The Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) is a respected, long-established Private Medical College located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Founded in 1995 by the Shri Chander Chinar Bada Akhara Udasin Society, ASCOMS is one of the oldest private institutions in the region. It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the University of Jammu.
Campus Size: Spreads over approximately 30 acres in Sidhra, near the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Academic Facilities: Includes spacious, well-equipped Lecture Halls, multiple departmental laboratories, a large Central Library with a separate reading room, and advanced teaching aids.
Amenities: Provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, a mess, sports complex, and is Wi-Fi enabled.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Acharya Shri Chander Hospital is attached to the medical college.
Bed Capacity: A large multi-specialty teaching hospital with 510 to 600 beds (including emergency and critical care areas).
Clinical Focus: Known for providing significant clinical exposure to students under experienced faculty, covering all major departments (Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, etc.).
Super Specialties: Provides specialized services in Cardiology, Neuro-Surgery, Neurology, and Urology.
Services: Offers 24/7 emergency services, specialized clinics, and provides medical fitness/examination certificates.
State University Affordability
The fees are determined by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) and are highly subsidized for certain state quotas.
Note: Tuition fee for both Government and Management quotas for J&K residents is often set at the same subsidized rate by the local body, though the admission merit varies significantly.
Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus.
Rooms: Furnished rooms, often twin or triplet sharing, with provisions for AC (though rooms themselves may not be AC).
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These charges are standard for residents.
Annual Fee (Hostel Rent Only): Approx. ₹41,400/- per year.
Mess Charges: Paid separately (or part of the total hostel charges).
NRI Seat Quota: Yes, ASCOMS reserves a quota for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates (approx. 15% of total seats).
NRI Fees (Annual Tuition): Approx. $ 21,522 USD per year, payable in foreign currency.
Bank Guarantee: A Bank Guarantee equivalent to the tuition fee for the remaining 4 years of study is mandatory to be pledged to the college/hospital at the time of admission.
Minority Status: The institution holds Hindu Minority status, providing a quota preference to eligible candidates from that community.
Admissions: State Quota seats are filled by JK BOPEE, and All India/NRI seats by the MCC.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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