Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital and Research Institute (FAME), Mysuru

Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital and Research Institute (FAME), Mysuru

Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital and Research Institute (FAME) is a private medical college located on Mysuru–Madikeri Road, near Ilavala, Hunsur Taluk, Mysuru, Karnataka. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Although the trust was established in 2020, the college received NMC approval to start the MBBS course from the 2025–26 academic session, making it one of Karnataka's newest medical colleges.

Key Highlights
Institution established: 2020
MBBS course started: 2025–26 (NMC Letter of Permission)
Location: Mysuru–Madikeri Road, Hunsur Taluk, Mysuru, Karnataka
College Type: Private
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 100 seats (approved for the inaugural batch)

Courses Offered
MBBS
Postgraduate (MD/MS) courses are expected to be introduced in the future after the institution fulfills NMC requirements and receives approval.
Infrastructure
Modern lecture theatres with audiovisual teaching facilities
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and other departmental laboratories
Clinical skill and simulation laboratories
Central library with digital resources
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Multi-specialty teaching hospital
Sports and recreational facilities
Research-oriented academic environment.
Clinical Exposure

Being a newly established medical college, the attached teaching hospital is still expanding its patient load and specialty services. Clinical exposure is expected to improve as the hospital develops over the coming years. Students considering admission should verify the current hospital occupancy and patient inflow during counselling or a campus visit.

Admission Process

Admission to the MBBS program is based on NEET-UG qualification. Seats are allotted through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling under Government, Private, Management, and NRI quota categories according to Karnataka admission rules.

Why Choose FAME?
New NMC-recognized medical college with modern infrastructure
Affiliated with RGUHS
Located near Mysuru, offering a peaceful academic environment
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
Opportunity to study in a developing institution with modern facilities and scope for future expansion.