006 for 2AKH and 74488 for 2AR category. Check VIMS Bangalore Cutoff
VIMS Bangalore MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in VIMS Bangalore MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the VIMS Bangalore MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 201703 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 216933 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1K | 117745 | 107184 |
| 1R | 75677 | - |
| 2AG | 45513 | 68007 |
| 2AKH | 98788 | - |
| 2AR | 61231 | 75404 |
| 2BH | 72258 | - |
| 2BK | 82928 | - |
| 2BR | 83469 | - |
| 3AK | 116770 | - |
| 3AR | 54074 | - |
| 3BG | 33400 | 48163 |
| GM | 16640 | 24639 |
| GMH | 33432 | 36514 |
| GMK | 76372 | 80468 |
| GMR | 48852 | 48526 |
| SCG | 156021 | 156985 |
| SCH | 187938 | - |
| SCR | 178390 | - |
| STG | 167212 | 140370 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, VIMS Bangalore ranks 459 out of 632 colleges in India and 47 in state Karnataka for its MBBS program.
Read more on VIMS Bangalore Rankings here
VIMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MBBS at VIMS Bangalore under management quota?
Ans. The management quota MBBS tuition fee at VIMS Bangalore is INR 12,00,117 per year as per KEA 2025 Round 3 data, totalling INR 54 Lakhs for 4.5 years. For Karnataka domicile government quota students, the tuition is INR 1,44,246 per year. Optional hostel is charged separately at INR 2.5 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs per year.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are at VIMS Bangalore and how is admission done?
Ans. VIMS Bangalore has an NMC-approved annual MBBS intake of 250 seats. Admission is strictly NEET UG-based. Karnataka state quota seats are filled through KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, while 15% AIQ seats go through MCC centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in. Management and NRI quota seats are also allotted through the KEA process in Karnataka.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for MBBS at VIMS Bangalore under management quota?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, the general category management quota closing rank at VIMS Bangalore was in the range of 1,20,000 to 2,20,000. State quota general category closing ranks ranged from 45,513 to 50,094 in Round 2. Cutoffs vary each year and candidates should verify 2026 round-wise cutoffs on the KEA official website as counselling progresses.
Ques. What are the career options after MBBS from VIMS Bangalore?
Ans. MBBS graduates from VIMS can pursue postgraduate medical education through NEET PG, prepare for USMLE for international practice, join government hospital service, or work in private clinical settings. VIMS alumni have access to Bangalore’s large private hospital ecosystem for early career opportunities. Graduates can also pursue DNB programmes and fellowship training after completing the mandatory internship.
Ques. Is the MBBS from VIMS Bangalore recognised by NMC?
Ans. Yes, VIMS Bangalore holds National Medical Commission approval for its MBBS programme with an annual intake of 250 seats. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The MBBS degree is valid for medical practice in India and qualifies graduates for NEET PG, USMLE, and other postgraduate medical examinations.
Ques. Does VIMS Bangalore provide hostel accommodation for MBBS students?
Ans. VIMS Bangalore provides optional hostel accommodation at a charge of INR 2.5 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs per year. The campus is located at Whitefield, Bangalore, and on-campus hostel is preferred by outstation students for proximity to the hospital and classrooms. Hostel availability for the 2026-27 session should be confirmed with the VIMS admissions office when reporting for enrollment.