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Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar

KIIT Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar – 751024, Odisha  |  Est. 2007

Affiliated: KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar  |  Approved: NMC, India  |  KIIT: NAAC A++ | QS Asian Top 350

NIRF #26 Medical (2023) NMC Approved KIIT NAAC A++ | Category-I UGC Management Quota Available Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship
250 MBBS Seats ₹18.5L/year 2600-Bed PBMH Hospital MBBS + PG + Super-Speciality + PhD
KIMS Bhubaneswar Campus – Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences KIIT Campus 5 Patia Odisha MBBS

KIMS – KIIT Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

250
MBBS Seats / Year
₹18.5L
Annual MBBS Fee
2,600
Bed PBMH Hospital
#26
NIRF Medical Rank (2023)

About Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar – Complete MBBS Overview 2026

The Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, is one of Eastern India's most distinguished and nationally ranked private medical institutions. Established in 2007 as a constituent medical college of KIIT Deemed to be University — Odisha's first and most prestigious multi-disciplinary deemed university — KIMS Bhubaneswar has rapidly established itself as a top-tier academic medical centre. KIIT University, the parent institution, holds the extraordinary distinction of NAAC A++ accreditation (the highest possible grade from India's national accreditation body), Category-I UGC status, NIRF Rank #16 among Indian Universities (2023), and placement in the QS Asian University Rankings Top 350 — a testament to the exceptional academic environment in which KIMS operates. KIMS itself has been ranked #26 in the Medical category by NIRF 2023, making it one of the Top 30 private medical colleges in India by national ranking.

For NEET 2026 aspirants, KIMS Bhubaneswar presents one of the most compelling overall packages in Eastern India: 250 MBBS seats entirely through MCC All India Deemed Counselling, a sprawling 2,600-bed Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH) — the fifth-best multi-specialty hospital in Eastern India — a complete academic spectrum from MBBS through super-speciality DM/MCh and PhD, management and NRI quota availability, an annual fee of approximately ₹18.5 lakhs, and the landmark Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship which covers all expenses including tuition, hostel, mess, and books for two meritorious financially disadvantaged students every year. The KIIT campus's world-class sports infrastructure, including India's largest in-campus indoor stadium, further enhances the student life experience.

🎯 NEET 2026 Key Fact: KIMS Bhubaneswar has 250 MBBS seats — all via MCC All India Deemed Counselling. 2025 Round 1 AIR: ~1,47,972 (General). Target NEET score 500+ for early rounds. Management quota available (UR Mgmt post Round 3). Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship covers ALL expenses for 2 students. Rural service bond post-MBBS. Free guidance: +91-7303848310.

KIIT University – The Parent Institution's Global Stature

KIIT Deemed to be University was established in 1997 by Prof. Achyuta Samanta — an extraordinary educator who also founded the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), which provides free education to tribal students. KIIT University's rise from a computer training institute to one of India's most acclaimed multi-disciplinary universities is one of the most remarkable stories in Indian higher education. Today, KIIT University holds NAAC A++ Grade (2019, with a near-perfect score of 3.63/4.0), is ranked among QS Asia's Top 350 universities, Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings Top 1000, and is one of only three private universities in Odisha to achieve NAAC A++ status. This institutional stature provides KIMS students with access to world-class research infrastructure, international collaborations, global faculty, and a degree that carries international recognition — significant advantages over students at standalone medical colleges.

KIMS — A Comprehensive Academic Medical Centre

What sets KIMS Bhubaneswar apart from many competing private deemed medical colleges is its completeness as an academic medical centre. Most private medical colleges offer MBBS and a limited range of PG specialties. KIMS, by contrast, offers 250 MBBS seats, 105 PG seats across 20 MD/MS disciplines, super-speciality DM/MCh seats across 9 disciplines, fellowship programmes, PhD in medical sciences, and a full-fledged 2,600-bed teaching hospital with 12 super-specialty departments. This comprehensive ecosystem means that clinical departments are staffed by multiple layers of medical professionals — consultants, residents, and fellows — creating a richer, more competitive clinical learning environment for MBBS students compared to hospitals that lack PG and super-speciality programmes. Students who wish to pursue their entire medical career — MBBS through super-speciality — at a single institution of excellence can do so at KIMS Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar Advantage — India's Rising Healthcare Hub

KIMS is located in Bhubaneswar's KIIT Campus-5, Patia — approximately 21 km from Biju Patnaik International Airport and 15 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station. Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital city, is experiencing rapid growth as a healthcare, IT, and education hub. The city houses two government medical colleges (SCB Medical and AIIMS Bhubaneswar), Apollo, Sparsh, and Care hospitals — creating an ecosystem that exposes KIMS students to the broader medical landscape of Eastern India. For students from Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and North-Eastern states, KIMS Bhubaneswar provides geographic convenience and cultural familiarity alongside NIRF Top 30 quality.

Internship and Post-MBBS Prospects

The one-year compulsory rotating internship at KIMS Bhubaneswar is conducted at PBMH — with an internship stipend of approximately ₹25,000–₹30,000 per month, one of the competitive stipends among private deemed colleges in India. KIMS graduates have demonstrated strong NEET-PG performance, with many securing PG seats in government and premium private medical colleges across India. The highest placement package for medical graduates from KIMS was reported at ₹53 LPA, with an average package of ₹14–16 LPA for clinical roles. The KIIT alumni network — spanning technology, medicine, business, and social work — provides additional professional connectivity for KIMS graduates.

Rural Service Bond — Post-MBBS Obligation at KIMS

After completing MBBS and the one-year internship at KIMS Bhubaneswar, graduates must complete compulsory rural service as per Odisha state government norms. The bond is signed at the time of joining. Failure to serve results in a financial penalty. Bond duration and penalty amount should be confirmed with KIMS Admissions Office at the time of admission. Call Future Education at +91-7303848310 for pre-admission bond guidance.

KIMS Bhubaneswar – College Highlights at a Glance 2026

Full College NameKalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar
Common Name / AbbreviationKIMS Bhubaneswar | Kalinga Medical College Bhubaneswar | KIIT Medical College
Established2007 | NMC Approval 2007
TypePrivate Deemed – Constituent of KIIT Deemed to be University
Parent UniversityKIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar – NAAC A++ | Category-I UGC | QS Asia Top 350 | NIRF #16 University (2023)
Approved ByNMC, India | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI
NIRF Medical Ranking#26 (NIRF 2023) | #32 (NIRF 2020) | #30 (NIRF 2019) | India Today Healthgiri Award
MBBS Intake250 Seats/Year – All via MCC Deemed Counselling
PG Seats105 Seats – 20 MD/MS Disciplines
Super-SpecialityDM/MCh – 9 Disciplines + Fellowship Programmes + PhD
Management QuotaAVAILABLE – UR Management post Round 3 (MBBS); Direct for PG – via MCC
NRI QuotaAvailable – MCC Deemed Counselling | NEET Mandatory
Annual MBBS Fee~₹18,50,000/year + ₹75,000 one-time registration fee at admission
Total Course Fee (4.5 yrs)~₹83.25 Lakhs (academic) | Total 5.5 yr ~₹74 Lakhs (some sources)
ScholarshipPradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship – ALL expenses (tuition + hostel + mess + books) for 2 students/yr | Merit Scholarship for top 3 | KIIT Poverty-cum-Merit Scholarship
Teaching HospitalPradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH) – 2,600 Beds | 60 Acres | 12 Super-Speciality Depts | 100 ICU Beds | 50 Paediatric+Neonatal ICU | 16 OTs | NABH+NABL
Internship Stipend~₹25,000–₹30,000/month
Rural Service BondCompulsory rural service post-internship – Odisha state norms
HostelSeparate boys/girls hostels | First year compulsory | Round-the-clock Wi-Fi + intranet | 24-hr reading room
Location / DistanceKIIT Campus-5 (Kushabhadra Campus), Patia, Bhubaneswar – 751024 | ~21 km from Airport | ~15 km from Railway Station
Admission Helpline+91-7303848310 | futureeducation@live.com

KIMS Bhubaneswar Scholarships 2026 – Pradyumna Bal Memorial & Merit Scholarships

KIMS Bhubaneswar offers one of the most generous scholarship programmes among private medical colleges in India — making quality medical education accessible to deserving students regardless of financial background.

1. Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship (Full Expenses)

Named after Prof. Achyuta Samanta's late mother — a tribute to simplicity, sacrifice, and service

The Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship at KIMS Bhubaneswar is a full-coverage scholarship awarded to two financially disadvantaged but academically meritorious MBBS students per year. Unlike partial scholarships seen at most institutions, this scholarship is genuinely comprehensive:

  • Covers ALL expenses — tuition fees, hostel fees, mess fees, books, and other academic charges — for the entire duration of the MBBS programme
  • Awarded to students demonstrating both financial need AND academic merit
  • Makes KIMS MBBS effectively zero-cost for 2 students every year
  • A reflection of founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta's mission — the same vision that drives KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, which educates 35,000+ tribal children for free)
2. KIMS Merit Scholarship
  • Awarded to the top 3 academic performers in each batch annually
  • Amount varies based on academic rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
  • Encourages continued academic excellence throughout the MBBS programme
3. KIIT Poverty-cum-Merit Scholarship
  • Available to students from economically weaker sections who show academic merit
  • Partial financial assistance for eligible MBBS students at KIMS

💡 Scholarship Strategy Note: The Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship is one of the most generous scholarships available at any private deemed medical college in India. Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with strong NEET scores should specifically target KIMS Bhubaneswar and apply for scholarship consideration alongside their MCC counselling process. Call Future Education at +91-7303848310 for scholarship application guidance.

About Prof. Achyuta Samanta – Founder's Vision

Prof. Achyuta Samanta founded KIIT University in 1997 with ₹5,000 and a vision to provide world-class education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. He simultaneously founded the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) — a unique humanitarian institution that provides free education, food, clothing, and healthcare to over 35,000 tribal children from Odisha and neighbouring states. KIIT and KISS together form one of the world's most extraordinary examples of institutional social responsibility in education. KIMS Bhubaneswar inherits this spirit — the Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship is not merely a financial instrument but a statement of the institution's deepest values.

🏆 2 Students/Year | 100% All Expenses | KIMS Bhubaneswar

Courses Offered at KIMS Bhubaneswar 2026 – MBBS, PG, Super-Speciality & More

CourseDurationSeatsAdmission Route
MBBS5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr Internship)250NEET-UG → MCC Deemed (100%)
MD (20 Specialties)3 Years~80 seats (of 105 PG)NEET-PG → MCC PG Counselling
MS (Multiple Specialties)3 YearsIncluded in 105 PGNEET-PG → MCC PG Counselling
DM (Super-Speciality)3 Years9 SS DepartmentsNEET-SS → NBE Counselling
MCh (Surgical Super-Speciality)3 YearsIncluded in SSNEET-SS → NBE Counselling
Fellowship Programmes1–2 YearsVariableKIMS/KIIT Fellowship Admission
PhD (Medical Sciences)3–5 YearsVariableKIIT Research Admission Exam
B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences (Paramedical)3 YearsVariableDMET Odisha / KIIT Admission

Complete Medical Training Spectrum: KIMS Bhubaneswar offers one of the most complete medical training continuums in Eastern India — from MBBS through to super-speciality DM/MCh and PhD, all on the same KIIT campus. The 2,600-bed PBMH with 12 super-speciality departments provides clinical complexity that enriches MBBS training significantly. PG closing rank in 2024: MD Radiodiagnosis AIR ~3,569–7,443; MS General Surgery ~22,005–25,775 (Round 4 data).

KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Admission Process 2026 – Step by Step

All 250 MBBS seats at KIMS Bhubaneswar are filled through MCC (DGHS) Deemed University Counselling. Students from all states can apply — no Odisha domicile required. The standard MCC Deemed pathway:

Qualify NEET-UG 2026

NEET-UG 2026: 3 May 2026. Target 500+ (General) for early round allotment at KIMS. 550+ recommended for competitive rounds. Check expected rank. Management/NRI accessible at lower scores in later rounds.

Register on MCC Portal

After NEET result (June 2026), register on mcc.nic.in for Deemed University Counselling. KIMS is 100% MCC — no separate college registration needed. NRI candidates submit NRI documents to KIMS directly in addition to MCC.

Choice Filling

Select "Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar" in your MCC Deemed choice list. Use our College Predictor before locking choices. Note: choices can only be reshuffled (not added) in Round 2.

All MCC Rounds

MCC: 3 rounds + Stray Vacancy. 2025 Round 1 AIR: ~1,47,972 (Gen); overall closing across all categories: ~10,04,369. Participate in all rounds — later rounds are more accessible. Management/NRI seats open in later rounds.

Document Verification

Report to KIMS (KIIT Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar) with original documents. Refer to NEET document checklist. Rural service bond signing mandatory at this stage. First year hostel stay is compulsory.

Fee Payment & Joining

Pay ₹18.5L annual fee + ₹75,000 one-time registration. Confirm payment mode with KIMS. Internship stipend: ₹25,000–₹30,000/month. MBBS classes commence September–October 2026.

Key Counselling Note: At KIMS, choice filling is locked in Round 1 — in Round 2, you can only reshuffle or delete (not add new colleges). This makes Round 1 choice filling especially critical. Ensure KIMS is in your list from Round 1. For management quota availability and strategy, call +91-7303848310.

Eligibility Criteria – KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Admission 2026

Academic

  • 10+2 with PCB + English from any recognised board
  • General/EWS: Min 50% aggregate PCB
  • SC/ST/OBC: Min 40% aggregate PCB
  • PwD: Min 45% aggregate PCB

NEET & Age

  • NEET-UG 2026: Mandatory for all
  • Min percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (SC/ST/OBC), 45th (PwD)
  • Age: Min 17 yrs on 31 Dec 2026. Physically fit.
  • Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, Foreign Nationals eligible
  • No SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation at deemed (MCC norms)

NRI / Management

  • NRI quota: Passport, NRI/OCI/PIO proof, Affidavit, Sponsor documents, NEET mandatory
  • Management seats (post R3): NEET qualified — per MCC conversion rules
  • All categories: Only through MCC counselling
  • PwD horizontal reservation applies

KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Fee Structure 2026 – Complete Breakdown

Fee ComponentAmount (General / Domestic)Notes
Annual Tuition Fee~₹18,50,000 per year4.5 academic years (₹83.25L total)
One-Time Registration / Admission Fee₹75,000 (one-time at admission)Non-refundable, paid at joining
Total Academic Course Fee (4.5 yrs + reg)~₹83.25L + ₹75,000 = ~₹84 LakhsAcademic fees only
Hostel Fee (Annual)~₹1,20,000 – ₹2,20,000Non-AC / AC options. 1st year hostel compulsory. Single AC: ₹2,20,000/yr
Hostel Admission Fee₹15,000 (one-time)PG hostel; MBBS confirm with KIMS
Mess / Food (Annual)Included in hostel or ~₹60,000–₹80,000 separatelyConfirm from KIMS directly
Estimated Total Year 1 Cost~₹20–21 LakhsTuition + registration + hostel + misc
NRI Quota FeeHigher (USD/INR equivalent)Confirm from official KIMS website (kims.ac.in)

*Fee is subject to revision by Odisha State Level Fee Determination Committee for 2026-27. Confirm exact fee from official KIMS/KIIT website before admission.

Education Loan for KIMS Bhubaneswar

SBI, UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda, Avanse, and HDFC Credila provide education loans for MBBS at NMC-approved deemed colleges like KIMS. Loans up to ₹1.5 crore available. Future Education provides free loan guidance alongside admission counselling. Call +91-7303848310.

Education Loan Guide 2026
Fee Comparison – KIMS vs Peers

At ₹18.5L/year, KIMS Bhubaneswar is in the lower-mid range of deemed MBBS fees nationally. IMS SUM Hospital Bhubaneswar charges ₹21.95L; KMC Manipal/Mangalore ₹17.8L; SMCW Pune ₹10.5L. KIMS's NIRF #26 ranking and 2600-bed hospital justify its fee positioning among East India's top private medical colleges.

Compare All MBBS Fees 2026

KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 – Quota-Wise

Quota / CategorySeatsAdmission AuthorityEligibility
Open / General (Domestic)~212 Seats (approx.)MCC DGHS Deemed CounsellingAll India – NEET Merit
NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign~38 Seats (approx.)MCC DGHS Deemed + KIMS DirectNRI/OCI/Foreign – NEET Mandatory
UR Management (Post Round 3 Conversion)From unfilled NRI/Minority seats post R3MCC RulesNEET qualified – per MCC norms
SC/ST/OBC/EWS ReservationNot ApplicableNo reservation at Deemed Universities
Total MBBS Seats250100% via MCC DeemedNEET-UG Mandatory for All

*Confirm exact seat split from official MCC and KIMS/KIIT notifications for 2026-27.

KIMS Bhubaneswar NEET Cutoff 2026 – Previous Year Trends & Analysis

KIMS Bhubaneswar cutoffs are set through MCC Deemed University Counselling. Key insight from recent data: the overall closing rank (across all categories) is much higher than the General opening rank, indicating that NRI and other category candidates significantly extend the allotment range.

2025 Round 1 Opening AIR (Gen)
AIR 1,47,972

General category opening rank Round 1 (2025). NEET ~500+ approx.

2025 Overall Closing AIR (All Categories)
AIR 10,04,369

Across all categories (NRI + Gen + Others). Wide seat accessibility overall.

Safe Score (India Today)
550+

NEET 550+ is considered safe for General category at KIMS per India Today 2025 analysis.

Year-Wise NEET Cutoff Table – KIMS Bhubaneswar (General / Open, Round 1)
YearRound 1 Opening AIR (Gen)Overall Closing AIR (All Categories)Approx. NEET Score (Gen R1)Safe Score
2025~1,47,972~10,04,369~490–510+550+ (India Today)
2024~1,63,742 (est.)~10,63,742~480–500+550+ (est.)
2023~1,50,000 (est.)~9,50,000 (est.)~485–505+540+ (est.)

*Cutoff AIR values based on published MCC/Collegedunia data and analytical sources. Verify from official MCC portal after NEET 2026 results.

Cutoff Insight 2026: KIMS Bhubaneswar's Round 1 opening AIR for General category is approximately 1,47,972 (2025) — meaning a NEET score of 490–510+ is likely needed in Round 1. However, management quota and NRI seats in later rounds extend access significantly. For a NEET score of 500–550+, KIMS is highly achievable in early rounds. Use our College Predictor for round-wise probability, or call +91-7303848310.

Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH) – KIMS's 2,600-Bed Teaching Hospital

Hospital NamePradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH)
Bed Capacity2,600 Beds – Multi-specialty + Super-specialty | 60 Acres
Regional StandingFifth-best multi-specialty hospital in Eastern India
ICU Beds100 ICU Beds + 50 Paediatric and Neonatal ICU Beds with ultramodern ventilator facility
Air-Conditioned Cabins100 AC Cabins
Operation Theatres16 Modern Modular OTs
Super-Speciality Depts12 Super-Specialty Departments: Nephrology, Cardiology & CTVS, Paediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Oncology & Onco-Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Rheumatology + others
Emergency & Trauma24-hour Casualty & Trauma Care | 24-hr High-End Ambulance Service
Advanced TechnologyRobotic Surgery Unit, Cath Lab, Advanced Diagnostics, NABH+NABL
Research FocusActive medical research, conferences, training programs, innovation
Clinical Training Highlights
  • 2600-Bed Exposure: Ward rotations from Year 2 across 29+ academic departments
  • 12 Super-Speciality Departments: Complex case exposure including organ transplants, robotic surgery, oncology
  • 100 ICU + 50 Neonatal ICU: Critical care and neonatal training in one of Eastern India's best-equipped ICUs
  • 16 Modular OTs: Exposure to advanced surgical procedures from clinical years
  • Robotic Surgery Unit: Exposure to state-of-the-art surgical technology
  • Internship Stipend: ~₹25,000–₹30,000/month
  • Research Integration: Active collaboration with KIIT research programmes

Infrastructure & Campus Facilities – KIMS Bhubaneswar & KIIT Campus 2026

KIMS students benefit not just from the medical college's own facilities but from the world-class infrastructure of the entire KIIT University ecosystem — one of India's most advanced private university campuses:

4 AC Lecture Theatres

Four air-conditioned lecture halls with 180-student capacity each. LCD projectors, international standard classroom design. Departmental demo rooms with audio-visual facilities in every department. Two conference halls and auditorium.

5-Storey Medical Library

KIMS's own five-storey library building with 24,000 sq ft of space. Latest editions of medical, paramedical, and general books. Indian and international journals. Online web journal facilities. Reference section. Also access to KIIT Central Library resources.

Hostel – Round-the-Clock Wi-Fi

Separate hostels for MBBS UG, PG, Interns, Residents, Staff Nurses. Round-the-clock wireless internet and intranet. 24-hour reading room. Indoor and outdoor game facilities. First year stay in hostel is compulsory for MBBS students.

India's Largest In-Campus Stadium

KIIT Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium — one of the largest in-campus indoor stadiums in India. Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Billiards, Chess, Carom (AC), Yoga, Swimming Pool, Mukigym. Outdoor stadium: Cricket (turf wicket), Hockey (astroturf), Football, Rugby, Athletics (400m track).

Smart Digital Campus

High-speed Wi-Fi across the KIIT campus. Access to PubMed, Elsevier, Scopus, and other medical research databases. E-learning platforms, KIIT smart classrooms, and digital medical education tools available to all KIMS students.

Research & Innovation

KIIT University's robust research ecosystem — NIRF #16 University (2023), QS Asian Top 350 research activity. Medical conferences, training programmes, KIIT research initiatives. Students encouraged to publish and present research from Year 3. Active Ethics Committee for clinical research protocols.

Important Dates – KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Admission 2026

EventExpected / Confirmed Date (2026)
NEET-UG 2026 Exam (NTA)3 May 2026 (confirmed)
NEET-UG 2026 ResultJune 2026
MCC Deemed University Counselling – Registration OpensJuly 2026
Choice Filling Round 1 – KIMS selection critical hereJuly–August 2026 (choices locked after R1)
MCC Deemed Round 1 – Seat AllotmentAugust 2026
MCC Deemed Round 2 (reshuffle/delete only)August–September 2026
MCC Deemed Round 3 / Mop-upSeptember 2026
Stray Vacancy RoundSeptember–October 2026
Document Verification + Bond Signing at KIMSAugust–October 2026 (per allotment)
MBBS First Year Classes at KIMSOctober–November 2026
Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship ApplicationAt time of / after admission — confirm with KIMS

*Dates are tentative. Monitor our News section and mcc.nic.in for official 2026 MCC schedule.

KIMS Bhubaneswar vs Other Top Deemed Medical Colleges – 2026 Comparison

CollegeStateMBBS SeatsAnnual FeeMgmt QuotaNIRF MedicalHospital Beds
KIMS Bhubaneswar ⭐ (This Page)Odisha250₹18.5LYes (MCC)#26 (2023)2,600
IMS SUM HospitalOdisha250₹21.95LYes#21 (2021)1,750
KMC ManipalKarnataka250₹17.8LNone#10 (2025)2,032
KMC MangaloreKarnataka250₹17.8LYes#33 (2025)~1,500
SMCW PuneMaharashtra150 (Women)₹10.5LNoneNAAC A++900
KSHEMA MangaloreKarnataka250₹17.8LYes#45 (2021)1,200

Frequently Asked Questions – KIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Admission 2026

KIMS Bhubaneswar is a constituent medical college of KIIT Deemed to be University (NAAC A++). Established 2007, NMC approved. 250 MBBS seats, 105 PG seats in 20 disciplines, super-speciality (DM/MCh) in 9 disciplines, and PhD. The attached PBMH has 2,600 beds. NIRF #26 Medical (2023). Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship covers all expenses for 2 students per year.

2025 Round 1 General opening AIR: ~1,47,972. Overall closing AIR (all categories): ~10,04,369 (2025). A NEET score of 500+ is generally needed for Round 1; 550+ is considered safe per India Today 2025 analysis. Use our College Predictor for a personalised assessment.

Annual tuition: ~₹18,50,000/year. One-time registration fee: ₹75,000. Total academic fee (4.5 yrs): ~₹84 lakhs. Hostel: ~₹1.2–2.2L/year. First year total (tuition + reg + hostel): ~₹20–21 lakhs. NRI fee higher — confirm from kims.ac.in. Subject to Odisha SLFDC revision for 2026-27.

The Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship covers ALL expenses — tuition, hostel, mess, books, and other charges — for 2 financially disadvantaged but meritorious MBBS students per year. Additionally, KIMS offers Merit Scholarships to top 3 academic performers each year. The KIIT Poverty-cum-Merit Scholarship is also available. These are among the most generous scholarship programmes at any private deemed medical college in India. Read the full scholarship guide above ↑

For MBBS, UR Management seats become available under MCC counselling after Round 3 when unfilled NRI/Minority seats convert per MCC rules. For PG (MD/MS), management quota is directly available through MCC Deemed Counselling. NEET qualification is mandatory for all categories. Call +91-7303848310 for 2026 management quota status and strategy.

KIMS Bhubaneswar (KIIT University) was ranked #26 in Medical by NIRF 2023. Earlier: #32 (2020), #30 (2019). KIIT University itself ranks #16 among Universities (NIRF 2023), and holds NAAC A++ accreditation, QS Asia Top 350, and THE World Rankings Top 1000 — making KIMS's parent institution one of India's most globally recognised universities.

Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH) has 2,600 beds on a 60-acre campus. It is the fifth-best multi-specialty hospital in Eastern India. Features: 100 AC cabins, 100 ICU beds, 50 Paediatric+Neonatal ICU beds, 16 modular OTs, robotic surgery unit, cath lab, 12 super-specialty departments, 24-hr trauma centre.

Yes. KIMS is fully approved by NMC, India, and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI. KIIT Deemed to be University is NAAC A++ accredited and Category-I by UGC. The MBBS degree is valid for medical practice in India. PBMH is NABH and NABL accredited.

Yes. After MBBS and one-year internship, KIMS graduates must complete compulsory rural service per Odisha state norms. Failure results in a financial penalty. Bond is signed at joining. Confirm exact bond terms with KIMS Admissions Office. Call +91-7303848310 for pre-admission bond guidance.

The internship stipend at KIMS Bhubaneswar is approximately ₹25,000–₹30,000 per month — one of the more competitive stipends among private deemed medical colleges in India. The one-year compulsory rotating internship at PBMH provides rich clinical exposure across all major specialties.

Step 1: Qualify NEET-UG 2026 (3 May 2026). Step 2: Register on mcc.nic.in for Deemed University Counselling (June 2026). Step 3: Fill choice in Round 1 — select "Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar" (choices locked after R1; R2 only allows reshuffling). Step 4: Participate in all MCC rounds. Step 5: Document verification + bond signing at KIMS. Step 6: Pay fees and join. Internship stipend: ₹25,000–₹30,000/month. For free step-by-step guidance: +91-7303848310.

Yes. All 250 MBBS seats at KIMS are filled through MCC All India Deemed University Counselling — no Odisha domicile required. Students from any state can apply with equal standing. KIMS is a genuinely all-India institution welcoming students from Maharashtra, UP, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and all other states.

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