KIMS Bangalore has opened admission for its 2026 undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes. MBBS and MD are among the main courses. Annual MBBS fees are INR 1,54,321 for Government Quota, INR 12,00,867 for Private Quota, and INR 42,12,700 for Management and NRI Quotas.

Applicants are selected through the relevant national-level NEET examination and KEA counselling. KIMS Bangalore does not hold a separate admission test.

  • MBBS is the most popular programme at KIMS Bangalore. Admission depends on the NEET UG score and participation in the KEA counselling process.
  • Students seeking admission to MD or MS must qualify for NEET PG and take part in KEA counselling for Karnataka private medical colleges.
  • KIMS Bangalore does not conduct a separate entrance examination. Every course uses the applicable national-level NEET score and counselling procedure for selection.
Admission Update:
  • MBBS 2026: Applicants must qualify for NEET UG and complete the Karnataka KEA counselling process.
  • MD/MS 2026: Admission requires a valid NEET PG result followed by KEA NEET PG counselling.
  • The MBBS intake is 250 seats: 100 Government Quota seats, 100 Private Quota seats, 12 Management Quota seats, and 38 NRI Quota seats. The intake increased from 150 seats for the 2025-26 batch.
  • Karnataka SC, ST, and OBC-3A applicants need at least 40% in PCB. The requirement for every other category is 50%.
  • MD and MS have a combined intake of 111 seats in 21 specialties. KEA manages counselling for 100% of the NEET PG seats at Karnataka private medical colleges.
  • The KIMS GM closing rank in KEA Round 1 of NEET 2025 was 11,641. This serves as a reference point for General category applicants in 2026.
  • Foreign nationals need a No Objection Certificate from India’s Department of Health and Family Welfare as well as an RGUHS eligibility certificate.

KIMS Bangalore Admission Portal 2026: kimsbangalore.edu.in/admission

KIMS Bangalore Important Dates 2026

MBBS Counselling Dates

Event Date
KEA Karnataka NEET UG Mop-up Round November 2026 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MD/MS Counselling Dates

Event Date
KEA Karnataka NEET PG Round 1 Seat Allotment November 2026 (Tentative)
KEA Karnataka NEET PG Mop-up Round December 2026 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

KIMS Bangalore MBBS Admission 2026

The MBBS programme now has 250 seats divided among four quota groups. KIMS increased the intake from 150 seats beginning with the 2025-26 batch. Admission is based on NEET UG merit and KEA counselling.

KIMS Bangalore MBBS Eligibility Criteria

Every applicant must qualify for NEET UG 2026. Students must also be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

Quota rule: Karnataka domicile is necessary for Government and Private Quota seats. Students from outside Karnataka may seek admission through the 12-seat Management Quota or the 38-seat NRI Quota in KEA counselling.

Quota Category Minimum Marks in PCB Seat Intake
Government Quota 10+2 with 50% for General and 40% for Karnataka SC, ST, and OBC-3A applicants; Karnataka domicile required 100
Private Quota 10+2 with 50% for General and 40% for Karnataka SC, ST, and OBC-3A applicants; Karnataka domicile required 100
Management Quota 10+2 with 50% for every category and a qualifying NEET UG result 12
NRI Quota 10+2 with 50%, a qualifying NEET UG result, and an NRI, OCI, or PIO sponsor letter 38

KIMS Bangalore MBBS Fees

Quota Category Annual Fee
Government Quota INR 1,54,321
Private Quota INR 12,00,867 for 2025-26
Management Quota INR 42,12,700
NRI Quota INR 42,12,700

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee may revise these charges each year. Students can confirm the latest amount through kimsbangalore.edu.in.

Management and NRI admission: The MBBS intake includes 12 Management Quota seats and 38 NRI Quota seats. A qualifying NEET UG result is compulsory for both groups. KEA fills these seats through its Karnataka Management and NRI Quota counselling. The annual fee is INR 42,12,700. Application details are available at kimsbangalore.edu.in/admission.

KIMS Bangalore MBBS Selection Process

The NEET UG 2026 All India Rank decides MBBS merit. KEA then prepares quota-wise merit lists and completes seat allotment in separate counselling rounds.

  • Only the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank is used to prepare merit.
  • KEA publishes a different state merit list for each quota category.
  • Karnataka domicile holders may compete for Government and Private Quota seats.
  • Applicants without Karnataka domicile use the Management or NRI Quota route through KEA.
  • The 12 Management Quota seats require NEET UG qualification and are allotted through KEA Management Quota counselling.
  • KEA conducts Round 1, Round 2, the Mop-up Round, and the Stray Vacancy Round.

How to Apply for MBBS at KIMS Bangalore?

  • Take NEET UG 2026 through NTA and obtain a qualifying score.
  • Register through the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
  • Upload the NEET scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, and domicile certificate.
  • Add a caste certificate when applying under a Karnataka SC, ST, or OBC-3A category.
  • Pay the KEA registration charge and arrange college choices by preference.
  • Lock the selected options within the KEA deadline, then view the allotment result online.
  • After receiving a seat, pay the admission fee and report to KIMS Bangalore with the original documents.

KIMS Bangalore MD/MS Admission 2026

KIMS Bangalore has 111 postgraduate seats in 21 MD and MS specialties. KEA fills all these private medical college seats through Karnataka NEET PG counselling.

