Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram

Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), located in Nellimarla, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, is a medical college affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. 

• Established: 2002 or 2003, under the Sri Rama Educational Trust, also known as Maharaja’s Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) Vizianagaram .

• Type: Private, unaided medical college located in Nellimarla near Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

• Affiliation & Recognition: Affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada (often referred to as Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences), and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) .

 

Campus, Infrastructure & Capacity

• Spread across an estimated 50 acres (≈9,00,000 sq ft) with a green, pollution‑free campus setting in a hill‑fringe locale .

• The attached teaching hospital has around 1,010 beds, facilitating a wide range of clinical departments.

• Built with modern teaching facilities, including 4 lecture theatres in the college (3 with ~180‑seat capacity each, 1 with 350 seats), and 1 hospital lecture theatre with ~200 seats. All are equipped with audio‑visual aids and LCD projectors .

 

Academic Programs & Intake

MBBS (Undergraduate)

• Duration follows the standard format: 4.5 years of academics + 1 year compulsory rotating internship .

• Intake: ~150 MBBS seats per year .

Postgraduate (MD / MS)

• Offers MD and MS programs across 17 clinical/preclinical specialties, as well as postgraduate diploma courses. Admission is through NEET PG .

 

Eligibility, Admission & Fees

MBBS Eligibility & Counselling

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% in PCB (45% for SC/ST; 40% for OBC), and be at least 17 years of age by December 31 of the admission year. NEET‑UG qualification is mandatory .

• Admission takes place via Andhra Pradesh state NEET‑UG counseling conducted through Dr. NTRUHS portal. All seats—including government quota, management quota, and NRI—are allocated through this process .

Seat Quota

• Approximately 30% of seats are reserved under the management quota for both UG and PG programs .

 

Rankings, Placement & Student Life

• Ranked 524th in medical colleges across India by Collegedunia in 2025 .

• Placements: The college does not have a structured campus placement system. Many graduates pursue higher studies (MD/MS), while some are employed as junior doctors, earning around ₹40,000/month .

• Campus Experience:

  • Modern labs, central library, hostel facilities (separate for men and women), cafeteria, auditorium, and sports areas.

  • Hostel fees are around ₹1.1 lakhs per annum, with vegetarian/non‑vegetarian mess services.

  • Situated in a hilly, serene environment—well‑suited for study, though walking distances may be challenging .

 

Summary Table

Category	Details
Founded	2002 / 2003 by Sri Rama Educational Trust
Affiliation / Approval	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Vijayawada); NMC-recognized
Campus	~50 acres, lush, pollution-free, Nellimarla (Vizianagaram) area
Hospital	~1,010 beds, multi-specialty teaching hospital
UG Program	MBBS (4.5 yrs + 1 yr internship), ~150 seats/year
PG Program	MD / MS in 17 departments + diplomas
Admission	NEET-UG / NEET-PG via Dr. NTRUHS counseling
Reservations	~30% seats under management quota
Campus Facilities	Hostels, labs, auditorium, lecture halls with AV, cafeteria, sports
Ranking	India medical ranking #524 (2025)
Placements	No formal placements; many pursue PG; some junior-doctor roles (~₹40k/month)