The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), located in Imphal, is a prestigious Central Autonomous Institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is a regional center of excellence serving the medical education and healthcare needs of the entire North Eastern Region of India.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Official Name | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) |
| Establishment Year | 1972 (Initially as a regional medical college) |
| Institute Type | Central Autonomous Institution (Funded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Manipur University |
| Location | Lamphelpat, Imphal West, Manipur |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 125 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple specialties), DM/MCh (Super Specialties), and Paramedical courses. |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and North East States Quota counseling. |
Campus Size: RIMS is a sprawling campus spanning over 300 acres, dedicated to academic, clinical, and residential facilities.
Academic Facilities: Features modern Lecture Halls, well-equipped departmental Laboratories, and one of the largest Central Libraries in the region.
Amenities: Provides separate, subsidized Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, a well-maintained sports ground, and a recreational center.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The RIMS Hospital is the integrated teaching and referral hospital.
Bed Capacity: A massive tertiary care hospital complex with 1,300+ teaching beds (reported capacity).
Clinical Focus: As a major regional referral center for the North Eastern states (including Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim), RIMS ensures an exceptionally high and diverse patient load across all clinical and surgical specialties, including Super Specialties.
Advanced Care: Equipped with advanced specialized units, including a trauma center, specialized ICUs, and high-end diagnostic equipment.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.) | ₹10,000/- to ₹15,000/- | Approx. ₹45,000/- to ₹67,500/- |
| Hostel Fees | ₹4,000/- to ₹6,000/- | Per Annum (Highly subsidized rent) |
| Total Annual Fee (Excluding Mess) | Approx. ₹25,000/- to ₹35,000/- | Extremely Subsidized. |
Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel accommodation is generally guaranteed for all students.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal.
Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system (monthly basis based on actual cost), which is highly affordable.
Seat Quota Distribution: Admissions are governed by the Ministry of Health, GoI. Seats are distributed among:
All India Quota (AIQ)
State Quota (Manipur)
North East States Quota (Reserved for students from other NE states).
NRI Seat Quota: NO. RIMS does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit.
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹20,000 per month), which is often higher than many state government colleges.
Service Bond: A service bond may be applicable as per central government norms for subsidized seats.
NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for AIQ is highly competitive, often closing within the top 3,000 - 5,000 All India Rank, reflecting its status as a top-tier central institution.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus