St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore

St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (Christian Minority) – Overview

St. John’s Medical College (SJMC), Bengaluru is one of India’s leading private medical colleges and is a Roman Catholic Christian Minority institution established by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is part of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences.

Key Highlights
Established: 1963
Location: Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Type: Private Medical College
Minority Status: Roman Catholic Christian Minority Institution
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) recognized
Campus Area: Around 132 acres

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Course

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)

Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year compulsory internship
Admission through NEET-UG counselling (KEA)
Postgraduate & Super-Speciality Courses
MD/MS programmes in various medical specialties
DM/M.Ch super-speciality programmes
PhD and research opportunities
Christian Minority Admission

St. John’s Medical College has a Christian minority quota, with categories for Roman Catholic Christian candidates along with open merit seats as per the admission bulletin.

Teaching Hospital Facilities

The attached St. John’s Medical College Hospital provides extensive clinical exposure with:

Around 1350 beds
Medical & surgical departments
Super-speciality services
Emergency and trauma care
Advanced diagnostic facilities

Campus Facilities

Modern lecture halls
Medical laboratories
Central library
Research facilities
Hostels
Sports and recreational facilities
Advanced clinical training environment

Special Features
Strong focus on medical research and community healthcare
Known for quality clinical training and experienced faculty
Emphasis on serving underserved and rural communities
Overall

St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore is considered among the top private medical colleges in India, known for its excellent academics, research opportunities, strong hospital exposure, and Christian minority status.