Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

About Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, is the central university’s medical institute, teaching MBBS, BDS, nursing, MD, MS and PhD.

The Institute of Medical Sciences is the medical wing of Banaras Hindu University and works on the BHU campus in Varanasi, where it also runs a teaching hospital. It covers modern medicine, dental sciences, Ayurveda and nursing. Students can join MBBS and BDS through NEET UG, B.Sc Nursing through the university route, and postgraduate MD, MS and MDS through NEET PG and NEET MDS. The institute also runs M.Sc courses in medical subjects and PhD research. As a unit of a central university, its fees are low compared with private medical colleges.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

MBBS and BDS seats at IMS BHU are filled through NEET UG and central counselling, while MD, MS and MDS seats use NEET PG and NEET MDS. B.Sc Nursing has its own entrance route set by the university. PhD admission is through the BHU research entrance and interview process.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together; age 17 by 31 December of admission year; NEET qualification
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
• Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
• Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
• Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
• Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

Facilities

• Hostel (boys)
• Hostel (girls)
• Library
• Labs
• Sports
• Cafeteria
• Medical

Where these courses lead

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