The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair is the sole government medical college in the Union Territory. It was established in 2015 and is affiliated with Pondicherry University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers the MBBS undergraduate course.
Establishment: 2015.
Institute Type: Government.
Affiliation: Pondicherry University.
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC).
Course Offered: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
Intake Capacity (MBBS Seats): 114 seats.
All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of seats (approx. 17 seats).
State Quota: 85% of seats (approx. 97 seats, reserved for residents/domicile of A&N Islands).
Campus Size: Approximately 107 acres.
Location: DHS Annexe Building, Near Rear Gate of G.B. Pant Hospital, Atlanta Point, Port Blair.
Facilities: Modern lecture halls, departmental laboratories, a Central Library (air-conditioned with Wi-Fi, e-resources, and reading facilities), a Sports Complex, Auditorium, Cafeteria, and Computer labs.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The institute is attached to the Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GBPH), Port Blair, which serves as its teaching hospital.
Capacity: The GBPH has been upgraded to a teaching hospital with a bed strength of 545 beds.
Role: It is the primary healthcare facility and the main referral hospital for the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Specialty Services: The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services across various specialties.
Clinical Departments/Specialties: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBG), ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, TB & Chest Diseases, etc.
Super-Specialty Services: The hospital also provides some super-specialty services like Cardiology, Nephrology, Pediatric Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
State University Affordability
The fees are set by the government, making the course relatively affordable, especially for state quota students. The fee details for MBBS are generally published per semester or per year.
Note: The detailed fee structure includes refundable deposits (Laboratory Security, Mess Caution, Hostel Security, Library Security) and semester-wise non-refundable charges (Tuition, Examination, Common Room, etc.). Students should always refer to the latest official prospectus or website for the accurate and current fee structure.
Hostel: Separate hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus.
Hostel Rent: Approximately ₹7,800/- per year (or ₹1,300 per month), often included in the semester-wise payment.
Facilities: Hostels provide furnished accommodation, 24/7 security, an air-conditioned study room with an internet connection, a recreation room with indoor games (chess, TT, carom), and a common room with TV/music system.
Mess: The campus has a Cafeteria that also serves as a mess facility. It reportedly operates on a no-profit, no-loss basis, providing hygienic and nutritious meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Mess charges are additional to the hostel rent/fee.
Discontinuation Bond/Penalty: Candidates may have to sign a service bond for compulsory service after completing the MBBS course.
Penalty: Typically ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) if a student discontinues the course or fails to complete the compulsory service period (usually 1 year). The exact terms are specified in the official bond document.
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Well-equipped Library
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Computer Lab
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