The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS) is located in Wardha in Maharashtra. It is recognized as India's first rural medical college. MGIMS was established in 1969 by Kasturba Health Society.
The institute is situated in Sevagram, a significant location for Mahatma Gandhi. Initially it was affiliated with Nagpur University but became affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 1998.
MGIMS primarily offers an MBBS program as its flagship course. It also provides MD and MS courses in many specializations, diploma courses and PhD programs. The institute admits 100 students annually for the MBBS program.
MGIMS provides many facilities for students, including hostels, cafeterias, laboratories, classrooms and libraries. Admissions for its courses rely on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). NEET UG is for MBBS admissions while NEET PG is for MD/MS admissions.
Institute is approved by Medical Council of India and has been awarded an A+ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). According to Outlook 2023 ranking, MGIMS ranked 21 out of 30 medical colleges in India.
University/Institute Name
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Popular Name
MGIMS
Affiliated with
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Approved by
Medical Council of India
Accredited By
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)