1. Overview
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (commonly “BIMS Bidar”) is a government medical college in Bidar district, Karnataka.
Established in 2007.
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Campus size reported ~ 45 acres; teaching hospital bed strength ~ 750+ beds.
2. Courses Offered & Intake
Undergraduate (MBBS)
Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year internship.
Intake: ~ 150 seats.
Postgraduate (MD/MS)
BIMS offers MD/MS programmes in various specialisations.
Intake numbers vary by speciality; the published data lists small numbers for certain departments.
3. Eligibility & Admission Process (2025)
UG (MBBS): Must have passed 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English) with requisite minimum marks (usually 50% for general category – check state/college specifics).
Entrance Exam: NEET UG for MBBS; NEET PG for MD/MS.
Counselling & Seat Allocation: Through Karnataka state counselling (via KEA) and All India Quota (AIQ) as applicable.
Ensure you satisfy other criteria: age (typically minimum 17 yrs by 31 December of admission year), internship completion (for PG), etc.
4. Fee Structure
For MBBS, published figures show first-year tuition around INR 1,28,749 (as per 2025/2024 data) for general category.
Other reports show much lower government quota tuition (~ INR 64,350/year) for certain seats/quotas.
Hostel fees and other charges also apply. For example, hostel monthly fees ~ INR 850/month in one listing.
Important: Fees vary by quota (general vs reserved vs state vs AIQ), by year and revisions — always verify the latest official fee notification for 2025.
5. Hostel & Student Facilities
Separate hostels for boys and girls available on campus.
Facilities include furnished rooms, mess/ dining, recreation areas, library, labs, hospital access for clinical exposure.
The relatively modest hostel fees make it an economical option for students.
Prospective students should check: room type (single/shared), distance to academic/hospital blocks, mess quality, additional hostel charges, facility maintenance.
6. Cut-Offs & Competition
For MBBS admission at BIMS:
Example NEET UG 2023 cut-off general category (All India) around ~ 631 marks.
For Karnataka State Quota in 2023: general category cut-off around ~ 570 marks; OBC/others vary.
2025 expected cut-offs: For competitive seats in general category, aim for high percentile in NEET UG, especially for AIQ and popular colleges. For state quota, cut-offs still high due to demand.
Note: Cut-offs depend on category (General, OBC, SC, ST), domicile, quota (state/AIQ), exam difficulty and seat availability. Always check the latest round-wise data.
7. Infrastructure & Clinical Exposure
BIMS’s associated hospital (~750 beds) offers strong clinical load and exposure — beneficial for practical training.
Academic infrastructure includes lecture halls, labs, library and campus amenities.
Located in Bidar district — provides an environment where students may get hands-on exposure sooner compared to ultra-crowded metro institutions.
8. Placements & Career Prospects
Medical colleges like BIMS don’t follow typical campus “placements”; instead, outcomes focus on: postgraduate admissions (NEET PG), hospital job postings, government service.
Graduates from BIMS are eligible for PG courses and can pursue careers in public/private hospitals across India.
Being a government medical college generally adds value to degree recognition and job prospects.
For students aiming to specialise: performance in MBBS, clinical rotations, research/publications, and networking matter a lot — attending a college with good hospital exposure (like BIMS) is advantageous.
9. Ranking & Reputation
BIMS is ranked: All India ~ 253; Karnataka State ~ 23 (according to one source) for 2025.
Government status, NMC recognition, affiliation to RGUHS, decent infrastructure and hospital make it a credible choice for medical aspirants.
10. Pros & Considerations
Pros:
Government medical college → comparatively lower fees than many private institutions.
150 MBBS seats → good capacity for a government college.
Strong hospital exposure (750+ beds) and good infrastructure.
Economical hostel/tuition structure makes it accessible to a wide set of students.
Considerations:
Location: Bidar is not as large a metro as Bangalore/Hyderabad; students should check living amenities, transport, social infrastructure.
Although BIMS has a strong base, newer compared to some legacy institutions — check faculty strength, lab/equipment status, PG specialisations availability.
For super-speciality or top-tier research careers, older institutions may have larger alumni networks.
11. Conclusion
For NEET UG 2025 aspirants seeking quality government-medical education in Karnataka, the Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences is a strong contender. With 150 MBBS seats, good infrastructure, recognised degree, and relatively affordable cost of study, it ticks many important boxes.
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