KIMS University: Admission 2023, Courses, Cutoffs

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (KIMS) is a private university located in Karad, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1984 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). KIMS University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, and other allied health sciences.

The university has received several awards and recognitions, including the "Best Medical College in Maharashtra" award by Worldwide Achievers in 2016.
The university has a modern and well-equipped campus of over 57 acres with advanced infrastructure, including laboratories, libraries, lecture halls, and clinical facilities.
KIMS University also has a hospital named Krishna Hospital, which is one of the largest multispecialty hospitals in Western Maharashtra.
The university has a sprawling campus spread over 57 acres, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.
KIMS has a 1,000-bed super-specialty hospital, one of the largest private hospitals in Maharashtra.

Table of Content

KIMS Highlights
KIMS Important Dates 2023
KIMS Admission 2023
KIMS Seat Intake 2023
KIMS Cutoffs 2023
KIMS Courses & Fees
KIMS Popular Programs
KIMS Placements
KIMS Scholarships
KIMS Infrastructure
KIMS FAQs

KIMS Karad Campus Tour

KIMS Highlights

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (KIMSU) is located at Karad, Maharashtra. The campus is connected by national highway to Mumbai & Pune International Airport. Here are some key highlights of the university:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment year	1982
Recognized By	Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India (DCI), Medical Council Of Malaysia, University Grant Commission (UGC)
Accreditation	National Accreditation for Testing (NABL)
Location	Karad, Maharashtra, India
Campus size	55.24 acre
Ownership	Deemed to be University
Recognition	NAAC, UGC, MCI, NABL, NABH
Entrance exams accepted	KAIET, NEET UG, NEET PG
Number of courses	46 courses across 1 stream

KIMS Important Dates 2023

KIMS Important Dates for upcoming exams are provided below. Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2023 has started for admission to State-Quota MBBS Seats at KIMS.

Event	Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date	May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out)	June 13, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2023 Registration Start Date	July 23, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2023 Registration Last Date	July 31, 2023
Publication of Provisional State Merit List	August 1, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2023 Online Preference Form Filling	August 1, 2023 – August 3, 2023 (05.30 PM)
Declaration of Round 1 Selection List	August 4, 2023
Physical Joining and Filling of Status Retention Form	August 5, 2023 – August 9, 2023 (05.30 PM)
Last date to resign Round 1 joined seat without forfeiture of fees	August 22, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Seat matrix	August 23, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Choice filling and locking	August 24, 2023 - September 26, 2023 (11.59 PM)
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Result	August 29, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Physical Joining	August 30, 2023 – September 3, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Online registration	September 9, 2023- September 10, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Payment of registration fee	September 9, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Publication of a general list of registered candidates	September 12, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Combine merit list	September 12, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Seat matrix	September 12, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Choice filling	September 13, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Result	September 15, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Physical Joining	September 16, 2023 – September 20, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Round Seat Matrix Publication	September 21, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Round Choice filling	September 21, 2023 – September 22, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Round Declaration of Selection List	September 23, 2023
Maharashtra NEET UG Stray Round Physical Joining	September 24, 2023 – September 26, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date	March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result Date	March 14, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Score Card Release Date	March 26, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2023 Registration Dates	August 11, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Publication of Seat matrix	August 14, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Choice filling	August 15, 2023 – August 17, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Combine merit list	August 17, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Declaration of Selection List	August 18, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Physical Joining	August 18, 2023 – August 21, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 2 Publication of Seat matrix	September 2, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 2 Choice filling	September 2, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 2 Declaration of Selection List	September 6, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 2 Physical Joining	September 7, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3 Revised Registration Dates	September 26, 2023 – October 2, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3 Publication of Seat matrix	October 3, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3 Choice filling	October 4, 2023 – October 5, 2023
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3 Physical Joining	October 8, 2023 – October 10, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD/MS/PG Diploma Seats under All-India Quota at KIMS. Here are the important dates for the same:

Event	Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates	July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking	July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining	July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates	August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking	August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining	August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates	August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking	September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining	September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates	September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking	September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result	September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining	September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates	July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking	July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining	August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates	August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking	August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining	August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates	September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking	September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining	September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates	October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking	October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result	October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining	October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

KIMS Admission 2023

KIMS Admissions 2023-24 are open to BSc, BSc (Post-Basic), BPharma, PharmD, and BPT programs. The last date to apply for the same is May 20, 2023, and the entrance exam will be held on May 25, 2023. The applicational portal for Masters of Physiotherapy will open from May 16 till May 25 and the entrance exam will be held on May 29, 2023. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official college website.

