Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
About College:
- Kodagu, Karnataka, is home to the government-run Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). It provides medical, nursing, and paramedical education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The college's cutting-edge facilities and stellar professors have earned it widespread acclaim.
- History: In 2016, the government of Karnataka opened the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences. The college's mission is to provide young people in Kodagu and the surrounding region access to high-quality medical education.
- Location: The beautiful town of Kodagu in the Western Ghats is home to the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences. The institution has excellent transportation links to all major cities in Karnataka.
- Established: In 2016, the government of Karnataka opened the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences.
Highlights:
| Approved By | Medical Council of India (MCI) |
| Ranking Country | N/A |
| Ranking World | NA |
| Awards | None |
| Affiliated hospital | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore |
| Last Year Result | Huge pass percentage in MBBS examinations |
| Accreditation | MCI |
| Cadavers to practice | Available |
| Student/Lecturers ratio | Adequate |
| Quality of Education | Excellent |
Infrastructure and Facilities:
- Campus: Buildings on the sprawling campus of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Library: The library at this public medical school is vast. There is a stack room, seating for 75 students within the reading room, and additional space for 75 students outside the reading room.
- Hospitals: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. Each hospital has its outpatient care (OPD) wing, and each educational institution has its teaching, learning, and testing facilities, such as classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, computer labs, and libraries.
- Hostels: Accommodations at the Kodagu State Medical College, The campus itself houses the hostel and the residential complex. There is a hostel for both boys and girls; both have access to clean water and modern kitchen and dining areas.
- Transportations: Madikeri, in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, is home to the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, around 250 kilometers west of Bangalore and about 120 kilometers north of Mysore.
Scholarship:
There are various scholarships available:
- VIDYASIRI
- E-Scholarship for SC/ST
Ranking:
| Quota Type | Ranking |
| All India Ranking | < 278 > |
| Karnataka State Ranking | < 25 > |
Advantages:
- They have fully operational laboratories staffed by people who are easy to contact. The building has nice dorms and a hostel mess that provides four square meals daily of nutritious fare.
- The number of patients is sufficient for us to gain experience and knowledge in preparation for our MBBS exams. Excellent and supportive educators make a huge difference.
- The campus looks great now that it is entirely green and operational. With two cafeterias and an extensive library, you'll feel like you're at a resort while you study.
Disadvantages:
- Poor availability of advanced medical equipment and a dearth of qualified teachers.
FAQ:
Q. How many MBBS students do KIMS Kodagu accept each year?
The number of students who get into KIMS Kodagu each year is 150
Q. Is KIMS Kodagu a coeducation university?
Yes, there is no gender restriction on enrollment at KIMS Kodagu.
Q. Is KIMS Kodagu a public institution?
It is an NMC-recognized public university associated with Bangalore's Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Q. Do they have a female dorm?
There is a female-only dorm at KIMS Kodagu.
Q. Do they offer postgraduate degrees?
Unfortunately, KIMS Kodagu does not provide any graduate-level education.
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Amenities
- Sprawling campus
- Well-equipped labs
- Well-stocked library
- Clinical rotations
- Separate Hostels