Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences or KIMS Karwar is located in Karwar and was established in 2016 with affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences (RGUHS). KIMS Karwar provides admission to various Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical courses and a degree in Paramedics.
Karwar Institue of Medical Sciences admits 150 candidates annually to the MBBS program through scores obtained by candidates in NEET UG. For admission to the MBBS program at KIMS Karwar, candidates need 50% marks in PCBE in 10+2. Admission to Postgraduate or MD/MS programs is made based on scores in NEET PG. For admission to MD/MS programs, candidates need 55% marks in MBBS + 1 year of rotatory compulsory internship.
Some of the important highlights of the Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Institute Name | Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences |
Established | 2016 | Public |
Affiliation with | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences (RGUHS) |
Recognized by | MCI |
Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS, Paramedical Course |
Selection Criteria | Entrance Exam |
Exam Accepted | NEET UG, NEET PG |
Official Website | https://kimskarwar.karnataka.gov.in/english |
The institute offers admission to MBBS at the undergraduate level, and MD and MS programs at the postgraduate level in various specializations. Detailed information about the Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences Courses and Fees are mentioned below:
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Course Fees |
---|---|---|---|
MBBS | 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with an aggregate of 50% marks. | NEET UG + Counselling by MCC / Karnataka State Counselling | INR 66,850 (First Year) |
MD | MBBS degree with 55% marks and 1 year of compulsory rotational internship. | NEET PG + MCC Counselling | INR 42,000 - INR 1.2 Lakhs (First Year) |
MS | INR 1.2 Lakhs (First Year) |
Admission to Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences is based on the scores obtained in NEET UG and NEET PG. For admission to the MBBS program candidates need 50% marks in PCBE in 10+2, while reserved category candidates need 45% marks in 10+2 for admission into the MBBS program via NEET UG. 55% marks in MBBS + 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship are required for admission to the MD/MS program.
In the MBBS program at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, out of 150 seats, 15% of seats are reserved for All India Quota, whereas 85% are reserved for the State Quota. NEET UG scores are accepted for admission to the MBBS program. MCC conducts counselling for AIQ or All India Quota seats, while KEA conducts counselling for State Quota seats. Candidates need to register on the NTA website i.e. nta.ac.in. and upload all the documents asked. After completing the registration process candidates need to pay a one-time registration fee and submit the application form.
Note: The registration process for NEET PG is the same as NEET UG. The seat matrix differs in NEET PG. 50% of seats are reserved for All India Quota, while the remaining 50% are reserved for State Quota seats.
Category | Application Fees |
---|---|
Unreserved/EWS | INR 1700 |
OBC | INR 1600 |
SC/ST/PwD | INR 1000 |
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences accepts counselling from MCC and KEA. MCC conducts counseling for All India Quota seats (15% reservation in NEET UG and 50% reservation in NEET PG) while KEA conducts counseling for State Quota seats (85% reservation in NEET UG and 50% reservation in NEET PG). After the declaration of results, candidates need to register either on the MCC website (If applying via All India Quota) i.e. mcc.nic.in or on the website of KEA i.e. cetonline.karnataka.gov.in (If applying via State Quota seats). Once done with registration candidates need to fill and lock out their preferred colleges and pay a one-time fee. There will be a total 4 rounds of counseling in NEET UG as well as NEET PG, which are:
The tables below provide the previous year’s cutoff details about KEA counseling, NEET PG, and NEET UG. Candidates should keep in mind that each year's cutoff varies on various factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of students applying for the exam, the total questions asked in the exam and other factors.
Here is the category-wise NEET UG Qualifying Cutoff 2024 for MBBS:
Category | NEET UG 2024 Cutoff Percentile | NEET UG 2024 Cutoff Marks |
---|---|---|
General/ EWS | 50 | 720-164 |
OBC | 40 | 163-129 |
SC | 40 | 163-129 |
ST | 40 | 163-129 |
General/ EWS- PwD | 45 | 163-146 |
OBC- PwD | 40 | 145-129 |
SC- PwD | 40 | 145-129 |
ST- PwD | 40 | 145-129 |
NEET PG Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. The table below provides the 2023, general category round 1 cutoff rank admitted to MD/MS program at KIMS Karwar:
Course | NEET PG Cutoff |
---|---|
MD General Medicine | 2481 |
MD Paediatrics | 3945 |
MS General Surgery | 9463 |
MS E.N.T. | 15821 |
MD Pharmacology | 54360 |
MD Forensic Medicine | 72614 |
MD Physiology | 75079 |
MD Anatomy | 96841 |
After 4.5 years of studying in the MBBS program at Karwar Institue of Medical Sciences, the college provides internship opportunities which is compulsory for every student enrolled into the MBBS program. A monthly stipend of INR 30,000 is offered for everyone pursuing their 1-year rotatory compulsory internship.
