Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences

Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) / Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (BMIMS) is a government medical college in Pawapuri, Bihar’s Nalanda district. It has ties to Aryabhatta Knowledge University. It was founded in 2011 and offers UG and PG courses in the medical field as well as paramedical specialisations in 5 different specialisations.

Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, A Government Medical College, is located in a serene and tranquil environment, Pawapuri, a place known far and wide for its scenic beauty, abundance of Jain shrines, a holy place of pilgrimage for Jainism sect, the sanctum sanctorum “Jal Mandir,” is located approximately 100 kilometres south-east of Patna, well connected by road and rail.

The current faculty, who have extensive teaching experience, are enthusiastic about teaching the fundamentals of the medical curriculum and interacting with students in order to sharpen their skills and prepare them to serve the society and nation at large.

Students and teachers freely interact with one another and participate in various extracurricular activities such as sports, games, and group discussions on various topics. They try to instil moral character and human values in them.

Quick Summary

Let us take a summarize facts about Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences

Name of Institute	Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri
Popular Name	VIMS Nalanda, VIMS Pawapuri, Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Science Pawapuri
Year of Foundation	2011
Year of Permission by MCI	2013
Management	Govt.
Affiliated to	Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Entrance Exam	NEET UG/ PG Exam
Course	MBBS, MD/ MS/ Diploma
Official Website	https://vimspawapuri.org/ & https://hospital.vimspawapuri.org/
Category	Medical Colleges in Bihar
Contact	Address: Pawapuri (Nalanda), Bihar-803115 Email: principal.vims.pawapuri@gmail.com  Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500

Affiliation and Recognition 

Affiliated with: Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Approved by: National Medical Commission (NMC).
Aid Status: Government

Course Offered

Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences offers Medical course as:

Course Name	Total Seats	Duration
MBBS	200	5.5 [4.5+1 Year Internship]

Quota	All IndiaQuota Seats	Central PoolQuota Seats	StateQuota Seats
No. of Seats	18	–	102

Course	UR	EWS	SC	ST	EBC	BC	RCG	Total	DQ
M.B.B.S	41	10	16	1	19	12	3	102	5

PG Course (MD/ MS) – 3 Years Duration.

3 years of residency Admission to this course is through a competitive exam administered by the Bihar government, through BCECE, and through an All India PG examination.

PG Courses	Intake
MD – Bio-Chemistry	2
MD – Pharmacology	2
MD/MS – Anatomy	3
MD – Physiology	3

Para Medical Intake Capacity

Course	Intake
DMLT	15 seats
O.T. Assistant	15 seats
OPTH  Assistant	15 seats
X-Ray Technicians	15 seats
Dressers	30 seats

Eligibility Criteria

a) Age: The candidate must be 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of admission.

b) Admission requirements: 10+2 (I.SC) (BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & ENGLISH)

Passed 10+2 class with Science (PCB) and English Core/English Elective with an aggregate of 45 % marks from a recognised board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.

Students achieving 45 % in the National Institute of Open School’s 10+2 Science examination.

c) Selection Method: Competitive Examination (National Eligibility & Entrance Test (NEET) Conducted by CBSE, New Delhi) Based solely on performance in the qualifying public examination.

 d) Entrance Test:  NEET-U.G. (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST). Admission will be granted based on the results of the entrance examination.

• Minimum percentage of marks for admission to MBBS course.
• Open Merit : 50%
• Reserved categories : 40%

For PG: 

Admission Criteria: All seats are assigned based on the results of the PG-NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST. (PG-NEET)

The candidate must have completed an MBBS from a medical college affiliated with the University of Delhi, and completion of internship (12 months) on or before March 31st.

For general category candidates, a minimum of 50 percentile in NEET-PG is required, while for reserved category candidates, a minimum of 40 percentile is required.

Admission Process

Candidates for admission must fulfill all of the eligibility requirements outlined in the admission rules.

To begin, students must submit their NEET scores. 

Students must attend an open counseling session after submitting their NEET scorecard. The NEET score and counseling scores are used to determine who is accepted into college after the counseling process. If chosen, the necessary documents are submitted to UG/PG Admission, Admin Building.

For UG – MBBS:

• Candidates must apply for and take the NEET UG entrance exam, which is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• In addition, aspirants must attend the MBBS Counseling process.
• Participation in the counseling process and payment of fees will determine final admission.

