S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot
S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot
Established in 2002 by the Basaveshwara Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha, this private medical institution is named after the esteemed leader S. Nijalingappa. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the Medical Council of India. Offering a robust blend of medical education and healthcare training, the college is equipped with its own 1,140-bed tertiary care hospital, and supports a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and allied health programs.
Campus & Facilities:
- Located on a sprawling 114+ acre elevated campus, featuring modern labs, lecture halls, skill lab, library, playground, and hostels.
- The attached HSK Hospital has over 1,140 beds and is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities such as CT scan, MRI, Doppler, dialysis, echocardiography, endoscopy, laparoscopy, lasers, and more.
- Accredited healthcare facilities include NABH for the hospital and NABL for the molecular microbiology lab.
Courses Offered:
- Undergraduate (UG): MBBS with an annual intake of 250 seats.
- Postgraduate (PG): MD in disciplines such as Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, and more. Seat counts range from 2 to 10 per specialization. Vidyavision MS in fields like ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics.
- Allied Health & Diplomas: B.Sc. programs (e.g., in anesthesia technology, medical lab technology, optometry), and PG diplomas in Public Health, Pathology, etc.
Admission Process:
- Eligibility: Candidates must qualify NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for PG programs. Minimum 50% in PCB for general category, with reduced criteria for reserved categories; age should be at least 17 by December 31 of the admission year.
- Admissions managed by KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) through NEET counseling, including state, management, and NRI quotas.
- Counseling Ranks (NEET-UG, MBBS): Example—In the first round of KEA counseling, general open quota cutoff rank was ~58,578; Others quota ~5,14,264; NRI quota ~13,31,906.
Placements & Recruiters:
- Clinical Exposure: High patient inflow at HSK Hospital across various specialties ensures rich practical and clinical training opportunities for students.
- Placements: As a medical college, traditional placements are less typical; graduates usually progress into clinical roles or continue higher studies. No formal placement data is provided.
Official Website & Contact:
- Website: https://snmcbgk.in
- Location: Navanagar, Bagalkot – 587102, Karnataka, India
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