NIMS Admission 2026

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad, Telangana · NIMS · Estd. 1989
UG Closed PG Open PhD Open
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NIMS 2026-27 PG admissions through NEET PG (August 2025 batch). INI-CET parallel for select seats. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), established in 1989 as an autonomous Institute and given university status in 1989 by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh state legislature (continued under Telangana state legislature after 2014), is a state-funded super-speciality medical institute and university. Located at Punjagutta, Hyderabad, NIMS is one of India's premier government medical institutions and continues the legacy of the Nizam Orthopaedic Hospital established by the Nizam of Hyderabad.

NIMS has departments across medical, surgical and super-speciality fields — Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Critical Care, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Psychiatry. The NIMS Hospital is a 800-bed multi-speciality tertiary care institution. Offers MBBS-PG, DM, MCh, PhD programmes through NEET PG / INI-CET / NEET SS routes.

No UG (MBBS) — NIMS is PG/super-speciality only. MD/MS through NEET PG; DM/MCh through NEET SS; INI-CET parallel for some PG seats; PhD through NIMS PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET PG / INI-CET / NEET SS
Conducted by NBE / AIIMS / NBE

No UG (MBBS) — NIMS is PG/super-speciality only. MD/MS through NEET PG; DM/MCh through NEET SS; INI-CET parallel for select PG seats; PhD through NIMS PhD entrance.

Eligibility

MD/MS: MBBS + internship + NEET PG. DM/MCh: MD/MS + NEET SS. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
NEET PG 2026 15 Aug 2026 NBE Upcoming
INI-CET 2026 05 Jul 2026 AIIMS Upcoming
NIMS PG Counselling 2026 25 Sept 2026 nims.edu.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NIMS PG stipend (MoH&FW funded — full fellowship for PG residents), AIIMS-NIMS exchange fellowships, Central Sector for medical PG.

Reservations

TS state policy: SC 15%, ST 10%, BC 29%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; Government doctor service quota in PG/DM/MCh.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences?
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences admits students primarily through NEET PG / INI-CET / NEET SS. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences accept NEET PG / INI-CET / NEET SS scores?
NEET PG / INI-CET / NEET SS is the primary basis for admission at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.