Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
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9th (NIRF Medical 2025)
NIRF Rank
Private (Deemed University)
Ownership Type
Amrita Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 1998
History
Introduction
Amrita Kochi
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, is a multi-specialty hospital and medical school on Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's Kochi campus, started on 17 May 1998 by then Prime Minister Atal B. Vajpayee and commonly known as Amrita Hospital, Kochi. The institute spans Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Nanosciences and Allied Health, along with Arts, Sciences and Management. Amrita School of Medicine ranked 9th best in India in the NIRF Rankings 2025.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesApproximately ₹1,12,50,000 (full course)
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats149
The Amrita Hospital entrance lobby, Kochi
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings
Rankings:
9th
NIRF Medical 2025
8th
NIRF Overall Universities 2025
Amrita School of Medicine ranked 9th in the NIRF Medical category 2025; the deemed university (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) ranked 8th in the NIRF Overall Universities category and among the Top 41 in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. The other tiles show Amrita Hospital beds (~1,200) and MBBS seats (149).
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at Amrita Kochi: Key Highlights
AIMS Kochi combines a top-ranked deemed university, one of South Asia's premier hospitals, advanced accreditations and awards, a strong faculty ratio, India's first nanomedicine centre, and a large central library.
Top-Ranked Deemed University
Premier Hospital with Huge Caseload
Departments, Faculty & Accreditations
Awards
Research & Nanomedicine
Large Central Library
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Programme Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum (under the deemed university Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), combining medical theory with hospital-based clinical training at Amrita Hospital.
MBBS Course
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Duration:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MBBS Fee Structure
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On campus – Full Time
MBBS Syllabus & Departments at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
1 Year
Pre-Clinical Departments
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry1.5 Years
Para-Clinical Departments
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
PharmacologyPathologyMicrobiologyForensic Medicine & ToxicologyCommunity Medicine2 Years
Clinical Departments
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure (as supplied):
Oto-rhino-laryngology (ENT)OphthalmologyDermatologyPaediatricsGeneral MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyRadiologyAnaesthesiology
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. The supplied rotation structure is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Internal Medicine |
| 2 Months | General Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 1 Month | Paediatrics |
| 3 Months | Community Medicine |
| 15 Days | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) |
| 15 Days | Ophthalmology |
| 15 Days each | Elective Postings (Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Dermatology, or Radiology) |
| Short rotations | Emergency / Casualty |
| Remaining duration | Elective departments |
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to MBBS at AIMS Kochi (a deemed university) is through NEET-UG followed by deemed-university counselling conducted by DGHS. Students register, submit documents and complete choice filling; seats are allotted on NEET rank and availability. Allotted candidates report to the college to complete admission formalities within the deadlines.
Admission Timeline
- 1January-MarchApplication Opens
- 2April-MayEntrance Exam
- 3June-JulyResults
- 4September-OctoberStart
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Subjects:
Minimum Grades (PCB)
A minimum of 50% marks together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biochemistry is required (relaxations for reserved categories).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| Reserved categories | 40% |
| PwD | 45% |
Age Requirement
The student must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission
Requirements
The student must qualify NEET-UG in the same academic year; eligible international categories include foreign nationals, NRIs, NRI-sponsored candidates, OCIs and persons of Indian origin.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
AIMS Kochi Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank for the respective quota (management / NRI) in the deemed-university counselling (DGHS)
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- NEET-UG Admit Card & Scorecard / Rank Letter
- Counselling Allotment Letter
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Transfer Certificate
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Important dates
Waiting for NEET 2027? Here Are the Expected Dates
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 dates yet. These are the expected dates, based on the last three NEET cycles. We will update them as soon as the official dates are out.