KIMS Admission 2023 Process

To apply for admission to KIMS, Karad, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps:

Visit the institute to obtain the prospectus and the application form by paying the nominal application fee.
Fill out the form by carefully mentioning the course seeking admission.
Attach the required documents:
- Metric and 10+2-mark sheet and passing certificate
- Bachelor’s degree and mark sheet
- Entrance Exam Admit Card
- Entrance Exam Score Card
- MBBS mark sheet
- MBBS degree
- Migration certificate
- Character certificate
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Registration as a Medical Practitioner
Submit the application form along with the aforementioned documents.

Get more details: KIMS Admission 2023

First Year MBBS Experience at KIMS Karad

KIMS Karad Seat Intake 2023

KIMS Karad Annual Seat Intake is provided below for different courses:

Courses	Seats
MBBS	250
BSc	150
BDS	100
BPTh	100
MD	60
MS	50
PGDM	105
MCh	4
DM	2
Fellowship Programmes	28
PhD	94
Diploma	26

KIMS Cutoffs 2023

KIMS Karad announces its cut-off & merit list for various UG & PG programs every year. Check out the below sections to get the latest cutoffs for the entrance exams available at KIMS.

NEET Cutoff

NEET Cutoff for the latest rounds for the General category is provided below:

Exam	Overall Cutoff by Rank
NEET 2023 (expected)	607860 - 733877 (Round 1)
NEET PG	2238 - 87237 (Round 1)
NEET MDS	1706 - 11712
NEET SS	1581 - 3721

KIMS NEET UG Merit-List 2023

KIMS offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the KIMS NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023:

Cutoff Round	Download Link
Round 1	Click to Download
Round 2	Click to Download
Round 3	Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round	Click to Download

Also check: KIMS Karad Cutoff

KIMS Courses & Fees

KIMS Karad offers 12 courses and 152 programs at UG and PG levels in Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Biotechnology. The college also offers Doctoral programs in Anatomy, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Nursing. PG Diploma programs in Orthopedics, Child Health, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology are also available to the students.

The university also offers a Super Speciality course in Neurosurgery and Plastics Surgery and also contributes to Post Doctoral Fellowships in 11 fields. KIMS Karad courses are listed below along with eligibility criteria and course fee:

Courses	Course Details	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBBS	Duration: 5.5 years Fee: INR 21,00,000	10+2 or HSC in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with an aggregate of 45% marks	Score/Merit in NEET UG.
BDS	Duration: 4 years Fee: INR 5,00,000		Score/Merit in NEET UG.
B.Sc	Duration: 4 years Fee: INR 92,000		Score/Merit in the last qualifying examination.
P.B.B.Sc	Duration: 2 years Fee: INR 57,000	CBSE 12^th Maharastra HSC
BPT	Duration: 4 years Fee: INR 1,05,000	CBSE 12^th Maharastra HSC
B.Pharma	Duration: 4 years Fee: INR 1,00,000	10+2 or HSC in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with an aggregate of 45% marks
MD	Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 3,25,000	MBBS Degree along with the certificate of one-year rotation internship from any recognized university. Exams: NEET PG	Score/Merit in NEET PG.
MS	Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 25,25,000		Score/Merit in NEET PG.
MDS	Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 10,60,000	BDS degree from any recognized university	Score/Merit in BDS.
DM	Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 20,00,000	MD/DNB degree from any recognized university	Score/Merit in NEET SS.
M.Ch	Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 20,00,000	MD/DNB degree from any recognized university	Score/Merit in NEET SS.

Read More: KIMS Karad Courses and Fees

KIMS Popular Programs

KIMS Karad, also known as Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, is a medical college and hospital located in Karad, Maharashtra, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine, nursing, and other allied health sciences. Some of its popular programs are:

MBBS: This is the flagship program of KIMS Karad, and it is a 5.5-year undergraduate course that includes a one-year internship.
MD/MS: KIMS Karad offers postgraduate courses in various medical specialities such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dermatology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, etc.
MSc Nursing: This is a two-year postgraduate program in nursing that offers specialization in areas like Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Community Health Nursing, etc.
BSc Nursing: This is a four-year undergraduate program in nursing that prepares students to become professional nurses.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): This is a four-year undergraduate program that teaches students about the treatment of physical disorders through physical means such as exercise, massage, and other modalities.
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT): This is a two-year postgraduate program that offers specialization in areas like Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardio-Respiratory, etc.

