KIMS Hubli M.S: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: How is the MS seat distribution between All India Quota and Karnataka State Quota at KIMS Hubli?

50% of MS seats at KIMS Hubli are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in, open to NEET-PG qualifiers from all states. The remaining 50% go through Karnataka KEA State Quota counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, which is typically limited to Karnataka-domicile candidates. No direct admission is permitted at any stage.

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Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi, a government medical college affiliated to RGUHS and recognised by NMC, offers a 3-year Master of Surgery (MS) in 5 surgical specializations: ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. Government-regulated fees are INR 3,72,000 for 3 years with hostel charged separately. MS residents receive a monthly stipend. Admission is through NEET-PG merit and MCC and KEA counselling.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. NEET-PG registration closes on 7 July 2026. NEET-PG exam is scheduled on 30 August 2026. Seat allotment through MCC and KEA counselling will follow the result.

Key Points

Government medical college with regulated fees and monthly stipend for all MS residents
KIMS Hospital is the principal tertiary referral centre for North Karnataka with high surgical caseload
50% seats via MCC All India Quota and 50% via Karnataka KEA State Quota
Compulsory research dissertation over 3 years in all surgical specializations

KIMS Hubli MS Fees 2026

All 5 MS surgical specializations carry a uniform government-regulated fee. Residents also receive a monthly stipend as per RGUHS and Karnataka government norms.

Specialization	Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)
MS E.N.T.	INR 3,72,000
MS General Surgery	INR 3,72,000
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology	INR 3,72,000
MS Ophthalmology	INR 3,72,000
MS Orthopaedics	INR 3,72,000

Fees are government-regulated and apply uniformly across all 5 surgical specializations.
Hostel charges are billed separately per KIMS norms.
MS residents receive a monthly stipend per Karnataka government and RGUHS norms.
Fees is subject to change. Verify with the KIMS Hubli PG office before taking admission.

KIMS Hubli MS Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET-PG Registration End	July 7, 2026
NEET-PG Exam	August 30, 2026
NEET-PG Result	September 2026 (expected)
MCC All India Quota Counselling	After result, at mcc.nic.in
KEA Karnataka State Counselling	After result, at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

50% of MS seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in.
50% are filled through Karnataka KEA State Quota counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with completed compulsory rotating internship.
Valid NEET-PG 2026 score in the qualifying percentile (conducted by NBE at natboard.edu.in).
Permanent or provisional registration with the State Medical Council or NMC, with internship completion certificate by the cut-off date.

Admission Process

Register for NEET-PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in before July 7, 2026.
Appear for NEET-PG on August 30, 2026 and check results in September 2026.
Register for MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in or KEA State Quota at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fill KIMS Hubli and the preferred surgical specialization in the preference list and attend seat allotment rounds.
Report with MBBS degree, internship certificate, NMC registration, NEET-PG scorecard, and allotment letter.

✓ Opt for this if

Government MS seat at regulated fees with a monthly stipend is the priority
High-volume surgical caseload at a major North Karnataka tertiary hospital is valued
Planning to pursue M.Ch super-specialty or independent surgical practice in Karnataka
NEET-PG rank aligns with a government surgical seat at a state institution

✗ Skip if

NEET-PG rank qualifies for the same surgical specialty at a nationally ranked institute
A fellowship or postgraduate programme abroad immediately after MS is the plan
A non-surgical clinical branch is the genuine preference

KIMS Hubli MS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship or Support	Amount	Eligibility
MS Resident Stipend (Government Norms)	Monthly, as per RGUHS/Karnataka norms	All MS residents at KIMS Hubli throughout the 3-year programme
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Central)	As per NSP norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, apply at scholarships.gov.in
Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students, via state scholarship portal

All MS residents at KIMS Hubli receive a monthly stipend under Karnataka government norms.
SC/ST/OBC and minority candidates can additionally apply for central and state scholarships.
Contact the KIMS Hubli PG office for current stipend amounts and scholarship deadlines.

KIMS Hubli Latest Updates and News

07 Oct, 2026 MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule is out. Round 1 registration will be available from Oct 12 to 21, 2026, @mcc.nic.in. First allotment to be released on Oct 24, 2026. Read News.

06 Oct, 2026 Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration begins @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The complete counselling schedule will be released soon. Read News.

01 Oct, 2026 NEET PG 2026 Answer Key is out @natboard.edu.in. Read News. The scorecards are also available for download through the applicant login. Read More.

KIMS Hubli Important Events

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KIMS Hubli M.S Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#124 out of 517 (2026) #7th Karnataka	#148 out of 632 (2025) #13th Karnataka

KIMS Hubli MS FAQs

Ques. What are the MS surgical specializations available at KIMS Hubli?

Ans. KIMS Hubli offers MS in 5 surgical specializations: E.N.T. (Otorhinolaryngology), General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. All are 3-year RGUHS-affiliated programmes recognised by NMC, with clinical training at KIMS Hospital Hubballi, a major North Karnataka tertiary centre. Each specialization carries a government-regulated fee of INR 3,72,000 with a monthly resident stipend.

Ques. How is the MS seat distribution between All India Quota and Karnataka State Quota at KIMS Hubli?

Ans. 50% of MS seats at KIMS Hubli are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in, open to NEET-PG qualifiers from all states. The remaining 50% go through Karnataka KEA State Quota counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, which is typically limited to Karnataka-domicile candidates. No direct admission is permitted at any stage.

Ques. Do MS residents at KIMS Hubli receive a stipend and how much is it?

Ans. Yes. As a government medical institution, KIMS Hubli pays all MS residents a monthly stipend as per Karnataka government and RGUHS norms throughout the 3-year course. The exact stipend amount is revised periodically; confirm the current figure with the KIMS Hubli PG office before admission. SC/ST/OBC candidates can additionally apply for central and state post-matric scholarships.

Ques. Is MS General Surgery from KIMS Hubli a good base for M.Ch super-specialty?

Ans. Yes. MS General Surgery at a government institution like KIMS Hubli provides strong surgical foundations through high-volume trauma, emergency, laparoscopic, and oncologic cases at KIMS Hospital. Graduates with a competitive NEET-SS score can pursue M.Ch super-specialties such as Surgical Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. The government MS credential also carries weight for public-sector surgical posts.

Ques. What is the surgical caseload like at KIMS Hospital Hubli for MS training?

Ans. KIMS Hospital, Hubballi, serves as the principal tertiary referral hospital for North Karnataka and handles a high-volume, diverse surgical caseload across all MS specializations, including trauma and emergency surgery, complex ENT procedures, high-risk obstetrics, microsurgical ophthalmology, and joint replacement orthopaedics. As a government hospital, KIMS receives patients from multiple districts across Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and neighbouring regions, giving MS residents broad operative exposure.