The Campus & Infrastructure

The college is situated on a large, integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at Near SJM Campus, Chitradurga, Karnataka.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 20 acres. It is a modern, integrated academic and clinical environment housing the college, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting the SJM Trust's substantial investment.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.

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

• Library: A central library provides students access to necessary medical collections.

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

Healthcare Pillar: Basaveswara Hospital

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

• Flagship Hospital: The Basaveswara Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty hospital serving the Chitradurga region.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 425+ teaching beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

• Educational Engine: The Basaveswara Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, 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 generally compulsory for MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.

• 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 facilities (AC/Non-AC).

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Karnataka)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.

• 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 new medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

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

• Bond: A course breakage bond may be required, as is common with private colleges in Karnataka.

• Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals