GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (GIMSR), Visakhapatnam
A deemed-university medical college on GITAM's scenic Rushikonda campus
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Not separately ranked (GITAM features in NIRF University rankings)
NIRF Rank
Private (Deemed-to-be University: GITAM)
Ownership Type
GIMSR / GITAM Hospital, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam
Associated Hospital
Established 2015
History
Introduction
GITAM GIMSR Vizag
The GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (GIMSR) is the medical college of GITAM (Deemed to be University), located on the university's scenic Rushikonda campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2015 and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), it admits 150 MBBS students each year, of which around 127 are management (paid) seats and 23 are NRI seats. As a deemed university, all MBBS seats are filled through the centralised NEET-UG counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the deemed/paid quota, with no state-quota seats. Its teaching hospital, GIMSR / GITAM Hospital at Rushikonda, is a NABH-accredited facility of more than 700 beds, giving students modern, hands-on clinical training on a coastal campus close to the city.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesMBBS tuition about ₹25.4 lakh a year (2026-27); NRI tuition USD 45,000 a year, see fee table
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats150
The GIMSR Hospital building with its emergency block, Visakhapatnam
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings
GIMSR, Visakhapatnam:
NIRF
Medical college not separately ranked
IIRF
Not ranked
GIMSR, the medical college, does not separately appear in the published NIRF or IIRF Medical rankings. Its parent, GITAM (Deemed to be University), does feature in the NIRF University rankings, but that is a university-wide rank, not a rank for the medical college, so no separate rank is quoted for the medical college here.
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at GITAM GIMSR Vizag: Key Highlights
GIMSR pairs a well-known deemed university with a modern campus and a NABH-accredited hospital by the coast. You choose it for the GITAM ecosystem, all-India NEET-merit deemed admission, a 700-plus-bed teaching hospital, and a scenic Rushikonda setting.
Part of GITAM (Deemed to be University)
NMC-Approved with a NABH-Accredited Hospital
All-India NEET-Merit Deemed Admission
A 700-Plus-Bed Teaching Hospital
A Scenic Coastal Campus
In a Major Coastal City
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Programme Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC, with examinations conducted by GITAM (Deemed to be University), combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the GIMSR / GITAM 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 GIMSR, Visakhapatnam
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:
PathologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyForensic MedicineCommunity Medicine2 Years
Clinical Departments
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure at the GIMSR / GITAM Hospital:
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency Medicine
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the GIMSR / GITAM Hospital. The standard NMC rotation is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Medicine |
| 2 Months | Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 2 Months | Paediatrics |
| 2 Months | Community Medicine |
| 2 Months | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | Emergency & Casualty |
| 2 Months | Elective Postings |
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to MBBS at GIMSR is entirely through NEET-UG merit. As a deemed university, all 150 seats are filled through the centralised counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the deemed/paid quota, with around 127 management (paid) seats and 23 NRI seats. There is no state-quota or domicile requirement. Candidates register with MCC, fill choices, and are allotted seats on NEET-UG rank, then report to the college.
Admission Timeline
- 1January-MarchApplication Opens
- 2April-MayEntrance Exam
- 3June-JulyResults
- 4September-OctoberStart
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects, from a recognised board.
Subjects:
Minimum Grades (PCB)
Minimum qualifying-exam marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together: 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwBD candidates (per NEET-UG norms).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40% |
| PwBD | 45% |
Age Requirement
The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December of the year of admission.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission
Requirements
The student must have qualified NEET-UG in the same year, meeting the category percentile cut-off. As a deemed university, admission is all-India with no domicile requirement; NRI-quota seats require NRI/sponsor documentation.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
GIMSR Cut-off Met
Must meet the deemed/paid (or NRI) quota closing rank through MCC counselling
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- NEET-UG Admit Card, Scorecard & Rank Letter
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Pass Certificates
- Category Certificate or NRI / sponsor documents (as applicable)
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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 (Deemed Quota)
Latest cut-off (NEET UG 2025, MCC deemed-university quota): closing rank 4,37,866 in Round 1 and 4,82,169 in Round 2. Closing ranks change every year.
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at GIMSR, Visakhapatnam
GIMSR is a deemed-university medical college, so fees are high and uniform across the deemed quota (there is no low state-fee option).
