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Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Shivamogga, is a government medical college established in 2006 and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. The MD (Psychiatry) programme at SIMS is a 3-year full-time postgraduate course approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), offering specialised training in clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community mental health. The course has a seat intake of 2 seats per year and is offered at a government fee of Rs. 1,23,400 per year (total Rs. 3,70,200 for 3 years). Admission is strictly through NEET PG, making it one of the most competitive PG seats in Karnataka. The programme is popular due to SIMS's strong clinical exposure through the attached McGann District Hospital, which serves as the primary referral centre for mental health across 5 surrounding districts, ensuring a high and diverse patient load for PG residents.

Admission for the 2026-27 session has been completed through Karnataka KEA NEET PG counselling (Rounds 1, 2, 3, and Stray Vacancy Round). The stray vacancy round concluded in March 2027 with the last date of joining being 12 March 2027. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, NEET PG 2027 is tentatively scheduled for 30 August 2027, with KEA Karnataka counselling expected to begin around October 2027. Candidates who complete their MBBS internship on or before 31 July 2027 will be eligible to apply.

Key Points

SIMS is one of the top-ranked government medical colleges in Karnataka, ranked 13th in the state and 203rd nationally (All India).
The Psychiatry Department at SIMS has been functional since the college's inception and serves as a nodal centre for mental health services in the Shivamogga region.
McGann District Hospital, attached to SIMS, is the sole government tertiary referral hospital for 5 surrounding districts, ensuring high patient inflow and diverse case exposure for PG residents.
PG residents receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 56,250 from the Karnataka government.
A compulsory government service bond of Rs. 50,00,000 applies; residents must serve in Karnataka government service for 3 years post-completion.
The college is located in the heart of Shivamogga city, within 1 km of the bus stand, 3 km from the railway station, and 13 km from Shivamogga Airport.

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SIMS MD Psychiatry Fees

The MD Psychiatry programme at SIMS Shimoga is offered under the government fee structure, making it one of the most affordable PG medical programmes in Karnataka. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,23,400, which covers tuition and university examination fees. Additional charges include hostel rent and mess fees for residents availing on-campus accommodation. There are no management or NRI quota seats for this course; all seats are filled through government counselling (AIQ and State Quota).

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)	Total (3 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,23,400	Rs. 3,70,200
University Examination Fee	Included in tuition	-
Hostel Fee (Room Rent)	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 33,000
Mess Charges (approx.)	Rs. 48,000 (Rs. 4,000/month)	Rs. 1,44,000
Total Fees (without hostel)	Rs. 1,23,400	Rs. 3,70,200
Total Fees (with hostel and mess)	Rs. 1,82,400	Rs. 5,47,200

Hostel fee of Rs. 11,000 per year includes a refundable deposit of Rs. 10,000 and a caution deposit of Rs. 1,000.
Mess charges are approximate and subject to revision by the college.
Hostel accommodation is optional; residents may choose to stay off-campus.
No EMI or instalment facility is typically available for government college fees; fees are paid at the time of admission/each academic year.
The fee structure is as per KEA/Karnataka government norms for 2026-27 and is subject to revision for 2027-28.

SIMS MD Psychiatry Admission 2026

Admission to MD Psychiatry at SIMS Shimoga is entirely merit-based through NEET PG. The 2026-27 counselling cycle has been completed. For the 2027-28 session, candidates must qualify NEET PG 2027 and participate in MCC AIQ counselling (for 50% AIQ seats) and KEA Karnataka state counselling (for 50% state quota seats). Given only 2 seats are available, competition is extremely high and candidates typically need a strong NEET PG rank to secure this seat.

College Admission Dates

Event	2026-27 (Completed)	2027-28 (Tentative)
NEET PG Exam	3 August 2026	30 August 2027
NEET PG Result	19 August 2026	September 2027
KEA Karnataka Registration (Round 1)	4 October 2026	October 2027
KEA Round 1 Seat Allotment	29 November 2026	November 2027
KEA Round 2 Seat Allotment	24 December 2026	December 2027
KEA Round 3 (Mop-Up) Seat Allotment	11 February 2027	February 2028
KEA Stray Vacancy Round Result	7 March 2027	March 2028
Last Date of Joining (Stray Round)	12 March 2027	March 2028

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET PG 2027 Registration Start	April 7, 2027 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2027 Registration End	May 7, 2027 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2027 Admit Card	June 11, 2027 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2027 Exam Date	August 30, 2027 (Tentative)
NEET PG 2027 Result	September 2027 (Tentative)

Note: All NEET PG 2027 dates are tentative as per NBEMS notification dated 22 January 2027. Official dates will be published at natboard.edu.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Compulsory Rotatory Internship must be completed on or before 31 July 2027 (for NEET PG 2027 cycle).
Candidates must possess a valid Permanent or Provisional MBBS registration certificate from MCI/State Medical Council.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG 2027 with the minimum required percentile (50th percentile for General/EWS; 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC including PwD).
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ seats and on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for Karnataka state quota seats.
Complete document verification as per KEA guidelines.
Fill and lock college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
Upon seat allotment, pay the required fees and report to SIMS Shimoga with original documents within the stipulated joining deadline.
Karnataka domicile candidates are eligible for state quota seats; non-Karnataka candidates may apply for AIQ seats only.

