Overview
Medical College was blessed by Pope Paul VI in Bombay during the Eucharist Congress in 1964 and was laid at the project site on 27 July 1965 by Shri V.V. Giri, the Governor of Karnataka and later the President of India. On the completion of the buildings, the College was dedicated to the cause of Medical Education, Research and Healthcare on 29 September 1968 at a ceremony presided over by the President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. In June 1968, the College moved from its temporary premises of St. Mary's Industrial School and Orphanage to its 140-acre campus in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
Initially St. Martha’s Hospital served as the clinical facility of the Medical College. In the year 1975, the newly constructed St. John’s Medical College Hospital became operational on the College Campus. St. John's College of Nursing started as a School of Nursing on July 1, 1980. It was raised to the status of a College of Nursing on September25, 1989, and conducts various nursing courses.
For the last ten years, St. John’s Medical College has consistently been ranked among the top 10 medical colleges in the country. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, a Review Committee of the University Grants Commission, has recognized the excellence of St. John's Medical College and Hospital and accorded it with a 5 star grading.
Fees
Fees : Varies by program
Other Fees : Details available upon inquiry
Hostel Fees : Not specified
Admissions
Admission to SJMC's MBBS program requires candidates to have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and to have qualified in NEET-UG. For postgraduate programs, candidates must hold an MBBS degree and qualify in NEET-PG. Eligible candidates should apply through the official SJMC admission portal and participate in the counseling process, where seats are allocated based on entrance exam ranks and preferences. Prospective students are advised to regularly check the official SJMC website for updates on admission procedures, important dates, and counseling schedules.
Scholarship
SJMC offers various scholarships to support meritorious and financially needy students:
- Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic performance.
- Need-Based Scholarships: Provided to students who demonstrate financial need.
- Government Scholarships: Students can also avail scholarships from central and state government schemes based on eligibility and selection criteria.
Students are encouraged to consult the institute's official website or contact the scholarship office for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
Placement
Placement : High
Package : ₹12 LPA
Campus
Address: St. John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru - 560034, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91-80-22065000
Email: dean.sjmc@stjohns.in
Website: https://www.stjohns.in/medicalcollege
