Siddhaganga Medical College & Research Institute, Tumakuru

Established: 2022 under the prestigious Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru, Karnataka
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore; approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Location: Situated on the Bengaluru–Honnavar (NH‑4) highway, about 63–65 km from Bengaluru, well-connected via road, rail, and air.

Academic Programs & Seats

MBBS Program:
- Duration: 4.5 years of academics + 1-year compulsory internship
- Intake: 150 seats (approximately 127 general + 23 NRI/foreign quota)
Postgraduate Courses (MD/MS/Diploma) available in pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments including specialties like Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anaesthesia, OBG, etc.

Admission: Through NEET UG and counseling via Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA); NRI and management quotas also follow NEET criteria.
Fees (approximate):
- Government quota: ₹1.41 lakh/year
- Management quota: ₹10.9 lakh/year
- NRI/OCI quota: ₹25–30 lakh/year range

Hospital: Teaching facility with around 600 beds and an average daily patient load of ~1,091 in the past year
Clinical Departments: Extensive coverage including emergency medicine, OPDs/IPDs, ICU/NICU, blood bank, diagnostic services, and super-specialty units like Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Nephrology, etc.

Academic Facilities: Air-conditioned lecture halls (capacity 150–200), well-equipped labs, a skill and simulation lab (with high‑fidelity mannequins), a Medical Education Unit
Library: 1,100 sq m reading space with capacity for 300 students, access to 3,500+ books and 40+ journals (national & international)
Hostels: Separate for boys and girls, 24/7 Wi-Fi, multicuisine kitchens, laundry services, anti‑ragging oversight by faculty wardens
Other Amenities: Sports facilities, gym, auditorium, health center, transport services, cafeteria, and a central research lab