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#Among newer Karnataka Government medical colleges (est. 2016). Only 7 AIQ allotments during NEET 2021–2024 combined. Accessible cutoff for General category candidates with moderate NEET scores. MBBSCouncil (NEET 2025 preference)📍 Madikeri (Mercara), Karnataka

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Total Courses

35 Courses

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu - Overview

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About Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Kodagu / KoIMS), Madikeri, is a fully autonomous government medical college established in 2016 by the Government of Karnataka, located in the scenic hill town of Madikeri — the district headquarters of Kodagu (Coorg), often called the 'Scotland of India'. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC). KIMS Kodagu offers 150 NMC-approved MBBS seats, as well as MD/MS postgraduate courses in 15 specialties and BSc Nursing. The 22-acre campus features three-floor college buildings covering 42,910 sq.m., with 2 lecture theatres (180-seat capacity each) and 1 larger lecture theatre (280-seat capacity), separate common rooms for boys and girls, a Central Library (700 sq.m.) with a stack room, inside reading room and outside reading room (75-seat capacity each), NMC-compliant departmental laboratories, departmental museums, and a spacious playground. The hospital and residential/hostel complex spans over 16,000 sq.m. The attached teaching hospital — the Kodagu District Hospital, Madikeri — is a 319+ bedded multi-specialty facility offering 24×7 emergency services, ICU, Blood Bank, and comprehensive clinical specialties including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, and Community Medicine. The hospital has major tie-ups with corporate entities and TPAs for cashless services, and on-campus super specialists available 24×7 for emergency care. KIMS Kodagu has 78+ faculty members and provides MBBS internship stipend of ₹30,000/month. Total MBBS tuition for 4.5 academic years is approximately ₹3.03 lakhs at government rates. During NEET 2021–2024, 7 candidates received AIQ allotment at KIMS Kodagu. The college is the only medical institution in the entire Kodagu district — a lush coffee-growing and tourism destination bordered by the Western Ghats, home to tiger reserves, colonial heritage, and the legendary Coorg community. Being located in one of India's most picturesque environments at an altitude of ~1,000–1,500m provides an exceptionally peaceful and cool academic atmosphere unique among Karnataka government medical colleges.

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu Courses

35 Courses

MD Pathology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 68.4K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MS Orthopaedics

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Pharmacology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 68.4K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MS General Surgery

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MS Ophthalmology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Anatomy

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 40.9K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Paediatrics

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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BSc Nursing

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 22.8K

10+2 (PCB); minimum 45% marks; valid Karnataka BSc Nursing CET score

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MD Forensic Medicine

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 68.4K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Anaesthesiology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Community Medicine

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 68.4K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31

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MD Biochemistry

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 40.9K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MBBS

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 59.9K

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score

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MD Microbiology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 68.4K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Physiology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 40.9K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MBBS

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 59.9K

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score

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MS General Surgery

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 1.23L

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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MD Physiology

1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 40.9K

MBBS with valid NEET PG score

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Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria
10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST); minimum age 17 years by December 31; valid NEET UG scorecard; Karnataka domicile required for State Quota
Admission Process
KIMS Kodagu is a pure government college with no NRI or Management quota. MBBS admissions: 85% via KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) Karnataka State Quota — Karnataka domicile mandatory; 15% via MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) All India Quota — open to all India candidates. KEA conducts 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. PG admissions (MD/MS): 50% via MCC AIQ; 50% via KEA Karnataka State Quota. BSc Nursing via Karnataka BSc Nursing CET. Diploma programmes are merit-based. Document submission must include all originals along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria
10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST); minimum age 17 years by December 31; valid NEET UG scorecard; Karnataka domicile required for State Quota
Admission Process
KIMS Kodagu is a pure government college with no NRI or Management quota. MBBS admissions: 85% via KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) Karnataka State Quota — Karnataka domicile mandatory; 15% via MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) All India Quota — open to all India candidates. KEA conducts 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. PG admissions (MD/MS): 50% via MCC AIQ; 50% via KEA Karnataka State Quota. BSc Nursing via Karnataka BSc Nursing CET. Diploma programmes are merit-based. Document submission must include all originals along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies.
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Placement Highlights 2025

KIMS Kodagu graduates primarily pursue NEET PG for specialisation or enter Karnataka Government Health Services. Being the only medical college in Kodagu district, graduates serve the underserved hilly and rural population of the region. Intern stipend: ₹30,000/month. The college's peaceful Coorg campus and strong clinical exposure at the District Hospital are key advantages.

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Government of Karnataka Health Department (District Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, Sub-District Hospitals)
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Private Hospitals — Coorg / Mysuru / Mangaluru / Bengaluru
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Among newer Karnataka Government medical colleges (est. 2016). Only 7 AIQ allotments during NEET 2021–2024 combined. Accessible cutoff for General category candidates with moderate NEET scores.

MBBSCouncil (NEET 2025 preference) (2025)

ONLY medical college in Kodagu (Coorg) district — the 'Scotland of India'. Highest altitude among Karnataka government medical college campuses (~1,000m+). Adjacent to Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.

Unique distinction (2025)

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Publishing AgencyRanking / Rating
MBBSCouncil (NEET 2025 preference) (2025)
Among newer Karnataka Government medical colleges (est. 2016). Only 7 AIQ allotments during NEET 2021–2024 combined. Accessible cutoff for General category candidates with moderate NEET scores.
Unique distinction (2025)
ONLY medical college in Kodagu (Coorg) district — the 'Scotland of India'. Highest altitude among Karnataka government medical college campuses (~1,000m+). Adjacent to Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Central Government merit-cum-means scholarship via National Scholarship Portal.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship NameEligibility CriteriaAward Amount
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)

Central Government merit-cum-means scholarship via National Scholarship Portal.

