Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees & Cut off etc.

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary is a government medical college in Karnataka. It was established in 1961 and is popularly known as VIMS Bellary. The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Its campus size is around 173 acres and It offers MBBS and MD/MS courses with 680+ teaching beds facility in hospital.

This article provides detailed information about Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary, including admission procedure, courses offered, intake, Fee Structure, round-wise cut off, eligibility criteria, ranking and more.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the College details of VIMS Bellary.

Name of Institute	Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary
Popular Name	VIMS Bellary
Location	Bellary, Karnataka
Year of Establishment	1961
Institute Type	Government
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	NEET UG NEET PG
Affiliated to	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Ranking	All India Ranking – 194 Karnataka State Ranking – 11
Approved by	National Medical Commission
Counselling Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Boys & Girls)
Campus Size	173 acres
Hospital Bed Capacity	680+
Gender	Co-ed
Student Count	1487+
Faculty Count	183+
Website	NA
Category	Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Why Choose Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary?

• Located in Karnataka (Bellary) with good road and rail connectivity across the state.
• Approximately 170 km from Hubballi Airport, offering convenient access for outstation and international students.
• Well-established government medical college with modern campus, smart classrooms, laboratories, library, and hostels.
• Experienced and qualified faculty across all major medical departments.
• 680+ bed teaching hospital providing excellent clinical exposure with high patient inflow.
• Affordable fee structure compared to private medical colleges, making it a cost-effective MBBS option.

Courses Offered

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD, MS) degrees. Students applying to the MBBS and MD/MS programmes must review the available courses, intake, and duration of the course.

Programmes	Duration	Intake
MBBS	5.5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship)	250
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	3 Years	13
MD – General Medicine	3 Years	8
MS – General Surgery	3 Years	8
MD – Paediatrics	3 Years	10
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	3 Years	3
MS – ENT	3 Years	8
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	3 Years	6
MD – Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy	3 Years	5
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 Years	14
MD – Pharmacology	3 Years	4
MS – Orthopaedics	3 Years	13
MD – Physiology	3 Years	1
MD/MS – Anatomy	3 Years	1
MD – Pathology	3 Years	4
MD – Microbiology	3 Years	5
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 Years	1

Admission 2025-26

The admission process for VIMS Bellary MBBS, MD, and MS courses is based on NEET UG and NEET PG scorecards. Here’s a detailed overview:

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Students must have 10+2 passed with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. PG: Students must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised institution and one-year internship by or before 31st March is mandatory for aspiring students.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG MD/MS: NEET PG
UG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
PG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET PG Counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

MBBS & MD/MS Intake Capacity

S.No	Course	Degree	Intake
1	Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery	MBBS	250
2	General Medicine	MD	8
3	Paediatrics	MD	10
4	Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	MD	5
5	Anaesthesiology	MD	14
6	Community Medicine (SPM)	MD	3
7	Pharmacology	MD	4
8	Pathology	MD	4
9	Microbiology	MD	5
10	Physiology	MD	1
11	Anatomy	MD	1
12	Biochemistry	MD	1
13	General Surgery	MS	8
14	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	MS	13
15	Orthopaedics	MS	13
16	Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)	MS	8
17	Ophthalmology	MS	6
18	Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery	M.Ch	4
19	Neurosurgery	M.Ch	2
20	Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery	M.Ch	3

Fee Structure

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary fee structure for the undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses is mentioned below.

UG Fees

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary MBBS fee structure:

Course	Government Quota
MBBS	64,350/- (Per Year)

PG Fees

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary MD/MS fee structure:

Category	Fee (INR)
Pre-clinical	₹25,000/-
Para-clinical	₹50,000/-
Clinical	₹1,00,000/-

MBBS Cut off 2024

Below we have mentioned the VIMS Bellary category-wise 2024 MBBS cut off.

All India Counselling (AIQ) NEET 2024 Score Cutoff

Category	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Last Round
General	10621	16410	18752	18752	18752
OBC	12723	17596	20076	20076	20076
SC	71167	102778	108844	108844	108844
ST	74664	112115	133235	–	133235
PWD	–	–	–	–	–
EWS	15512	18884	21430	–	21430

MD/MS Cut off 2024

Below we have mentioned the VIMS Bellary 2024 Cutoff For MD/MS Course.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
MD in Anaesthesiology	13825	21589
MD in General Medicine	1435	1844
MS in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology	4093	7585
MD in Paediatrics	3116	6264
MD in Pathology	31233	39006
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	13783	18306
MS in General Surgery	5589	9586
MS in Ophthalmology	9864	15409
MS in Orthopaedics	8428	10745
MD in Physiology	-/-	113408

Documents Required

For UG (MBBS) Admission

• NEET UG Admit Card
• NEET UG Scorecard
• Class 10 Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Passport-size Photographs

For PG (MD/MS) Admission

• NEET PG Admit Card
• NEET PG Scorecard
• MBBS Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Medical Registration Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Passport-size Photographs

Campus Facilities

• Large government medical campus with academic blocks and laboratories
• Central library with reading hall and digital resources
• Well-equipped pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical labs
• Attached multi-specialty teaching hospital for hands-on training
• Sports grounds and student common areas
• Auditorium and seminar halls for academic activities

Hostel Facilities

• Separate hostels for boys and girls within/near campus
• Basic furnished rooms with electricity and water supply
• Mess facility with subsidized meals
• Study rooms and common recreation areas
• 24×7 security and wardens
• Affordable hostel fees compared to private colleges

Comparison Table With Similar Government Medical College (Karnataka)

College	Seats	Type	Established	Fees	Hospital Strength	Location
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	200	Govt	1961	₹3,22,000	680+	Ballari
Mysore Medical College & Research Institute	250	Govt	1924	₹3,22,000	1,200+	Mysuru
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences	200	Govt	1957	₹3,22,000	900+	Hubballi
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences	150	Govt	2000	₹3,22,000	700+	Mandya

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Contact Details

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary
Address: Vijaya Nagar, Cantonment, Ballari, Karnataka- 583104

Nearby Medical College in Bellary

• Navodaya Medical College Raichur 
• Adichunchanagiri Medical College
• Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences Belgaum

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