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Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU) is a government medical institution established in 1960 within the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is under the administrative control of BHU, a Central University, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). IMS BHU is one of India’s premier public medical institutions, offering MBBS, BDS, BAMS, MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch programmes alongside Ayurveda PG and dental PG degrees.
As per NIRF Medical 2025, IMS BHU is ranked 6th among medical institutions in India.
IMS BHU is located on the sprawling BHU campus in Varanasi. The attached Sir Sunderlal Hospital (SSH) is a 1,600-bed tertiary-care centre serving the Varanasi region and patients from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. The hospital runs over 50 clinical departments and specialty units.
- MBBS (5.5 years) - 100 seats, NEET UG, lowest fees at INR 1,49,000 for the full course
- BDS (5 years) - dental degree, NEET UG, INR 1,67,000 for the full course
- BAMS (5.5 years) - Ayurvedic medicine and surgery, NEET UG (AYUSH counselling), INR 1,23,766 total
- MD / MS (3 years) - postgraduate clinical training across 30+ disciplines, NEET PG
- DM / M.Ch (3 years) - superspecialty in Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Urology, and others, NEET SS
- MDS (3 years) - dental PG across 11 specialisations, NEET PG (dental)
- B.Pharm Ayurveda (4 years) and M.Pharm Ayurveda (2 years)
- B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
MBBS fees at IMS BHU are INR 1,49,000 for the full 5.5-year course. BDS fees are INR 1,67,000. MD and MS fees are INR 40,476 per year. IMS BHU is a government institution with Central University fee structures, making it among the most affordable top-ranked medical colleges in India.
There are no conventional campus placements. Most MBBS graduates proceed to NEET PG for MD/MS, competitive government medical services, or private practice. MD/MS and DM/M.Ch graduates enter senior residency, teaching positions, or specialist practice.
IMS BHU Admission Dates 2026
IMS BHU 2026 admissions are in progress. MBBS, BDS, and BAMS seats are filled through NEET UG 2026, with MCC counselling underway. MD, MS, and MDS seats are being filled through NEET PG 2026 counselling. DM and M.Ch superspecialty seats follow NEET SS counselling.
| Event | Date (2026 Cycle) | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | June 2026 | MBBS, BDS, BAMS |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | July 16, 2026 | MBBS, BDS, BAMS |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Counselling | August 2026 | MBBS, BDS (AI Quota) |
| MCC AIQ Round 2 Counselling | September to October 2026 | MBBS, BDS (AI Quota) |
| AYUSH AIQ Counselling (BAMS) | August to October 2026 | BAMS |
| NEET PG 2026 Counselling | August to October 2026 | MD, MS, MDS |
| NEET SS 2026 Counselling | October to November 2026 | DM, M.Ch |
Entrance exams accepted at IMS BHU across programme families are as listed below.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Counselling Body |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | MCC (AI Quota) + UP NEET UG State Quota |
| BDS | NEET UG | MCC (AI Quota) |
| BAMS | NEET UG (AYUSH) | AACCC / UP AYUSH Counselling |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MCC (AI Quota) + UP State Quota |
| MDS | NEET PG (Dental) | MCC |
| DM / M.Ch | NEET SS | MCC |
| B.Sc Nursing | CUCET / BHU Entrance | BHU |
IMS BHU Courses and Fees
IMS BHU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and superspecialty medical programmes. As a Central University institution, fees are highly subsidised. The total MBBS fee for the entire 5.5-year course is INR 1,49,000. MD and MS fees are INR 40,476 per year.
| Course | Duration | Seats | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 100 | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 1,49,000 |
| BDS | 5 years | As per NMC | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 1,67,000 |
| BAMS | 5.5 years | As per CCIM | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 1,23,766 |
| B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | 4 years | - | 10+2 PCB | INR 2,00,000 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | - | 10+2 PCB, age 17+ | As per BHU norms |
| MD / MS (30+ disciplines) | 3 years | Multiple | MBBS, NEET PG | INR 40,476 per year |
| DM / M.Ch (superspecialty) | 3 years | Multiple | MD/MS, NEET SS | INR 1,21,000 |
| MDS (11 disciplines) | 3 years | Multiple | BDS, NEET PG | INR 45,000 |
MD disciplines at IMS BHU span Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, and Radiotherapy, among others. Surgical specialisations (MS) include General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. DM superspecialties include Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology. M.Ch superspecialties include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Urology.
IMS BHU Admission Process
All IMS BHU admissions are NEET-driven. There are no direct applications, management quotas, or NRI quotas for MBBS or BDS. MBBS seats at IMS BHU are allocated through the MCC All India Quota (AIQ) counselling process, governed by the Medical Counselling Committee.
