Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa(Muslim Minority)

Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS) is a medical college located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, established in 2010. It is one of two Muslim minority colleges in Andhra Pradesh, specifically catering to the educational needs of the Muslim community, along with others.

 

• Founded in 2010 by the Mohammadiya Educational Society, FIMS is officially designated as a Muslim Minority Institution, as per AP government records

• It is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Campus & Hospital Facilities

• Located on 36.52 acres along Pulivendula Road, Ramarajupalli, Kadapa

• The hospital currently has 500 beds, with ongoing efforts to expand to 750 teaching beds in line with NMC regulations

• Clinical departments include General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, TB & CD, Orthopaedics, OBG, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology & Imaging Sciences, Anaesthesiology, Dental, and more. It features a full-fledged casualty, ICUs (including coronary, acute medical/surgical, pediatric), 8 modern ORs, minor ORs, 24x7 blood bank, pharmacy, and ambulance services

• Additional infrastructure includes a fully air-conditioned, fire-alarmed central library with spacious reading halls and a computer center with internet-enabled terminals

Academic Programs & Intake

Undergraduate (MBBS)

• Intake: 100 MBBS seats/year

• Duration: Standard 4.5 years + 1-year compulsory internship

Postgraduate (MD/MS)

• Offers PG programs, with about 25–30 seats in MD/MS across various specialties

• Specific specialties include Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radiodiagnosis, General Surgery, among others

Admission & Eligibility

• MBBS: Candidates must meet the NEET-UG criteria and participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET-UG Counselling conducted by Dr. NTRUHS/APMCC

• PG (MD/MS): Admission via NEET-PG followed by state-level counselling

• General eligibility: 10+2 with 50% PCB+English (40–45% for reserved categories); minimum age of 17 years by December 31 of the admission year

 

Summary

Feature	Details
Established	2010 (Mohammadiya Educational Society)
Minority Status	Muslim Minority Institution
Affiliation	Dr. NTR UHS (Vijayawada); NMC Recognized
Campus Size	~36.5 acres
Hospital Beds	500 (planned expansion to 750)
UG Intake (MBBS)	100
PG Intake (MD/MS)	~25–30 seats
Bond/Stipend	Available (with bond penalties)
Campus Facilities	Library, digital labs, hostels, modern infrastructure
Clinical Exposure	Broad dept coverage, advanced facilities—though some students report low patient load
Admission	Via NEET (UG/PG) & AP counselling
Reputation	Mixed; worth deeper due diligence