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An established government medical college (established 2001) and about 550-bed teaching hospital at Bilaspur, in Chhattisgarh
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Established 2001
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Introduction
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur is a government medical college in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Established in October 2001, it is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur. It admits about 180 MBBS students each year on NEET-UG merit through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% Chhattisgarh state quota via the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, and runs postgraduate MD/MS programmes. Its attached CIMS Hospital has about 550 beds.
As a government college, MBBS at CIMS Bilaspur is filled purely on NEET-UG merit through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% Chhattisgarh state quota via DME Chhattisgarh, with no management or NRI quota, so tuition is very low. Clinical training runs at the attached CIMS Hospital, an about 550-bed teaching hospital serving Bilaspur and Chhattisgarh, with an emergency department, OPD and IPD services and the major clinical specialties. Over two decades of experience, a tertiary teaching hospital and postgraduate MD/MS programmes make it one of the established government options for an MBBS seat in Chhattisgarh.
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Academic Excellence
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur is an established government college (since 2001) with an about 550-bed teaching hospital at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. You choose it for over two decades of experience, a tertiary teaching hospital, postgraduate programmes, very low government fees, and admission purely on NEET-UG merit.
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Program Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC, with examinations conducted by Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur, combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the attached CIMS Hospital.
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Study:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On Campus – Full Time
1 Year
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
1.5 Years
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
2 Years
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure at the attached CIMS Hospital:
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached CIMS Hospital. The standard NMC rotation is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Medicine |
| 2 Months | Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 2 Months | Paediatrics |
| 2 Months | Community Medicine |
| 2 Months | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | Emergency & Casualty |
| 2 Months | Elective Postings |
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How to Apply
Admission to MBBS at Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur is through NEET-UG merit. As a government college in Chhattisgarh, seats are filled through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% Chhattisgarh state quota via the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh. There is no management or NRI quota.
The student must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects, from a recognised board.
Subjects:
Minimum qualifying-exam marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together: 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwBD candidates (per NEET-UG norms).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40% |
| PwBD | 45% |
The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December of the year of admission.
The student must have qualified NEET-UG in the same year, meeting the category percentile cut-off. Chhattisgarh state-quota (85%) seats require Chhattisgarh domicile/eligibility; the 15% All India Quota seats are open nationally through MCC.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
CIMS Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank/score for the relevant route (All India Quota or Chhattisgarh state quota) and category through NEET-UG counselling
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
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Important date's
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December 2026
Start of application window for NEET UG 2027
March 2027
Download admit cards from NTA portal
May 2027
National-level entrance examination
June 2027
NEET 2027 results and scorecards released
July 2027
AIQ and state-level counselling rounds start
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NEET cutoffs
NEET-UG cut-offs at Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences depend on the route (All India Quota vs Chhattisgarh state quota) and category. We did not find a reliable current-year closing rank to cite, so no specific number is stated. Verify current-year figures via MCC (All India Quota) and DME Chhattisgarh (state quota):
| Route | NEET Closing (indicative) |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (15%, MCC) | Highly competitive |
| Chhattisgarh State Quota (85%, DME) | Highly competitive |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS | Reserved per government norms |
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Affordable education
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences is a government college, so MBBS tuition is very low and set by the state; there is no management or NRI quota. The figures below are indicative and must be confirmed against the official Chhattisgarh fee notification and the college prospectus before relying on them.
| Component | Amount (approx., verify) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.) | ~₹10,000-15,000 |
| Admission Routes | NEET-UG: 15% All India Quota (MCC) + 85% Chhattisgarh state (DME) |
| Management / NRI Quota | Not applicable (government college) |
| Hostel, Mess & Deposits | Additional, confirm with college |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Bilaspur) |
MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.)
Approximately ₹10,000-15,000
World-Class Campus
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences occupies a government campus at Bilaspur, in Chhattisgarh, with the academic blocks, central library and about 550-bed teaching hospital together.
A government campus at Bilaspur, combining academic blocks, a central library and the about 550-bed teaching hospital.
History
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences was established in October 2001 at Bilaspur, with an initial intake of about 180 students, as a government medical college for the region.
The college has an MBBS intake of about 180 seats (NMC-recognised) and runs postgraduate MD/MS programmes across several departments.
The attached CIMS Hospital, an about 550-bed teaching hospital, anchors clinical training for Bilaspur and Chhattisgarh.
Since its establishment, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences has trained MBBS and postgraduate doctors, contributing to the medical workforce of Chhattisgarh and beyond.
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Housing
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences provides separate on-campus hostel accommodation for men and women (and interns and PG residents), within the campus close to the academic blocks and the teaching hospital, so students can move easily between classes, wards and their rooms.
Resident students are housed in furnished hostel rooms with beds, study tables, storage and study facilities; single, twin and shared configurations are typically available. Confirm exact room types, occupancy and charges with the college.
The hostel mess serves three meals a day, with regional Chhattisgarhi and North/South Indian food, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Hygiene, menu rotation and mess charges should be confirmed with the college.
Hostels provide reading and common rooms, recreation and TV areas, and quiet study spaces, with electricity and water supply and power back-up, so residents can study on campus outside class hours.
The campus and hostels have security staff, CCTV surveillance and resident wardens, with separate supervision for the men's and women's blocks and gate/entry controls for student safety.
Bilaspur is a major city and railway hub in Chhattisgarh and the seat of the Chhattisgarh High Court. CIMS and its hospital are a major tertiary teaching centre for the region.
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Location
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) is at Bilaspur, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh (verify the exact address and PIN with the college).
Nearest Airport
Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, Bilaspur (Chakarbhata) is the nearest airport; Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur offers wider domestic connections.
Nearest Railway
Bilaspur Junction, a major railway hub, connects the city across India; CIMS is at Bilaspur.
Road Connectivity
Bilaspur is well connected by road across Chhattisgarh; buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the college.
Your Roadmap to Success
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; CIMS itself offers PG seats, so many graduates can specialise on the same campus.
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Scholarship & Financial
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences students can access central and Chhattisgarh government scholarships and fee-reimbursement schemes; as a government college its fees are already low. The verified routes are the standard government schemes below. No CIMS-specific scholarship has been invented here:
The Government of Chhattisgarh operates fee-reimbursement and maintenance schemes for eligible students from economically weaker, SC, ST, OBC and minority families in professional courses including MBBS; these are especially relevant at government colleges. Eligibility and the current scheme should be confirmed with the Chhattisgarh authorities and the college.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (SC/OBC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (ST) fund Post-Matric Scholarships for professional courses including MBBS, covering fees and a maintenance allowance, via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Administered by the Ministry of Education via the National Scholarship Portal, CSSS supports meritorious students from families below a defined income threshold who qualify in the top percentile of their Class 12 board, providing an annual maintenance allowance renewable on performance.
Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal and the Chhattisgarh scholarship portal; the CIMS office can advise on documentation and certificates.
Verify eligibility, income and category-certificate requirements and deadlines, and submit documents before the window closes.
After review, eligible students receive the scholarship amount directly in their bank account.
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| University | Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, BilaspurBilaspur, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government (state) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | ~₹10,000-15,000/year (government) | ~₹6,000 (full course) |
| Established | 2001 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Pt. DDU Health Sciences & Ayush University, Raipur | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 180 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | CIMS Hospital | AIIMS Hospital |
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