S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere

Karnataka - Davangere,
Private

General Information

The S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (SSIMS) is a prominent Private Medical College located in Davangere, Karnataka. Established in 2006 under the Bapuji Educational Association, SSIMS is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. It is known for its extensive campus and high-capacity hospital.

ParameterDetail
Establishment Year2006
Institute TypePrivate (Trust-run by Bapuji Educational Association)
RecognitionNational Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
LocationJnanashankara, NH-4 Bypass Road, Davangere, Karnataka
Annual MBBS Intake200 seats
Courses OfferedMBBS, MD/MS (21+ specialties), and DM/M.Ch. (Super Specialties like Cardiology and Neurology).
Admission ProcessBased on NEET-UG score, followed by state counseling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Campus Facilities

  • Campus Size: Sprawls over a massive 130 acres (53 hectares) of land, making it one of the largest medical campuses in Karnataka.

  • Academic Facilities: Features a world-class infrastructure with large, Air-Conditioned Classrooms/Lecture Halls (some with over 1000 seating capacity), numerous seminar halls, and highly equipped modern Laboratories and Skill Labs.

  • Central Library: A substantial Central Library provides vast print resources and a dedicated Digital Library with internet access.

  • Amenities: The campus is dynamic and offers essential services like Transportation, ATM facilities, and a Canteen.

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

    • Teaching Hospital: The SSIMS Teaching Hospital is an integrated multi-super specialty facility that started functioning in 2002.

    • Bed Capacity: A high-capacity hospital with 1190 to 1255 teaching beds (including 115 beds for ICUs and Casualty).

    • Clinical Volume: The hospital serves a wide area (up to 100 km around Davangere) and handles a significant daily patient flow (reported average of 800-900 patients daily), ensuring excellent hands-on clinical experience.

    • Advanced Care: Equipped with fully equipped 13 Operation Theatres (OTs), specialized ICUs (MICU, SICU, ICCU, etc.), advanced Diagnostic services, and Blood Bank facilities.

    • Super Specialties: Offers advanced Super Specialties, including Cardiology and Urology.

    Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Quota CategoryAnnual Tuition Fee (Approx. INR)Total Course Fee (4.5 Years Tuition)
    Government Quota (G)₹1,53,571/-Approx. ₹6.91 Lakhs
    Private/Management Quota (P)₹12,00,117/-Approx. ₹54.00 Lakhs
    NRI Quota (N)₹36,11,950/- to ₹39,12,700/-Approx. ₹1.62 Crore to ₹1.76 Crore

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    Hostel & Mess

  • Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. The Bapuji Educational Association runs multiple hostels for its institutions.

  • Accommodation: Rooms are typically shared (2-sharing or 3-sharing). Students are provided with essential furnishings (bed, study table, cupboard). Non-AC options are standard.

  • Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These are mandatory for residents and typically charged annually.

    • Annual Residential Fee (Non-AC/Shared): Approx. ₹1,65,000/- per year (Rent + Mess included in many reports).

    • Hostel Rent (Basic): Approx. ₹41,500/- to ₹57,500/- per year (excluding mess charges of approx. ₹4,000 per month).

  • Mess: Mess services are provided on-campus. Food is generally reported as nutritious but may require time for North Indian students to adjust.

    • Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seat Quota: Yes, SSIMS reserves a dedicated NRI Quota (approx. 30 seats). The fees are the highest and are fixed by the KEA.

  • Admissions: All seats are filled via NEET-UG rank through the KEA counseling process.

  • Service Bond: MBBS students must adhere to the Karnataka state government's mandatory 1-year rural service bond post-internship.

    • Penalty for Non-Compliance: A financial penalty of ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) is imposed for skipping the bond.

  • Stipend: MBBS interns receive a stipend (reported around ₹30,000 per month). PG residents receive a competitive stipend.

  • NEET UG Cutoff (2024 Closing Ranks - General Merit Private Quota): The closing rank was approximately 590-595 marks in recent rounds.

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