Question 1

Is there a compulsory rural service bond after MBBS or PG at PIMS Loni?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After completing the MBBS programme and internship at PIMS Loni, graduates must serve a compulsory rural service bond as mandated by the Maharashtra government and as per the institutional bond agreement signed at admission. PG (MD/MS) graduates are also required to fulfil a compulsory service obligation post-completion. Failure to do so requires payment of the stipulated penalty mentioned in the bond agreement.

Question 2

What is the NIRF ranking of RMC Loni (PIMS)?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College, which forms part of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), was ranked 101st in the Medical category across India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022. PIMS also holds a CRISIL Corporate Credit Rating of 'BBB+/Stable', reflecting strong institutional governance.

Question 3

What is the address and how do I reach PIMS Loni?

Accepted Answer

PIMS Loni is located at PMT Campus, Loni, Tal: Rahata, Dist: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra – 413736, on the Manmad–Nashik State Highway. Shirdi International Airport is approximately 20 km away (the nearest airport). Belapur Railway Station is about 24 km away. Loni Bus Depot is just 2 km from the campus. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available from Shirdi and Kopargaon to reach the college.

Question 4

How is the clinical exposure at PIMS Loni for MBBS students?

Accepted Answer

Clinical exposure at PIMS Loni is exceptional. The attached Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital has 1,275 beds (1,005 NMC-registered teaching beds) and records a daily average OPD attendance of over 2,053 patients from the Ahmednagar, Nashik, and neighbouring districts. The hospital operates 24/7 emergency and trauma care, has specialised departments for Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, and Neonatology, and offers advanced diagnostic facilities like MRI, CT Scan, Colour Doppler, and Digital X-ray. The hospital also runs outreach camps in remote villages.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neonatology / NICU, Radiology & Imaging (USG, Doppler, CT, MRI, Digital X-ray), Anaesthesiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology & STD, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine / PSM, Emergency & Trauma Care (24/7), Blood Bank, Dental Hospital (all specialties)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1275 Beds

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