The Campus: Integrated Facilities in Tumkur

SSAHE operates from a large, dedicated campus on the outskirts of Tumkur.

• Location: Situated on the Bangalore-Honnavar Road (NH-206), Agalakote, Tumkur (Tumakuru), Karnataka, about 70 km from Bengaluru.

• Campus Vibe: It's a spacious, self-contained campus (often cited as 200+ acres including hospital/colleges) that integrates its academic colleges, extensive hospital facilities, and residential quarters. The atmosphere is focused on professional education, particularly health sciences, serving a diverse student body from various backgrounds.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Constituent Colleges: Dedicated, well-established buildings house the Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT - check if SSIT is a constituent part of the Deemed University or a separate affiliated/autonomous college under the same trust, as this is crucial), College of Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences.

• Learning Resources: A large Central Library complex plus separate libraries for each constituent college, holding vast collections of books, journals, e-resources, and digital library facilities.

• Laboratories & Workshops: State-of-the-art labs supporting all disciplines – advanced pre-clinical/para-clinical medical labs, simulation centers, dental labs (ceramics, prosthodontics, etc.), engineering labs (all branches), computer centers, and workshops.

• Hospital Integration: Direct, functional integration between the health science colleges and the teaching hospitals.

• Learning Spaces: Modern lecture halls (many air-conditioned), seminar rooms, demonstration rooms equipped with A/V aids.

• Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities.

• Amenities: Auditoriums, food courts/canteens, banking facilities (ATM/branch), post office, transportation services, sports complex with grounds/courts, gymnasium.

Healthcare Hub: Sri Siddhartha Hospitals (Medical & Dental)

Healthcare delivery and training are the cornerstones of SSAHE.

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university runs the large Sri Siddhartha Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SSMCH&RC) as its primary teaching hospital, located on campus.

• Scale & Services: SSMCH&RC is a major multi-specialty tertiary care hospital serving the region. Key features include:

• Capacity: A substantial bed capacity (check current figures, often reported as 800-1000+ beds).

• Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across major medical and surgical specialties and super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care units (ICUs), modern Operation Theatre complex, advanced diagnostics (including Radiology like MRI/CT, well-equipped Labs), Blood Bank, Dialysis Unit, Pharmacy, and extensive OPD/IPD services, often catering to a large rural population.

• Dental Hospital: The associated Sri Siddhartha Dental College operates its own large, fully-equipped dental hospital with high patient turnover.

• Accreditations: The hospitals often hold quality accreditations like NABH or NABL.

• Educational Engine: The Sri Siddhartha hospitals (Medical and Dental) are the essential clinical training grounds for SSAHE's students in MBBS, MD/MS, BDS, MDS, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences programs, providing extensive, hands-on exposure to a diverse range of clinical conditions.

Fee Structure: Deemed University Costs

As a Deemed University, SSAHE's fees are set by the institution (within regulatory guidelines for medical/dental by MCC/Fee Fixation Committee) and are generally at a premium level.

Campus Living: Extensive Hostel Facilities

Given its location and residential programs, SSAHE provides comprehensive hostel accommodation.

• Accommodation: Separate, well-secured hostel blocks for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns, Residents) are available within the campus. Room options (likely AC/Non-AC, shared configurations) are offered.

• Amenities: Hostels are generally well-maintained, providing essential furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, study halls, potentially Wi-Fi access, laundry services (paid), housekeeping, and warden supervision. Excellent medical support via the campus hospital.

• Dining: Dedicated mess halls serve hygienic meals, often catering to diverse palates (South/North Indian) with vegetarian/non-vegetarian options.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees constitute a significant additional annual expense. Depending on AC/Non-AC, room sharing, and mess plan, expect costs to range roughly from ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,00,000 or more per year. Confirm the specific rates during admission.

Admissions & Career Launch: The SSAHE Pathway (NEET, CETs)

• Getting Through the Door:

• Medical/Dental (MBBS/BDS/MD/MS/MDS): Admission is strictly based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG or NEET-PG/MDS. As a Deemed University, seat allotment for almost all seats (General/Management quota, Jain Minority quota, NRI quota) is handled entirely through the centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Govt. of India.

• Engineering (B.E./B.Tech at SSIT): Admission is typically based on ranks from the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) (for Govt Quota seats) or COMEDK UGET (for Private/Management seats). Scores from JEE (Main) might also be accepted. This confirms SSIT often operates under VTU/State counselling, separate from SSAHE Deemed University's non-engineering admissions.

• Nursing / Allied Health / Other Courses (under SSAHE): The university typically conducts its own All India Under Graduate Entrance Test (SSAHE-AIAUGET) for admission to programs like B.Sc Nursing, BPT, B.Sc Allied Health, etc. Merit in Class 12 might also be considered.

• Always check the specific admission criteria: MCC for Med/Dental (Deemed), KEA/COMEDK for Engg (SSIT), and the SSAHE website (sahe.in) for Nursing/Allied Health.

• Career Kickstart (Placements):

• Clinical Graduates: MBBS/BDS/MD/MS/MDS graduates complete mandatory internships/residencies. Career paths involve pursuing further specialization, joining corporate hospitals (including potentially Sri Siddhartha Hospital), government service, research/academia, or private practice, particularly in Karnataka and neighboring states.

• Engineering (SSIT): SSIT has an active placement cell with a good track record, especially in IT/CSE branches, attracting IT service companies (TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, Capgemini) and some core/manufacturing companies. Average packages often fall in the ₹4 LPA to ₹6 LPA range.

• Nursing/Allied Health/Physio: The university's placement cell assists these graduates. The integrated hospital provides a strong base for recruitment, and graduates are sought after by other hospitals and healthcare centers.

For International & NRI Aspirants

SSAHE, as a Deemed University with medical/dental programs, has specific provisions for NRI/International students.