Expected NEET 2027 Timeline
- 1
February 2027
NEET 2027 Registration Opens
Expected in the first or second week of February, open for about a month
- 2
April 2027
Admit Card Release
Expected about a week before the exam, on the NTA portal
- 3
May 2027
NEET 2027 Exam Day
Expected on the first Sunday of May (likely 2 May 2027)
- 4
June 2027
Result Announcement
Expected four to six weeks after the exam
- 5
July to August 2027
Counselling Begins
AIQ and state counselling rounds expected to start
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NEET cutoffs
NEET-UG Cut-off
Approximate NEET-UG closing RANKS for MBBS at AIMS Kochi (deemed-university management & NRI quotas, 2023–2025), as supplied:
| Year | MGT Quota R1 (Rank) | MGT Quota R2 (Rank) | MGT Quota R3 (Rank) | NRI (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,10,375 | 1,75,128 | 1,38,654 | 9,31,756 |
| 2024 | 2,69,974 | 3,29,153 | 3,09,686 | 10,44,974 |
| 2025 | 2,33,349 | 2,90,052 | 2,80,088 | 10,99,672 |
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
AIMS Kochi is a private deemed university; here is the fee and living-cost breakdown as supplied.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee (Full Course) | ₹1,12,50,000 |
| Accommodation & Mess | ₹76,000 per year |
| Study Material | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 (mostly one-time) |
| Personal Expenses | ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month |
MBBS Fee (Full Course)
Approx. ₹1,12,50,000
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
AIMS Kochi spreads over approximately 125 acres alongside the university's other schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Pharmacy, and the Centre for Nanoscience). Amrita Hospital has ~1,200 patient beds, 220 intensive-care beds, ~25 modern operating theatres and 17 NABL-accredited clinical laboratories, with fully digital radiology and a blood bank. Academic facilities include seminar halls, an e-learning studio with satellite connectivity, central and departmental libraries, computer labs, anatomy dissection halls and museum, and departmental labs. Sports facilities span ~3 acres with separate gyms; the campus also has ~25 R&D labs, a helipad, an ATM, buses and cafeterias.
A laboratory / seminar room at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
AIMS Kochi spreads over about 125 acres alongside the university's Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Pharmacy and the Centre for Nanoscience.
Amrita Hospital has about 1,200 patient beds, 220 intensive-care beds, ~25 modern operating theatres and 17 NABL-accredited clinical laboratories.
Facilities include fully digital radiology: 3.0T PET/MR, 128- and 256-slice CT, digital X-ray & fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, Doppler, mammography, 4D ultrasound, Philips 256-slice iCT and a Digital Pathology Solution, plus a Transfusion Medicine blood bank.
Academic facilities include seminar halls, an e-learning studio with satellite connectivity, central and departmental libraries, computer labs, anatomy dissection halls and museum, and labs for physiology, pathology, biochemistry and more.
Sports facilities span ~3 acres (shuttle, volleyball, tennis, cricket, athletics) with separate gyms for boys and girls and indoor games; the campus also has ~25 R&D labs, a helipad, an ATM, buses and cafeterias.
History
History Information
Founded in 1998 by Mata Amritanandamayi
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences was founded in 1998 by Mata Amritanandamayi, and then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated the institution with approximately 115 hospital beds. AIMS is the medical school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the deemed university.
Expansion in 2003
25+ Years of Growth
A Premier South Asian Institution
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Location
How to Reach Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Address
AIMS Kochi is located in Edappally, well connected by major transport.
Nearest Railway
Ernakulam Junction (North) ~7 km and (South) ~10 km from the campus
Nearest Airport
Cochin International Airport, approximately 23 km from the campus
Nearest Metro
Edappally Metro Station, approximately 2 km from the campus (KSRTC Bus Stand ~10 km)
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Graduates can pursue specialised postgraduate courses such as MD or MS to gain specialised clinical skills.
Graduates can work in government medical setups, district hospitals and public health centres, broadening their community-healthcare experience.
Graduates can work independently as junior residents and later start their own clinic and practise flexibly.
Graduates can build a career in leading private hospital chains.
Graduates can work abroad after clearing licensing exams such as the USMLE (USA) or PLAB (UK).
Graduates can pursue a PhD or research fellowship and work with notable universities and research institutions to contribute to medical research.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
AIMS Kochi students can apply for institutional, government and external scholarships; the supplied schemes are:
Amrita Chancellor Scholarship
A 100% tuition-fee waiver for meritorious students who perform well in academics and the admission interview (minimum 85% required).
Amrita Meritorious Scholarship
A 50% tuition-fee waiver for meritorious students based on academic performance and admission interview (70–79% required).
Government Scholarships
Various central-government merit- and need-based scholarships, including schemes for reserved-category students.
Application Process
Apply via the Right Portal
Apply for institutional scholarships on the university website and for government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal.
Submit Documents
Submit the required supporting documents with the application within the deadline.
Review & Disbursal
After the committee reviews and approves eligible applications, the amount is credited directly to the student's bank account.
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Amrita Kochi vs AIIMS New Delhi
| University | Amrita KochiKochi, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| College Type | Private (Deemed University) | Government |
| Total Fees | ~₹1.125 crore (full course) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 1998 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed) | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 149 | Approx. 125 |
| Counselling | NEET Deemed University (DGHS) | NEET AIQ (MCC) |
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