Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar

Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Jalandhar is one of the leading private medical colleges in Punjab, operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. It was envisioned by the Government of Punjab as the first medical college and teaching hospital in the Doaba region. The institute is affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is spread across a 55-acre campus in Jalandhar.

Key Highlights
Particular Details
Location Garha Road, Jalandhar, Punjab
Established 2011 (conceptualized in 1999)
Institute Type Private (PPP Model)
Affiliation Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS)
Recognition National Medical Commission (NMC)
Campus Area 55 Acres
Annual MBBS Intake 150 Seats
Admission NEET-UG through Punjab State Counselling

MBBS Program
Course Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academics + 1 year compulsory internship)
Admission: Based on NEET-UG through Punjab State Counselling.
Seat Categories: Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota as per Punjab admission rules.
Follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum prescribed by the NMC.
Infrastructure

PIMS offers a modern campus with:

Smart lecture theatres
Well-equipped laboratories
Anatomy dissection hall
Central digital library
Skill and simulation laboratories
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Sports complex and recreational facilities
Research and computer centers

Hospital & Clinical Exposure

The attached PIMS Hospital is a tertiary-care teaching hospital offering:

Multi-specialty and super-specialty services
24×7 emergency and trauma care
Advanced ICUs and operation theatres
High OPD and IPD patient load
Community outreach programs and medical camps

Recent student discussions indicate that patient flow has increased significantly, especially after changes in hospital management and expansion of services, providing better clinical exposure for MBBS students.

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS in multiple specialties
B.Sc. Nursing
Allied Health Science programs
Fellowship and research programs

Why Choose PIMS Jalandhar?
Large 55-acre modern campus
Good clinical exposure with a busy teaching hospital
Strong academic infrastructure
Located in Jalandhar, a major healthcare hub of Punjab
Growing postgraduate and research opportunities
Government quota seats available through Punjab counselling