Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) was established as an, undergraduate institution for M.B.B.S. degree course in March 2001 with intake of 100 medical students annually. It was run by the state University under ministry of higher education, govt. of C.G. Recognition for M.B.B.S degree was given by govt. of India, Ministry of Health & FW and affiliated to AYUSH and Health Sciences University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur CG .