Admission Procedure
Admissions are subject to the following conditions:
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- The student will abide by the rules and regulations of the University including hostel regulations, published by the University administration from time to time.
- All students who have taken admission in the University have to compulsorily serve in any of the free hospitals established by or registered with the University or allied trusts, institutions or foundations of the sponsoring body in rural areas or medically underserved areas as may be posted or transferred by the university at its complete discretion in total for such period equal to such number of years the course student has studied in the University. For the MBBS medical course, it will be five years of compulsory service. During their service, the University will pay the salary as per its norms and regulations.
- The student will compulsorily reside in the University hostel.
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Note: All students must agree to stay in our hostel during studies and sign a bond committing to 5 years of service after graduation.
MBBS Admissions 2025–26 at a Glance
50 MBBS seats per academic year, allotted purely on merit. Twenty of those seats carry no tuition fee at all — and hostel, food, books and uniform are free for every student, in every category.
Seat matrix and fees — MBBS 2025–26
| Category | Share of seats | No. of seats | Annual tuition fee | Other charges |
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| Government | 40% | 20 | Free of charge | Free — hostel, food, books and uniform |
| Private | 40% | 20 | 22,00,000/- | Free — hostel, food, books and uniform |
| NRI | 15% | 7 | 45,00,000/- | Free — hostel, food, books and uniform |
| Management / Other Quota | 5% | 3 | 45,00,000/- | Free — hostel, food, books and uniform |
| Total | 100% | 50 | — | — |
Source: official MBBS Seat Matrix, Fee and Admission Regulation, 2025–26. The official PDF remains the authoritative version — please confirm current figures with the admissions office before making any payment.
Conditions that apply to every student
- A five-year service agreement after graduation, serving in free hospitals established by or registered with the University or its allied trusts, in rural or medically underserved areas. The University pays a salary as per its norms.
- Compulsory residence in the University hostel, provided free of charge, for the duration of the course.
- Adherence to all rules and regulations of the University, including hostel regulations.
Frequently asked questions
How many MBBS seats does SMSIMSR have?
50 MBBS seats per academic year — 20 government quota, 20 private, 7 NRI and 3 management/other quota.
Is MBBS free at SMSIMSR?
The 20 government-quota seats carry no tuition fee at all. For every category, including private and NRI, hostel, food, books and uniform are provided free of charge.
What is the MBBS fee?
Government quota: free of charge. Private: ₹22,00,000/- annual tuition. NRI and Management/Other Quota: ₹45,00,000/- annual tuition. Hostel, food, books and uniform are free in all categories.
What is the service bond for MBBS students?
Every student signs a bond committing to five years of service after graduation, in free hospitals established by or registered with the University or its allied trusts, in rural or medically underserved areas. The University pays a salary as per its norms during this period.
Is hostel accommodation compulsory?
Yes. All students must reside in the University hostel for the duration of their studies, and hostel accommodation is provided free of charge.
How do I apply for MBBS?
Admission is made purely on merit. Please contact the admissions office for the current application process, required documents and schedule.
Questions about MBBS admission?
The admissions office can confirm eligibility, the current application schedule and what the service bond involves.
The MBBS course at Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research is a Constituent College of Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (“SSSUHE”), Kalaburgi, Karnataka and is accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC has been constituted by an act of Parliament known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019 which came into force on 25.9.2020.
This programme covers all preclinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects through theory classes, practical sessions and clinical training as mandated by the NMC guidelines. The Institute focuses on integrated learning for students to understand the role of each subject in accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.
Basic criteria for application for MBBS
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- Candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the year of admission to the MBBS Course.
- Candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology, taken together, at the final examination of the Pre-University Course or its equivalent. In respect to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology, taken together, in the qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%.
- Candidate must have appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test UG – 2025 (NEET UG – 2025) and qualified for admission to the MBBS course as per the criteria laid down by the Government of India.
- If any of the certificates or information provided at the time of admission is subsequently found to be false, the allotted seat is liable to be cancelled.
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Common Counselling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Counselling for selection of MBBS students to SMSIMSR for the academic year 2025-2026 will, as directed by NMC, be conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). NEET-UG 2025 qualified candidates who wish to apply for MBBS admission to SMSIMSR should, therefore, register with the Karnataka Examination Authority as per the KEA Schedule. For detailed information on KEA notifications and information, please visit KEA website (https://kea.kar.nic.in) regularly.
Allocation of seats
All the seats, including NRI/Management quota, are allotted by merit through online counselling conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority. Selection is based on the rank obtained in the National Eligiblity-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) conducted on an all-India basis by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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