Hey future doctor! 👋
If you’re aiming for MBBS and exploring good private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, then Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), near Lucknow, deserves your attention.
Now I know choosing a medical college is a big deal — so as your friendly student counselor, I’ll break it down without the brochure talk, just real facts, honest insights, and career clarity. Let’s go 🩻
🏥 About HIMS, Lucknow
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) was established in 2008 and is located in Barabanki district, just about 25 km from Lucknow city. It is:
- NMC-approved
- Affiliated to Dr. RML Avadh University, Faizabad
- Recognized for MBBS and several PG (MD/MS) programs
- Operates a 700+ bedded teaching hospital
The college has grown steadily over the years, both in academic strength and hospital exposure — making it a good option for NEET qualifiers who don’t get a government seat but still want real clinical learning.
🎓 Courses Offered
📘 Undergraduate:
- MBBS – 5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
- Intake: 150 seats
- Intake: 150 seats
📙 Postgraduate (MD/MS):
- Specialties include:
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Anesthesia, Pathology, and more
- General Medicine
PG seats are limited and based on NEET-PG + counseling.
📝 Admission Process (MBBS)
No donation talk here — it’s all NEET-based, whether it’s a govt. or private college.
Steps:
- Appear for NEET-UG
- Register on the UPDGME counseling portal (state quota)
- Fill HIMS Lucknow as one of your preferences
- Seat allotment happens via merit list and category
🔹 Management/NRI seats are available but also require NEET qualification.
📊 NEET Cut-Off (Indicative Range)
| Category | NEET Score (Approx.) |
| General | 450 – 520 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 400 – 480 |
| Management | 300 – 450+ (varies yearly) |
Cut-offs change yearly, so always check during official counseling.
💰 Fee Structure (Latest Estimated)
| Course | Annual Tuition Fee |
| MBBS | ₹13,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 |
| Hostel (with food) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| MD/MS (PG) | ₹18L – ₹25L (varies by subject) |
💡 Bank loan facilities available + govt. scholarships (for eligible candidates).
🏫 Infrastructure & Campus Life
The HIMS campus is spacious, clean, and organized — not five-star fancy, but well-planned and functional.
What you get:
- Well-equipped lecture halls with AV support
- Library with digital access to journals
- Modern labs and demo rooms
- Dissection hall and museum for anatomy
- Cafeteria, sports grounds, and basic gym
- 24×7 hospital access for clinical exposure
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
🚍 College also offers transport to and from Lucknow for day scholars.
🧑⚕️ Faculty & Teaching
Students often praise the supportive faculty, especially in para-clinical and pre-clinical departments.
Teaching includes:
- Daily lectures & tutorials
- Regular clinical rotations
- Bedside teaching in the hospital
- Internal assessments & university exams
- Mentorship programs to guide slow learners
And yes — you’ll get early clinical exposure from the 2nd year itself. 💉
🏥 Hospital & Internship Exposure
The HIMS Hospital is attached to the college and offers:
- 700+ beds
- 24×7 Emergency, ICU, OT, Radiology
- General OPDs and Specialty Clinics
- Pediatrics, Surgery, OBGY, Medicine, ENT, Ortho, etc.
- Hands-on exposure during final years and internship
Students often say the hospital offers decent patient flow — so you’ll get to practice what you study.
🧑🎓 Student Vibe & Life
It’s a peaceful campus — not too happening, but a good environment for focused study.
🎯 You’ll meet:
- Students from all over UP, Bihar, Jharkhand
- Mix of Hindi-English speaking crowd
- Mostly hostelers, which adds a “home away from home” feel
- Regular academic events, workshops, health camps
- Celebrations on festivals, Sports Day, and Foundation Day
It’s not like Delhi’s DU-campus life, but MBBS isn’t about parties anyway, right? 😅
💬 What Students Say
“Clinical exposure is good for a private college.”
“Safe, quiet, and structured environment.”
“Hostel is decent, food is manageable.”
“Not overcrowded, so you actually get to touch patients during rotations.”
“Peaceful college if you’re serious about MBBS.”
🤝 Final Counselor Notes – Is HIMS Right for You?
Let’s be honest. HIMS, Lucknow isn’t a celebrity-name college — but it’s quietly consistent.
It’s a good fit if:
✅ You qualified NEET but missed out on govt. seats
✅ You want proper clinical exposure in MBBS
✅ You prefer UP region for proximity and language comfort
✅ You’re okay with mid-range fees (compared to higher-end private colleges)
Still deciding between HIMS, Teerthanker, Subharti, or Era? Drop me your NEET score — I’ll help you compare realistically.
Final Word:
Medicine is about patience and passion — and HIMS gives you that space to grow, learn, and become the doctor you’ve dreamed of becoming 🩺💙
