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Medical students at PES University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

5.5 years to becoming a doctor.

A UGC- and NMC-approved MBBS at PES University's Electronic City campus, anchored by a 1000-bed teaching hospital.

Clinical training inside PES University hospital
Clinical Exposure

A 1000-bed hospital, built into the campus.

From simulation labs to live clinical postings, backed by a 650-bed specialty and super-specialty hospital.

PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research campus
A Legacy in Medical Education

Pioneering medical education since 2001.

Built on the legacy of PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kuppam — now expanded to Bengaluru's Electronic City campus.

5.5 Yrs
4.5 yrs + 1 yr internship
UGC · NMC
Approval bodies
A+
NAAC accredited
1000+ Beds
Teaching hospital, EC Campus
650 Beds
Specialty & super-specialty hospital
Est. 2001
Pioneer in medical education
NEET
50th percentile & above required
EC Campus
PES University, Electronic City

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Why PES University

Key differentiators of the programme

Six deliberate choices behind the curriculum, the campus and the hospital it's built around.

Academic Excellence

A strong academic reputation built on a comprehensive curriculum and an experienced faculty body.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

Modern facilities, laboratories and equipment designed for a conducive learning environment.

Research Opportunities

Dedicated labs and funding for student projects, enabling innovative and cutting-edge medical research.

Clinical Exposure

A 650-bed specialty and super-specialty hospital gives students hands-on experience from early on.

Student Support Services

Counselling, career guidance and extracurricular activities that support all-round student development.

AI in Curriculum & Care

Artificial intelligence integrated into both curriculum delivery and patient care on campus.

Overview

A UGC- and NMC-approved MBBS, backed by a working hospital

PES University has been a pioneer in medical education since 2001, when the PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PESIMSR) was established in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. Building on that legacy, the PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PESUIMSR) launched in Bengaluru in 2023, with a 1000-bed hospital built into the Electronic City campus.

Candidates need 50% or more in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, along with the 50th percentile or above in NEET. The programme runs 4.5 years of coursework plus a mandatory one-year internship.

5.5 Yrs
Coursework + internship
50%
Min. NEET percentile
A+
NAAC accredited
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Clinical skills lab session
Hospital ward at PES University
Anatomy lab session
Community outreach health camp
"Our programme pairs rigorous foundational science with clinical exposure from the earliest terms — case-based learning, simulation and a teaching hospital on campus, so students are working alongside patients long before their internship year."
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Programme Design

From lecture theatre to hospital ward

The curriculum moves in two broad stages — foundational science first, then clinical training and a mandatory internship.

Pre-clinical and para-clinical training
Year 1 & 2

Pre-Clinical & Para-Clinical Foundation

2
Years
6
Foundation Subjects
AETCOM
From Day One

Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry lay the groundwork for the human body, followed by Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology — how disease begins, progresses and is treated.

Clinical rotations and internship
Year 3 Onward

Clinical Training & Internship

7+
Core Specialties
1 Yr
Mandatory Internship
650
Bed Specialty Hospital

Rotations through General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and ENT, under the supervision of experienced physicians, before a full year of internship.

Semester-Wise Structure

Four phases, one internship year

The MBBS follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, phase by phase.

CBME Four academic phases plus a mandatory rotating internship
I

Pre-Clinical Phase

Year 1 · Sem 1–2

Foundational sciences that lay the groundwork for understanding the human body and its functions.

Subjects
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry
II

Para-Clinical Phase

Year 2 · Sem 3–4

Understanding how disease begins, progresses, is diagnosed and treated.

Subjects
PathologyMicrobiologyPharmacology
III

Clinical Phase

Year 3 · Sem 5–9

Rotations through hospital departments and specialties, under supervision of experienced physicians.

Subjects
Community MedicineForensic MedicineGeneral MedicineGeneral SurgeryOBGPaediatricsOrthopaedicsOphthalmologyENT
IV

Internship

12 Months

A mandatory rotating internship across departments, completing the path to registration as a doctor.

Focus Areas
Rotating InternshipClinical PostingsAETCOM

*Semester and phase windows are tentative and subject to change per academic-calendar norms.

Who Should Pursue This

Built for future doctors, not just future graduates

Students who are passionate about healthcare and have a strong desire to serve the community should consider MBBS at PESUIMSR — a programme suited to those who are dedicated, compassionate and genuinely curious about scientific and medical knowledge.

1000+ Beds
Teaching hospital, EC Campus
650 Beds
Specialty & super-specialty hospital
2001
Founding year, PESIMSR Kuppam
5.5 Yrs
Course, incl. internship

What It Takes

  • Willingness to Work Hard — resilience and problem-solving under sustained academic pressure.
  • Compassion — a genuine desire to serve patients and the wider community.
  • Scientific Curiosity — interest in the science behind diagnosis and treatment.
  • Commitment to Lifelong Learning — medicine keeps changing; so must the doctor.
  • Composure Under Pressure — the ability to stay level-headed in high-stakes situations.
  • A Long-Term View — readiness for a challenging, multi-year path to practice.

Pedagogy Methods

How the classroom becomes the clinic

From problem-based learning to simulated patients, before students ever see the ward.

Problem-Based Learning

Real-world medical problems build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Small Group Teaching

Tutorials and seminars that allow personalised attention and peer learning.

Simulation & Skills Labs

Clinical skills training with simulated patients, in a controlled environment.

Integrated Teaching

Collaboration across departments for a holistic understanding of each topic.

AETCOM Module

Attitude, ethics and communication, woven through the curriculum from year one.

Family Adoption Programme

Village outreach that grounds Community Medicine in real households.

Self-Directed Learning

Students take ownership of their own research and study habits.

Technology-Enhanced Learning

Digital libraries, virtual learning environments and AI-enabled tools.

Careers

Where an MBBS from PESU can take you

A dedicated placement cell, career counselling and an alumni network support every graduate's next step.

General PractitionerSpecialist DoctorMedical ResearcherPublic Health OfficerMedical AdministratorAcademician
14 Clinical rotations & specialisation exposure across the programme
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsOphthalmologyENTDermatologyPsychiatryRespiratory MedicineRadiodiagnosisAnaesthesiologyCommunity MedicineForensic Medicine

Collaborations & Legacy

Partnerships that widen the training

PESIMSR, Kuppam

The founding medical college of 2001, serving Rayalaseema and bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

S-VYASA MOU

A partnership for collaborative student training and research.

AI Integration

Artificial intelligence in curriculum delivery and patient care, campus-wide.

Outreach & FAP

Regular health camps and the Family Adoption Programme for underprivileged communities.

Financial Support

Merit scholarships, awarded on performance

Over ₹140 crores in merit scholarships have been given to PES University students since 2014. Two tuition-refund scholarships apply to the MBBS batch, stacked by rank.

Merit Scholarships

Awarded on CGPA / SGPA
Scholarship
50%

Prof. MRD Merit Scholarship

Merit certificate + 50% tuition fee refund for the top 5% of students, every year, based on CGPA. In an MBBS batch of 250, that's roughly the top 13 students.

Scholarship
40%

Dr. B. C. Roy Merit Scholarship

Merit certificate + 40% tuition fee refund for students ranked above the top 5% up to the top 25%, every semester, based on SGPA. In an MBBS batch of 250, that's roughly the next 50 students.

PES Loyalty Program

Awarded on family / institutional ties, every year of study
Loyalty
30%

PES Employees

Children of full-time staff, 5+ years employment.

Loyalty
20%

PES Institution Students

Graduates of any PES institution or sister concern.

Loyalty
10%

Siblings of Students

Siblings of currently enrolled PES students.

Loyalty
10%

Alumni Family

Siblings and children of PES University alumni.

Subject to qualifying CGPA / SGPA and Scholarship Committee conditions each year · Not applicable in the final year of study · One award per student per semester / year · Batch figures for merit scholarships are illustrative for an MBBS cohort of 250 · Refer www.pes.edu for regular updates.

University Highlights

Recognition beyond the medical programme

The accreditations and rankings behind PES University as a whole.

Ranking
#1

University in Karnataka

Among new universities under 5 years, ranked by KSURF.

Accreditation
A+

NAAC Accredited

PES University holds NAAC's top-grade accreditation nationally.

Ranking
#1

B-School in Karnataka

Times of India B-School Rankings, 2021.

Recognition
2nd

Most Preferred B-School

Second only to IIM Bangalore among B-School aspirants, per Times of India.

Admissions 2026 Open

Your white coat is 5.5 years away.

4.5 years of training, a year of internship, and a 1000-bed hospital that's already part of your classroom.