NOVA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE

Nova Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (NIMS&RC), located in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, is a premier private medical institution dedicated to excellence in healthcare education and research. As of 2026, the institute continues to be a pivotal player in the medical landscape of Greater Hyderabad.

The core focus of Nova Institute is the undergraduate medical program, which is highly sought after by students across Telangana and neighboring states. The program emphasizes clinical exposure and community health.

• MBBS (Undergraduate): A 5.5-year program including a mandatory 1-year rotating internship. The curriculum follows the latest NMC competency-based guidelines.
• B.Sc. Nursing: Specialized training in patient care and clinical assistance.
• Para-Medical Courses: Diploma and degree programs in Lab Technology and Radiography.

Admission to the MBBS program for the 2026 academic year is strictly based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) scores followed by state-level counseling conducted by KNRUHS.

• NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: Expected first Sunday of May 2026.
• Result Declaration: Expected June 2026.
• Counseling Registration: July 2026.
• Seat Allotment (Round 1): August 2026.

Admissions are categorized into Category A (Convener Quota - 50%), Category B (Management Quota - 35%), and Category C (NRI Quota - 15%).

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The 2026 cutoffs will depend on the difficulty level of the NEET exam. Based on historical trends, expected closing ranks for the General Category are:

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

In the medical field, "placements" refer to internship completions and success in PG entrance exams (NEET PG/NEXT). For the 2025 batch:

• Internship Completion: 100% of the final year batch successfully completed their mandatory rotatory internship at Nova General Hospital.
• PG Success: Approximately 30% of students secured seats in MD/MS programs in the first attempt.
• Employment: Many graduates were hired as Junior Residents in leading Hyderabad hospitals like Yashoda and Apollo.

The institute facilitates several scholarship programs to support meritorious and underprivileged students:

• TS EPASS: Post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/BC students from Telangana state.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Minority scholarships and Central Sector schemes.
• Institutional Merit Awards: Fee waivers for top-performing students in university exams.

The most popular course remains the MBBS program, followed by Allied Health Sciences. The college is currently in the process of expanding into Postgraduate (MD/MS) departments in clinical subjects like General Medicine and Pediatrics, subject to NMC approval for 2026.

The fee structure is regulated by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC). Fees for 2026 are estimated as follows:

The application process is primarily online through the KNRUHS portal:

1. Step 1: Register and qualify for NEET UG 2026.
2. Step 2: Apply on the KNRUHS official website for Telangana State Counseling.
3. Step 3: Upload required documents (NEET Scorecard, 10+2 certificates, Caste certificate, etc.).
4. Step 4: Exercise web options for Nova Institute of Medical Sciences.
5. Step 5: Report to the college for physical verification after seat allotment.

The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning and living environment:

• Hospital: A multi-specialty teaching hospital with ICU, NICU, and advanced diagnostic facilities.
• Library: A central library with over 5,000 medical books, journals, and a digital section.
• Hostels: Separate residential blocks for boys and girls with mess facilities.
• Auditorium: A large hall for seminars and cultural events.

The institute houses 20+ departments as per NMC norms, including:

• Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
• Para-Clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine.
• Clinical: General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry.