Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka
General Information
The Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) is a Government Medical College located in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. Established as part of the Karnataka State Government's initiative to improve regional medical education and healthcare, it provides highly subsidized medical education.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Institute Type | Government Medical College |
| Establishment Year | 2016 (Academic session commenced) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru |
| Location | Chamarajanagar, Karnataka |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 150 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS (UG), MD/MS (PG in various specialties). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank through MCC (All India Quota) and KEA (State Quota) counselling. |
Campus Facilities
Campus Size: Sprawls over a 42-acre campus, which is integrated with the teaching hospital complex.
Academic Facilities: Includes four 100-seat Lecture Halls, demonstration rooms, departmental museums, and well-equipped laboratories.
Central Library: Features a central reading room stocked with all essential medical books, Indian, and foreign journals, along with digital access facilities.
Amenities: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls (capacity to house nearly 600 students), a mess hall, cafeteria, extensive playgrounds, and gymnasium.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The institute is attached to the Government District Hospital/CIMS Teaching Hospital.
Bed Capacity: The hospital operates with a capacity of 450 to 500+ beds (with the new facility adding to the bed strength). The total bed strength for the district headquarters is around 750 beds.
Advanced Care: Equipped with 9 operation theatres, a 50-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 30-bed emergency unit, a blood bank, and specialized departments like Cardiology, Urology, and Neurology.
Clinical Exposure: As the primary tertiary care center for the Chamarajanagar district, the hospital ensures a strong and diverse patient inflow for clinical training.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹65,100/- (Approx.) | Approx. ₹2.93 Lakhs |
| Total College Fees (Annual) | Approx. ₹77,000/- to ₹1,17,450/- | Approx. ₹3.46 Lakhs |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | Not included in the tuition fee. | Charged separately by the student committee/hostel authority. |
City Details
Hostel & Mess
Hostel: Separate dormitories are available on campus for nearly 600 students (boys and girls). Rooms are furnished with necessities.
Mess: A mess hall with a dining facility is available. Mess charges are run on a dividing system (student committee management) and are typically lower than private college rates.
Miscellaneous
NRI Seat Quota: NO. Being a Government medical college, all admissions are purely merit-based through the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota.
MBBS NEET Cutoff (2025 AIQ General Category): The Round 3 closing rank stood at approximately 21,567 (All India Rank). Cutoffs vary significantly by category and quota (State Quota ranks are much lower).
Service Bond: MBBS graduates are subject to the Karnataka State Government's mandatory 1-year rural service bond post-internship.
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus
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