Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU

- Varansi, India

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General Information

The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), located at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is a highly prestigious Central University Institution (often accorded INI status equivalent). Established in 1960, IMS, BHU is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is widely regarded as one of the best medical schools in India.

Parameter	Detail
Establishment Year	1960
Institute Type	Central University Institution (Part of Banaras Hindu University)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
Affiliation	Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Location	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Annual MBBS Intake	100 seats
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties), and Super Specialties (DM/M.Ch.).
Admission Process	Based on NEET-UG rank, exclusively through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counseling for the All India Quota.

Campus Facilities

Campus Status: The college operates from a vast, integrated campus (part of the main BHU campus).

Academic Facilities: Features spacious, traditional Lecture Halls, extensive departmental Laboratories, and a substantial Central Library (shared with BHU) with a dedicated digital section.

Amenities: The campus provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls (under BHU system), sports facilities, and general amenities required for student life.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Teaching Hospital: The Sir Sunderlal Hospital (SSH) is the integrated teaching hospital.

Bed Capacity: A massive government hospital complex with 1,500+ teaching beds (reported capacity).

Clinical Focus: Provides high-quality, subsidized tertiary care to the entire Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh and neighboring Bihar, attracting an extremely high and diverse patient load.

Advanced Care: Equipped with state-of-the-art specialized units, advanced ICUs, and comprehensive Super Specialties.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)	Amount (INR)	Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition)
Annual Tuition Fee (Nominal)	₹10,000/-	Approx. ₹45,000/-
Hostel Fees	Approx. ₹4,000/- to ₹6,000/-	Per Annum (Highly subsidized rent)
Total Annual Fee (Excluding Mess)	Approx. ₹25,000/- to ₹35,000/-	Extremely Subsidized.

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Hostel & Mess

Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus (under the BHU hostel system). Hostel stay is generally provided for all students.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
- Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal.
- Mess Charges: Run on a highly affordable, actual-cost basis.

Miscellaneous

NRI Seat Quota: NO. IMS, BHU does not have an NRI or Management quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ.

Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹25,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.

NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is extremely competitive, typically closing within the top 600 - 900 All India Rank.

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