Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya, Karnataka, offers the MS programme in 2 surgical specialisations as a 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical degree affiliated to RGUHS and approved by the NMC. A government autonomous medical college with a 550-bed teaching hospital, MIMS Mandya offers MS General Surgery and MS Ophthalmology at a uniform fee of INR 4,19,000 for three years. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 counselling.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 07 July 2026 (NEET PG registration via NBE at natboard.edu.in).
Key Points
- Government autonomous college with no management quota; MS seats filled through NEET PG merit counselling
- 550-bed MIMS Teaching Hospital provides high-volume surgical caseload including trauma, laparoscopic, and ophthalmic procedures
- Both MS specialisations offered at identical government-regulated fee of INR 4,19,000 under Karnataka FRC norms
- 50% seats under All India Quota via MCC and 50% under Karnataka State Quota via KEA
MIMS Mandya MS Fees 2026
- Hostel charges of INR 25,300 to INR 31,300 per year are billed separately.
- Fees regulated under Karnataka FRC norms with no management quota seats.
- Verify the current fee with the MIMS Mandya admissions office before applying.
MIMS Mandya MS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET PG Registration (NBE) | June 7, 2026 onwards |
| NEET PG Admit Card | July 18, 2026 |
| NEET PG Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | September 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling (50% seats) | September to October 2026 |
| Karnataka KEA State Quota Counselling | October 2026 |
| Reporting at MIMS Mandya | November 2026 |
- 50% AIQ seats filled via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- 50% state seats filled via KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Completed MBBS internship is mandatory before reporting to MIMS Mandya.
- Carry MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and community certificate for counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised medical college with compulsory rotating internship completed before the admission cut-off date.
- A valid NEET PG 2026 score is mandatory; minimum 55% aggregate in MBBS (50% for reserved categories) per RGUHS norms.
- Karnataka domicile required for state-quota seats; All India Quota is open to all qualified candidates nationally.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in (registration from June 7, exam August 30, 2026).
- Based on rank, register for MCC AIQ counselling (mcc.nic.in) for 50% seats or KEA State Quota counselling (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for 50% seats.
- Fill MIMS Mandya and the preferred MS specialisation in the online preference list during seat allotment rounds.
- Attend document verification with MBBS degree, internship certificate, council registration, NEET PG scorecard, and the allotment letter.
- Complete fee payment and join MIMS Mandya within the stipulated date in the allotment order.
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET PG rank qualifies for MS at a government medical college in Karnataka
- Preferred career is surgery or ophthalmology in government or district hospitals
- Government-regulated fees and absence of management quota are key priorities
- High-volume surgical training at a 550-bed hospital in South Karnataka is preferred
✗ Skip if
- NEET PG rank qualifies for MS at AIIMS or a top government medical institute
- A super-speciality such as M.Ch immediately after MS is the goal
- Intended practice or career is outside Karnataka or Central Karnataka region
MIMS Mandya MS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST | Full fee reimbursement or fixed grant | SC/ST students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship NSP | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Karnataka State Government Scholarship | As per state norms | Karnataka domicile students via state scholarship portal |
- Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to government orders for 2026-27.
- Apply early on scholarships.gov.in to avoid missing deadlines.
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