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

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The Government McGann Hospital — a historic 140+ year-old government hospital on a 70-acre campus, originally built in 1880 by a British administrator. 367-bed new block (built 1991-92); various sources cite 500–950+ operational beds. Serves as the primary referral hospital for Shivamogga district with high patient inflow. Provides 24×7 emergency, ICU, Blood Bank, Radiology, and comprehensive general and surgical specialties.

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SIMS was established in 2007. Establishment year varies by source: some cite 2005 (possibly first recognition / letter of intent year); 2007 is the most consistently cited year for actual establishment and first batch. Both 2005 and 2007 appear in authoritative sources.

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150 NMC-approved MBBS seats. 42 PG seats in 16 disciplines (MD/MS + Diplomas). B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Allied Health Sciences also offered. PG admissions: 50% MCC AIQ; 50% KEA State Quota.

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NEET 2024 AIQ GN last round: AIR 16,477; OBC: 16,904. NEET 2023 AIQ Round 1 GN: 10,634. Karnataka State 2025 Round 2 1G (General): 28,128–33,996; all-category range: 16,967–1,45,256. Score benchmark: 550+ marks (General) and 460+ (SC/ST) per student confirmation. NEET PG 2025 Round 1 MD all-category: 642–1,07,826; MS: 6,370–48,019. Most competitive PG: MD Radiodiagnosis (GM Karnataka closing AIR 472).