Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS) is a private, Muslim minority medical college located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, it operates under the Mohammadiya Educational Society, which is part of the AQJ Group of Institutions.
The college is academically affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada (formerly Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences). This means FIMS follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by the state's public health university (YSRUHS), which awards the final MBBS/MD/MS degrees.
Type: Private (Muslim Minority)
Affiliation: Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2010
Location: Ramarajupalli, Pulivendula Road, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 36.5 acres. It's an integrated academic and clinical environment housing the medical college, teaching hospital, hostels, and residential quarters.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.
Library: A large, air-conditioned central library with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and a digital library section (e-library) with internet access.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided for boys and girls.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, and sports grounds for student recreation.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Flagship Hospital: The Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences General Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the region.
Capacity: A 500-bed hospital (with plans to expand to 750 beds).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across various clinical specialties. It features:
24x7 Casualty/Emergency services.
Advanced Critical Care units (ICU, ICCU, SICU, NICU, PICU).
Modern Operation Theatres (8 major OTs).
Diagnostic facilities (Radiology, Labs).
A 24x7 Blood Bank.
Patient Load: Student reviews sometimes mention a lower patient load compared to government hospitals, which is a factor to consider for clinical exposure.
State University Affordability
As a private minority college in Andhra Pradesh, fees are fixed by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (APHERMC) and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. All fees (Cat A, B, C) are strictly governed by the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission (APHERMC) and announced annually by Dr. YSRUHS during counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure from the official YSRUHS counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students, as well as for interns and residents.
Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings, security, and attached mess halls.
Dining: Mess facilities are available, serving both North and South Indian food.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Specific current-year fees should be confirmed directly with the college administration during admission.
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 (Andhra Pradesh): Seat allotment for all categories (Govt. Quota - Cat A, Management Quota - Cat B, NRI Quota - Cat C) is handled entirely by the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), which conducts the centralized state counselling for all medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Minority Quota: As a Muslim Minority institution, 50% of the seats are typically reserved for Muslim candidates, filled based on NEET merit during the state counselling process.
Always check the official YSRUHS (uhsap.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a medical college, the career path is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the FIMS General Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Post-Graduation: Graduates are eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS). The institute offers a limited number of its own PG seats (25).
Employment: Graduates are employable as Medical Officers in private or government hospitals or can set up their own clinical practice.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus