The Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) is a well-established Government Medical College located in Hassan, Karnataka. Established in 2006, HIMS is a major healthcare and educational institution in the region, recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 2006 |
| Institute Type | Government (Autonomous Institute under GoK) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru |
| Location | Sri Chamarajendra Hospital Campus, Hassan, Karnataka |
| Campus Size | Approximately 58 acres (Integrated Campus reported as 24.45 acres in some sources) |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 150 seats (Includes All India Quota and State Quota) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical specialties). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG score, followed by counseling conducted by the KEA (State Quota) and MCC (All India Quota). |
Campus Layout: The college is located within or adjacent to the Sri Chamarajendra Hospital Campus. The campus offers a well-planned environment with modern infrastructure.
Academic Facilities: Includes spacious Lecture Halls, well-equipped departmental laboratories, and an organized Central Library.
Central Library: The library spans 1,718 square feet with seating for 506 students. It contains 8,594 medical books, 110 national/international journal titles, and a digital section with 15 air-conditioned computers providing Internet and HELINET access.
Amenities: The campus provides recreational and sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: HIMS is affiliated with the Sri Chamarajendra Hospital (also known as the Hassan District Hospital).
Bed Capacity: A large government healthcare facility with a capacity of 750 beds (some reports state 600+ beds).
Clinical Exposure: The hospital serves as a major healthcare center for the region, ensuring a high patient load for diverse and robust clinical training.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare across multiple specialties, including General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, OBG, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Govt. Quota) | ₹64,350/- to ₹70,500/- | Approx. ₹2.69 Lakhs to ₹3.15 Lakhs |
| Total Fees (Including Tuition & Misc) | Approx. ₹71,750/- to ₹75,100/- | Includes RGUHS University Registration Fees. |
Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available.
Capacity: Reported bed capacity of 264 beds, split evenly between male and female students.
Facilities: Hostels feature a 1,900-square-foot dining hall, a recreation hall, a prayer room, and R.O. purified drinking water.
Hostel Fees (Annual): Highly subsidized (exact rent is nominal and often part of the annual fee breakdown).
Mess Charges: Mess charges are typically run on a dividing basis (student committee management).
NRI Seat Quota: NO. Being a Government medical college, HIMS does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly through All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota.
MBBS NEET Cutoff (2024 AIQ General Category Round 3): The closing rank for the General Category in Round 3 of AIQ counselling was approximately 16,427 (All India Rank).
Service Bond: A 1-year rural service bond is applicable to MBBS graduates as per the mandatory Karnataka state government policy.
Penalty for Non-Compliance: A financial penalty of ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) is imposed for skipping the bond.
PG Stipend: PG residents receive a competitive stipend (starting around ₹45,000 per month in the first year).
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus