Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubballi

About College

Originating in 1957 as Karnataka Medical College, KIMS Hubballi is one of the most prestigious and oldest medical institutions in Karnataka. The institute has a sprawling 100-acre campus located in Vidyanagar, Hubballi and provides North Karnataka’s largest teaching hospital with rigorous and extensive academic and tertiary care services.

KIMS has been a Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences affiliate and has also received approval from the National Medical Commission. KIMS became an autonomous institute in 1997 and changed its name to Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMCRI) on the first day of the year 2024.

KIMS is well known for affordable education, quality clinical exposure, and community service. Each year, it admits up to 200 students in the MBBS program. The College also offers a broad range of postgraduate programs. The College's affiliated hospital has over 1200 beds and accepts hands-on training for the preceptors in many areas, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and critical care medicine.

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fees structure 2026, KIMS Hubballi

As a public institution, KIMS has very low tuition fees.

• Total MBBS Estimated Costs (5.5 years): Approx. Rs.10-12 Lakh (State Quota). 
• First Year: Approx. Rs.1.83 Lakh including a refundable Caution Deposit of Rs.10,000. 
• Second To Fourth Year: Approx. Rs.1.72-1.8 Lakh per Year. 
• Final Year: Similar to Second To Fourth Year (The intern stipend subsidizes a part of the costs incurred during this period). 

Housing and Living Expenses

• Hostel: Approx. Rs.20,000-35,000/Year (Shared Non-AC Rooms). 
• Mess: Approx. Rs.4,000-5,000/Month. 
• One Time Library Deposit: Approx. Rs.5,000. 
• Annual Lab/Development Fees: Approx. Rs.10,000-12,000. 
• Exam and Miscellaneous Fees: Approx. Rs.3,000-5,000/Year. 

Admission Process 2026, KIMS Hubballi

• Complete the NEET-UG 2026 exam, attaining the required percentile. 
• Register for counsel through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).  
• Upload the required documentation, along with the counselling fees.  
• Participate in the choice filling rounds (including: Round 1, 2, Mop Up, Extended Vacancies). 
• Once you are selected, download your allotment letter.  
• Complete verification at a KEA Nodal Centre. 
• Arrive at KIMS Hubballi on time to complete your medical check, pay any remaining fees, and to be admitted into the school.

If you do not complete your step(s) on time, your seat will be automatically cancelled.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Age: 17 years old by 31st December 2026
• 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English)
• Total PCB Marks (in percentage):
  1. General/EWS: 50%
  2. OBC/SC/ST: 40%
  3. General-PH: 45%
• Percentile Required for NEET 
  1. General/EWS: 50th Percentile
  2. OBC/SC/ST: 40th Percentile

To be eligible for MBBS at KIMS, you must be a citizen of India, and preferably a citizen of Karnataka.  

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Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

• NEET Admit Card and NEET Scorecard 
• Class X and Class XII Grade Sheets 
• Transfer and Conduct Certificates 
• Proof of Age (Example: SSLC) 
• Aadhar Card or Other Identity Verification 
• Passport Size Photos 
• Fee Receipt 
• Medical Fitness Certificate 
• Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Student and Parent) 

Category/Quota-Specific Documents (If Applicable)

• Caste, Income or Economically Weaker Class Certification. 
• Karnataka Domicile. 
• Proof of Educational Qualification if Educated in a Kannada Medium School. 
• Disability Certificate from Knowledgeable Authority. 

All Original Documentation must be presented for admission.

All India Counselling

Below is the table containing the cutoff marks & ranks for the allocation of 15% of MBBS seats through All India counselling for various reservation categories at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubballi, in 2026.

Karnataka State Counselling

Below is the Table consisting of Cut off Marks & Ranks for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubballi as per State Reservation Categories

NEET-PG (MD/MS) Courses & Seat Matrix at BPS Government Medical College for Women, Sonepat

The table below presents the specialty-wise distribution of MD/MS seats, including clinical, non-clinical, and total intake, available at BPS Government Medical College for Women, Sonepat, for NEET-PG aspirants. Seat availability may vary each academic year based on regulatory approvals and counselling outcomes

Infrastructure

• Modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms. 
• Adequate equipment in anatomy, pathology and biochemistry laboratories. 
• Central Library has over 30000 books, journals and electronic resources. 
• Auditorium with 1000 Seats. 
• Sophisticated ICUs, Operating Theatres, (Out Patient & In Patient Units & Super Special Units). 
• Extensive outdoor sports facilities and large indoor sporting facilities. 

Hostel & Student Accommodation

Boys and girls have separate hostels with furnished double/triple rooms and attached bathrooms. Facilities offered to students include:

• Hygienic Mess Facilities 
• 24 Hour Water Supply & Generator Power Backup 
• Campus-Wide Wi-Fi 
• CCTV Security & House Warden 
• Laundry Facilities & Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facilities 

Other amenities offered on the campus include a Canteen, Gym, College Transport, On-Campus Medical Facilities, National Service Scheme (NSS) & National Cadet Corps (NCC), Cultural Activities, and the Annual Sports Festival.

What are your chances of getting a seat in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi through NEET 2026 Counselling?

The most difficult time for any of the students is to wait after NEET till the counselling process to know whether he/she is getting a college of his/her choice or not? Sometimes this dilemma continues for couple of months due to multiple rounds of counselling. It has become more difficult due to parallel counselling of All India Quota and various States due to COVID-19. The counselling process is very complex where 550+ Govt. and Private colleges offer 83000+ Seats and fee variation is also huge that ranges from less than 1 Lac to 2.5 Cr for the course.

Dreams shatter when any silly mistake in choice filling or wrong selection of college leads to getting a poor ranked college. Imagine getting paid seats or no seats at all due to lack of genuine guidance!

MOKSH AI-based MBBS college predictor predicts your chances of getting a seat in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi through All India Counselling 2026 or Karnataka state NEET 2026 Counselling. For assessing your chances of getting a seat, the MOKSH Predictor algorithm takes categories/sub-category or various Quotas into consideration as per Govt. regulations. It also takes into account historical data published by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or State Dept. responsible for counselling of the respective state.

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Conclusion

One of the top value MBBS options in Karnataka is KIMS Hubballi with low fees, extensive clinical exposure and a history of public healthcare. It will be an excellent choice for students seeking government quality medical education in North Karnataka.

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PG Options After MBBS in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi

USMLE

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NExT

India's NExT exam replaces NEET PG/FMGE for medical licensing and PG entry, testing theory and clinical skills for all MBBS graduates.

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