What is the difference between IGIMS and RIMS Patna Bihar?

IGIMS and RIMS Patna have some key differences, especially in terms of the courses they offer and the experience provided. For example, at IGIMS, I’m pursuing my MBBS, and the faculty-to-student ratio is really good, which means we get personal attention from our professors.

The internship here is also great, with a stipend of 30,000 per month, and the campus life feels energetic, especially during our annual fest, Cerebexia. I’ve heard RIMS has its own strengths, but the facilities and exposure at IGIMS seem to be more robust.

IGIMS has conducted a clinical study involving more than 150,000 kids and teenagers. We have tested 50 different vaccines on children and adolescents from four areas. Around 60% of the participants are under 15 years old. IGIMS also provides vaccines to special needs children from anganwadi centers, with their families covering the cost of the medicine. IGIMS operates a lab and pathology section and employs 1,045 staff members. Additionally, a modern ICT center has been established at IGIMS in Patna.

On the other hand, RIMS employs over 4,000 people. It has launched an immunization and booster campaign that aims to reach over 1 million children, including those in all tribal regions of the state, in the next three months. The government and private research institutions have conducted more than 50 clinical trials here. Participants in RIMS trials benefit from free medications.

I studied B.Sc in Nursing at IGIMS, and I can say that the curriculum is well-structured, and the faculty is supportive. We have exams every two months, which keeps us on our toes. I’ve seen students from RIMS, and they mention their experience is good too, but I feel IGIMS has a better infrastructure and offers more hands-on learning through regular internships. The campus activities also keep things lively, which I think is a plus.

Currently, I'm in the MBBS program at IGIMS, and the campus life is vibrant, with a lot of cultural events happening throughout the year. The faculty here is quite knowledgeable, and we get good practical exposure from the second year.

I’ve heard that RIMS has a decent reputation, but from my experience, the resources and the facilities at IGIMS are more advanced, which makes a significant difference in our learning experience.