IMS BHU Placements 2024: ?22 LPA Median for MD/MS Graduates, 110 Placed

IMS BHU’s postgraduate medical programmes (MD, MS, MDS, DM, and M.Ch) consistently produce graduates who are absorbed into leading government and private healthcare institutions across India. As per the NIRF 2025 data submitted by the institution, 110 out of 142 MD/MS/MDS graduates placed in employment in 2023-24, with a median salary of ?22 LPA. This figure marks four consecutive years of rising median salary for postgraduate graduates, up from ?19.6 LPA in 2020-21.

For MBBS graduates, the picture is different: the large majority pursue postgraduate education rather than entering the job market directly. In 2022-23, 79 of 93 MBBS graduates selected for higher studies, while 14 entered employment at a median salary of ?18 LPA. The institute trains 38 super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) graduates each year who typically command significantly higher salaries, though NIRF does not report a separate salary figure for this cohort.

IMS BHU Placement Highlights 2024

MetricMD/MS/MDS (PG 3-Year)MBBS (UG 5-Year)
Graduates (2023-24)14293 (2022-23)
Students Placed11014
Students Selected for Higher Studies3279
Median Salary (per annum)₹22 LPA₹18 LPA
Super Specialty Graduates (DM/M.Ch, 2023-24)38-

Key Takeaways:

  • Median salary for MD/MS graduates has risen steadily from ?19.6 LPA (2020-21) to ?22 LPA (2023-24), a 12% increase over four years.
  • For MBBS graduates, 85% pursue postgraduate medical education rather than direct employment, which is consistent with the national pattern at premier medical colleges.
  • IMS BHU trains approximately 38 DM/M.Ch super-specialty surgeons and physicians each year, representing some of the most sought-after specialists in the country.

MD and MS Placements at IMS BHU

IMS BHU’s MD and MS programmes cover over 25 specialisations across clinical and pre-clinical disciplines. Graduates enter employment primarily as senior residents, specialist physicians, and faculty at government medical colleges and large private hospital chains. The placement cell and hospital networks facilitate connections with employers during the final year.

Year-over-year NIRF data shows a consistent placement trajectory for the PG 3-year cohort:

Academic Year (Graduation)GraduatesPlacedMedian Salary (per annum)Pursued Higher Studies
2023-24142110₹22 LPA32
2022-23182148₹21 LPA34
2021-22167129₹20 LPA38
2020-21167128₹19.6 LPA39

Source: NIRF data sheets submitted by the institution (NIRF 2024 and NIRF 2025).

Key Takeaways:

  • The share of graduates pursuing further specialization (DM/M.Ch) is declining over the four-year window, from 23% in 2020-21 to 22.5% in 2023-24, as the total super-specialty seats have grown.
  • Median salary has increased by ?2.4 LPA over four years, reflecting demand for specialist physicians in both government and private healthcare.

Sector-Wise Employment

MD and MS graduates from IMS BHU enter two broad employment tracks. Government appointments (senior resident posts at AIIMS, PGIMER, RML, and state medical colleges) are the most common, owing to IMS BHU’s recognition as a premier public institution. Private hospital groups such as Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, and Max Healthcare actively recruit from the institution for specialist roles. A smaller but growing group starts independent practice immediately after graduation.

DM and M.Ch (Super Specialty) Placements

IMS BHU trains super-specialty graduates in six M.Ch surgical disciplines (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Urology) and DM medical specialties (Cardiology, Endocrinology, and others). These are among the most specialized and highest-demand profiles in Indian healthcare.

Academic YearDM/M.Ch Graduates
2023-2438
2022-2336
2021-2234
2020-2119

NIRF does not report a separate placement count or median salary for the DM/M.Ch cohort. Given the national shortage of super-specialty trained physicians and surgeons, virtually all graduates secure senior attending or faculty positions. Cardiologists and neurosurgeons trained at IMS BHU typically join tertiary care hospitals and teaching institutions.

MDS Placements at IMS BHU

IMS BHU’s MDS programme, offered in 11 dental specialisations, is one of the oldest and most respected in North India. MDS graduates are included in the PG 3-year placement data reported to NIRF. The broader ?22 LPA median (2023-24) covers the combined MD/MS/MDS cohort.

