Established in 1960 as Rajendra Medical College, the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, is an autonomous premier medical institution and a leading tertiary care center in Jharkhand. Spread across a sprawling 216-acre campus, the institute is affiliated with Ranchi University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

It offers a wide range of academic programs, including an annual intake of 180 MBBS students, alongside BDS, Nursing, Paramedical, and various postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) courses. The attached hospital is one of the largest in Eastern India, featuring approximately 2,170 beds and providing comprehensive healthcare services, including a dedicated Oncology Centre, a 50-bed Trauma Centre, and advanced Cardiology and Neurosurgery wings.

5.5-year MBBS program, consisting of 4.5 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 1-year internship.

Around ₹27,000 for the entire MBBS course

• Separate residential blocks for boys and girls, including a new 500-room girls’ hostel.
• A central library located in the Oncology block with a vast collection of national and international journals.
• A stadium for sports events, an indoor badminton hall, and a gym/yoga center.
• Houses specialized departments like Cardiology, Urology, Pediatric Surgery, and Nephrology.
• The institute has modernized its diagnostic capabilities to provide round-the-clock support.

To get into MBBS at RIMS Ranchi, you need a good NEET UG score, then participate in the Jharkhand NEET Counselling (Jharkhand-NEET-Counselling) managed by JCECEB, where you apply online and get allotted seats based on your rank and choices, finally downloading allotment letters from the MCC portal for admission.