Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellaryis a Karnataka state government medical college located in the vast area of 173 acres approximately 7 kilometers from Bellary city. The Medical College is located in the vast former Allipur Jail Complex which is spread over 173 acres of land and was established by the Britishers in 19th Century. VIMS, Bellary is committed to academic excellence in medical education with a working philosophy of Education, service and research