KIMS Placements

KIMS Karad has not released the 2023 placement report or brochure. However, the NIRF report 2023 is out for the Medical and Dental department. The report consists of course-wise students placed and salaries offered. The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences average package 2022 is not released officially. Students can have a look at the 2021 median package tabulated below:

KIMS Karad Placements 2021
Course	Median Package
BDS	INR 7 LPA
MD/MS	INR 12.25 LPA
MDS	INR 12 LPA

KIMS Scholarships

KIMS (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) in Karad, Maharashtra, India, offers various scholarships to eligible students based on academic performance, financial need, and other criteria. These scholarships can cover tuition fees, hostel fees, and other expenses related to education.

Some of the popular scholarships offered by KIMS Karad include:

KIMS Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have secured top ranks in the KIMS entrance exam and have exceptional academic performance.
KIMS Need-Based Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need and are unable to afford the cost of education.
KIMS Sports Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have represented their state or country in any sports event and have exceptional sports achievements.
KIMS Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to the children of KIMS alumni who have excelled academically and have demonstrated financial need.

KIMS Infrastructure

Here are the infrastructure details for KIMS Karad:

Infrastructure	Details
Campus Area	57 acres
Built-Up Area	8,50,000 sq. ft.
Library	Spread over 32,000 sq. ft. with over 50,000 books and 200 journals
Laboratories	Well-equipped laboratories for all departments
Auditorium	The capacity of 1200 people
Lecture Halls	16 air-conditioned halls with a capacity of 120 students each
Hostel	Separate hostels for boys and girls with a capacity of 1200 students
Sports Facilities	Football ground, cricket ground, basketball court, tennis court, and indoor sports facilities
Hospital	1200-bed multi-speciality hospital
Research Facilities	Research labs and centres for various departments
IT Facilities	High-speed internet connectivity and computer labs
Cafeteria	Spacious cafeteria serving healthy and hygienic food
Transportation	College buses for transportation of students and staff
Banking Facilities	On-campus banking facilities
Gymnasium	Fully equipped gymnasium for students and staff
Guest House	Accommodation facilities for guests and visitors

KIMS FAQs

Ques. Is KIMS Karad affiliated with any university?

Ans. KIMS Karad is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for MBBS at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for MBBS at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The selection is based on the NEET score and the counselling process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra.

Ques. What is the application fee for KIMS Karad?

Ans. The application fee for KIMS Karad varies for different courses. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. What is the total intake capacity of KIMS Karad?

Ans. The total intake capacity of KIMS Karad is approximately 200 students per year for MBBS.

Ques. What is the fee structure for MBBS at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The fee structure for MBBS at KIMS Karad is approximately Rs. 13.5 lakhs per year.

Ques. What is the fee structure for MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The fee structure for MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad varies for different courses. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. What is the hostel fee at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The hostel fee at KIMS Karad varies for different types of rooms. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. Is there any scholarship available for the students at KIMS Karad?

Ans. Yes, KIMS Karad provides scholarships to eligible students. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. What is the cutoff for MBBS at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The cutoff for MBBS at KIMS Karad varies every year. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. What is the cutoff for MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The cutoff for MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad varies every year. It is advisable to check the official website for the latest information.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admission to KIMS Karad?

Ans. Yes, NEET and NEET PG are the entrance exams for admission to MBBS and MD/MS courses respectively.

Ques. What is the duration of the MBBS course at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The duration of the MBBS course at KIMS Karad is five and a half years, including a one-year internship.

Ques. What is the duration of the MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The duration of the MD/MS courses at KIMS Karad is three years.

Ques. What is the minimum age requirement for admission to MBBS at KIMS Karad?

Ans. The candidate must have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission.

Ques. Where can I check my NEET PG Scorecard?

Ans. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the NEET PG scorecard 2023 at nbe.edu.in for 50% All India Quota seats.

Ques. Is NEET PG 2023 scorecard released?

Ans. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences released NEET PG Scorecard 2023 on March 26, 2023, on the official website at nbe.edu.in. The exam was conducted on March 5, 2023, and the result was declared on March 14, 2023.