Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) is one of the top government medical colleges in India. The college is situated in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and was established in 1960. The college offers MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, GNM and various paramedical courses at the UG level. At the PG level, it offers MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM, and M.Ch across a wide range of specializations. MBBS intake is 180 seats per year. MBBS admission is based on NEET UG scores. 15 percent of MBBS seats go to the All India Quota through MCC counselling. The remaining 85 percent are Jharkhand state quota seats filled through JCECEB counselling.
B.Sc Nursing and paramedical admissions go through the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) conducted by JCECEB. NEET PG scores are used for MD and MS admissions. DM and M.Ch programs use NEET SS scores via MCC. RIMS is also known for its very low annual MBBS fee of around Rs. 17,500. Jharkhand domicile candidates have a clear edge for the 85 percent state quota seats.
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Particulars |
Details |
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College Name |
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) |
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Location |
Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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Established |
1960 (renamed RIMS in 2002) |
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Affiliation |
Ranchi University |
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Approved By |
National Medical Commission (NMC) |
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NIRF Ranking |
24 (Medical Category, 2024) |
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Type |
Government |
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MBBS Seats |
180 |
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MBBS Admission |
NEET UG |
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B.Sc Nursing / Paramedical Admission |
JCECE by JCECEB |
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PG Admission |
NEET PG |
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DM / M.Ch Admission |
NEET SS via MCC |
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State Quota Counselling |
JCECEB, Jharkhand |
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AIQ Counselling |
MCC (mcc.nic.in) |
RIMS admits 180 MBBS students every year. Admission is fully merit-based through NEET UG. No management or NRI quota is available. 15 percent of seats go through the MCC All India Quota counselling. The remaining 85 percent go to the Jharkhand state quota through JCECEB. For state quota seats domicile of Jharkhand is required. You have to do an MBBS internship under the state quota, then a 1-year bond for rural service.
Eligibility – MBBS
A Jharkhand domicile is required for state quota seats.
How to Apply – MBBS
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Category |
Expected Rank 2026 |
2025 |
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General / UR |
8,600 |
8,595 |
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OBC |
7,592 |
7,587 |
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EWS |
8,005 |
8,000 |
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SC |
70,005 |
70,000 |
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ST |
95,005 |
95,000 |
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Round |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
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Round 1 (Opening) |
5,000 |
4,964 |
4,953 |
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Last Round (Closing) |
6,234 |
10,764 |
12,000 |
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State Quota – General (Last Round) |
10,000 |
14,000 |
16,000 |
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OBC – AIQ (Round 1) |
5,978 |
6,500 |
5,978 |
RIMS offers MD and MS programs across a wide range of specialities. DM and M.Ch super-specialty seats are also available. All PG admissions go through NEET PG. MCC handles AIQ seats and JCECEB handles state quota PG seats.
Eligibility – MD/MS
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Course |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
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MD General Medicine |
2,566 |
3,000 |
2,657 |
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MS General Surgery |
7,000 |
8,000 |
9,737 |
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MD Radio Diagnosis |
1,509 |
2,000 |
1,800 |
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MD Paediatrics |
9,007 |
10,000 |
9,221 |
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MD Anaesthesia |
20,770 |
22,000 |
18,000 |
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MD Pathology |
45,090 |
50,000 |
40,000 |
NEET UG or NEET PG scorecard, admit card
0651 254 1533
rimsranchi@rediffmail.com
Bariatu Road, Bariatu, Tukitoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences admissions for the MBBS program are done based on NEET or JCECE (state level examination), about 15% of its candidates are selected through NEET. On a general note, RIMS MBBS eligibility criteria requires the candidate to have secured a min. of 50% aggregate in their 10+2 from a recognized board with PCB/ Biotechnology as their majors. RIMS merit admissions requires the candidates to possess a good NEET or JCECE score based on the threshold ranking that is required by the college at that academic year. Also, RIMS direct admissions are done for those who don’t qualify the merit admissions requirement but possess the basic eligibility criteria.