SIMS Shimoga Diploma: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. SIMS Shimoga follows Karnataka government paramedical admission guidelines. Seat allotment is typically governed by Karnataka domicile-based merit lists. Candidates from other states should check the current year’s notification from SIMS Shimoga or the Karnataka government paramedical counselling body for eligibility. As a government autonomous college, all seats are merit-based and no management-quota option is available to ease admission for out-of-state candidates.

Ans. For DMLT, Ophthalmic Technology, and Operation Theatre Techniques, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). For Medical Record Technology, the subject requirement is Class 12 with minimum aggregate as per RGUHS norms, which may not mandate PCB. Candidates should verify the exact subject and percentage requirement for each programme with SIMS Shimoga before applying.

Ans. Yes, optional hostel accommodation is available for paramedical diploma students at SIMS Shimoga. For DMLT and Medical Record Technology programmes, the hostel fee is INR 11,000 per year, billed separately from tuition. Hostel fee for Ophthalmic Technology and Operation Theatre Techniques students should be confirmed directly with SIMS Shimoga, as it may differ. Hostel allotment is subject to availability and college norms.

Ans. DMLT graduates can work in hospital diagnostic labs and blood banks. Ophthalmic Technology graduates can work as ophthalmic technicians in eye hospitals and vision centres. Medical Record Technology graduates can work as health information officers or medical coders in hospitals and insurance organisations. Operation Theatre Techniques graduates can work as OT technicians and anaesthesia assistants across government and private hospitals. All four diplomas provide a foundation for further B.Sc degree programmes for career advancement.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in DMLT, Ophthalmic Technology, Medical Record Technology, and Operation Theatre Techniques can pursue B.Sc degree programmes in their respective allied health or paramedical fields from RGUHS-affiliated or other recognised universities. Lateral entry options into the second year of some B.Sc programmes may also be available depending on the university’s regulations. Candidates should check the specific lateral entry eligibility with the institution they wish to join for the B.Sc programme.