For the reserved category and financially weak students, there are a lot of scholarships provided by the state government and central government. These scholarship programs will help reserved category candidates, as well as financially weak students, pursue their studies. Some of the scholarships offered are:
KIMS Karwar ample facilities to their students pursuing UG and PG courses at the institute. Some of the facilities provided by the Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences are as follows:
Ques. How is the Campus life at KIMS Karwar?
Ans. Various fests and events like sports fest, annual fest, Ganesh Utsav, white coat ceremony, traditional day, etc are conducted at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences. Candidates also have facilities to play various sports like basketball, badminton, chess, carrom, volleyball, etc. daily. Various cultural and musical clubs are also present for candidates to participate in.
Ques. What facilities are provided at the hostels of KIMS Karwar?
Ans. Each room has 3 separate beds for candidates and 3 separate tables, chairs, and almirah for daily use. Each hostel has its own separate mess and cafeteria cum canteen to fulfill daily requirements. The hostel charges range from INR 22,000-25,000 yearly. Admission to college hostels is done via the registration process.
Ques. What scholarships are available for candidates at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences?
Ans. For reserved category and financially weak candidates there are a lot of central and state government scholarships available:
Ques. What is the counseling process for admission to the MBBS and MD/MS program at KIMS Karwar?
Ans. MCC conducts counseling for All India Quota and KEA conducts counseling for State Quota seats. In MBBS 15% of seats are reserved for All India Quota seats and 85% for State Quota seats. In the MD/MS program, 50% of seats are reserved for All India Quota and the remaining 50% for State Quota seats. There will be 4 rounds of counseling in NEET UG and NEET PG:
Ques. What is the monthly stipend given to candidates during the rotatory internship period?
Ans. During the 1 year rotatory compulsory internship period candidates are paid INR 30,000 per month. Candidates must serve this internship period as without completion they will not receive their MBBS degree.
Ques. What are the eligibility and selection criteria for admission to the MBBS program at KIMS Karwar?
Ans. Candidates need 50% marks in 10+2 in PCBE to be eligible for NEET UG. Reserved category candidates are required to have 45% marks in 10+2 in PCBE to attempt NEET UG. The minimum age limit to attempt NEET UG is 17 years. Admission is solely based on the scores obtained in NEET UG at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences.
Ques. What are the eligibility and selection criteria for admission to the MD/MS program at KIMS Karwar?
Ans. Candidates seeking admission to the MD/MS program are required to have 55% marks in MBBS + 1 year of rotatory compulsory internship completed. Admission is based on scores of NEET PG at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences.
Ques. What is the NEET UG application form fee for all categories?
Ans. Following is the application form fee for all categories for NEET UG:
Category | Application Fee |
---|---|
Unreserved/EWS | INR 1700 |
OBC | INR 1600 |
SC/ST/PwD | INR 1000 |
Ques. What is the fee structure of MD/MS programs at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences?
Ans. The fee details for various broad specialties in MD/MS programs at Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences are as follows:
Broad Specialty | First Year Fees |
---|---|
Pre Clinical | INR 47,000 |
Para Clinical | INR 72,000 |
Clinical | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
College fees are to be paid via DD or NEFT. No Cash or Cheques will be accepted.
Ques. What is the tuttion fee of MBBS program at Karwar Institue of Medical Sciences?
Ans. The tution fees of the MBBS program at Karwar Institue of Medical Sciences are as follows:
Academic Year | Tuition Fees |
---|---|
1st Year | INR 50,000 |
2nd Year - 4th Year | INR 50,000 |
5th Year | INR 25,000 |
Do you think the data is wrong ? Report Here
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
MBBS | ₹66,850 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 9 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
M.S 3 Courses | ₹1.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | MBBS + NEET | - | |
M.D 11 Courses | ₹47,000 - 1.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | MBBS + NEET | - | |
M.S 1 Course | ₹1.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | MBBS + NEET | - |
Do you think the Course details are wrong ? Report Here
KIMS, NEET PG Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for NEET PG is 2481 - 96841
Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) | Round 4 (Closing rank) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2481 | 3127 | - | - | |
3945 | 5339 | - | - | |
9463 | 11156 | 11681 | 14967 |
Do you think the Cutoff is wrong ? Report Here
Search from 20K+ Courses and 35+ Streams
You can check here to see what types of facilities KIMS provides.
Basic Information about the Faculty of KIMS
Basic Information About the Colleges
Comments