The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College, Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), is a large Government Medical College established under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. It offers highly subsidized medical education and is a major healthcare center for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Full Name | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) |
| Institute Type | Government (Central Government - ESI Corporation) |
| Establishment Year | 2013 |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Location | Sedam Road, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 150 seats (Increased from 100 in 2023) |
| PG Courses | MD/MS started from 2021 (in General Medicine, ENT, Pediatrics, General Surgery, OBG, etc.) |
| NRI Seat | NO (Admission is strictly based on AIQ, State Quota, and the highly subsidized Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota). |
Campus Size: The integrated ESIC Complex spans over 50.26 acres within the Gulbarga University Campus.
Integrated Campus: Houses the Medical College, Hospital, Dental College, and Nursing College.
Auditorium: Features a world-class Auditorium with a 2000 seating capacity.
Academic: Includes five centrally air-conditioned gallery-style Lecture Halls with modern A/V equipment.
Library: A central library (1,746 sq. meters) with over 5000 books, a digital library section, and HELINET access for online journals.
Museums: Six subject-specific museums (Anatomy, Pathology, etc.) with specimens, models, and charts.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The ESIC Hospital, Kalaburagi, is a state-of-the-art integrated hospital.
Bed Capacity: Currently sanctioned for 630 beds (expanded from 470/500 beds), spread across 10 floors.
Operation Theatres: Equipped with 4 International Standard Modular OTs and 6 Indian Type OTs, facilitating major and minor surgeries.
Critical Care: Provides comprehensive critical care services, including ICU, NICU, PICU, and a dedicated Emergency Medicine Department for trauma and emergencies.
Diagnostics: 16-slice CT scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and a 24x7 Central Laboratory and Blood Bank.
Service Model: Provides services to both IPs (Insured Persons) and Non-IPs of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
State University Affordability
| Admission Quota | Annual Tuition Fee (Approx. INR) | Total Academic Fee (4.5 Years Approx.) |
| Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota | ₹24,000/- | Approx. ₹1,08,000/- |
| All India/State Quota (Non-IP) | ₹1,00,000/- to ₹1,10,100/- | Approx. ₹4,50,000/- to ₹4,95,450/- |
| Caution Deposit | ₹5,000/- | One-Time (Refundable) |
| Total Fees (Including Tuition & Deposit) | ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs | Total academic cost for the entire duration. |
Hostel: Separate residential facilities are available on campus for Boys (2 Blocks), Girls (2 Blocks), PG Students, and Nurses/Staff.
Hostel Fees (Rent): The accommodation fee is exceptionally low (reported around ₹10,000 per annum). A separate refundable Caution Deposit is collected.
Mess Charges: Cafeteria and Mess services are available, providing hygienic and reasonably priced meals. Charges are typically separate from the rent.
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: 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 (starting around ₹56,100 per month in the first year).
NEET MBBS Cutoff (2024 Last Round AIQ):
General: 14,764 (All India Rank)
OBC: 16,841 (All India Rank)
EWS: 15,037 (All India Rank)
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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