Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

About College

• The Vokkaligara Sangha founded Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in 1980 and connected it with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, 30th Main Rd, near BDA Shopping Complex, Siddanna Layout, Banashankari Stage II, Banashankari, Bengaluru. On November 30, 1980 the college was established. The Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri R Gundu Rao, laid the foundation stone of the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital. The Sangha chose Dr. M Basavaraju, Professor of Physiology, as Principal on January 1, 1981. 

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

1. Campus: There are a total of 14 acres dedicated to the facility.
2. Laboratories: There is a specialized laboratory for each academic program at the university.
3. Library: All students have access to the college library.
4. Hospitals: Medical technology at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital includes ventilators, monitors, defibrillators, nebulizers, central oxygen delivery, and more.
5. Hostel: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences has two fully furnished and independent hostels for male and female students.
6. Food: Sri Nidhi Sagar is the name of the hospital's cafeteria, which serves all KIMS personnel and students. The institution has just opened a new cafeteria with all the latest conveniences.
7. Transport: Five buses, including one mini-bus and two vans, are offered to students at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences as part of the institution's transportation services.

Scholarships

The university provides several prizes and scholarships to motivate its students to excel in both the classroom and extracurricular activities. Scholarships and other recognition rewards like this motivate students to excel. The following are examples of such prizes:

• Prize for academic excellence: a one thousand rupee cash prize and a merit certificate for each subject
• Dr. Seetharam Reddy Memorial Award
• Kum. Suma Jayaram Memorial Endowment Prize
• Sri B J Lingegowda Memorial Gold Medal
• Smt. Lakshmamma Channaiah Memorial Gold Medal
• Dr. R Srinivas Memorial Gold Medal
• Sri Cariappa Memorial Gold Medal
• Prof. C. Vital Golden Independence Commemorative Conference Award
• Sri K Singri Gowda Memorial Gold Medal for KIM's best outgoing student
• Cultural excellence award (Applicable to all interns who have started an internship in a particular year)

Ranking

• Open Management: 5
• NRI/OCI: 43
• Karnataka State: 10
• Karnataka State Management: 2

Advantages

• Employees at KIMS Hospital have given it an average score of 4.0 out of 5. 
• The Work-Life Balance at KIMS Hospital is well regarded, rated 4.7 out of 5. 

Disadvantages

N/A

FAQs

How many students enroll in the MBBS program at KIMS Bangalore each year?

The answer is 150 new students per year at KIMS Bangalore.

Is KIMS Bangalore a co-ed college?

Yes, KIMS Bangalore accepts male and female students equally.

Is KIMS Bangalore a private college?

The NMC has blessed this private institution associated with Bangalore's Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Do they have a girls’ hostel?

There is a women's dorm at KIMS Bangalore.

Do they have PG courses?

There are indeed graduate-level options available at KIMS Bangalore.

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