Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

Karnataka - Bangalore,

Private

General Information

The Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is one of the city's oldest and most respected Private Medical Colleges. It is managed by the Vokkaligara Sangha and is known for its high clinical volume and strong affiliation with public hospitals.

Parameter	Detail
Establishment Year	1980
Institute Type	Private (Trust-run by Vokkaligara Sangha)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
Affiliation	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Location	Banashankari (Pre & Para-Clinical Campus) & V.V. Puram (Clinical Campus), Bengaluru
Annual MBBS Intake	250 seats
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS (19+ specialties), and PG Diploma courses.
Admission Process	Based on NEET-UG score, followed by state counseling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Campus Facilities

Campuses: KIMS operates from two main campuses: the Academic Campus (Banashankari 2nd Stage) for Pre-clinical and Para-clinical learning, and the Clinical Campus (V.V. Puram) housing the hospital.

Academic Facilities: Features modern Lecture Halls (air-conditioned with multimedia aids), a large Central Library, and comprehensive departmental laboratories.

Library: The Central Library is well-stocked and provides RGUHS HELINET access for digital resources.

Amenities: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available. The college complex includes common areas and sports facilities.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Teaching Hospital: The KIMS Hospital & Research Centre and its affiliated units.
Bed Capacity: A multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital utilizing 1100 to 1326 beds across its facilities.
Clinical Exposure: Located near the City Market, the hospital attracts an exceptionally high daily patient flow (over 2000 daily OPD patients reported), providing massive and diverse clinical exposure, which is one of KIMS's biggest strengths.
Advanced Care: Equipped with a CATH Lab (KIMS Heart Center), specialized ICU units (ICU, ICCU, NICU, PICU), and diagnostic facilities like CT and MRI services.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Quota Category	Annual Tuition Fee (Approx. INR)	Total Course Tuition (4.5 Years Approx.)
Government Quota (G)	₹1,53,571/-	Approx. ₹7.00 Lakhs
Private/Management Quota (P/Q)	₹12,00,867/-	Approx. ₹54.04 Lakhs
NRI Quota (N)	₹36,12,700/-	Approx. ₹1.62 Crore

City Details

Hostel & Mess

Hostel Policy: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available. Hostel stay is recommended.

Annual Residential Fees (Hostel + Mess): Approx. ₹1,20,000/- to ₹1,65,000/- per year (Varies based on amenities and sharing type).

Miscellaneous

NRI Seat Quota: Yes, KIMS offers a dedicated NRI Quota (approx. 38 seats). The fees are high and fixed by the KEA.

Service Bond: MBBS graduates are subject to the Karnataka State Government's mandatory 1-year rural service bond post-internship.

Penalty for Non-Compliance: A financial penalty of ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) is imposed.

Stipend: Students receive a stipend during the 1-year compulsory rotating internship.

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