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee (per year) | ~₹25.4 lakh (2026-27; ₹12.7 lakh for the final half-year) |
| MBBS Total Tuition (course) | ~₹1.14 crore (2026-27 batch) |
| NRI Quota Fee | USD 45,000 a year (USD 22,500 for the final half-year), 2026-27 |
| Hostel, Mess & Other Charges | About ₹2.98 lakh a year, twin sharing with mess (2026-27) |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Visakhapatnam) |
MBBS Tuition Fee (per year, approx.)
Approximately ₹25.4 lakh (2026-27)
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
GIMSR is located on the GITAM (Deemed to be University) campus at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, one of the most scenic university campuses in India, set between the coast and the hills. The medical college building houses pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, lecture halls, a central library, an anatomy and pathology museum, and computer and skills facilities, within the wider multi-disciplinary university campus. Clinical training takes place at the GIMSR / GITAM Hospital, a NABH-accredited teaching hospital of more than 700 beds, with a 24-hour emergency and trauma block, intensive-care units, operating theatres, modern diagnostics and the major specialties. The campus also provides hostels, dining, sports and recreation facilities shared across the university, in a coastal setting close to Visakhapatnam city.
GIMSR sits on GITAM's scenic Rushikonda campus by the Visakhapatnam coast, within a large multi-disciplinary university setting.
Pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, lecture halls, a central library, an anatomy and pathology museum and computer facilities support the MBBS programme.
The GIMSR / GITAM Hospital, a NABH-accredited facility of more than 700 beds, provides a 24-hour emergency and trauma block, ICUs, operating theatres, modern diagnostics and the major specialties.
Hostels, dining, and the sports and recreation facilities of the wider GITAM university campus are available to medical students.
The Rushikonda location near the beach and hills gives students a distinctive coastal campus environment alongside their studies.
Location
How to Reach GIMSR, Visakhapatnam
Address
GIMSR is on the GITAM campus at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, along the coast.
Nearest Airport
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ), approximately 20-25 km away, is the nearest airport
Nearest Railway
Visakhapatnam Railway Station, a major railhead, connects the city to destinations across India
Road Connectivity
The Rushikonda campus is on the Visakhapatnam beach road; city buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws connect it to the city
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at GIMSR, Visakhapatnam
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; the NABH-accredited teaching hospital is useful preparation for postgraduate entrance.
After the compulsory rotating internship, GIMSR graduates register with the NMC or their State Medical Council to practise. They can then specialise through NEET PG (MD, MS or DNB) and go on to DM or MCh super-specialty training through NEET SS.
Graduates join the GIMSR / GITAM Hospital and other private and corporate hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and India, building clinical careers across specialties.
Graduates can also enter government health services and the National Health Mission through the applicable recruitment routes.
The GITAM university research environment supports careers in academic medicine and clinical research in collaboration with national bodies.
Graduates who wish to practise abroad can pursue the relevant licensing examinations such as the USMLE (United States) or PLAB (United Kingdom); the NRI cohort gives the college an internationally connected community.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
GIMSR is a deemed-university college with high fees, so most government fee-reimbursement schemes do not apply; the main routes that may help eligible students are below. No GIMSR-specific scholarship has been invented here:
GITAM Merit Scholarships
GITAM (Deemed to be University) operates merit-based scholarships and fee concessions across its programmes; availability and eligibility for MBBS are set by the GITAM / GIMSR admissions office.
Central / State Scholarships (where applicable)
Some central and Andhra Pradesh scholarships (for SC/ST/OBC/minority and economically weaker students) may apply to deemed-university students under specific conditions; eligibility should be checked on the National Scholarship Portal and with the relevant authorities.
Education Loans
Given the high fees at deemed universities, many students fund MBBS at GIMSR through education loans from banks; the college and university can advise on the documentation typically required.
Application Process
Apply via the Right Channel
Apply for GITAM scholarships through the university, and for any applicable government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal; the GIMSR office can advise on documentation.
Submit Documents
Verify eligibility, income and category requirements and deadlines, and submit documents before the window closes.
Review & Disbursal
After review, eligible students receive the scholarship or concession as per the scheme's terms.
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GIMSR Visakhapatnam vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | GIMSR Visakhapatnam | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private (Deemed University) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | ~₹25.4 lakh/yr (~₹1.14 cr course, 2026-27) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 2015 | 1956 |
| Degree Awarded By | GITAM (Deemed University) | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 150 | Approx. 125 |
| Counselling | NEET MCC Deemed Quota (+NRI) | NEET AIQ (MCC) |
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