Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences Admission Guide 2026 — Complete Overview
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS), Bangalore, established in 2000 by the Srinivasa Trust, is one of Karnataka's leading private medical institutions. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is located in the EPIP Area, Whitefield, and is attached to the 1,600+ bed Vydehi Hospital, a NABH-accredited multi-specialty tertiary care center with an average daily OPD of over 2,000 patients. The institution is known for its strong clinical exposure, modern infrastructure including 3D classrooms, simulation rooms, and the VIDA medical museum.
MBBS Fee Structure & Seat Matrix
Vydehi Bangalore MBBS total fee under management quota is ₹44,11,950 per year (₹2,42,65,725 total for 5.5 years). The NRI quota fee is the same at ₹44,11,950 per year. Government quota fee is ₹1,53,571 per year, and Private quota (GMP/OPN) fee is ₹12,00,117 per year. The total intake is 250 seats — 63 Government Quota, 150 Private/Management Quota, and 37 NRI/Foreign/PIO. All seats are filled through KEA State counselling. Additional expenses include caution deposit (₹25,000-₹50,000, refundable), hostel fees (₹1,00,000-₹1,50,000/year), and mess fees (₹42,000-₹48,000/year). MBBS interns receive a stipend of ₹10,000-₹16,000/month during their 1-year rotating internship at Vydehi Hospital.
MD/MS Seats & Round-wise Cutoff
Vydehi Bangalore offers 130 MD/MS seats across 22 specialties. The most competitive branches are MD General Medicine (GM R1 closing rank 5,703), MD Radio-Diagnosis (GM R1 6,268), and MD Dermatology (GM R1 6,138). Mid-tier clinical branches like MD Paediatrics (14,113), MS General Surgery (17,995), MS Orthopaedics (20,372), and MS OBG (25,204) have closing ranks between 14,000-25,000 for GM category. Para-clinical branches (Pathology, Community Medicine) offer better chances in Round 3.
Zero-Fee PG Scheme — Best Value in Karnataka
Vydehi Bangalore offers a unique Zero-Fee PG scheme for Pre-Clinical and Para-Clinical courses. Benefits include: Full tuition fee waiver (₹0), free accommodation (₹0), free boarding and lodging (₹0), stipend at par with government medical colleges (₹45,000-₹55,000/month), and a guaranteed Senior Resident position with ₹1.3 lakh/month salary after PG completion. There is zero obligation to join the institution after PG. Eligible branches include MD Anatomy, MD Physiology, MD Biochemistry, MD Pharmacology, MD Microbiology, MD Community Medicine, and MD Forensic Medicine. This makes Vydehi one of the most attractive destinations for medical graduates seeking financially sustainable specialization.
PG Stipend — Standard Karnataka Rates
Vydehi Bangalore provides a competitive PG stipend as per the Karnataka Stipend Notification 2025: ₹45,000/month in 1st year, ₹50,000 in 2nd year, and ₹55,000 in 3rd year for MD/MS students. Over a 3-year PG program, total stipend earnings amount to approximately ₹18,00,000.
Management Quota & NRI Quota — Complete Guide
Vydehi Bangalore management quota (150 MBBS seats) and NRI quota (37 seats) are filled exclusively through KEA State counselling. There is no direct admission outside KEA. For management quota, candidates must qualify NEET UG, register on kea.kar.nic.in, and select Vydehi Bangalore in choice filling. Karnataka is one of the few states that allows non-domicile candidates to compete for a significant number of Private Quota seats through the OPN category. NRI candidates must submit embassy certificates, sponsorship deeds, and proof of NRE/NRO fund transfers. The general closing AIR for MBBS at Vydehi Bangalore in 2025 was 24,675 (Round 1), 26,659 (Round 2), and 50,045 (Mop-Up Round).
Counselling Advisory by Margdeep
Navigating KEA State option entry for Vydehi Bangalore requires precise evaluation of round-wise closing ranks, management quota fee structures, and category seat availability. At Margdeep, our senior medical counselors evaluate previous years' cutoff shifts, guide document verification for Management and NRI quotas, and ensure seamless allotment through the official KEA portal. For transparent, personalized admission assistance, reach our admissions desk at +91 9874597063.