The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair is a government medical college established in 2015 to strengthen healthcare education and services in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The institute operates under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration and is affiliated with Pondicherry University, with recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Located at Atlanta Point in Port Blair, ANIIMS serves as the only medical college in the region, playing a crucial role in improving healthcare accessibility for island residents. The campus offers a well-structured academic environment supported by modern infrastructure and a dedicated faculty team.
The college is attached to the renowned G.B. Pant Hospital, a major multi-specialty government hospital that provides extensive clinical exposure to students. With hundreds of beds and multiple specialty departments, the hospital functions as a primary referral center for the entire island territory, ensuring practical, hands-on medical training.
ANIIMS primarily offers the MBBS program with an annual intake of around 100–114 students. Admissions are based on NEET-UG scores, followed by centralized counselling. The course is designed to combine theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, preparing students for careers in modern healthcare systems.
Spread across a large campus with hostel facilities, laboratories, libraries, and student amenities, the institute provides a conducive environment for medical education. As the only government medical college in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, ANIIMS plays a vital role in developing skilled healthcare professionals for the region.
