Shimoga Institute Of Medical Sciences (SIMS) NRI Quota Admissions, Seats And Fee

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Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), established in 2007, is a government medical college in Shivamogga with 150 MBBS seats.

As per the new Karnataka policy (2025–26), 15% NRI quota applies to newly sanctioned seats in select government colleges. If additional seats are allotted to SIMS, about 5–7 NRI seats will be created with an annual fee of ₹25 lakh.

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Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences NRI Seats

SIMS currently admits 150 MBBS students every year. NRI quota seats will be carved out only from new seats if they are approved.

Category	Seats Available	Notes
MBBS seats for Indian students	~143–145	Filled through AIQ (15%) + Karnataka State Quota (85%)
MBBS seats for NRI/OCI students	~5–7 (proposed)	NRI seats applicable only if new seats are added

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences NRI Quota Fees

Indian students pay subsidized government fees. NRI students, if seats are introduced, will pay a fixed higher annual fee.

Parameter	Details
Established	2007
Fees for Indian Students	~₹50,000 per year (plus nominal charges)
Fees for NRI Students	₹25,00,000 per year (if seats allotted)
Exam Required	NEET-UG
Total MBBS Seats	150 (existing; subject to increase)
NRI Seats Reserved	To be confirmed (~5–7 if allotted)
Cut-off (2024 AIQ)	General: ~610–620 / 720
NRI Cut-off	Lower than General Category
Course Duration	4.5 years + 1-year internship

Eligibility for NRIs at SIMS

NRI/OCI students must qualify NEET-UG and submit valid proof of NRI status during KEA counselling.

Criteria	Details
Quota Availability	15% NRI quota on newly added seats
Exam Required	NEET-UG
Educational Qualification	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (≥50%)
Age Limit	Minimum 17 years
Documents Required	NEET scorecard, Passport/OCI, NRI proof, Sponsorship affidavit

Admission Procedure for NRI/OCI Students

Admissions are handled by KEA Karnataka under the NRI quota.

Steps:

Qualify NEET-UG.
Register with KEA under NRI quota.
Upload documents (Passport/OCI, affidavit, NEET).
Choice filling → Select SIMS Shivamogga.
Seat allotment based on availability.
Pay NRI fee (₹25 lakh/year).
Report with originals.
Confirm admission after hostel/medical formalities.

Key Takeaway: SIMS Shivamogga has 150 MBBS seats. If new seats are sanctioned, about 5–7 will be reserved for NRI quota at ₹25 lakh/year, while Indian students continue to pay ~₹50,000/year.

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