Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla (Christian Minority)

Institutional Identity & Affiliation

• Founding & Administration: Established in 2002, PIMSRC is a Christian minority institution run by the Pushpagiri Medical Society under the Catholic Archdiocese of Thiruvalla .

• Affiliation & Approval: It is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

Campus & Hospital Infrastructure

• Hospital Evolution & Capacity: The institution began as an 8-bed clinic in 1959 and evolved into a teaching hospital recognized in 2002. It now boasts a 678-bed, multidisciplinary hospital with ISO 9001:2000 and NABH certifications .

• Facilities & Vision: Emphasizes student-centered medical education, advanced simulation labs, ethical training, and a strong focus on community healthcare—embodying its motto, "We care, God cures" .

Academic Programs & Intake

• MBBS: Annual intake of 100 seats, following the standard 5.5-year curriculum including internship .

• PG and Super-specialty Programs: Offers a range of MD, MS, DM (Neurosurgery), M.Ch, and Diploma courses, with a total of around 19 PG specializations and seats across both broad and super-specialties .