Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Mangalore (Muslim Minority)

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a private Muslim Minority medical college located at Natekal, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Karnataka. It is established and managed by the Kanachur Islamic Education Trust, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute is known for its modern campus and integrated teaching hospital.

Key Highlights
Established: 2016
Location: Mangalore University Road, Natekal, Mangaluru, Karnataka
College Type: Private Muslim Minority
Managed By: Kanachur Islamic Education Trust
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 150 seats

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS in multiple specialties, including:
General Medicine
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Radiodiagnosis
Anaesthesiology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Respiratory Medicine
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Ophthalmology
Pathology
Psychiatry

Infrastructure
Smart lecture theatres with audiovisual teaching aids
Advanced pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories
Clinical skill and simulation laboratories
Central digital library
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Multi-specialty teaching hospital
Auditorium, seminar halls, cafeteria, and sports facilities
Research and Medical Education Unit (MEU)
Muslim Minority Admission

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences is a recognized Muslim Minority institution. During Karnataka NEET UG counselling (KEA), eligible Muslim Minority candidates can compete for seats reserved under the minority management quota, while the remaining seats are allotted according to applicable Government, Management, and NRI quota rules. The Karnataka High Court has clarified that the minority quota is for eligible Muslim candidates and cannot be restricted to only one Muslim sect.

Clinical Exposure

Students receive clinical training through the attached Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, a multi-specialty teaching hospital serving Mangaluru and surrounding regions. The hospital offers exposure across major medical and surgical specialties and continues to expand its specialty services.

Why Choose Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences?
Recognized Muslim Minority medical college
NMC-recognized and affiliated with RGUHS
150 MBBS seats with growing postgraduate programs
Modern campus with well-equipped laboratories and hospital
Located in Mangaluru, an established medical education hub
Good infrastructure and a peaceful learning environment