Established in 1997, the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) is a premier private medical college located in Gangtok, Sikkim, and is a constituent unit of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). It was the first medical college in the state, born out of a unique public-private partnership between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Education and Medical Group.

The institute offers an annual intake of 150 MBBS students, along with various postgraduate (MD/MS) and allied health science programs. The college is attached to the Central Referral Hospital (CRH), a 500-bed tertiary care facility that serves as a vital healthcare lifeline for the people of Sikkim and the neighboring North Eastern states.

5.5 years MBBS, comprising 4.5 years of academic study  followed by a mandatory 1-year rotating internship.

Around ₹19.45 Lakhs for the entire MBBS course

• Separate hostels for boys and girls.
• A large, automated library with a seating capacity of 150+. It houses over 18,900 books and subscribes to 140+ national and international journals.
• Multiple air-conditioned lecture theatres equipped with modern audio-visual aids.
• A massive 750-seat auditorium used for college fests (like “Aura”), conferences, and cultural events.
• Well-equipped laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, and microbiology, including simulation manikins for clinical training.

To get into Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) for MBBS, you must qualify NEET-UG, meet 10+2 (PCB) eligibility, apply online via the SMU website, and then participate in the university’s counseling for seat allotment based on your NEET rank and category.