MBBS Admission
MBBS eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD), and a minimum age of 17 years. A valid NEET UG score is mandatory.
- Qualify NEET UG and check All India Rank
- Register for MCC AIQ Round 1 counselling at mcc.nic.in
- Lock preferences and participate in seat allotment
- Report to IMS BHU within the specified reporting window with original documents
- Pay fees and confirm admission
The IMS BHU MBBS closing rank for the General category under AIQ in the last round of 2025 was 1,709. For OBC (AIQ), the closing rank was 2,620. Unreserved State Quota (Uttar Pradesh domicile) closing ranks are generally higher (lower competition) than the AIQ closing ranks.
MD / MS Admission
MD and MS eligibility requires a completed MBBS degree with the one-year compulsory rotating internship. NEET PG rank and AIQ counselling by MCC are the only admission routes. No institutional-level GD or interview is part of the selection process.
DM / M.Ch Superspecialty Admission
DM and M.Ch eligibility requires the relevant MD or MS degree. NEET SS is the mandatory examination. Seats are allotted through MCC NEET SS counselling. IMS BHU offers DM in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology, and M.Ch in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology.
BDS, BAMS, and B.Sc Nursing Admission
BDS uses NEET UG with MCC AIQ counselling. BAMS uses NEET UG AYUSH score with AACCC national counselling or UP AYUSH state counselling. B.Sc Nursing uses the CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) or a BHU-specific entrance examination. Minimum eligibility for both is 10+2 with PCB and a minimum age of 17 years.
IMS BHU Placements and Career Outcomes
IMS BHU does not conduct conventional campus placements. Career pathways for MBBS graduates from IMS BHU are structured around postgraduate training and competitive examinations, not corporate recruitment. The IMS BHU MBBS degree from a Central University carries strong recognition nationally and internationally for further training and residency.
The most common career pathways for IMS BHU graduates are as follows.
| Career Stage | Pathway | Typical Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship (1 year) | Compulsory rotating internship at Sir Sunderlal Hospital | INR 15,000 to 20,000 per month (stipend) |
| NEET PG - MD/MS (3 years) | Postgraduate training at central/state government hospitals | INR 50,000 to 80,000 per month (junior resident stipend) |
| Senior Residency / Teaching Post | Senior resident at government hospital or faculty post | INR 1.2 to 2 LPA depending on grade and institution |
| Government Medical Service | UPSC CMS, state PCS (Medical), armed forces medical | INR 7th Pay Commission scale |
| Private Practice / Corporate Hospital | Post-MD/MS consultant or DNB equivalence-based | INR 12 to 60 LPA depending on specialisation and location |
| DM / M.Ch Superspecialty | Subspecialty training post MD/MS, high earning potential | INR 40 to 1.5 CPA in private practice |
IMS BHU MBBS graduates have a strong track record in NEET PG performance, given the quality of clinical exposure at the 1,600-bed Sir Sunderlal Hospital. Alumni include senior faculty at AIIMS, leading corporate hospital specialists, and government health service officers across India. There is no mandatory government service bond for IMS BHU graduates, unlike state government medical colleges in some states.
IMS BHU Rankings
IMS BHU is ranked 6th in the NIRF Medical category 2025, making it one of the highest-ranked government medical institutions outside the AIIMS network. This rank encompasses the combined medical and clinical departments of BHU including IMS, the dental faculty, and the Ayurveda faculty.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 6 |
A NIRF Medical rank of 6 places IMS BHU ahead of most state government medical colleges and well-recognised central institutions. The combination of NIRF rank 6, a 1,600-bed tertiary hospital, and NEET UG closing ranks around 1,700 establishes IMS BHU as one of the most competitive and prestigious government MBBS destinations in India outside the AIIMS network.
IMS BHU Campus and Infrastructure
IMS BHU is located within the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. BHU’s main campus is one of the largest residential university campuses in Asia, spread over 1,350 acres. IMS BHU occupies the medical zone of the campus, which includes the academic medical block, the Sir Sunderlal Hospital complex, and the AYUSH and dental faculty buildings.
Sir Sunderlal Hospital (SSH) is a 1,600-bed multi-super-specialty hospital attached to IMS BHU. It serves as the primary teaching hospital and handles a high volume of tertiary and quaternary care patients from UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and MP. The hospital has over 50 clinical departments, separate emergency, trauma, and critical care units, and dedicated wards for each specialty.
IMS BHU students benefit from BHU’s campus infrastructure including multiple student hostels, a central library with extensive medical journal subscriptions, a sports complex, bank branches, post office, and a campus-wide connectivity network. The BHU campus is a self-contained township within Varanasi, and the medical zone has its own residential quarters for faculty and senior residents.
