RIMS Ranchi MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences [RIMS], Ranchi, offers the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] as a five-and-a-half year programme comprising four-and-a-half years of academic training and one year of compulsory rotating internship. RIMS is an autonomous government institute under the Government of Jharkhand, affiliated to Ranchi University, NMC approved, and ranked 126 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. Admission is through NEET-UG; the total course fee is Rs 27,000 for the 5.5-year programme, with 180 seats available per session.
NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026; results are expected in June 2026. JCECEB Jharkhand state counselling for MBBS is expected to commence in August 2026.

Key Points

• RIMS Ranchi is a government autonomous institute under the Government of Jharkhand, established in 1960, with a 216-acre campus in Bariyatu, Ranchi.
• MBBS is a 5.5-year programme (4.5 academic years + 1-year internship); the MBBS internship stipend is Rs 30,000 per month.
• Total course fee is Rs 27,000 for the full programme; tuition fees for girls are waived as per Jharkhand government policy.
• RIMS ranks 2nd in Jharkhand and 126th in India in Collegedunia’s 2025 Medical Colleges list.
• RIMS students are subject to a compulsory government/rural service bond after graduation; verify current bond conditions from official JCECEB/RIMS prospectus.

RIMS Ranchi MBBS Fees

MBBS Fee Structure

• Total tuition fee for the MBBS programme is Rs 27,000 for the full 5.5-year course (including one-year internship); this is the government-rate fee for the institute.
• Tuition fees are waived for girl candidates as per Jharkhand government policy.
• Hostel accommodation (optional) costs Rs 3,500 per year; mess charges are Rs 3,000 per month, payable separately.

RIMS Ranchi MBBS Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• Admission to RIMS MBBS and BDS is through NEET-UG; state quota seats are filled through JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) counselling at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
• 15% of MBBS seats are filled through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC); BDS seats are filled entirely through state counselling.
• NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026; results are expected in June 2026. JCECEB state counselling is expected to commence in August 2026.
• Candidates must carry NEET-UG scorecard, 10+2 marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), and government-issued ID for counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent (40 percent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Must have qualified NEET-UG with a valid score; no separate RIMS entrance exam is conducted.
• Minimum age: 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission. No upper age limit as per NMC guidelines.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG conducted by NTA; registration was open from February 8 to March 8, 2026.
• For 15% AIQ seats (MBBS only): register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG result; participate in online choice filling and seat allotment.
• For 85% state quota seats (MBBS) and 100% seats (BDS): register for JCECEB Jharkhand state counselling at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
• Fill choices online, lock preferences, and attend seat allotment; if allotted RIMS, report with original documents and pay the prescribed fee.
• Complete document verification and medical examination at RIMS to confirm admission.

RIMS Ranchi MBBS Scholarships 2026

MBBS Scholarships Available

• Jharkhand government scholarships require state domicile; students from other states should check NSP (national portals) for central scholarships.
• Scholarship windows typically open in August to October; eligible candidates should apply immediately on portal opening.