College

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh · Private

Also known as SSIMS Bhilai

About Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences is an NMC-approved private medical college on Junwani Road, Bhilai, with 150 MBBS seats and MD/MS courses.

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS) is a medical college on Junwani Road in Bhilai, Durg district, run by the Shri Gangajali Education Society. It is approved by the National Medical Commission and affiliated to the state health sciences university, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh. The college admits 150 MBBS students a year through NEET and state counselling by the Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur. It also runs three-year MD and MS courses in about twenty subjects, from anatomy and pathology to general surgery and orthopaedics, and one-year paramedical certificate courses. Its teaching hospital has more than 250 beds.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Accepts: NEET-UG
Full-time 5.5 yrs 150 — —
Doctor of Medicine
Accepts: NEET-PG
Full-time 3 yrs — — —
Master of Surgery
Accepts: NEET-PG
Full-time 3 yrs — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

MBBS applicants need Class 12 with physics, chemistry and biology and at least 50% marks (40% for reserved groups), and must qualify NEET. Seats are filled through counselling by the Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur. MD and MS seats are filled through NEET PG counselling. The college posts UG and PG admission pages on its website.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
  • Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
  • Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Facilities

  • Sports
  • Medical

Where these courses lead

Healthcare

Doctor

Minimum: UG

Doctors examine, diagnose and treat patients. In India you need an MBBS degree, a 12-month compulsory rotating internship and registration with the…

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

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Frequently asked questions

How many MBBS seats does SSIMS Bhilai have?

150 seats a year.

Which university awards the degrees?

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh.

How long are the MD and MS courses?

Three years.

Who conducts MBBS counselling?

The Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur, based on NEET results.

Sources

Information verified on 18 Oct 2026

  1. SSIMS Bhilai home page · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
  2. Courses - SSIMS Bhilai · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026