The 16 MD specialties include General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, and Anesthesiology. The 5 MS specialties are General Surgery, OBG, Orthopedics, ENT, and Ophthalmology. KIMS has conducted postgraduate courses since 1991-92, while the affiliated Vokkaligara Hospital provides clinical training for PG students.

KIMS Bangalore MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
MD An MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised university and completion of the compulsory 1-year rotating internship NEET PG rank and the KEA Karnataka NEET PG merit list; KEA handles 100% of private medical college seats
MS

KIMS Bangalore MD/MS Selection Process

Applicants enter the MD and MS selection process through KEA Karnataka NEET PG counselling. The procedure applies to all 111 seats.

  • The NEET PG 2026 rank establishes eligibility for every MD and MS seat at KIMS Bangalore.
  • KEA issues the NEET PG merit list and starts counselling registration.
  • Students complete document verification, enter specialty choices, and lock their options online.
  • Seat allotment results are declared separately for each counselling round on the KEA portal.
  • KEA uses two regular rounds and a mop-up round to allot the available seats.

How to Apply for MD/MS at KIMS Bangalore?

  • Qualify for NEET PG 2026.
  • Complete counselling registration at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
  • Upload the MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and NEET PG scorecard.
  • Provide a caste or domicile certificate when seeking a reserved or Karnataka category seat.
  • Choose the preferred specialties and lock them before the KEA deadline.
  • Once allotted a seat, visit KIMS Bangalore with all original documents.

KIMS Bangalore PG Diploma Admission 2026

PG diploma seats at KIMS Bangalore also follow the KEA NEET PG admission route. Applicants must qualify for NEET PG and complete the applicable KEA counselling procedure.

KIMS Bangalore Cutoff

KEA Round 1 of NEET 2025 closed at 11,641 for GM, 31,063 for OBC-3A, 68,867 for SC, and 1,35,494 for ST at KIMS Bangalore. These ranks can change each year according to the difficulty of NEET and the number of applicants.

KIMS Bangalore Scholarships

Eligible KIMS Bangalore students may seek financial support through government, university, and institutional scholarship programmes.

  • Karnataka Government Fee Reimbursement: Karnataka SC, ST, and OBC-3A students can submit applications to the Social Welfare Department for state fee-reimbursement schemes.
  • Vokkaligara Sangha Trust Scholarships: The parent trust provides merit-cum-means support to students from economically weaker backgrounds.
  • National Scholarships Portal: Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students may apply for central government schemes at scholarships.gov.in.
  • RGUHS Scholarships: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences periodically announces scholarship opportunities for students of its affiliated colleges.

KIMS Bangalore Admission FAQs

Ques. Does every KIMS Bangalore MBBS applicant have to clear NEET UG?

Ans. Yes. A qualifying NEET UG result is compulsory for Government, Private, Management, and NRI Quota seats. KIMS Bangalore neither offers direct MBBS admission nor conducts another entrance test.

Ques. How is the 2026 MBBS intake divided among the quotas?

Ans. KIMS Bangalore has 250 MBBS seats. Government and Private Quotas receive 100 seats each, while Management Quota has 12 seats and NRI Quota has 38 seats. The intake rose from 150 seats with the 2025-26 batch.

Ques. Where must students register for KIMS Bangalore MBBS counselling?

Ans. Registration takes place through the Karnataka Examination Authority at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. As a private non-deemed medical college, KIMS Bangalore uses KEA counselling for all its MBBS seats and does not join MCC All India Quota counselling.

Ques. What were the category-wise NEET closing ranks for KIMS Bangalore in 2025?

Ans. In KEA Round 1, the GM cutoff closed at 11,641, OBC-3A at 31,063, and SC at 68,867. The closing rank can differ each year because the examination difficulty and applicant total change.

Ques. How much is the yearly MBBS fee under each KIMS Bangalore quota?

Ans. The annual Government Quota fee is INR 1,54,321. Private Quota costs INR 12,00,867 per year based on the 2025-26 fee, while Management and NRI Quotas cost INR 42,12,700 annually. The Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee may change these amounts each year.

Ques. Which MBBS quotas are open to applicants without Karnataka domicile?

Ans. Students from outside Karnataka may apply through the 12-seat Management Quota or the 38-seat NRI Quota in KEA counselling. Karnataka domicile is needed for Government and Private Quota seats, and every applicant must qualify for NEET UG.

Ques. What is the specialty and seat count for KIMS Bangalore MD and MS courses?

Ans. The college offers 111 PG seats across 16 MD specialties and 5 MS specialties. MD options include General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, and Anesthesiology. MS covers General Surgery, OBG, Orthopedics, ENT, and Ophthalmology.

Ques. Can a student obtain a KIMS Bangalore PG seat without KEA counselling?

Ans. No. KEA Karnataka NEET PG counselling fills 100% of the MD and MS seats at private medical colleges in Karnataka. KIMS Bangalore does not offer a separate PG Management Quota admission route outside KEA.

Ques. Is an unfinished MBBS internship acceptable for KIMS Bangalore MD/MS admission?

Ans. No. The applicant must hold a completed MBBS degree and must have finished the compulsory 1-year rotating internship. A student whose internship remains incomplete during KEA PG counselling is not eligible.

Ques. Which certificates should an MBBS applicant submit during KEA admission?

Ans. The required set includes the NEET UG 2026 scorecard, 10+2 marksheet and certificate, proof of date of birth, passport-size photographs, and a domicile certificate for Karnataka quota applicants. A caste certificate is needed when applicable. Foreign applicants must also submit a No Objection Certificate and an RGUHS eligibility certificate.