Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Sangli

Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PIMS), Sangli

Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PIMS), also known as Prakash Medical College Sangli, is a private medical college located in Islampur, Sangli, Maharashtra. It is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Established in 2016, PIMS is associated with the Prakash Hospital & Research Centre, providing students with practical clinical training.

 

Key highlights

• Establishment: 2016
• Location: Islampur, Sangli, Maharashtra. It is located on the Sangli-Islampur road, about 5 km from Peth town (Pune-Bangalore highway).
• Affiliation: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
• Approval: National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Courses: MBBS (Undergraduate), MD/MS (Postgraduate).
• MBBS intake: 150 students.
• Associated Hospital: Prakash Hospital & Research Centre.
• Hospital bed capacity: 665 (Teaching beds in Hospital).

 

Courses offered

PIMS Sangli offers both undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses. 

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery):
  • Duration: 4.5 years + 1-year compulsory internship.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with 50% marks for General category and 40% marks for SC/ST/OBC.
  • Entrance Exam: NEET-UG.
• MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery):
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Specializations include:
    • General Medicine
    • General Surgery
    • Orthopedics
    • Pediatrics
    • Anesthesia
    • Ophthalmology
    • Radio Diagnosis
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Eligibility: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution with minimum 50% marks and completion of a one-year internship.
  • Entrance Exam: NEET-PG. 

 

Facilities

PIMS Sangli offers various facilities including: 

• Separate hostels for boys and girls.
• Library with textbooks, reference books, e-journals, CDs and DVDs.
• Well-equipped laboratories.
• Cafeteria.
• Sports facilities including a playground for volleyball, cricket/football, and badminton.
• Auditorium for seminars, conferences, and workshops.