About College
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & Research (CDSIMER), Harohalli
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & Research (CDSIMER) is a private medical college located at Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara District (near Bengaluru), Karnataka. It is a constituent institution of Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute is known for its modern infrastructure, integrated teaching hospital, and competency-based medical education.
Key Highlights
Established: 2020
Location: Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
College Type: Private
University: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 200 seats (approved from AY 2025–26; initially started with 150 seats).
Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS programs are being introduced in phases as per NMC approvals.
Clinical departments include General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Community Medicine, and others.
Infrastructure
Modern smart classrooms and lecture theatres
Advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathology laboratories
Clinical skill and simulation centre
Digital central library
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Multi-specialty teaching hospital
Sports and recreational facilities
Research and Medical Education Unit (MEU).
Clinical Exposure
The attached Dayananda Sagar Hospital provides training across major medical and surgical specialties. As a relatively new institution, the hospital is continuing to expand its patient services and clinical departments, offering progressively improving clinical exposure for MBBS students.
Admission Process
Admission to the MBBS course is based on NEET-UG qualification. Seats are allotted through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling under Government, Private, Management, and NRI quota categories as per applicable rules.
Why Choose CDSIMER?
Constituent college of Dayananda Sagar University
Modern campus with state-of-the-art teaching infrastructure
200 MBBS seats (current approved intake)
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
Well-equipped teaching hospital and simulation-based learning
Located near Bengaluru with a peaceful residential campus ideal for academic focus.
