Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar

Karnataka - Karwar, India
Private

General Information

The Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a Government Medical College located in the scenic coastal city of Karwar, Karnataka. Established in 2016 by the Government of Karnataka, KIMS is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. It plays a crucial role in providing highly subsidized medical education and specialized healthcare to the Uttara Kannada district.

Campus Facilities

  • Campus Layout: KIMS is situated on a multi-acre campus (reports vary from 25 to 100 acres) and features a seven-storey main academic building.

  • Academic Facilities: Includes modern air-conditioned Lecture Halls, well-equipped laboratories (including a Skills Lab), demonstration rooms, and departmental common rooms.

  • Central Library: The library is well-stocked with books and journals and includes a Digital Library section with internet access.

  • Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available within the perimeter. Rooms are typically shared (3 students per room) and include attached bathrooms.

  • Amenities: The campus provides a hygienic mess attached to the student hostel, a cafeteria, and facilities for sports activities.

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

    • Teaching Hospital: The institute is attached to the District Hospital, Karwar, which serves as its main teaching hospital.

    • Bed Capacity: The hospital has a capacity of approximately 400 to 500 beds (some official reports cite 650 beds planned), providing necessary clinical exposure.

    • Clinical Exposure: The direct integration enables students to gain real-time exposure to patient care in diverse clinical departments like General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Psychiatry. More than 1000 outpatients visit daily, ensuring good clinical material.

    • Services: The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, a Blood Bank, diagnostic units, and major/minor operation theatres.

    Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Fee Component (MBBS)Amount (INR)Total Course Fee (66 months)
    Annual Tuition Fee (Govt. Quota)₹66,350/-Approx. ₹2,98,575/-
    Total Course Fee (Including Tuition, Exam Fee, etc.)Approx. ₹2,98,575/-This nominal fee covers the 5.5-year duration.
    MD/MS Tuition Fee₹1,17,450/- to ₹3,42,450/-Per 3-year course, depending on specialty.

    Hostel & Mess

  • Hostel Fees (Annual): Highly affordable.

    • Room Rent: Nominal (often included in the total fee).

    • Mess: Mess services are provided, and the food quality is generally reported as good.

  • Stipend: MBBS students receive a stipend of ₹30,000 per month during their mandatory 12-month internship.

    • Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seat Quota: NO. Being a Government medical college, KIMS does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ and State Quota.

  • MBBS NEET Cutoff (2024 AIQ General Category): The Round 3 closing rank was approximately 19,393 - 21,203 (All India Rank), reflecting its competitive nature.

  • 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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

    Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

    Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

    We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

    Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

    Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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