| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad |
| Commonly Known As | RIMS Adilabad |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Adilabad |
| Field | Medical Education and Healthcare |
| Institution Type | Government Medical College and Teaching Hospital |
| Affiliation | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) |
| Regulatory Body | National Medical Commission (NMC), Government of Telangana |
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad, commonly referred to as RIMS Adilabad, is a government medical college and teaching hospital located in Adilabad district in the northern part of Telangana, India. The institution is named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and functions under the administrative oversight of the Government of Telangana, specifically the Department of Medical Education. It serves as a major centre for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in the region, while simultaneously functioning as a referral hospital for patients from Adilabad and the surrounding tribal and rural districts.
The college is affiliated to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, which is the apex body governing medical and health sciences education across Telangana. The institution is recognised by the National Medical Commission, the statutory body that regulates medical education in India.
Adilabad district, situated in the northernmost part of Telangana bordering Maharashtra, has historically been underserved in terms of tertiary healthcare infrastructure. The establishment of RIMS Adilabad was intended to address this gap by providing both accessible medical services and a trained healthcare workforce for the region. The institution draws students and patients from Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, and neighbouring districts, many of which have significant tribal populations.
As a government institution, RIMS Adilabad plays a critical role in implementing public health programmes, including those related to maternal and child health, communicable disease control, and emergency trauma care along the national highway corridor passing through the region.
The primary undergraduate programme offered is the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), which follows the curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission. The duration of the MBBS programme is four and a half years of academic study followed by a compulsory rotating internship of one year.
Postgraduate medical education is offered in select clinical and non-clinical specialities, leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) degrees. The range of postgraduate departments may vary based on faculty strength and infrastructure availability at any given time.
The academic calendar, examination schedules, and degree conferment are governed by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal.
The attached teaching hospital provides clinical exposure across core departments including General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology, among others. The hospital functions as a government facility, offering subsidised or free treatment to patients, particularly those from economically weaker sections and tribal communities.
The casualty and emergency department handles trauma cases, obstetric emergencies, and acute medical conditions. The hospital also participates in government health schemes applicable to Telangana residents, enabling cashless treatment for eligible beneficiaries.
The campus houses the medical college building, the teaching hospital, a central library, laboratories, lecture halls, and demonstration rooms. Separate hostel facilities are generally provided for male and female students, as well as residential quarters for faculty and staff. A canteen and sports facilities are typically part of the campus infrastructure.
The central library maintains a collection of medical textbooks, journals, and digital resources to support academic and research activities.
Admission to the MBBS programme is conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), which is the single national entrance examination for undergraduate medical admissions in India. Seats are allocated through centralised counselling conducted by the Telangana State authorities and, for All India Quota seats, by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services.
Postgraduate admissions are similarly based on NEET-PG scores and are processed through the respective state and national counselling mechanisms.
Students at RIMS Adilabad participate in academic activities, clinical postings, and community health programmes. The institution observes national health days and organises awareness camps in collaboration with district health authorities. Student associations and cultural activities form part of campus life, reflecting the diverse regional backgrounds of the student body.