Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karad, Satara district, established in 1984, is a renowned deemed university medical institution under Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth. Recognized by the NMC, it offers MBBS (250 seats), comprehensive MD/MS programs (123 PG seats), and super-specialty DM/MCh courses (6 SS seats). The attached 1,000+ bed Krishna Hospital provides wide-ranging clinical exposure in western Maharashtra. Admissions via NEET UG/PG through MCC and Krishna University counselling.