MDS graduates at IMS BHU typically pursue one of three routes after graduation: joining as junior faculty at dental colleges, setting up specialist practices, or taking up positions at dental units of large hospital chains. Given the BHU brand name and the clinical depth of the programme, demand for IMS BHU MDS graduates at dental colleges in the UP and NCR region is consistently strong.

MBBS Placements at IMS BHU

Direct employment after MBBS is the minority path for IMS BHU graduates. As per NIRF data, roughly 84 to 88% of MBBS graduates pursue postgraduate education (MD/MS) rather than entering the workforce immediately after degree completion.

Academic Year (Graduation)GraduatesPlacedMedian Salary (per annum)Pursued Higher Studies
2022-239314₹18 LPA79
2021-229012₹17 LPA78
2020-219415₹15 LPA79
2019-208810₹13 LPA78

Source: NIRF data sheets submitted by the institution (NIRF 2024 and NIRF 2025).

Those who do enter direct employment join as junior doctors at private hospitals, medical officers at public health facilities, or join the armed forces medical corps. The median salary for directly placed MBBS graduates rose from ?13 LPA in 2019-20 to ?18 LPA in 2022-23.

Top Recruiters at IMS BHU

The following institutions and hospital chains are among the regular recruiters of IMS BHU postgraduate medical and dental graduates:

RecruiterSector
AIIMS (multiple campuses)Government / Academic
Apollo HospitalsPrivate Hospital Chain
Fortis HealthcarePrivate Hospital Chain
Max HealthcarePrivate Hospital Chain
Government Medical Colleges (state and central)Government / Academic
Armed Forces Medical ServicesDefence / Government

IMS BHU Placements FAQs

Ques. What is the median salary for MD/MS graduates from IMS BHU?

Ans. As per the NIRF 2025 data sheet submitted by the institution, the median salary for PG 3-year (MD/MS/MDS) graduates in 2023-24 was ?22 LPA. This figure has risen steadily from ?19.6 LPA in 2020-21. Note that this is a median across all specialisations; surgical and super-specialty trained doctors typically earn above this figure.

Ques. Most MBBS graduates seem to pursue PG rather than jobs. Is direct placement at IMS BHU only for those who do not crack NEET PG?

Ans. Not entirely. The NIRF data shows about 10-15 MBBS graduates per batch entering direct employment, while 78-79 pursue higher studies. Those who enter employment join private hospitals or government positions, earning a median of ?15-18 LPA. The high proportion going for PG reflects the general pattern at premier medical colleges, where NEET PG success rates are strong, not necessarily a failure to place.

Ques. Does IMS BHU have a dedicated placement cell for medical graduates?

Ans. Yes. IMS BHU has a placement cell that facilitates connections between graduating students and hospitals for clinical, research, and faculty positions. Given the institution’s reputation, many government hospitals and private healthcare chains proactively recruit from IMS BHU. However, the formal campus placement drive is less structured than those at engineering or management colleges, as a large proportion of graduates pursue further specialization (DM/M.Ch) rather than employment.

Ques. What do DM and M.Ch graduates from IMS BHU typically do after completing their programmes?

Ans. DM and M.Ch graduates are super-specialty trained physicians and surgeons. They typically take up senior attending or faculty positions at tertiary care hospitals (AIIMS, Medanta, Apollo, Kokilaben) or at government teaching hospitals and medical colleges. Cardiologists, neurosurgeons, and urologists trained at IMS BHU are in particular demand. IMS BHU trained 38 such graduates in 2023-24 alone. NIRF does not publish a separate median salary for this cohort.

Ques. How does the placement percentage for IMS BHU MD/MS graduates compare to national norms for government medical colleges?

Ans. In 2023-24, 77% of IMS BHU MD/MS/MDS graduates (110 of 142) entered direct employment, while 22.5% pursued further studies (DM/M.Ch). For India’s top government medical colleges, this split is typical: a substantial share of PG graduates continue to super-specialty training rather than entering the workforce immediately. The ?22 LPA median is competitive for a government institution and reflects specialist physician demand in both public and private healthcare.