Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, established in 2007, was ranked among the top 26 medical colleges in the country in 2023 by the Union Government-instituted National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF). The institute was founded by the well-known educationalist Prof. Achyuta Samanta, and the courses are recognised by NMC, formerly by MCI (Medical Council of India). Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences is a constituent institute of KIIT and offers MBBS, B.Sc, MD, MS, DM, MCh and Diploma courses.
The annual fee for all the courses available for students comes with a reasonable fee structure that ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 23,00,000, approximately. The Institute provides excellent opportunities for exposure and practical training with internships, where the budding doctors also have the advantage of a stipend. Following that, students are free to look for their desired jobs. Apart from these facilities, the institute also provides various scholarships to its students.
Particular | Details |
University Name | Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences |
Mode of Education | Regular (Full Time) |
Departments | Broad Speciality and Super Speciality |
Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Superspeciality postgraduate, Fellowship, Allied Medical Science, and PhD. |
Popular Courses | MBBS, B.Sc, MD, MS, DM, MCh, Diploma, and certificate courses |
Mode of Admission | Online |
Entrance Exam Date | NEET UG - 4 May 2025 NEET PG - 15 June 2025 NEET SS- 29 and 30 March 2025 |
Entrance Result Date | NEET UG- 14 June 2025 (Tentative) NEET PG- 15 July 2025 (Tentative) NEET SS - 25 April 2025 |
Admission Date | August 2025 (Tentative) 25 May 2025 (Diploma and Fellowship program) |
Recognition | NMC |
Affliation | KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) |
Selection Criteria | Entrance Exam Institute Entrance Exam(Fellowship and Diploma course) |
Placement | Internship |
University Type | Private |
University Website |
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs under the specialisations: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, etc. The Institute also allows students to choose from different specialisations under the program, such as the Superspeciality program, Fellowship, Diploma programs, and Doctorate program. After the announcement of the NEET UG (June 14, 2025) and NEET PG (July 15, 2025) results, admission to the above-mentioned courses will start. However, admission for the fellowship and diploma program has already started from 25 May 2025, and classes started on 1 June 2025 for the same course.
Students from the General Category must have at least 50% marks in Class 12 with PCBM from a recognised board to be admitted to UG and PG programs (MBBS, B.Sc, MD, MS, DM and Diploma). Interested students are advised to visit the official website for frequent updates regarding admissions.
Events | Dates |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG- 4 May 2025 NEET PG- 15 June 2025 NEET SS- 29 and 30 March 2025 |
Admit card | NEET PG - 11 to 15 June 2025(Tentative) |
Result | NEET UG- 14 June 2025(Tentative) NEET PG- 15 July 2025(Tentative) NEET SS- 25 April 2025 |
Commencement of Classes | August 2025 (Tentative) 1 June 2025 (Fellowship and Diploma program) |
For the academic year 2025, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences has established specific requirements for available programs that students have to meet:
Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths from a recognised board.
Students of the general category must pass Class 12 with 50% marks, 40% marks for SC/ST students, and 45 % for PwD students.
Students must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognised university to enrol in the postgraduate program.
A valid NEET UG, NEET PG, and NEET SS scorecard is required for UG, PG, and Superspeciality courses, respectively.
The institute offers practical training to students that broadens their exposure to practicality. The internships are provided with a paid stipend by the institute, offering PG students a stipend of INR 70,000 to INR 75,000 per month. Likewise, students pursuing superspeciality programs get a stipend of INR 58,000 to INR 68,000 per month.
Various scholarships are awarded to Medical students of KIMS in consideration of their financial status and academic records. Some of the scholarships available are Post Matric Scholarship (ST/SC), e-Medhabruti – PG Merit, Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC), and National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students), etc.