Parul Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PIMSR) is a private medical college located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It is a constituent college of Parul University (PU), a major State Private University established in 2015. PIMSR, founded earlier, is the flagship institution for modern medicine within the Parul University system, known for its extensive integrated health campus.
The college operates under the academic authority of its parent university, Parul University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS). It is integrated with a vast, multi-super specialty hospital and a network of AYUSH hospitals.
Type: Private Medical College (Constituent of Parul University, a Private University)
Affiliation: Parul University, Vadodara
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Parent University NAAC Grade: Parul University is accredited with the highest 'A++' Grade by NAAC.
Hospital Accreditation: The associated hospital is NABH accredited, and the labs are NABL accredited.
NIRF Ranking: The parent university is ranked (e.g., 41st in Pharmacy by NIRF 2024).
Other granted renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Recognized for 150 seats only in respect of the students admitted in 2016-17 for academic year 2021-22. Recognized for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
PIMSR is located within the main Parul University campus, offering a vast, multi-disciplinary environment.
Location: Situated on the Vadodara-Halol Highway, in Waghodia, Vadodara District, Gujarat.
Campus Size & Vibe: The college is part of the massive 150+ acre Parul University campus, which functions as a self-contained township known for its cultural diversity and extensive infrastructure.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern blocks for Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences, featuring modern, air-conditioned lecture halls and demonstration rooms.
Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.), built to high NMC standards, including a Simulation Centre.
Library: Students access the university's central library system, which holds over 2.1 lakh books and extensive digital medical resources.
Residential Life: Extensive, separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls.
Amenities: Shares university amenities, including Parul Sevashram Hospital, multiple food courts, banking facilities, and a large sports complex.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The hospital is the largest and most prominent feature of the university.
Flagship Hospital: The Parul Sevashram Hospital (Allopathy) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with PIMSR. The campus also has hospitals for Ayurveda and Homoeopathy.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-super specialty, tertiary care hospital.
Capacity: A massive 1000+ bed hospital (Allopathy).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare across almost all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties (Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), NABH-accredited facilities, and modern Operation Theatres.
Educational Engine: The Parul Sevashram Hospital and the associated Dental/AYUSH hospitals serve as the core clinical training ground for PIMSR's students, offering immense and diverse clinical exposure.
State University Affordability
As a private medical college in Gujarat, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical fee range set by the Gujarat FRC. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official ACPUGMEC prospectus or FRC website.
Accommodation: Separate, extensive hostel blocks are available for male and female students within the university campus. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.
Amenities: Hostels are modern, providing essential furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, Wi-Fi, common rooms, study halls, and recreational areas. AC and Non-AC options are available.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers, providing multi-cuisine options (veg/non-veg).
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs vary based on AC/Non-AC and room sharing, ranging from ₹77,000 to ₹1,75,000 per year (all-inclusive).
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 (Gujarat): Seat allotment for all categories (Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Gujarat State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat.
Always check the official ACPUGMEC (medadmbj.gujarat.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a prominent private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Parul Sevashram Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure and the availability of over 100 PG seats provide a strong in-house pathway for specialization (via NEET-PG).
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus