Founded in 2003, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Loni (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. PIMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.