Students from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs; strong NEET score

₹10,000–₹20,000 per year
Karnataka State Government SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship

Karnataka state post-matric scholarships for reserved category students in government medical colleges.

SC/ST/OBC students with valid caste certificate; Karnataka state income and merit norms

Full tuition fee reimbursement + hostel and study allowance
EWS Scholarship

Central and state government EWS scholarships.

EWS students with valid EWS certificate; annual family income below ₹8 lakhs

Varies per scheme
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)

Central Government merit-cum-means scholarship via National Scholarship Portal.

Students from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs; strong NEET score

₹10,000–₹20,000 per year
EWS Scholarship

Central and state government EWS scholarships.

EWS students with valid EWS certificate; annual family income below ₹8 lakhs

Varies per scheme
Karnataka State Government SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship

Karnataka state post-matric scholarships for reserved category students in government medical colleges.

SC/ST/OBC students with valid caste certificate; Karnataka state income and merit norms

Full tuition fee reimbursement + hostel and study allowance

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

College Building (42,910 sq.m. on 22-acre campus)

College Building (42,910 sq.m. on 22-acre campus)

Three-floor college building covering 42,910 sq.m. on a 22-acre campus. Features: 2 lecture theatres (180-seat each), 1 large lecture theatre (280-seat), separate common rooms for boys and girls, NMC-compliant departmental laboratories for all pre-clinical/para-clinical/clinical departments, departmental museums, seminar rooms, and demonstration halls. The campus is situated in Madikeri town at an altitude of approximately 1,000–1,500m in the Western Ghats.

Kodagu District Hospital (Teaching Hospital — 319+ beds)

Kodagu District Hospital (Teaching Hospital — 319+ beds)

319+ bedded multi-specialty teaching hospital serving as the District Hospital of Kodagu — co-located and affiliated with KIMS Kodagu. Provides 24×7 emergency services, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Neonatal ICU, Blood Bank, Central Lab, and Radiology (X-Ray, USG, CT). Clinical departments: General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Radio Diagnosis, Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Neurology. Super-specialty tie-ups for Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery. Major corporate and TPA tie-ups for cashless services. On-campus super-specialists available 24×7 for emergency care. Serves the rural and tribal population of Kodagu district.

Classrooms

Classrooms

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KOIMS), located in Madikeri, features modern infrastructure with spacious, smart-enabled classrooms, audio-visual teaching aids, and advanced lecture halls to support medical education and clinical training.

Hostel

Hostel

Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls within the combined hospital and residential complex of 16,000+ sq.m. Hostel rooms are furnished with bed, study table, and storage. Facilities include 24×7 water and electricity, hygienic canteen/mess, study rooms with fast internet and computers, recreation room with TV, music system, and indoor games, laundry, security, and warden supervision. On-campus medical facility for students.

Sports & Recreation

Spacious playground for outdoor sports. 4 badminton courts. Gymnasium for regular fitness activities. The scenic Coorg/Kodagu environment — with rivers (Cauvery headwaters), coffee and spice estates, trekking trails, waterfalls (Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls), and wildlife (Nagarhole and Brahmagiri) — provides unparalleled outdoor recreation and wellness opportunities within a few km of the campus.

Hostel & Residential Complex (16,000+ sq.m.)

Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls within the combined hospital and residential complex of 16,000+ sq.m. Hostel rooms are furnished with bed, study table, and storage. Facilities include 24×7 water and electricity, hygienic canteen/mess, study rooms with fast internet and computers, recreation room with TV, music system, and indoor games, laundry, security, and warden supervision. On-campus medical facility for students.

Hostel & Accommodation

Boys Hostel Fee Structure

Room TypeCourseAnnual Fee
Boys Hostel12,000

Girls Hostel Fee Structure

Room TypeCourseAnnual Fee
Girls Hostel12,000

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

Frequently Asked Questions


Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Kodagu / KoIMS) is located in Madikeri — the scenic hill-station and district headquarters of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka 571201. It is 250 km west of Bengaluru and 120 km from Mysuru.

NEET 2023 AIQ (MCC) General: Round 1 closing rank ~12,594; Round 2 closing rank ~18,190. Karnataka state quota General merit candidates with NEET score 580–620 marks (AIR ~30,000–45,000) are typically competitive. Outside Karnataka candidates need 620+ marks for AIQ. PG NEET AIQ General category ranges from AIR ~6,147 (toughest specialty) to 95,000+ (most accessible specialty).

The 22-acre campus has college buildings of 42,910 sq.m. (3 floors), 2 lecture theatres (180-seat) + 1 large lecture theatre (280-seat), separate common rooms for boys and girls, Central Library (700 sq.m.) with stack room + inside and outside reading rooms (75 seats each), NMC-compliant laboratories, departmental museums, and a spacious playground. Hospital and hostel complex spans 16,000+ sq.m. Hostel facilities include 24×7 water and electricity, hygienic canteen, study rooms with internet and computers, recreation room with TV, music, and indoor games, 4 badminton courts, gymnasium, and medical facilities for students.

The Kodagu District Hospital, Madikeri — a 319+ bedded multi-specialty teaching hospital — is affiliated with KIMS Kodagu. It provides 24×7 emergency services, ICU, Blood Bank, Radiodiagnosis, and all clinical specialties. The hospital has corporate and TPA tie-ups for cashless services and on-campus super-specialists available 24×7 for emergencies.


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