Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur

Karnataka - Tumkur,

Private

General Information

The Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) is a well-established Private Deemed-to-be University medical college located in Tumakuru (Tumkur), Karnataka. Established in 1988 by the Sri Siddhartha Education Society, SSMC is the flagship medical college of the Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE), which holds a NAAC 'A' Grade.

Parameter	Detail
Establishment Year	1988 (Medical College)
Institute Type	Private Deemed-to-be University (Constituent of SSAHE)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
Accreditation	NAAC 'A' Grade
Affiliation	Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE), Tumakuru
Location	Agalakote, Tumakuru, Karnataka (75 km from Bengaluru)
Annual MBBS Intake	200 seats (170 Management/Paid Seats, 30 NRI Quota)
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties), and Super Specialties.
Admission Process	Based on NEET-UG score, exclusively through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counseling for the Deemed University quota seats.

Campus Facilities

Campus Size: Sprawls over a vast 225-acre university campus, providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary academic environment.
Academic Facilities: Features spacious, Air-Conditioned Lecture Halls (gallery type), state-of-the-art Skill Labs, and fully equipped departmental laboratories.
Library: The Central Library is expansive (4,000 sq. meters), Air-Conditioned, and fully computerized, offering access to over 17,000 books and a dedicated digital library with internet access.
Amenities: The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. It provides excellent Sports Facilities (including indoor stadium, cricket/football grounds), a gym, and banking facilities.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Teaching Hospital: The Sri Siddhartha Hospital is the integrated teaching hospital.
Bed Capacity: A large multi-specialty hospital with 1,300+ teaching beds (some sources cite 1,600+ beds in the university system).
Clinical Volume: The hospital serves a massive population from Tumakuru and surrounding districts, ensuring an exceptionally high and diverse patient load (over 3,000 daily OPD patients reported).
Advanced Care: Equipped with advanced critical care units (ICU, ICCU, NICU, PICU), 12 Operation Theatres, and high-end diagnostic tools (CT Scan, MRI).
Super Specialties: Offers advanced care in Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)	Management/Paid Quota (INR)	NRI Quota (USD)
Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.)	₹18,50,000/- to ₹19,00,000/-	$ 33,000 to $ 41,290
Total Course Tuition (4.5 years)	Approx. ₹83.25 Lakhs to ₹85.5 Lakhs	Approx. $1,48,500 USD to $1,85,805 USD

First-Year Mandatory Charges (Approx. INR)	Amount (INR)	Type
University & Other Fees (Annual)	₹80,000/- to ₹1,00,000/-	Non-Refundable
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	₹50,000/- to ₹1,00,000/-	One-Time

City Details

Hostel & Mess

Hostel Policy: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel stay is mandatory for MBBS students.

Accommodation: Well-furnished rooms with attached bathrooms are provided.

Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These are mandatory for residents and typically all-inclusive.

Annual Residential Fee (Non-AC with Mess): Approx. ₹1,60,000/- to ₹2,20,000/- per year (Varies based on occupancy).
AC Accommodation: Available at higher rates.

Miscellaneous

NRI Seat Quota: Yes, SSMC reserves a dedicated NRI Quota (approx. 30 seats). The fees are payable in US Dollars, and admission is through MCC counseling.

Admissions: All seats are filled via NEET-UG rank through MCC counseling (Deemed University quota).

Stipend (PG): MD/MS residents receive a competitive stipend (starting around ₹30,000 - ₹35,000 per month in the first year).

Bond & Penalty: A bond and financial penalty (e.g., ₹10,00,000/-) are typically applicable for discontinuing the course mid-way.

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Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.

No. Every university we recommend offers MBBS fully in English. Basic Russian is helpful for patient interaction during clinical rotations, but the degree is completed entirely in English. Basic Russian can be learned at the University campus for free.

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Total cost for MBBS in Russia (tuition + living) is approximately ₹22–38 Lakhs over 6 years, which is much cheaper than private medical colleges in India (₹65–110 Lakhs). Exact fees vary by university

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