Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences

Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with NMC, RGUHS and KEA data for 2026–27

Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) is a government medical college in Hassan, Karnataka — established in 2006 by the Government of Karnataka, affiliated to RGUHS and NMC approved, with 150 MBBS seats per year (NMC approved 200 seats in some sources — verify current seat matrix at kea.kar.nic.in). The attached teaching hospital is Sri Chamarajendra Hospital, Hassan — a district government hospital with 750-plus beds serving Hassan district's 1.9 million population. NEET 2025 cutoffs: GN approximately 558, OBC approximately 553, SC approximately 488 (Round 1). AIQ Round 3 GM closing rank approximately 18,762-23,000. Fee approximately Rs 1.17-3.42 lakh depending on category. Government medical college — no management quota, no NRI quota. Rural service bond applies.

Hassan district's geographic and agricultural identity is fundamental to understanding HIMS as a clinical training environment. Hassan is Karnataka's primary dairy crossbred cattle belt — the Hassan-Tumkur-Mandya triangle produces the highest proportion of HF and JD crossbred cattle connected to KMF's Hassan milk union. At the same time, Hassan district borders the Malnad (Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpura) and sits at the gateway to Kodagu via the Sakleshpura Ghats. This dual identity — a dairy farming plains district with Malnad-Kodagu hill access — means Sri Chamarajendra Hospital Hassan sees patient presentations from plantation workers, coffee estate labour, areca nut farmers, dairy farming communities and the urban commercial population of Hassan city. The clinical caseload variety from this demographic mix is a genuine training differentiator from colleges in single-profile locations.

Sri Chamarajendra Hospital Hassan's position as the primary government referral hospital for Hassan district creates high-volume clinical exposure in core NEET PG specialties. General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Emergency and Casualty receive referrals from taluk hospitals across Hassan, Sakleshpura, Holenarasipur and Arsikere taluks. The 750-plus beds handle a full spectrum of cases including road trauma from the Bangalore-Mangalore NH-75 (one of Karnataka's busiest highway corridors, running through Hassan), plantation worker occupational injuries, obstetric emergencies from rural communities and the full range of communicable and non-communicable diseases from a mixed urban-rural population. For NEET PG preparation, the variety and volume of this caseload across General Medicine, Surgery and OBG — the three most competitive NEET PG specialties — is a significant preparation asset.

The NEET 2025 GN cutoff of approximately 558 at HIMS Hassan — significantly higher than most Karnataka government medical colleges outside Bangalore — reflects the college's reputation and location advantages. Hassan's position 184 km from Bangalore via NH-48, 117 km from Mysuru and 200 km from Mangalore on NH-75 creates multi-directional accessibility for students from across South Karnataka. The 58-acre campus in the Sri Chamarajendra Hospital complex within Hassan city is served by Hassan Railway Station (trains to Bangalore, Mangalore and Mysuru) and Hassan's bus stand, making it practically accessible without requiring long-distance commutes to the training hospital.

Government medical college peer cohort at HIMS Hassan: all 150 MBBS students in each batch earned their seats through NEET merit via KEA state quota or AIQ counselling — no management quota entrants. The academic culture this produces is measurably different from private colleges where management quota students (who may enter at NEET scores 100-150 marks lower than merit students) share the training environment. At HIMS Hassan, the lowest-ranked student in the batch still cleared a NEET score of approximately 488-520 (depending on category). This minimum floor creates a peer academic environment where the weakest students are still significantly NEET-competitive, which raises the baseline intensity of classroom and clinical training interactions.

PG programmes at HIMS Hassan: 43 seats across 14 disciplines including MD in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology, Dermatology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine, plus MS in General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology. 14 PG disciplines means the teaching pyramid across clinical departments includes residents whose presence elevates the quality of bedside clinical teaching for MBBS students — a benefit that colleges without PG programmes don't provide. National ranking: approximately 13-15 in Karnataka and 191-215 nationally among medical colleges. Rural service bond: verify current bond amount and terms at hims.ac.in or through KEA Karnataka documentation.

Hassan city as a student living environment offers a practical cost-of-living advantage over Bangalore-based medical colleges. Monthly living costs in Hassan are 40-50% lower than equivalent expenses in Bangalore — accommodation, food, transport and incidentals are all substantially cheaper. Students from middle-income families who choose HIMS Hassan over a Bangalore private medical college not only save on tuition (Rs 1.17L vs Rs 7-12L per year) but also on living costs — a combined financial advantage of Rs 8-15 lakh over 5.5 years that has meaningful implications for student debt levels and career flexibility after graduation. The financial case for government medical colleges in secondary cities over private colleges in Bangalore is consistently underestimated in college selection discussions.

Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEET 2025 cutoff for HIMS Hassan?

GN approximately 558, OBC approximately 553, SC approximately 488 (Round 1, KEA state counselling). AIQ Round 3 GM closing rank approximately 18,762-23,000. Verify 2026 cutoffs at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KEA counselling results.

Is HIMS Hassan a government or private college?

Government medical college established by Government of Karnataka in 2006. RGUHS affiliated, NMC approved. No management quota, no NRI quota. All seats through NEET merit via KEA and AIQ counselling.

What is the fee at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences?

Approximately Rs 1.17-3.42 lakh depending on category. Government quota seats are the lower end. No management or NRI quota fees exist. Verify current fees at hims.ac.in or KEA Karnataka documentation.

What is the teaching hospital at HIMS Hassan?

Sri Chamarajendra Hospital, Hassan — 750-plus bed district government hospital serving Hassan district's 1.9 million population. Receives referrals from taluk hospitals across Hassan, Sakleshpura, Holenarasipur and Arsikere taluks.

Does HIMS Hassan have management quota?

No. HIMS Hassan is a government medical college — no management quota and no NRI quota. All 150 MBBS seats are allocated through NEET merit via KEA state counselling (state quota) and MCC AIQ counselling.

What PG programmes are available at HIMS Hassan?

43 PG seats across 14 disciplines including MD in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine; MS in General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology.

How far is Hassan from Bangalore and Mysuru?

184 km from Bangalore via NH-48 (approximately 3.5-4 hours). 117 km from Mysuru. 200 km from Mangalore via NH-75. Hassan Railway Station connects to Bangalore, Mysuru and Mangalore by train.

Is the rural service bond mandatory at HIMS Hassan?

Yes — rural service bond applies to government medical college graduates in Karnataka. Verify current bond amount and rural service period at hims.ac.in or through KEA Karnataka documentation.

What is HIMS Hassan's national ranking?

Approximately 191-215 nationally (NIRF) and 13-15 in Karnataka among medical colleges — a credible mid-tier ranking reflecting genuine clinical and academic quality for a government college established in 2006.

Is Hassan a good city for medical students to live in?

Yes — living costs 40-50% lower than Bangalore, manageable commutes within Hassan city, Hassan Railway Station with multiple daily train connections, and a pleasant mid-altitude climate (980 metres above sea level) that differs from Bangalore's increasingly hot conditions.

Content verified against publicly available NMC, RGUHS, NAAC, and NIRF data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006, covering medical admissions data since 2019 through CollegesInfo.org.