Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore
General Information
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore, located in Rajajinagar, is a Government Medical College established under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India. It offers highly subsidized medical education and serves as a major referral center in the region.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Full Name | ESIC Medical College, PGIMSR & Model Hospital, Rajajinagar |
| Institute Type | Government (Central Government - ESI Corporation) |
| Establishment Year | 2010 (First MBBS batch admitted in 2012) |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Location | Rajajinagar, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 125 seats (Increased from 100 in 2023) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, OBG, etc.) |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and KEA (State Quota) counselling. |
| NRI Seat | NO (Admission is strictly based on AIQ, State Quota, and the highly subsidized Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota). |
Campus Facilities
The ESIC Medical College, PGIMSR & Model Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, operates from a highly compact and strategically located campus, typical of medical institutions built within the city center.
Campus Size and Location: The campus is spread over 10 acres in the centrally located Rajajinagar area of Bengaluru. This urban setting provides excellent connectivity to the city's main transport hubs (Railway Station and Bus Depot).
Architecture: The infrastructure is modern, featuring the multi-storeyed academic block and the hospital complex.
Academic Blocks: The college section is fully equipped with spacious, air-conditioned Lecture Halls that utilize modern A/V aids, seminar rooms, and well-designed departmental Laboratories.
Library: The institute houses a well-stocked Central Library and reading room facilities, supporting the academic needs of the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Recreational Amenities: Despite the urban and compact setting, the college provides facilities for student recreation and sports.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: ESIC Model Hospital, Rajajinagar. The original hospital has been serving since 1960.
Bed Capacity: The sanctioned strength of the hospital is 750 beds (upgraded from 500), ensuring substantial clinical exposure.
Critical Care & Diagnostics: The hospital is well-equipped and has advanced diagnostic facilities, including 64 Slice CT Scan and 1.5 Tesla MRI.
ICU Beds: Includes General ICU (8 beds), SICU (8 beds), PICU (6 beds), and NICU (12 beds).
Super Specialties: Offers advanced services in Cardiology (with a Cath Lab facility under PPP mode with Jayadeva Institute), Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Oncology Day Care.
Clinical Exposure: The hospital sees a large patient inflow, enhanced by the affordable/free treatment provided to ESI beneficiaries.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
| Admission Quota | Annual Tuition Fee (Approx. INR) | Total Course Fee (Approx. 4.5 Years Tuition) |
| Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota | ₹24,000/- | Approx. ₹1,08,000/- |
| All India Quota & State Quota | ₹1,00,000/- | Approx. ₹4,50,000/- |
| University Fee (RGUHS) | ₹9,350/- | Per Annum (Non-Refundable) |
| Caution Deposit | ₹5,000/- | One-Time (Refundable) |
| Total 1st Year Payment (AIQ/SQ, excl. Hostel/Mess) | Approx. ₹1,14,350/- | Extremely Subsidized Fees. |
City Details
Hostel & Mess
Campus Size: Spread over 10 acres in the center of Bangalore, close to the Railway Station and Main Bus Depot.
Hostel Capacity: The institution provides sufficient on-campus accommodation.
Men's Hostel: 188 Rooms (Capacity: 405 Students)
Women's Hostel: 134 Rooms (Capacity: 356 Students)
Hostel Fees: The accommodation fee is exceptionally low.
Annual Hostel Fee (Rent): ₹1,800/- (Subject to revision).
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable): ₹10,000/- (One-Time).
Room Facilities: Rooms are typically shared (2-3 students per room) and furnished with a bed, cupboard, and study desk. Many students report that the washrooms are attached to every two rooms (one washroom for four students).
Mess Charges: Mess charges are separate and based on actuals (typically run on a dividing system). Students often report that the food is provided through outside messes available near the premises, costing around ₹3,500 per month.
Miscellaneous
Service Bond: After completing the MBBS course, the candidate is required to serve one year as a Junior Resident under the ESIC-JR Scheme anywhere in India.
Penalty for Non-Compliance: If the candidate opts out of the ESIC-JR Scheme, they must pay a bond breakage penalty of ₹5,00,000/- (Five Lakhs).
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹26,300 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend (reported around ₹95,000 per month in the first year).
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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