Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore, is one of the most respected private medical colleges in Karnataka. Established in 1980 by the Vokkaligara Sangha, it is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The college is attached to KIMS Hospital and Research Centre (1,200+ beds), which gives students large patient inflow and continuous hands-on exposure across many specialities. Spread across a sprawling ~25-acre campus in Banashankari, Bengaluru, KIMS provides complete medical education pathways from MBBS to postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-speciality (DM/M.Ch) programmes.

College at a Glance

Particulars	Details
College Name	Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore
Popular Name	KIMS Bangalore
Established	1980 (Vokkaligara Sangha)
Type	Private Medical College
Affiliation	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Accreditation	NAAC Accredited
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch
MBBS Intake	250 seats
Campus Size	Approx. 25 acres
Teaching Hospital	KIMS Hospital & Research Centre – 1,200+ beds
Counselling Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Campus Life & Infrastructure

• Academic Facilities: Smart air-conditioned lecture theatres, advanced laboratories, anatomy dissection halls, simulation and skill labs, research centres, and seminar halls.
• Library: Central medical library with thousands of medical textbooks, national & international journals, e-learning resources, and digital databases.
• Student Life & Amenities: Separate hostels for boys and girls, sports facilities, modern gymnasium, multi-cuisine cafeteria, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, auditorium, student clubs, and 24x7 security.

Clinical Exposure at KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital and Research Centre features 1,200+ beds with 24x7 emergency and trauma services, fully-equipped ICUs, and super-speciality departments including General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Emergency Medicine. Students receive early clinical bedside teaching, daily OPD/IPD training, and extensive exposure to varied pathology.

Why Choose KIMS Bangalore?

• Over four decades of medical education legacy and clinical trust.
• High clinical volume with 1,200+ beds in the heart of Bengaluru.
• Experienced faculty members across pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments.
• Strong research ecosystem with national conferences, workshops, and student research publications.
• Distinguished alumni network practicing across India, the UK, USA, and worldwide.