Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, is a top-ranked private medical college established in 1998 by the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Ranked #9 by NIRF, AIMS is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced surgical robotics program, and organ transplant department. The institute offers MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, and allied health sciences courses. AIMS Hospital has over 1,300 beds and is a major tertiary care center in South India. Admissions are through NEET for MBBS.