The Campus: A 30-Acre Integrated Health Hub

The college is situated on a spacious, self-contained campus.

• Location: The campus is located in Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 30 acres and is an integrated academic and clinical environment housing the medical college, a large super-specialty teaching hospital, and residential quarters.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, well-equipped lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

• Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A large Central Library (3,000 sq. meters) provides students access to a wide range of medical books (15,000+), journals, and digital resources, with a dedicated reading room open 24/7.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).

Amenities: The campus includes a Skill Lab, a Central Research Lab, a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium (1,200 capacity), a gymnasium, and sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: A. J. Hospital & Research Centre

The college's identity is built around its large, high-volume teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The A. J. Hospital & Research Centre is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-super specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the entire Mangalore and Coastal Karnataka region.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 1000+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties (Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Nephrology, Oncology, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and advanced Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

• Accreditations: Holds NABH accreditation.

Educational Engine: The A. J. Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering extensive, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Karnataka (KEA/FRC)

As a private medical college in Karnataka, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulating Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the latest KEA/FRC orders. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official KEA prospectus.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs and PGs). Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels are well-maintained, equipped with basic furnishings. AC and Non-AC room options are typically available.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are substantial, often ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive), depending on AC/Non-AC and sharing.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Karnataka)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).

• State Counselling is Key (Karnataka): Seat allotment for all categories (Govt Quota, Private Quota, Other Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Karnataka State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

• Always check the official KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As an established private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the A. J. Hospital & Research Centre, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.

• Post-Graduation: The strong clinical exposure and the availability of 110 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals