Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Varanasi

Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) is a private medical college located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 2015, it is approved by the National Medical Council (NMC) and affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University and ABVM University. 

Key highlights

• Location: Grand Trunk Road, Bhadawar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• Establishment: 2015.
• Approval: National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Affiliation: Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University and ABVM University.
• Courses: Offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD, MS) courses in various specializations like Pathology, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopaedics, and more.
• Admissions: Based on entrance examinations like NEET UG and NEET PG, followed by the counseling process.
• Campus: Features a large campus spanning over 12 lakh square feet with modern infrastructure including hostels, medical facilities, a gym, a library, sports facilities, a canteen, and an auditorium.
• Associated Hospital: HIMS Hospital, a 1130-bed teaching hospital catering to the healthcare needs of the region, also functions as a training ground for students.
• Faculty: Experienced and knowledgeable professors from reputed institutions, including AIIMS and BHU, comprise the faculty.
• Rankings:
  • Outlook Ranking 2024 (Medical): #24 out of 28 in India.
  • Outlook Ranking 2023 (Medical): #29 out of 30 in India.
  • Collegedunia Ranking 2025 (Medical): #517 out of 660 in India and #49 in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Ranked among the Top #15 Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
• Student Reviews: Achieved an overall rating of 4.11 on Shiksha based on student feedback.
  • Placements: 4.29.
  • Faculty: 4.71.
  • Infrastructure: 3.71.
  • Campus Life: 4.14. 

Cutoffs

The NEET UG counseling cutoff (Round 1) for the MBBS program for the general category in 2024 was 256128. 

Student perspectives

Student reviews highlight the strong faculty, modern infrastructure, and internship opportunities as key advantages. However, some concerns were raised about limited hostel accommodations and average mess food. 

Comparison with other colleges

In comparison to other medical colleges in Varanasi, HIMS Varanasi holds a respectable position, with its rankings from different agencies falling below IMS BHU - Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University but above many others.