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Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar is a private medical college established in 2007 as a constituent institution of KIIT Deemed-to-be-University, Bhubaneswar. It is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to KIIT University, which carries a NAAC A++ grade accreditation.
In NIRF 2025, KIMS ranked #24 in the Medical category, an improvement from #25 in 2024 and #26 in 2023. This places KIMS among the top 25 medical institutions in India.
KIMS is located on the KIIT campus, Patia, Bhubaneswar, spread across 250 acres. The attached teaching hospital, Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH), is a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre with over 2,600 beds across major specialties.
- MBBS: 4.5-year undergraduate medical programme with a 1-year mandatory internship at PBMH. NMC-approved intake of 150 seats.
- MD: 3-year postgraduate medical programmes across 16 disciplines, covering preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical specialties
- MS: 3-year postgraduate surgical programmes including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- DM: 3-year super-specialty programmes in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology
- M.Ch: 3-year surgical super-specialty programmes
- B.Sc Allied Health Sciences: 3 and 4-year programmes in Medical Laboratory Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Emergency Medicine Technology, Radiation Technology, and Optometry
- Certificate Programmes: 1 to 2-year certificates in Dialysis Technique, ECG Technique, Neuro Technology, and related fields
The total fees for MBBS are INR 93,25,000 for 4.5 years (General quota: INR 18,50,000 per year). MD clinical specialties carry fees of INR 23,00,000 per year. B.Sc Allied Health programmes cost INR 2,43,000 to INR 4,03,000 for 3 to 4 years.
KIMS offers merit-based scholarships of INR 1,00,000 to the top academic performer each year. MBBS interns at PBMH receive a stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month. MD/MS residents earn INR 70,000 to INR 75,000 per month during their 3-year programme.
KIMS Admission Dates 2026
KIMS MBBS admissions for the 2026-27 batch are conducted through NEET UG 2026 and governed by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for AIQ seats and the KIIT Deemed University counselling for institutional quota seats. NEET PG-based MD and MS admissions are managed through deemed university counselling after AIQ rounds.
| Event | Details (2026-27 Session) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 | Conducted May 2026 |
| AIQ MBBS Counselling (MCC) | Rounds 1 to 3 completed. Stray vacancy round expected |
| Deemed University MBBS Counselling | Institutional quota seats, parallel to AIQ rounds |
| NEET PG 2026 | Basis for MD/MS 2026-27 admissions |
| MD/MS Deemed University Counselling | Ongoing for 2026-27 session |
| DM/M.Ch Counselling | NEET SS-based, as per MCC schedule |
The table below summarises the entrance examination and eligibility for each programme at KIMS.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | 10+2 with PCB, minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) |
| MD and MS | NEET PG | MBBS degree with completion of internship |
| DM and M.Ch | NEET SS | MD/MS in relevant specialty |
| B.Sc Allied Health Sciences | NEET UG (for some) / Merit | 10+2 with PCB or PCM depending on programme |
KIMS Courses and Fees
KIMS offers medical education across four tiers: MBBS, postgraduate MD/MS, super-specialty DM/M.Ch, and allied health B.Sc programmes. Total fees vary significantly by level and specialty, with clinical specialties carrying higher fees than preclinical and paraclinical disciplines.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years + 1 year internship | INR 93,25,000 (5 years) |
| MD Clinical Specialties | 3 years | INR 23,00,000 per year |
| MD Preclinical Specialties | 3 years | INR 7,50,000 per year |
| MD Paraclinical Specialties | 3 years | INR 9,00,000 per year |
| DM Specialties | 3 years | INR 12,25,000 per year |
| B.Sc Allied Health Sciences | 3 years | INR 2,43,000 |
| B.Sc Optometry | 4 years | INR 4,03,000 |
For MBBS, the NRI quota fee is INR 36,29,114 per year (total INR 1.82 Crores for 5 years). A first-year registration fee of INR 75,000 is applicable to all programmes.
MD clinical specialties include Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Radiology. MD preclinical covers Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology. MD paraclinical includes Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, and Community Medicine. DM specialties offered are Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology.
