SIMS Shimoga MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences requires candidates to have completed 10+2 education with at least 50% marks in science (PCMB) and a pass in the NEET UG exam. The institute offers 150 seats, with 85% reserved for state quota and 15% for the all-India quota. The typical cutoff rank is around 5,000. The faculty is experienced, with most holding MS or MD degrees, using innovative teaching methods. The student-to-faculty ratio is about 20:1.

The MBBS course spans 5.5 years, including a 1-year mandatory internship at McGann Teaching District Hospital, offering a stipend of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month. Fees vary based on merit and category, with the average annual fee around Rs 49,078 and the first-year fee approximately Rs 67,850. The total cost for the MBBS program is about Rs 220,850 over 4 years, though non-merit students may pay up to Rs 8 lakhs. Hostel and mess fees are separate, around Rs 3,000-Rs 3,500 monthly.

Scholarships are available through external sources like Vidyasiri, Vidyasarathi, and MHRD, with additional financial aid options based on economic backgrounds and caste. Recent fee adjustments have set CET fees at approximately Rs 59,800 and college fees at Rs 8,500. General category students pay Rs 60,100 to KEA, while SC/ST students pay Rs 500, plus Rs 20,000 to the institute for various fees. Post-internship, students have diverse job opportunities, mainly in the associated hospital, with salaries ranging from Rs.

25,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month. Many graduates opt for further studies. Scholarships aren't directly provided by the college but are accessible through government and private organizations.