P.K. Das Institute of Medical Sciences

About College

• P.K Das Institute of Medical Sciences was established in the year 2014 with a vision to rise to the position of being one of the most reputed and esteemed medical colleges in India by 2025. Located in Ottapalam, Palakkad district, Kerala, PKDIMS aims to do this by being a catalyst for medical research and quality education. 
• Named after its founder, the Late P.K. Das, who was not only a scholarly academician but also a renowned industrialist and a generous philanthropist, the medical college is part of the Nehru Group of Institutions (NGI), which is synonymous with quality higher education in south India.
• The college also seeks to educate aspirants and create awareness regarding holistic medical practices, which are patient-centered and driven by science using the latest technology. The current principal of PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences Palakkad is Dr. M. A. Andrews.
• Spread across 30 acres of land, the PKDIMS Ottapalam campus is one of the top medical colleges in Kerala and has state-of-the-art infrastructure, which includes a hospital with over 750 beds, modern classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and a resourceful library. 

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

The following is a list of the infrastructure and facilities offered by P.K Das Institute of Medical Sciences Ottapalam:

• Campus - Administrative Block, Academic block, Classrooms
• Laboratories - Skill Labs, Computer Labs
• Lecture Theaters
• World Class Auditorium
• Library - PKDIMS Central Library
• Reading Rooms
• Hospital
• Hostels - Separate accommodation for boys and girls
• Cafeteria
• Recreational facilities for outdoor and indoor sports
• Transportation

Scholarship

• PKDIMS Ottapalam offers scholarships for students based on their academic performance or due to consideration of their financial background. Students who belong to SC, ST, OBC, or EWS categories can apply through the e-Grantz scholarship portal on the Kerala Government's website to avail of scholarships.
• The college also offers education loans to students. Students who avail of these loans are required to pay the loan back by the end of the course.
• Aspirants who seek to secure these scholarships must make sure that they fit the eligibility criteria and fill out the respective forms on time to enjoy scholarship benefits. Checking the official college website from time to time is crucial so as to not miss any important updates.

Advantages

Some of the main advantages of pursuing an MBBS or PG course from P.K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, are:

• Spacious Campus
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• Emphasis on practical work
• Expert Faculty
• Thriving alumni network
• Scholarship programs, loan benefits
• Resources for indoor and outdoor sports

Disadvantages

Some of the only disadvantages of PKDIMS Ottapalam are:

• As a result of its geographical location, the PKDIMS campus is generally quite humid
• Doesn’t offer as many scholarship programs as compared to  government colleges

FAQs

1. Is PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences a private or government college?

PKDIMS Palakkad is a private medical college in Kerala. It offers both MBBS and PG courses for medical aspirants.

2. Which university is P.K Das Medical College affiliated with?

PK Das Medical College is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS) and is one of the top medical colleges in Kerala.

3. Which district is PK Das Hospital in?

PKDIMS is located in Palakkad district in the state of Kerala.

4. Does PKDIMS Palakkad provide hostel accommodation?

Yes, PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences has a hostel facility separate for boys and girls.

5. How many seats are there in PK Das Medical College?

The seat intake for the MBBS course at PKDIMS is 150 students per year. The number of seats varies for PG courses. 

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