KIMS Admission Process
All admissions to KIMS are governed by NEET scores. KIMS does not conduct its own entrance examination. MBBS seats are divided between the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by MCC and the institutional/deemed quota managed by KIIT University.
MBBS Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects, with a minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Entrance: NEET UG score mandatory
- Seats: 150 NMC-approved seats per batch
- AIQ Route: AIQ seats allotted through MCC centralised counselling. Candidates register on mcc.nic.in, exercise choice for KIMS, and report after allotment
- Deemed Quota: Remaining seats filled through KIIT University’s institutional counselling based on NEET UG merit
- Cutoff context (2025): NEET UG 2025 AIQ closing ranks for KIMS ranged from 1,25,485 to 10,41,649 across categories and rounds. The range reflects General to SC/ST/OBC categories and stray vacancy rounds.
MD and MS Admission
- Eligibility: MBBS degree with completion of rotating internship
- Entrance: NEET PG score mandatory
- Cutoff context (2025): NEET PG closing rank for MD General Medicine at KIMS was 13,330 in 2025, reflecting competitive demand for clinical seats
- Process: AIQ seats through MCC PG counselling, deemed quota through KIIT University counselling
DM and M.Ch Admission
DM and M.Ch super-specialty admissions are through NEET SS, managed by MCC. Eligibility is a recognised MD or MS degree in the relevant parent specialty. KIMS offers DM in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology.
B.Sc Allied Health Sciences Admission
B.Sc Allied Health Sciences admissions are based on merit in Class 12 PCB or PCM, depending on the programme. NEET UG is required for some B.Sc programmes as per NMC guidelines. Programmes include Medical Laboratory Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Emergency Medicine Technology, Radiation Technology, and Optometry.
KIMS Placements and Career Outcomes
KIMS follows the standard medical education pathway, with no conventional campus placements. Career outcomes are structured around post-internship service, NEET PG, and super-specialty training. The PBMH teaching hospital provides a high-volume clinical environment that prepares graduates for competitive NEET PG performance.
| Career Stage | Monthly Stipend | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship (1 year at PBMH) | INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 | Compulsory rotating internship |
| MD/MS Residency (Years 1 to 3) | INR 70,000 to INR 75,000 | Year 1: INR 70,000. Year 2: INR 72,000. Year 3: INR 75,000 |
| DM/M.Ch Fellowship (Years 1 to 3) | INR 58,000 to INR 62,000 | Year 1: INR 58,000. Year 2: INR 60,000. Year 3: INR 62,000 |
| Government Service Post-MBBS | INR 60,000 to INR 80,000 | State PSC appointments. Varies by state |
The majority of KIMS MBBS graduates pursue NEET PG for MD/MS training. The 2,600-bed PBMH provides exposure across Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nephrology, Paediatric Surgery, Neurology, and other tertiary care specialties, supporting strong NEET PG preparation. KIMS also offers MD/MS at its own institution, giving graduates the option to continue PG training at the same campus.
Graduates choosing direct employment enter government health service through state PSC examinations or join private hospitals and corporate hospital chains. Those targeting international practice pursue USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), or AMC (Australia) after MBBS.
KIMS Rankings
KIMS Bhubaneswar is ranked #24 in NIRF Medical 2025, placing it among the top 25 medical institutions in India. It has shown consistent upward movement in NIRF over three consecutive years: rank 26 in 2023, 25 in 2024, and 24 in 2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 24 | 25 | 26 |
The NIRF #24 ranking reflects KIMS’s performance on parameters including teaching, learning, and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. Its parent university, KIIT Deemed-to-be-University, carries a NAAC A++ grade accreditation, which supports the institutional ranking trajectory.
KIMS Scholarships
KIMS offers merit-based academic scholarships to top-performing students each year. The scholarship amounts are fixed and tied to annual academic rank within the batch.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KIMS Academic Excellence Award (1st Rank) | Highest aggregate marks in annual MBBS examinations | INR 1,00,000 |
| KIMS Academic Excellence Award (2nd Rank) | Second highest aggregate in annual examinations | INR 75,000 |
| KIMS Academic Excellence Award (3rd Rank) | Third highest aggregate in annual examinations | INR 50,000 |
MD and MS residents receive a monthly stipend (INR 70,000 to INR 75,000 per year of study), reducing the net cost of PG training. DM and M.Ch candidates receive INR 58,000 to INR 62,000 per month during their super-specialty programme. Students may also apply for NMC/central government scholarship schemes where applicable.
KIMS Campus and Infrastructure
KIMS is situated within the KIIT University campus at Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, spanning 250 acres in total. The campus is located near the Bhubaneswar airport and is well-connected by road and the KIMS-KIIT bus service.
The Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH), the attached teaching hospital, is NABH-accredited and operates over 2,600 beds. It is a tertiary care centre covering Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nephrology, Paediatric Surgery, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Oncology, and Emergency Medicine. The high patient load at PBMH provides MBBS and PG students with substantial clinical exposure.
Campus facilities include a medical library, anatomy and physiology laboratories, a simulation centre, skill labs, and student hostels. Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students, with hostel fees of INR 2,40,000 per year. The KIIT campus also has sports facilities, a student activity centre, and a cafeteria.
KIMS vs Kasturba Medical College Manipal vs Amrita School of Medicine
Candidates shortlisting top private deemed medical colleges in India often compare KIMS with Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal and Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi. All three are NMC-approved private deemed-to-be-university medical colleges with NIRF Medical rankings, and they serve a similar aspirant pool considering NEET UG ranks in the competitive deemed-university bracket.
| Parameter | KIMS, Bhubaneswar | KMC, Manipal | Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent University NAAC | KIIT: A++ | Manipal: A++ | Amrita: A++ |
| NIRF Medical 2025 | #24 | Top 15 | Top 30 |
| MBBS Total Fees (General) | INR 93,25,000 | Contact university | Contact university |
| Teaching Hospital Beds | 2,600+ (PBMH) | 2,000+ | 1,300+ |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Manipal, Karnataka | Kochi, Kerala |
KMC Manipal holds a stronger NIRF Medical position and a longer institutional track record. KIMS offers a comparable hospital bed count and the advantage of the KIIT campus ecosystem. Amrita School of Medicine carries strength in Kerala’s healthcare research environment. Candidates from eastern India often prefer KIMS for proximity, while those with broader NEET scores compare all three based on AIQ cutoffs and fee structure.
KIMS Bhubaneswar FAQs
Ques. What is KIMS Bhubaneswar’s NIRF ranking?
Ans. KIMS Bhubaneswar is ranked #24 in NIRF Medical 2025. It has improved consistently from rank 26 in 2023 to 25 in 2024 and 24 in 2025, placing it among the top 25 medical colleges in India.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at KIMS Bhubaneswar?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at KIMS Bhubaneswar under the General quota is INR 93,25,000 for the 4.5-year programme (INR 18,50,000 per year, plus INR 75,000 in registration fees in Year 1). The NRI quota fee is INR 1.82 Crores for the same duration.
Ques. What was the NEET UG cutoff for KIMS MBBS in 2025?
Ans. In NEET UG 2025, KIMS MBBS AIQ closing ranks ranged from 1,25,485 to 10,41,649 across all categories and counselling rounds. The General category AIQ closing rank in the main rounds is typically in the lower range of this band. Institutional quota seats have a separate cutoff through KIIT University counselling.
Ques. What is the internship stipend at KIMS?
Ans. KIMS MBBS interns at Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 during the compulsory 1-year rotating internship. MD and MS residents at KIMS earn INR 70,000 per month in Year 1, INR 72,000 in Year 2, and INR 75,000 in Year 3.
Ques. Is KIMS a government or private medical college?
Ans. KIMS Bhubaneswar is a private medical college and a constituent institution of KIIT Deemed-to-be-University. It is not a government college. Fees are charged at private deemed-university rates. Admissions are through NEET UG and NEET PG, with seats allocated through both AIQ counselling and institutional deemed-university counselling.
Ques. How many beds does KIMS hospital have?
Ans. The attached teaching hospital at KIMS, Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH), is a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre with over 2,600 beds. It covers specialties including Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nephrology, Paediatric Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, and Emergency Medicine.
Ques. Does KIMS offer MD and MS programmes?
Ans. Yes. KIMS offers 3-year MD programmes in 16 disciplines spanning preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical specialties, and MS in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. MD clinical specialty fees are INR 23,00,000 per year. Admissions are through NEET PG and deemed university counselling.
Ques. Is there a hostel at KIMS Bhubaneswar?
Ans. Yes. KIMS provides separate hostels for male and female students on the KIIT campus. The hostel fee is INR 2,40,000 per year. The KIIT campus in Patia, Bhubaneswar, includes sports facilities, a cafeteria, and a student activity centre.
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Candidates seeking admission to KIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc. and Certificate courses need to apply online on the official website of DMET Odisha. Here are the steps to apply for KIMS Bhubaneswar UG Admission 2025:
The candidates who are allotted a seat for the course during the counseling process need to appear for document verification. After successful verification of the documents, the merit list shall be prepared and released on the official website.
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, does not offer a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program. The institution focuses on medical and paramedical courses such as MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc Nursing, and other allied health sciences.
At Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, admission to B.Sc Nursing is linked with NEET-UG scores and the counselling process. However, eligibility mainly requires 10+2 (PCB). So, with only NEET, you can apply, but final admission depends on counselling, merit, and seat availability, not NEET alone.
The steps to apply for admission to MBBS/MS/MD/DM/M.Ch courses at KIMS Bhubaneswar are as follows:
Once the candidates clear the entrance exam, they need to register for the respective NEET Counseling on the official website of the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). The candidates will be allotted seats at KIMS Bhubaneswar on the basis of their NEET score and choice in the counseling process. If allotted a seat, the candidates have to report to the college physically for document verification and other admission formalities.
For Fellowship/Diploma Courses, the candidate must fill in the application form available on the college website.
Admission to MBBS at KIMS Bhubaneswar is based on NEET UG. Candidates must qualify NEET, apply through counseling (MCC or state), choose the college, and secure a seat based on rank. Final admission requires document verification and fee payment.
KIMS Bhubaneswar (Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences) does not offer a dedicated diploma in “Rural Healthcare” after 10th grade. Their diploma and certificate programs in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., OT Technician, ECG Technician, Ward Technician, Blood Collection Assistant) require a 10+2 qualification.
The total tuition fee for the B.Sc. Nursing program is INR 4,80,000 for the entire duration of the course. The students are required to pay a hostel fee of around INR 2,39,000.
The KIMS Bhubaneshwar PG courses fee structures vary from each other. Given below are the first year fee of all the PG courses:
For detailed fee structure, click on the below link
Link: KIMS PG Courses and Fees
KIMS Bhubaneshwar follows different admission process for its different courses. Given below is the list of courses along with their admission process:
Admission to KIMS Bhubaneswar is done based on entrance exam which is scheduled for May 2024.
No, admissions have already been concluded at the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar or the academic year 2023-24.
The first year fee of KIMS Bhubaneshwar B.Sc. Nursing is INR 1.75 lacs. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 1 lac.
Unfortunately, KIMS Bangalore doesn’t offer lateral entry admission to the students for the courses including BMRT course.
You may look at the previous year's NEET rank to get an idea of how many marks you'll need for MBBS at KIMS. For more info, Admission at KIMS
Admission to UG, PG, and Super-Specialty courses is based on NEET, NEET-PG, and NEET SS respectively at KIMS. While, admission to B.Sc and Certificate courses is based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Check here for more. KIMS Admission
You can contact the college via number provided here regarding this issue. Phone number: 0674 711 1000
You need to have graduated from medical UG degree with 50% at least and then appear for NEET PG exam to get admission at KIMS Bhubaneswar.
You can check out the same at KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS course and then navigate to “Download Brochure” to get the brochure sent to your mail.
The last year cut-off for MD Radiodiagnosis is 38064, so with 27350 rank you are good to go for admission.
The admission to the MS course at Kalinga Institute Of Medical Sciences is based on the NEET PG score. You can apply online from the official website of the college.