IMS BHU vs KGMU vs MAMC
NEET UG aspirants targeting top government MBBS colleges in north India commonly compare IMS BHU with King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow and Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi. All three are government medical institutions with strong clinical infrastructure and competitive NEET cutoffs.
| Parameter | IMS BHU (Varanasi) | KGMU (Lucknow) | MAMC (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1960 | 1905 | 1958 |
| Type | Central University (BHU) | State University (UP) | State Government (Delhi) |
| NIRF Medical 2025 | 6 | NIRF ranked | NIRF ranked |
| MBBS Seats | 100 | 250 | 150 |
| NEET General AI Closing Rank (2025 Last Round) | 1,709 | Higher rank (more seats) | Lower rank (more competitive) |
| Teaching Hospital Beds | 1,600 (Sir Sunderlal Hospital) | 3,400+ (multiple hospitals) | 1,500+ (Lok Nayak Hospital complex) |
| MBBS Total Fees | INR 1,49,000 | State regulated | State regulated |
MAMC is more competitive than IMS BHU for the General Category (lower NEET closing rank indicates higher demand). KGMU Lucknow has a larger hospital and more MBBS seats, with a somewhat higher closing rank due to larger seat volume. IMS BHU’s NIRF Medical rank of 6 positions it very strongly on the national stage, and the Central University fee structure makes it one of the most affordable top-6 medical institutions in the country.
IMS BHU FAQs
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS at IMS BHU?
Ans. The IMS BHU MBBS closing rank for the General category under the All India Quota in the last round of 2025 counselling was 1,709. The OBC AIQ closing rank was 2,620 in the same round. State quota (Uttar Pradesh domicile) closing ranks are generally higher. Cutoffs shift each year based on NEET scores and the number of applicants.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at IMS BHU?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at IMS BHU for the entire 5.5-year course is INR 1,49,000. This is the fee for the Central University quota. IMS BHU is a government institution under BHU, a Central University, and there is no management or NRI quota for MBBS. All seats are filled through NEET UG and MCC counselling.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of IMS BHU?
Ans. IMS BHU is ranked 6th in the NIRF Medical category 2025. This makes it one of the six highest-ranked medical institutions in India, ahead of most state government medical colleges and behind only the AIIMS institutions and JIPMER in the NIRF Medical list.
Ques. How many MBBS seats does IMS BHU have?
Ans. IMS BHU has 100 MBBS seats. Of these, 15% are reserved for the All India Quota (AIQ) filled through MCC counselling. The remaining 85% are state quota seats filled through UP state NEET UG counselling. All seats require a valid NEET UG score.
Ques. Is there a service bond for IMS BHU MBBS graduates?
Ans. No. IMS BHU is a Central University institution and does not impose a mandatory rural or state service bond on MBBS graduates, unlike some state government medical colleges. Graduates are free to pursue NEET PG, private practice, or any career pathway of their choice after completing the compulsory one-year internship at Sir Sunderlal Hospital.
Ques. What programmes does IMS BHU offer beyond MBBS?
Ans. IMS BHU offers BDS, BAMS, B.Pharm Ayurveda, B.Sc Nursing at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, it offers MD and MS across 30+ disciplines, DM superspecialty in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology, and M.Ch in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. MDS is also available across 11 dental specialisations.
Ques. Is IMS BHU better than KGMU Lucknow?
Ans. Both are premier government medical institutions in Uttar Pradesh. IMS BHU holds NIRF Medical rank 6 (2025) and offers the advantage of a Central University fee structure with no service bond. KGMU Lucknow has a larger hospital and more MBBS seats (250 vs 100), giving a higher probability of admission at a slightly higher NEET rank. The right choice depends on the candidate’s NEET rank, preferred location (Varanasi vs Lucknow), and career goals.
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The admission process at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU takes around 6–8 weeks from the start of the online application to final admission. It begins with NEET-UG or PG score submission, followed by online registration, document verification, counselling, seat allotment, and fee payment. After the allotment of seats, students must complete verification and reporting at the institute, which takes 1-2 weeks. The entire process, including merit list preparation and confirmation, is completed before the academic session begins.
Visit the BHU online admission portal and register. Choose your program (e.g., MBBS via NEET-UG, MD/MS via NEET-PG, nursing via NEET-UG, or MBA via CAT score + GD/PI). Fill the form, upload documents, pay fees, and complete counselling as per the entrance exam results.
To get MBBS admission at Institute of Medical Sciences BHU under Banaras Hindu University, you must score high in NEET UG. Generally, aim for 650+ marks for a good chance (general category). Admission is through MCC counselling, based on rank, category, and seat availability.
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