Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) is a private medical college located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in 1996 by the Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital Trust (named after the spiritual son of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji). It is one of the oldest and most prominent private medical institutions in the region.
The college is academically affiliated with the University of Jammu (JU), Jammu. This means ASCOMS follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by Jammu University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS).
Type: Private Medical College (Trust-run)
Affiliation: University of Jammu (JU), Jammu
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1996
Recognized for 100 seats when degree granted on/after July 2002. Recognition continued till 2016-'17 batch when granted degree till A.Y. 2021-22 for 100 seats. Permission to admit 100 students granted for 2021-'22. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25
The college and its associated hospital are situated on a large, integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Sidhra, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, approximately 11 km from the city center.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100 acres (including the hospital complex), operating as a functional academic and clinical environment. It features modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and extensive residential quarters.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, well-equipped lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Equipped with labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library (2,400 sq. meters) provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and a digital library section.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.
Flagship Hospital: The ASCOMS Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Jammu region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 450+ teaching beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Educational Engine: The ASCOMS Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a private medical college, fees are substantial and are regulated by the Union Territory of J&K's Fee Regulatory Committee and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical fee range set by the J&K Fee Committee. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official J&K BOPEE prospectus.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is compulsory for MBBS students (at least the first year).
Amenities: Hostels are well-maintained, equipped with basic furnishings.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are expected to be in the range of ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive). Confirmed fees will be released closer to the counselling date
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 (J&K): Seat allotment for all categories (Open Merit, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) centralized counselling process.
All India Quota: Private colleges in J&K do not participate in the All India Quota (AIQ) for government colleges. All seats are filled by J&K BOPEE.
Always check the official J&K BOPEE (jkbopee.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the ASCOMS Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A course breakage bond may be required.
Post-Graduation: The clinical exposure and the availability of 59 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus