Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
is a Government Medical College located in Madikeri, Kodagu district, Karnataka. Established in 2016, it is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It serves as an important medical education and healthcare center for the hilly Kodagu region.

Key Highlights
College Name: Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
Location: Madikeri (Kodagu), Karnataka
Established: 2016
College Type: Government
Affiliated To: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Approved By: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 150 seats
Teaching Hospital: Kodagu District Hospital, Madikeri (approximately 319 beds)

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS (Postgraduate) in selected specialties, with PG programs being expanded over recent years.

Infrastructure
Modern lecture theatres with audio-visual facilities
Well-equipped pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories
Central library with digital learning resources
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Skills laboratory
Attached district teaching hospital providing clinical training
Green campus spread over approximately 22 acres

Why Choose KIMS Kodagu?
Government medical college with affordable tuition fees
Peaceful and scenic campus in the Western Ghats
Good faculty-to-student ratio
Hands-on clinical exposure through the district hospital
Growing postgraduate education and healthcare infrastructure