BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences (BGS GIMS) is a private medical college located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It was established in 2013 by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (SAST), a major socio-spiritual organization that runs several educational institutions, including the Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS).
The college is academically affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, the state's governing university for all health science colleges. All degrees (MBBS, MD/MS) are awarded by RGUHS.
Type: Private Medical College
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2013
Recognized when degree granted on or after January 2018. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated on a large, integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100 acres, operating as a modern academic and clinical environment integrated with its large teaching hospital. It features state-of-the-art infrastructure housed within the Kengeri campus complex.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (4 halls with 250 capacity each) with advanced audio-visual systems.
Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library (4,000 sq. meters) provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and a digital library section.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.
Flagship Hospital: The BGS Global Hospital (formerly BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-super specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the South-Western Bangalore region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 750+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities. The hospital is known for its high standards and complex procedures.
Educational Engine: The BGS Global Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume, diverse patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
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. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official KEA prospectus.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is generally 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, offering diverse cuisines (North and South Indian).
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are substantial, often ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive), depending on AC/Non-AC and sharing.
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 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 BGS Global Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A course breakage bond may be required.
Post-Graduation: The strong clinical exposure and the availability of 111 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus