Kempegowda Medical College, Bangalore

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a private medical college located in Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established by the Vokkaligara Sangha, it is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). KIMS is widely regarded as one of the top private medical colleges in Karnataka, with an excellent academic reputation and a high-volume tertiary care teaching hospital.

Key Highlights
Established: 1980
Location: Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka
College Type: Private
Managed By: Vokkaligara Sangha
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 250 seats (current approved intake)

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS in more than 20 specialties
Diploma courses in selected disciplines
Fellowship and Ph.D. programs in selected specialties.
Infrastructure
1,200-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital
Smart lecture theatres with audio-visual facilities
Advanced laboratories and clinical skill centre
Central digital library
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Research laboratories and Medical Education Unit (MEU)
Auditorium, sports complex, gymnasium, and recreational facilities.
Clinical Exposure

KIMS provides excellent clinical exposure through its own 1,200-bed tertiary care teaching hospital, catering to a large number of patients from Bengaluru and surrounding districts. Students receive extensive hands-on training across all major medical and surgical specialties from the early years of the MBBS program.

Admission Process

Admission to the MBBS course is based on NEET-UG qualification. Seats are allotted through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling under Government, Private, Management, and NRI quota categories as per Karnataka admission regulations.

Why Choose KIMS Bangalore?
One of Karnataka's most reputed private medical colleges
Over 45 years of excellence in medical education
250 MBBS seats with a wide range of postgraduate and super-specialty programs
Excellent patient inflow and strong clinical exposure
Located in the heart of Bengaluru with outstanding connectivity
Experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, and a strong alumni network
Frequently preferred by NEET aspirants due to its academic reputation, clinical training, and placement for postgraduate education. Community discussions also consistently rank KIMS among the better private medical colleges in Karnataka.