Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS) is a private medical college and hospital in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2016, it is affiliated with Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur.

• Established: Around 2013–2016 (sources vary; Wikipedia states 2013 while others mention 2016).

• Type: Private medical college managed by the Shri Gangajali Education Society .

• Affiliation: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences & Ayush University, Raipur; recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) .

• Location: Junwani Road, Bhilai, Durg district, Chhattisgarh – 490020 .

Academic Programs & Intake

Program	Duration	Intake
MBBS	4.5 years + 1-year internship	150 seats
MD/MS (PG)	3 years	~59 seats across multiple specialties

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Hospital: Attached teaching hospital with between 200 to 750 beds according to various sources; commonly around 650 beds .

• Campus Size: Approximately 21–24 acres .

• Facilities Included:

  • Hostels (boys & girls) with mess, Wi-Fi, AC options, laundry.

  • Library, well-equipped labs, auditorium, cafeteria, sports & recreation amenities .

 

Admissions & Eligibility

• Admission Basis: NEET-UG for MBBS; NEET-PG for MD/MS .

• Counselling Authority: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur oversees state and other quotas .

• Eligibility for MBBS:

  • 10+2 with PCB and English

  • ≥50% for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC; 45% for PwD) .

 

Cutoffs & Competition

• Approximate Closing Ranks (State / Management Quota):

  • Management Quota: ~76,000 (Round 1)

  • State Quota: ~1,79,000 .