Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a medical college in Karnataka, India, affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. It was established in 1980 by the Vokkaligara Sangha, which took a formal decision in 1979 to start the college. The foundation stone was laid on 30 November 1980 by Chief Minister R Gundu Rao, and classes began on 16 March 1981, a date now observed annually as KIMS Day. The college celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2006, coinciding with the Vokkaligara Sangha's centenary. KIMS offers a 5-year MBBS undergraduate course through NEET-UG, along with management quota seats. It also provides postgraduate MD and MS degrees, and diploma courses across various specialties, recognised by the National Medical Commission. The institute operates two campuses: the VV Puram campus houses the hospital and clinical departments, while the Banashankari campus hosts pre-clinical and para-clinical departments, with transport provided between them. Facilities include hostels for both genders, a health club, and indoor games. The college hosts sports fests like KPL, KVL, and Dinamani Cup, along with cultural events such as Atharva and Uttunga. KIMS has been ranked No. 24 among 275+ medical colleges in India by The Wall Street Journal's MINT ranking.