Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, VIMS Bangalore, is a private minority institution in Whitefield affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. Its medical admissions use NEET merit, and the institute does not conduct a separate entrance examination or interview. The supplied intake includes 250 MBBS seats and more than 172 postgraduate seats across 23 MD/MS specializations.
The article describes programme fees as annual charges rather than complete-course fees. Applicants should confirm the applicable amounts and payment details with the institute. Admissions are merit-based, and VIMS states that it does not admit students through agents, middlemen or third parties.
Admission enquiries and applications: VIMS Bangalore admissions portal.
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VIMS Bangalore Important Dates 2026
MCC NEET UG Stray-Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 16 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Registration reset deadline | 16 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Payment deadline | 16 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Choice-filling deadline | 16 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Choice locking | 16 October 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:55 PM |
| Seat-allotment processing | 17 to 18 October 2026 |
| Allotment result | 19 October 2026 |
| Reporting | 19 to 26 October 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Karnataka NEET UG Stray-Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh registration | 13 to 16 October 2026 |
| Caution deposit | 13 to 16 October 2026 |
| Option entry | 16 to 19 October 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MCC NEET PG Counselling
Dates below use DD/MM/YYYY, and times follow the 24-hour clock.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration; payment | 12/10/2026 to 21/10/2026, 12:00; payment until 21/10/2026, 15:00 |
| Round 1 choices; locking | 13/10/2026 to 22/10/2026, 10:00; locking: 21/10/2026, 16:00 to 22/10/2026, 10:00 |
| Round 1 allotment processing | 22/10/2026 to 23/10/2026 |
| Round 1 result | 24/10/2026 |
| Round 1 reporting | 26/10/2026 to 02/11/2026 |
| Round 2 registration; payment | 06/11/2026 to 11/11/2026, 12:00; payment until 11/11/2026, 15:00 |
| Round 2 choices; locking | 07/11/2026 to 12/11/2026, 10:00; locking: 11/11/2026, 16:00 to 12/11/2026, 10:00 |
| Round 2 allotment processing | 12/11/2026 to 13/11/2026 |
| Round 2 result | 14/11/2026 |
| Round 2 reporting | 16/11/2026 to 23/11/2026 |
| Round 3 registration; payment | 26/11/2026 to 01/12/2026, 12:00; payment until 01/12/2026, 15:00 |
| Round 3 choices; locking | 27/11/2026 to 02/12/2026, 10:00; locking: 01/12/2026, 16:00 to 02/12/2026, 10:00 |
| Round 3 allotment processing | 02/12/2026 to 03/12/2026 |
| Round 3 result | 04/12/2026 |
| Round 3 reporting | 05/12/2026 to 12/12/2026 |
| Stray registration; payment | 16/12/2026 to 21/12/2026, 12:00; payment until 21/12/2026, 15:00 |
| Stray choices; locking | 16/12/2026 to 21/12/2026, 23:55; locking: 21/12/2026, 16:00 to 23:55 |
| Stray allotment processing | 22/12/2026 to 23/12/2026 |
| Stray result | 24/12/2026 |
| Stray reporting | 24/12/2026 to 31/12/2026 |
| PG session commencement | 20/11/2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Postgraduate State Counselling Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| State Round 1 counselling window | 21 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Round 1 joining deadline | 10 November 2026 |
| State Round 2 counselling window | 14 to 23 November 2026 |
| Round 2 joining deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| State Round 3 counselling window | 4 to 12 December 2026 |
| Round 3 joining deadline | 18 December 2026 |
| State stray-vacancy counselling | 22 to 25 December 2026 |
| Stray-round joining deadline | 31 December 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
NEET SS 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS examination | 11 and 12 December 2026, tentative |
| Completion deadline for the prior entry qualification | 31 January 2027 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
VIMS Bangalore Undergraduate Admission 2026
VIMS offers MBBS, nursing, allied health sciences, pharmacy and physiotherapy programmes at undergraduate level. The supplied intake includes 250 MBBS seats and 250 B.Sc Nursing seats each year, placing the institute among Karnataka’s larger private health sciences institutions by intake. Selection follows the entrance examination or qualifying-examination merit route applicable to each programme.
MBBS Eligibility and Course Structure
MBBS admission requires NEET UG qualification and the prescribed Class 12 subject combination. The programme consists of 4.5 academic years followed by a compulsory one-year rotating internship, giving a total duration of 5.5 years. Internship postings take place at Vydehi Hospital and its affiliated hospitals.
| Criterion | Requirement Stated in the Input | Additional Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 17 years | To be attained by December 31, 2026 |
| School qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English | Qualification from a recognized board |
| PCB aggregate | 50% for General/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD | The input attributes these figures to NMC Graduate Medical Education regulations |
| Entrance qualification | NEET UG 2026 | Mandatory, with no exemption described for any applicant |
| Domicile | Karnataka domicile for the stated 85% state quota | The supplied article restricts other-state candidates to its stated 15% AIQ allocation, while noting that management-quota domicile rules may differ |
MBBS Seat Allocation Described in the Article
The supplied breakdown assigns 85% of MBBS seats to KEA Karnataka state counselling and 15% to MCC All India Quota counselling. Its FAQ expresses those allocations as 212 seats and 38 seats, respectively.
NEET UG is the only entrance examination accepted for MBBS in the supplied admission process. KCET, other CET examinations and an institute-specific test do not replace it.
Management-Quota Enquiries
The institute operates within the AMPCK framework, the Association of Minority Professional Colleges in Karnataka. The input describes a management-quota component for MBBS and requires a valid NEET UG qualifying score for applicants.
For seat availability, admission procedures and applicable domicile conditions, contact the VIMS admissions office at 9986112211 between 9 AM and 4 PM.
MBBS Application Procedure
- Qualify NEET UG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency.
- For the state route described in the input, register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in during the KEA application window.
- For an eligible All India Quota route, register at mcc.nic.in when MCC opens counselling.
- Enter and lock college preferences, placing VIMS Bangalore in the desired priority order.
- Accept an allotted seat within the prescribed deadline and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Report to VIMS with the required original documents.
Documents for MBBS Reporting
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- KEA or MCC seat-allotment letter
- Karnataka domicile certificate for the stated state-quota route
- Applicable category certificate
- Date-of-birth proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
Student feedback included in the supplied article emphasizes clinical training at the 1,600-bed Vydehi Hospital. Infrastructure and simulation laboratories receive positive assessments, and students describe admission as transparent and driven by merit.
Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy
B.Sc Nursing uses KCET conducted by KEA. The supplied article lists 15 B.Sc Allied Health Sciences courses and describes qualifying-examination merit as the selection basis for allied health, pharmacy and physiotherapy programmes.
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 10+2 with PCB; minimum 50% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST; age 17 years or above | KCET through KEA Karnataka; annual intake of 250 seats |
| B.Sc Allied Health Sciences | 10+2 with PCB; minimum 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST; age 17 years or above | Qualifying-examination merit |
| B.Pharm | 10+2 with PCM or PCB and at least 50% aggregate | Qualifying-examination merit |
| BPT | 10+2 with PCB and at least 45% | Qualifying-examination merit |
Application Steps for Nursing and Allied Programmes
- For B.Sc Nursing, appear for KCET 2026 and register on the KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- For B.Sc Allied Health Sciences and pharmacy programmes, apply directly through the VIMS admissions portal at vims.ac.in.
- Bring original marksheets, an applicable category certificate, age proof and photographs for document verification.
Contact the college or visit vims.ac.in to confirm current annual fees.
VIMS Bangalore Postgraduate and Super-Specialty Admission 2026
VIMS offers 23 MD/MS specializations with a combined intake exceeding 172 seats. It also provides 10 DM/M.Ch programmes, M.Sc Nursing with 25 seats, and MPT. Entrance-based medical selection and qualifying-degree merit routes apply to different programme groups.
Eligibility and Selection
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Information Supplied |
|---|---|---|
| MD / MS | MBBS from an NMC-recognized institution; internship completed or expected to be completed by the prescribed cutoff; NEET PG 2026 qualification | NEET PG rank; the input describes 50% through KEA state counselling and 50% through MCC AIQ counselling |
| DM / M.Ch | NMC-recognized MD/MS/DNB or equivalent qualification and NEET SS 2026 qualification | MCC counselling for 100% of seats; no KEA state quota; one to five seats in each of the stated 10 programmes |
| M.Sc Nursing | B.Sc Nursing with at least 55%; one year of clinical experience preferred | Qualifying-degree merit; intake of 25 seats |
| MPT | BPT or B.Sc (PT) with at least 50% and completion of a six-month internship | Qualifying-examination merit |
The stated MD/MS eligibility permits applicants whose internship is likely to finish by the cutoff specified in the KEA or MCC information bulletin. The exact completion date must be checked in the applicable bulletin.
MD/MS Specialties with the Largest Listed Intakes
| Specialization | Degree | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | MD | 21 |
| Surgery | MS | 18 |
| Orthopaedics | MS | 16 |
| Paediatrics | MD | 14 |
| Other specialties, 19 additional options | MD / MS | One to twelve seats each, as listed in the input |
Medical Postgraduate Application Procedure
- Qualify NEET PG 2026 for MD/MS admission.
- Register with the relevant counselling authority: mcc.nic.in for an eligible AIQ route or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for KEA state counselling.
- Choose the desired VIMS MD/MS specialization in the preference list and lock the submitted choices.
- For DM/M.Ch, qualify NEET SS and register with MCC at mcc.nic.in. KEA does not conduct super-specialty allotment.
MD/MS selection depends on NEET PG rank. The supplied article describes the related fee charges on a per-year basis rather than as total programme costs.
Other Postgraduate Applications
M.Sc Nursing and MPT selection is based on qualifying-degree marks. Applicants should meet the stated degree, percentage and experience or internship conditions and carry their original academic records, applicable category documents, age proof and photographs for verification.
VIMS Bangalore Diploma Admission 2026
The supplied pharmacy admission information includes D.Pharm. Selection is based on qualifying-examination merit, and applications are submitted directly through the institute’s admissions portal.
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| D.Pharm | 10+2 with PCM or PCB and a minimum 50% aggregate | Qualifying-examination marks |
- Confirm that the Class 12 subject combination and aggregate satisfy the stated requirement.
- Apply through the VIMS admissions portal at vims.ac.in.
- Bring original marksheets, an applicable category certificate, age proof and photographs when reporting for verification.
VIMS Bangalore MBBS Cutoffs
The supplied KEA 2025 counselling information places the Round 2 MBBS closing rank between 45,513 and 50,094. The input labels this as “general category (2AG).” Its suggested target for a competitive general-category state-quota seat is a NEET UG rank below 45,000.
| Year | Round | Category Label in the Input | Reported Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 2 | General category (2AG) | 45,513 to 50,094 |
Expected MBBS Ranks for 2026
The following ranges are expectations supplied in the article. Actual closing ranks depend on NEET UG results and seat availability. Check the KEA portal for the official merit and allotment information.
| Quota Type | Expected Rank Range for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Government / Merit, state quota | 20,000 to 35,000 |
| Private, state quota | 40,000 to 80,000 |
| Management quota | 1,20,000 to 2,20,000 |
VIMS Bangalore Scholarship Information
The supplied article identifies Karnataka post-matric scholarship routes for SC, ST and OBC students, together with central government schemes accessed through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship: The supplied scheme description covers SC/ST students in medical and nursing programmes and directs applicants to the Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Department portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: Described as merit-cum-means support for students satisfying NEET qualifying cutoffs and family-income conditions.
- Minority scholarship routes: The input names the Maulana Azad National Fellowship and Pre-Matric/Post-Matric scholarships under the Ministry of Minority Affairs for eligible minority students.
For information about institutional fee concessions for specific categories, contact the VIMS admissions office at 9986112211.
VIMS Bangalore Admission FAQs
Ques. What earlier MBBS rank information can applicants use when assessing 2026 admission prospects?
Ans. The supplied KEA 2025 data gives a Round 2 closing-rank range of 45,513 to 50,094 under the category label “general category (2AG).” The 2026 cutoff depends on NEET UG results and available seats. Official merit and allotment information is published through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Ques. How can applicants enquire about the MBBS management component?
Ans. The supplied article places VIMS within the AMPCK framework, the Association of Minority Professional Colleges in Karnataka, and describes a management-quota component. A valid NEET UG qualifying score is required. Contact 9986112211 between 9 AM and 4 PM for availability and admission procedures.
Ques. What MBBS intake and quota figures are stated in the article?
Ans. VIMS admits 250 MBBS students annually. The supplied breakdown assigns 85%, listed as 212 seats, to KEA Karnataka state counselling and 15%, listed as 38 seats, to MCC All India Quota counselling.
Ques. How does the supplied admission description treat Karnataka domicile?
Ans. It requires Karnataka domicile for the stated 85% KEA state quota and describes candidates from other states as eligible for the stated 15% MCC AIQ route at mcc.nic.in. The article also notes that management-quota domicile conditions may differ and should be confirmed with the admissions office.
Ques. Where must super-specialty applicants register for seat allotment?
Ans. MCC handles 100% of VIMS DM/M.Ch seats through NEET SS counselling. Applicants must qualify NEET SS and register at mcc.nic.in. KEA has no role in this allotment. The institute lists 10 programmes with one to five seats each.
Ques. How are the academic and internship periods arranged within MBBS?
Ans. The programme combines 4.5 academic years with a compulsory one-year rotating internship, giving a total length of 5.5 years. Internship training takes place at Vydehi Hospital and its affiliated hospitals.
Ques. Can an applicant participate in MD/MS counselling before finishing the internship?
Ans. Yes, under the stated eligibility rule, provided the internship is expected to finish by the cutoff prescribed for that admission session. Applicants should check the exact completion deadline in the applicable KEA or MCC information bulletin.
Ques. Can KCET or another examination replace NEET UG for MBBS?
Ans. No. The supplied MBBS process accepts NEET UG alone. KCET, another national or state CET, or an institute-specific test cannot substitute for it. The input attributes the NEET requirement for MBBS admission to NMC regulations.
Ques. What postgraduate medical capacity and larger specialty intakes does VIMS report?
Ans. The supplied overview lists 23 MD/MS specializations with more than 172 seats. General Medicine has 21 seats, Surgery 18, Orthopaedics 16 and Paediatrics 14. The article describes admission through NEET PG, with a 50% KEA state-quota allocation and a 50% MCC AIQ allocation.
Ques. Which records should an allotted MBBS candidate bring when reporting?
Ans. Bring the NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, the KEA or MCC allotment letter, Karnataka domicile certificate for the stated state quota, an applicable category certificate, date-of-birth proof and recent passport-size photographs.
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