Study at Banaras Hindu University

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Banaras Hindu University

Medicine, Bachelor's Program

Flag of India India Public University Established: 1916
University Highlights
World Ranking

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Program Duration

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Language

English-taught program

Program Overview

Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU), part of the Banaras Hindu University, is one of India’s most prestigious and oldest centers for medical education, research, and healthcare. It was established in 1960 as the Faculty of Medicine, and later evolved into a full-fledged Institute of Medical Sciences under BHU. The institute is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and consistently ranks among India’s top medical colleges. IMS-BHU offers Undergraduate (MBBS), Postgraduate (MD/MS), Super-Specialty (DM/MCh), and Ph.D. programs in a wide range of medical and allied health disciplines. The institute is affiliated with Sir Sunderlal Hospital, a large tertiary care hospital and teaching facility with over 1,000 beds, providing extensive clinical exposure to students. The hospital also houses modern super-specialty centers for cardiology, oncology, neurology, nephrology, and more, serving patients from across India. The institute follows an integrated approach that blends traditional medical knowledge with modern innovations. It also includes departments of Ayurveda and Dental Sciences, making IMS-BHU a unique multidisciplinary center of excellence.
Admission Requirements
Acadamy
Programs
Medicine
Degrees
Bachelor's
Courses
MBBS
Campus life at BHU is a perfect blend of academics, research, and cultural heritage. Students enjoy access to the university’s vast library system, sports complexes, and vibrant extracurricular ecosystem. IMS-BHU organizes regular medical seminars, national-level conferences, health camps, and cultural festivals such as Spandan and Medicos Fest. The peaceful and spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi, along with the intellectual vibrancy of BHU, creates an environment ideal for holistic learning. IMS-BHU graduates are highly sought after for their strong academic grounding and compassionate medical practice.
IMS-BHU provides separate, secure, and well-maintained hostels for boys and girls within the BHU campus. Hostel rooms are spacious and equipped with essential amenities like Wi-Fi, reading rooms, water purifiers, and mess facilities. The BHU campus itself is one of India’s most beautiful university campuses — lush green, serene, and academically stimulating. Hostel life encourages peer learning, cultural exchange, and lifelong friendships among students from diverse parts of India.