For PG – MD/MS: 

• Admission to the post graduate courses is through NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
• The authorities will prepare a merit list for shortlisting candidates.
• In addition, aspirants must participate in the College’s counseling process.
• Final admission will be determined by the marks obtained, participation in the counseling process, and payment of fees.

Fee Structure

Demand Draft	Principal VIMS, Pawapuri	Payable at VIMS, Pawapuri	Only S.B.I
Through —Online Transfer	A/C No– 33243295.673′ IFSC -SBIN0018429	A/c Holder– Principal vims pawapuri
Through-SBI Link on our website	www.vimspawapuri.org
Cash	At the time of Admission

Given here is the fee structure of MBBS course at Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences

Sl.No.	Particulars	Rupees
1.	Admission Fee	100.00
2.	Tuition Fee	6000.00
3.	Hostel Fee	6000.00
4.	Caution Money	5000.00
5.	Student Welfare Fee	3500.00
Total	20600.00
Misc. Charges	1000.00

PG Courses

Given here is the fee structure of PG courses at Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences

Currently, the following post-graduate courses are available in the following subjects

Course	Fee
MD	15600/-

Last Year’s Opening and Closing Rank 

Course	Category	Opening All India rank	Closing All India rank
MBBS	General	8245	14911

NEET Counseling process

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) will issue a prospectus for MBBS admission 15 days after the NEET 2023 result is announced, and participants must fill out the online application form there. 

The registration fee for UR/BC/EBC is Rs.1200/- and Rs.600/- for SC/ST/DQ. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) provides admission in this case by conducting first, second, and mop up round counseling. 

Its website is https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. It is noteworthy that registration and choice filling take place in the first round; registration and choice filling are not permitted in the second round. Then there is a fresh registration for the Mop up round counseling; those who did not register for the first and second rounds can do so again. In the first and second rounds, no security money is deposited.

First Stage Counseling :-

This is an online counseling session, and the first round is not a free exit round. If candidate receive a seat allotment but are dissatisfied with their assigned college and branch, express their desire for an upgrade for the next round in order to download the Provisional Allotment Order. If a candidate does not express a desire for Upgradation for the next round, he or she will not be considered for the next round’s counseling. The name and hand of the Reporting / Nodal Center for Document Verification / Admission will be mentioned in the provisional allotment letter downloaded by the allotted candidate, and the candidate will go to his concerned Reporting / Nodal Center to complete his Document Verification. If any candidates do not complete their Document Verification by the deadline, they will be considered ineligible for the next round, and their allotted seat will be considered void, and they will also be disqualified for further counseling. However, if a candidate does not receive a seat allotment in the first round, they must wait until the next round.

If the candidate has expressed a desire for advancement to the the next round and has completed their Document Verification by visiting the Reporting / Nodal Center, they must submit their original certificate to the concerned reporting / nodal centre. They can enrol or return the Document Verification Slip with their original certificates and the Document Verification already completed with all of their original certificates to the designated Reporting / Nodal Center for enrolment on the next round’s allotted seat. It is required to bring slip.

Second Stage Counseling :-

Following the first round of HRD, the second round of counseling is held to fill the vacant seats, and the seats are transferred to the state following the second round of MCC. It is available online, and seat allocation is based on the selection made in the first round. In this case, the first-round seat can also be upgraded. Participants cannot participate in the second round of India if they have joined the seat in the second round of MCC.

Mop Up Round Counseling :-

This counseling is done following the second round to fill the vacant seats. This is an offline counseling session, so vehicle candidates will not be present. Admission is made on the basis of merit on the spot in this case. Only candidates who were not assigned seats in the first and second rounds are eligible to participate. If a candidate has received admission in another nation, they is ineligible for this Mop Up round of counseling. All candidates must re-register for the mop up round and pay the registration fees. If they are assigned a Government Medical seat in this round, they must have their documents verified on the same day and pay their tuition fees. If candidate want to enrol in a private medical college, they must pay a DD of Rs 12 lakh.  If they are assigned a seat in a private medical college, they must have their documents verified on the same day and submit this DD.

Counseling of Stray vacancy round :-

This counseling is done in Bihar after the government’s mop up round of MBBS to fill the vacant seats. These seats are also filled by the counseling authority, but it has been observed that following the Government’s Mop up round of MBBS, the seats are not vacant. Following the Mop up round of MBBS at a Private Medical College, the vacant seats are transferred to the respective college and filled by the college itself. 

Document Required

These documents must be sent/submitted in person to the college office, and the originals must be brought to the college along with the prescribed tuition fees for final approval for admission process.

1. NEET(UG)-2022 Original Admit Card
2. UGMAC-2022 Rank Card
3. Print the Selection Slip.
4. Downloaded and printed three copies of the Provisional Allotment Order
5. Matric / equivalent Examination Passing Certificate / Marks Sheet / Admit Card
6. Intermediate Sc / equivalent Examination Passing Certificate / Marks Sheet / Admit Card
7. Caste Certificate issued by the concerned C.O. and countersigned by the DM / SDO (Civil).
8. Bihar Residence Certificate duly issued by Concerned C.O. and countersigned by DM/ SDO (Civil) of permanent residence
9. Original copies of all certificates required by the UGMAC-2022 prospectus.
10. Original certificates in accordance with the requirements of the UGMAC-2022 Prospectus (if applicable).
11. Six copies of the passport-sized photograph that was pasted on the NEET(UG)-2022 Admit Card.
12. Aadhar Card photocopy
13. Downloaded and printed the UGMAC-2022 Online Application Form (Part-A & Part-B).
14. Downloaded and printed two copies of the Verification Slip

PG course

• 10th Passing Certificate/Birth Certificate
• 12th Mark Sheet
• Statement of Mark Sheet of I, II, III MBBS Examination
• MBBS Degree / Passing Certificate
• Medical Registration Certificate.
• Internship Completion Certificate.
• Photo identity proof in the form of Certificate with an attested photo from Head of Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
• Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET Score Card.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Online Counseling Registration Certificate
• Passport size Photographs 8 copies.

Facilities

• Campus
• Library
• Hostel
• Laboratory
• Seminar
• Recreational facilities(outdoor and indoor)
• Faculty and Non-teaching staff accommodation with lift facilities
• Air conditioned facility
• Canteen
• Lecture theatres and Medical Education Unit
• Demonstration Room
• Auditorium
• Hospital
• OPD/IPD
• Blood bank
• Teamwork and Collaboration 
• Safety
• Patient-centered care 
• Community Health Centre
• I.C.U.s Super Speciality Centre
• Operation Theatre
• Pharmacy

Hospital of Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences

VIMS Hospital is the first Medical College and Hospital in rural India, with a capacity of 640 beds (including Teaching & Non teaching Bed). Every day, approximately 2000 people visit this hospital to receive medical care. On July 16, 2016, VIMS Hospital opened its first outpatient clinic. VIMS has grown in a short period of time to be able to provide a wide range of services to the area’s needy/poor residents.

VIMS is a cutting-edge medical college and hospital spread across 52.515 acres of land.

The hospital is being built with a capacity of 500 beds for various clinical and super-specialized departments. It has an outpatient department, an I.C.U., an I.C.C.U., an Operation Theatre complex with 10 major OTs, a Maternity complex, a Radiology department with X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, and MRI all under one roof, a Blood Bank, and a Central Laboratory with all modern gadgets and latest facilities.

Placements

The college provides a pleasant environment as well as excellent guidance. After completing their MBBS, all students must complete a year of mandatory rotatory internship. 

All of the seniors from the previous batch are settled in their lives. Some have opened their own clinics, while others pursue higher education, such as pursuing a PG. NEET and PG entrance selection ratios are also very high. Some continue to work at the campus hospital after completing their internship.

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences
Reputation	Excellent
Education	Excellent
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Excellent

Contact Details

Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences Pawapuri
Pawapuri (Nalanda), Bihar-803115
Email: principal.vims.pawapuri@gmail.com

Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500
Website: https://vimspawapuri.org/

FAQ

What is the official website for Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences?

https://vimspawapuri.org/

How many seats are there for Medical aspirants at VIMS?

There are 120 seats (18 AIQ seats & 102 state quota seats) available for MBBS students at Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences.

What are the admission requirements for medical programmes in VIMS?

Students must perform well on the NEET exam in order to be admitted to the VIMS.

Is VIMS a govt. or private medical college?

VIMS is a government medical college in Pawapuri, Bihar’s Nalanda district.

When was VIMS launched?

VIMS was launched in the year of 2013.

Is NEET PG a requirement for PG?

NEET-PG certification is required for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma programmes at various universities and institutions across the country. Even foreign nationals seeking admission to medical schools in India must take the NEET-PG exam.