SIMS MD Psychiatry Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to MD Psychiatry at SIMS Shimoga under government quota are eligible for several state and central government scholarship schemes. Since SIMS is a government college with a low fee structure, the financial burden is already significantly reduced. Reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC) can further benefit from post-matric scholarship schemes that cover tuition and hostel fees, making the programme nearly free for eligible candidates.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Application Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Karnataka)	SC category students; Karnataka domicile	Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	ssp.karnataka.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)	ST category students; Karnataka domicile	Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	ssp.karnataka.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/Category-1 Students (Karnataka)	OBC/Category-1 students; Karnataka domicile	Tuition fee reimbursement (as per government norms)	bcwd.karnataka.gov.in
Central Sector Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (GoI)	SC students; family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Up to Rs. 60,000 per year	scholarships.gov.in (NSP)
EWS Scholarship (Karnataka)	EWS category; valid EWS certificate for current year	Tuition fee support	ssp.karnataka.gov.in
Vidyasiri Scholarship (Karnataka)	SC/ST students; Karnataka domicile; post-matric	Tuition and hostel fee support	ssp.karnataka.gov.in

Applications for Karnataka SSP scholarships for 2026-27 were open until March 31, 2027.
EWS certificates must be valid for the current financial year; old certificates are not accepted.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility norms are subject to revision by the respective government departments.
Students must apply through the official portals; college does not process scholarship applications directly.

SIMS Shimoga M.D Psychiatry Ranking

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#228 out of 632 in India 2025

#19th in Karnataka

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SIMS MD Psychiatry FAQs

Q1. How many MD Psychiatry seats are available at SIMS Shimoga, and how competitive is it to get one?

Ans. SIMS Shimoga has only 2 MD Psychiatry seats per year. Out of these, 1 seat falls under the All India Quota (AIQ) and 1 under the Karnataka State Quota. Given the very limited seats and the growing interest in psychiatry as a specialty, competition is intense. Based on general trends for government colleges in Karnataka, candidates typically need a rank in the range of 15,000-40,000 (General category, AIQ) to have a realistic chance, depending on the round.

Q2. Is the stipend for MD PG residents at SIMS Shimoga good compared to other states?

Ans. Yes. Karnataka is one of the highest stipend-paying states for PG medical residents in India. MD/MS residents at SIMS Shimoga receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 56,250, which is significantly higher than many other states. This makes the overall financial proposition of doing PG at SIMS very attractive, especially given the low tuition fees.

Q3. Is there a service bond after completing MD Psychiatry at SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. Yes. All PG residents at government medical colleges in Karnataka, including SIMS Shimoga, are required to sign a compulsory government service bond of Rs. 50,00,000. After completing the MD programme, residents must serve in Karnataka government service for a period of 3 years. Failure to complete the bond service requires payment of the bond penalty amount.

Q4. What is the patient load and clinical exposure like for MD Psychiatry at SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. The Psychiatry Department at SIMS has been operational since the college's inception and functions as the nodal mental health centre for the Shivamogga region. McGann District Hospital, attached to SIMS, is the only government tertiary hospital for 5 surrounding districts, ensuring a steady and diverse inflow of psychiatric cases including mood disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic cases. The hospital has very high patient load, which translates to excellent hands-on clinical training.

Q5. Can non-Karnataka candidates apply for MD Psychiatry at SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. Non-Karnataka candidates can apply for the 50% AIQ seats through MCC counselling (mcc.nic.in). They are not eligible for Karnataka state quota seats, which are reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates (those who completed MBBS from a Karnataka college affiliated to RGUHS, or who meet the domicile criteria set by KEA). Non-Karnataka candidates are also not eligible for management quota seats at SIMS, as it is a government college with no management quota.

Q6. What career options are available after completing MD Psychiatry from SIMS Shimoga?

Ans. After completing MD Psychiatry, graduates can pursue careers as clinical psychiatrists in government hospitals (Class 1 officer pay scale), private hospitals, or set up independent practice. The growing awareness of mental health in India has significantly increased demand for psychiatrists. Starting salaries in government service range from Rs. 70,000-1,00,000 per month, while private hospital consultants can earn Rs. 1,00,000-3,00,000 per month depending on experience and location. Private practice in urban areas can be highly lucrative, with experienced psychiatrists earning Rs. 5,000-25,000 per day in consultation fees. Super-specialisation options include DM Psychiatry or fellowship programmes in child psychiatry, addiction medicine, or geriatric psychiatry.