Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) is a Bangalore-based privately-owned medical college started by Vokkaligara Sangha in 1980. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences (RGUHS) and is approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI). It is also recognized by the General Medical Council, UK, World Health Organization (WHO), and The Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, London.

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore offers 120 UG, 93 PG, and 13 Diploma seats in several streams per year. The 14-acre campus, in the heart of the old city, also houses Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital, Engineering, and Law Colleges. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences ranking is at 24th position by 'The MINT', The Wall Street Journal.

The college deputes its medical students to KIMS Hospital and several other government hospitals like the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), SDS Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Central Leprosorium, Government Epidemic Diseases Hospital, and Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology.

KIMS Medical College, Bangalore organizes many cultural and extra-curricular activities and encourages the students to be a part of them. The college provides internships for students in their final year. The students are allowed to assist in surgery and practice their practical skills.

The teaching staff of Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences is highly qualified. They encourage their students to develop a sense of responsibility, dependability, and ability to relate to or show concern for other individuals.

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences course admissions is purely based on merit and eligibility criteria mentioned by the institute. The college is recognized by the General Medical Council, UK, World Health Organisation, and the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, London.

For details on Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences fees structure, students can contact the college directly. The institute has its own super-speciality hospital where students can get practical training and experience. KIMS, Bangalore NEET cut-off for general category is 50% and above.