Established in 2001, the Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, is a premier government medical college and hospital dedicated to providing advanced medical education and healthcare services in the state. Affiliated with Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

CIMS offers an annual intake of 180 MBBS students and various postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in specialties like General Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics. The college is attached to the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital, a tertiary care facility with approximately 550–700 beds that serves as a vital healthcare hub for the surrounding tribal and rural communities.

5.5-year MBBS course (4.5 years academics + 1 year internship).

Around INR 2.25 lakhs for the entire MBBS course

• Separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls. Typically, rooms are shared by 2–3 students.
• There are multiple air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with modern audiovisual aids like LCD projectors and smart boards.
• Each non-clinical department (like Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry) has its own specialized lab and museum containing specimens, charts, and models for hands-on learning.
• A world-class, air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,500 people, used for national conferences, workshops, and cultural events.
• High-speed internet connectivity is available across the campus and library to aid research and digital learning.

MBBS admission to Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, involves qualifying NEET UG, registering online on the Directorate of Medical Education (CGDME) website, participating in state-level counselling, filling choices, and getting allotted a seat based on your rank, preferences, and reservation, with physical document verification following allotment.