JJM Medical College, Davangere

JJM Medical College, Davangere

Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra (JJM) Medical College is a private medical college located in Davangere, Karnataka. Established by the Bapuji Educational Association (BEA), it is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is one of Karnataka's oldest and most reputed private medical colleges, known for its strong academics and extensive clinical exposure.

Key Highlights
Established: 1965
Location: Davangere, Karnataka
College Type: Private
Managed By: Bapuji Educational Association (BEA)
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 245 seats (current approved intake)

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS in more than 20 specialties
Diploma courses in selected disciplines
Fellowship and research programs in various medical fields.
Infrastructure
Modern lecture theatres with audio-visual teaching facilities
Advanced pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories
Clinical skill laboratories
Central library with digital resources
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Sports complex and recreational facilities
Research and Medical Education Unit (MEU)
Attached teaching hospitals with nearly 1,900+ beds for clinical training.
Clinical Exposure

JJM Medical College provides excellent clinical exposure through its network of teaching hospitals, including:

Bapuji Hospital
Chigateri District General Hospital
Women & Child Hospital
S.S. General Hospital
STJ Rural Hospital, Channagiri
Community Health Centre, Kukkavada

The high patient inflow across these hospitals offers students extensive hands-on clinical experience from the early years of training.

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 regulations.

Why Choose JJM Medical College?
One of Karnataka's oldest private medical colleges with nearly six decades of academic excellence.
245 MBBS seats with a wide range of postgraduate programs.
Strong clinical exposure through multiple affiliated teaching hospitals.
Highly experienced faculty and a well-established alumni network.
Well-equipped campus with modern laboratories, library, and research facilities.
Frequently regarded by students as one of the better private medical colleges in Karnataka due to its academic reputation and patient load. Community discussions often praise its clinical exposure, though students note that learning basic Kannada can be helpful during hospital postings.