Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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NEET 2025 Round 1 General AIQ closing rank at IMS BHU: 1,165 (score ~660 marks). NEET 2024 AIQ General closing rank was approximately 858–1,084. OBC closing rank 2024: 1,665–1,818. EWS: ~2,200. IMS BHU is among the most competitive government medical colleges in India — comparable to AIIMS tier-2 in competitiveness.

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Total MBBS fee at IMS BHU is approximately ₹1.87 lakh for the full course (excluding hostel), making it one of the most affordable premier medical colleges in India. Annual fee is approximately ₹41,556. Intern stipend: ₹26,300/month.

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IMS BHU reserves 50% of all PG (MD/MS) seats for BHU MBBS graduates (BHU Internal Quota) — with NO caste-based reservation in Internal Quota. This is the primary reason many students choose IMS BHU for MBBS even over AIIMS tier-2, as it guarantees excellent PG prospects for high-achievers.

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IMS BHU is approximately 10 km from Varanasi Junction railway station and approximately 31 km (45 min) from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur.