Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli, Bangalore, Karnataka

The Campus & Infrastructure

The college is situated on a large, integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at Prasannahalli Road, Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural District, Karnataka. It is near the Bangalore International Airport.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 20 acres. It is an integrated academic and clinical environment housing the college, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, designed to provide a conducive learning atmosphere.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (4 halls with 250 capacity each) with advanced audio-visual systems.

• 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, journals, and digital resources.

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

Amenities: The campus includes a Skill Lab, a Central Research Lab, a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium (1,000 capacity), a gymnasium, and sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: Akash Hospital

The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.

• Flagship Hospital: The Akash 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 North Bangalore and Devanahalli regions.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ teaching beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

• Educational Engine: The Akash Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering 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. Accommodation is 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 a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at Akash 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 55 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals