Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Amalapuram

The Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation (KIMS) in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, is a medical college and an 850-bed super-specialty hospital

• Established in 2005, KIMS is a private, self-financed medical college located in Chaitanya Health City, Amalapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh—postal code 533201.

• It is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and approved by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI).

Hospital & Infrastructure

• The medical college is attached to a robust multi-specialty teaching hospital, offering 800–850 beds. Some sources even mention up to 1,100 beds.

• The hospital serves approximately 214 villages across the Konaseema region, making it a vital health resource locally.

• Infrastructure highlights:

  • Modular operation theatres (14 in number)

  • ICUs and specialty units

  • Pharmacy, blood bank, ambulance services, advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT scans, etc.)

Academic Programs

Undergraduate (UG):

• MBBS course spans 4.5 years of academic work followed by a 1-year compulsory rotatory internship. The total duration is effectively 5.5 years.

• Intake is around 100–150 MBBS students per year.

Postgraduate (PG):

• Offers a range of MD and MS programs in disciplines such as Anesthesiology, Anatomy, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Orthopaedics, and others.

• Also includes postgraduate diploma courses like DGO, DCH, DA, D-Ortho.

Campus Amenities

• Facilities include separate hostels for male and female students, lecture halls, a central library with periodicals and digital resources, auditoriums, laboratories, sports areas, cafeteria, medical services, and transport.

• The institution holds ISO certification and emphasizes modern academic delivery, clinical exposure, soft skill development, and research culture.

Recognition

• Named Best Private Medical College in Andhra Pradesh by Times Now Education (2019).

Admissions

• Admission is through NEET UG (for MBBS) and NEET PG (for MD/MS).

 

Summary Table

Category	Details
Established	2005 (UG recognized in 2010)
Affiliation & Approval	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences; NMC/MCI approved
Hospital Facilities	800–1,100 beds, multi-specialty hospital serving 214 villages
UG Program	MBBS (4.5 years + 1 year internship), ~100–150 seats/year
PG Programs	MD/MS in varied specialties, postgraduate diplomas available
Facilities	Hostels, labs, library, sports, auditorium, ISO certified
Admissions	Through NEET UG and NEET PG
Recognition	Best Private Medical College in AP (2019)