St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru: Admission Process, Courses, Fee, Placements, Cutoff & Ranking

St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru established in 1963 by the CBCI with the aim of training healthcare personnel committed to serving the poor in the margins, was dedicated as a memorial of the XXXVIII International Eucharistic Congress held in Bombay in 1964 and named after St. John the Baptist, the Patron of Pope John XXIII, who was an ardent supporter of this initiative of the Catholic Church in India. St. John’s Medical College and Hospital and School of Nursing were  started in 1963, 1975 and 1980 respectively at Bangalore by the C.B.C.I.  Society for Medical Education. The School of Nursing was upgraded to  the College of Nursing in 1989. In 1994 all the Institutions were  brought under the common name : St. John’s National Academy of Health  Sciences. St. John’s Research Institute was the latest addition to the  Academy in the year 2004.  

Spread over 132 acres of verdant campus in the salubrious climate of the Garden City of Bengaluru, this institution stands testimony to the purpose for which it was established. St John’s Medical College Bangalore is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. The college is ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India. 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.

From  its inception SJMC has been a truly National Medical College drawing  faculty and students from all across the country. The college is recognized by the National Medical Council and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The annual intake is 150 students. All admissions to MBBS course are fulfilled through the Karnataka Examination Authority. The institution is an apex body of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI)  which is the largest non-governmental contributor to health care in  India (with > 3500 member institutions throughout India).

St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru: Course and Fees 

The college offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the fields of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. 

FAQs on Course and Fees

1. Does the institute offer scholarship or financial aid?

Visit to know the details. The scholarship at SJMC is provided with three different types based on students’ academic merit. Charles D’Souza Scholarship, Michael Menezes & Mrs Lily Menezes Scholarship and Alphonsus Miranda Scholarship.

2. Which all fellowship courses are offered at the institution?

Visit official website: 

• IAP FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC HEMATO- ONCOLOGY

Eligibility: MD/ DNB

Duration : 2 Years Fellowship Training Program

• Fellowship in paediatric nephrology

Eligibility : Candidates with MD/ DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of professional experience after Post Graduation.

Duration : 12 Months

• Fellowship in perinatal medicine (neonatology)

Eligibility : Candidates with MD/ DCH/ DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of professional experience after Post Graduation. 

Duration : 18 Months  

• Fellowship in dermato surgery
  • Eligibility : Candidates with MD/ DVD/ DNB in Dermatology preferably with 2 years of professional experience after Post Graduation. 
  • Duration : 12 Months
• Fellowship in paediatric intensive care

Eligibility : Candidates with MD/ DCH/ DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of professional experience after Post Graduation.

Duration : 12 Months

• Fellowship in arthroscopy & sports injury

Eligibility : Candidates with MD/ DNB in Orthopaedics preferably with 2 years of professional experience after Post Graduation.  

Duration : 18 Months  

• FELLOWSHIP IN CHILD PSYCHIATRY

Eligibility: MD in Psychiatry with 2 years of experience

Duration : 1 Year Fellowship Training Program

• IAP FELLOWSHIP IN DEVELOPMENTAL & BEHAVIOURIAL PAEDIATRICS

Eligibility: DCH/ MD/ DNB Paediatrics

Duration : 1 Year Fellowship Training Program

St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru: Admission Process and Important Dates

• Visit the official website of St. John’s Medical College. 
• On the top of the homepage, click on the ‘Admissions’ tab on the side.
• The page will be directed to a new window with all the latest admission updates.
• Go through the page and click on the admission link for the desired course.
• The candidate will be directed to a new page with the prospectus and registration link.
• Click on the ‘Click Here for Online Registration’ link.
• Fill in the registration form using a valid E-mail ID and Mobile Number.
• On successful registration, the User ID and Password will be created. 
• Login and fill out the online application form with accurate information.
• Upload the required documents in the specified format.
• Make the online payment for the registration fees using any online payment gateway.
• Click on ‘Confirmed’ to finish the application process.
• Download the application form and the payment receipt for future reference. 

FAQs on the Admission Process 

1. How to apply for admission to fellowships?

Selection is based on the eligibility criteria and interview as per RGUHS norms. The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:

• MBBS and PG Degree/Diploma Certificate 
• MBBS and PG marks cards 
• Internship Completion Certificate 
• State Medical Council Registration
• Conduct Certificate from the previous institute

2. What is the admission process for MD/MS ?

For admission to MBBS, MD/ MS, and DM/ M.Ch with national-level entrance exams such as NEET, NEET PG, and NEET SS, the candidates need to register for the counseling process conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For other courses with institute-based entrance exams, the candidates need to register on the official website of the college.

3. How can I take admission to BSc (Hons) Nursing?

Admission to B.Sc Nursing is based on Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) conducted by KEA. For the rest of the Nursing courses, the college conducts an interview for the selection.

St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru: Placements 

The median package offered to MBBS students at St. John’s Medical College Placements stood at INR 4.2 LPA and INR 9 LPA for MBBS and PG (3-Year) Students, respectively. Students can visit official site for more details. 

FAQs on Placements 

1. What are the placement details of previous years?

Here are the details about St. John’s Medical College Placements: