Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur

The Campus: A Rural Health and Education Hub

AIMS is situated on a large, self-contained campus.

• Location: The campus is located at B.G. Nagara, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka. It is strategically located on the Bangalore-Mangalore National Highway (NH-75), making it accessible from Bengaluru (around 100-120 km).

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast (over 100 acres). It is an integrated academic and clinical environment, housing the medical college, a large teaching hospital, and extensive residential quarters. The atmosphere is disciplined and centered on healthcare education and rural service.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern blocks for the medical college, featuring air-conditioned lecture theatres and advanced teaching facilities.

• Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) built to NMC standards.

• Library: A large Central Library provides access to extensive medical collections and digital resources.

• Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).

• Amenities: Shares university amenities, including auditoriums, food courts/canteens, banking facilities (ATM), and comprehensive sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: Adichunchanagiri Hospital

The hospital is the vital core of the institution and is known for serving rural communities.

• Flagship Hospital: The Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with AIMS.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-super specialty, tertiary care hospital.

• Capacity: A massive hospital with 1100+ teaching beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary care across all major clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

• Educational Engine: The Adichunchanagiri Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Karnataka (KEA/FRC)

As a private medical college in Karnataka, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulating Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the latest KEA/FRC orders for AIMS. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official KEA prospectus.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is compulsory for MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels are well-maintained, equipped with basic furnishings. AC and Non-AC room options are typically available.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are substantial, often ranging from ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year (all-inclusive), depending on AC/Non-AC and sharing.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Karnataka)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).

• State Counselling is Key (Karnataka): Seat allotment for all categories (Govt Quota, Private Quota, Other Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Karnataka State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

• Always check the official KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Adichunchanagiri Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.

• Bond: A course breakage bond may be required.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure and the availability of 172 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals