Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), Bangalore – Application/Admission Process

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences has a structured application and admission process for its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical courses. Below is a detailed overview of the admission process for 2025.

Application Process

Online Application: Candidates must submit an online application form through the official website of the respective entrance exams. For MBBS, applicants need to register for the NEET UG exam, while for MD/MS courses, they must apply via the NEET PG exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

• MBBS: Candidates should have completed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board.
• MD/MS: Applicants must hold an MBBS degree from a recognized institution and complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship.

Entrance Exams:

• Admission to the MBBS program requires qualifying for the NEET UG exam.
• For MD/MS programs, candidates must qualify for the NEET PG exam.

Selection Process:

• Entrance Exam Scores: After submitting applications, candidates must take the relevant entrance exams (NEET UG for MBBS and NEET PG for MD/MS). The college will consider these scores for admission.
• Merit Lists: Following the exams, KIMS will publish merit lists on its official website, indicating shortlisted candidates for further processing.
• Counseling: Selected candidates will participate in the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counseling process. During counseling, seats will be allocated based on merit and availability in various quotas (Government, Private, NRI, etc.).
• Fee Payment: Candidates who receive seat allotment must pay the required fees to confirm their admission.