About College
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Institute, Shimoga (Telugu Minority)
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Institute (SIMS), popularly known as Subbaiah Medical College, is a private medical college located in Shivamogga (Shimoga), Karnataka. The institute was established under the Tadikela Subbaiah Trust with the aim of providing medical education, healthcare services, and research facilities.
Key Highlights
Location: NH-13, Purle, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Type: Private Medical College
Minority Status: Telugu Linguistic Minority
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) recognised
Campus & Infrastructure
The college has a 32-acre green campus with modern academic facilities. It is supported by a 1100-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, which provides students with clinical training and patient exposure during their MBBS course.
Teaching Hospital Facilities
The attached hospital provides exposure in various specialties with facilities such as:
24×7 emergency and trauma care
Intensive Care Units (ICU)
Operation theatres
Blood bank services
Advanced diagnostic facilities including MRI, CT scan, ultrasound and radiology services
Clinical departments for Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics and other specialties
MBBS Course
Course: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academic study + 1 year compulsory internship)
Admission: Through NEET-UG and Karnataka counselling process
Seats: Available under different counselling categories including minority-related seats as per government regulations.
Telugu Minority Benefit
Being a Telugu Linguistic Minority institution, eligible Telugu-speaking minority candidates may get an opportunity under the minority category during Karnataka medical counselling, subject to eligibility rules and seat availability.
Clinical Exposure & Learning
Students receive practical experience through hospital postings, ward duties, outpatient departments, emergency services and clinical rotations. The large teaching hospital setup helps students develop patient-handling and diagnostic skills.
Higher Studies & Career Options After MBBS
After completing MBBS, graduates can pursue:
MD/MS through NEET-PG
Government and private hospital practice
Medical research
Teaching career
Super-speciality courses (DM/M.Ch) after postgraduate training
