Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital (SSMC), Tumkur
Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital (SSMC), Tumkur
Founded in 1988 under the Sri Siddhartha Educational Society, SSMC is a renowned private medical institution in Tumkur, Karnataka, operating under Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University). Accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (formerly MCI) and holding a NAAC “A” grade, it combines rigorous medical education with holistic infrastructure across its expansive ~250–350 acre green campus, located just 6 km from Tumkur city and about 76 km from Bengaluru.
Campus & Facilities:
- A 1,350+ bedded multi-specialty teaching hospital with separate OPD and casualty blocks, 12 major operation theatres, comprehensive ICUs, and specialized departments including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, and more.
- Robust academic infrastructure: modern lecture halls, smart classrooms, labs, a central library (~18,000 books, journals, e-resources), dissection hall, museums, and advanced skills and research labs.
- Residential support: separate hostels for UG, PG, intern/resident doctors, and nurses, equipped with Wi-Fi, study rooms, recreation, mess, common rooms, and on-campus amenities like canteen, bank, post office, auditorium, gym, and sports facilities.
Courses Offered:
- MBBS – ~150 seats per year (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship; admission via NEET-UG/MCC counselling).
- Postgraduate MD/MS – in multiple specialties such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, OBG, etc.
Admission Process:
- MBBS: Admission based on NEET-UG, followed by centralized counselling through MCC (Deemed University quota) or state quota.
- MD/MS: Selection via NEET-PG, followed by MCC or state counselling rounds.
- Basic eligibility includes 10+2 with PCM & Biology (50% for general, 40% for reserved categories), and for PG, MBBS with a completed internship and MBBS registration.
Placements & Recruiters:
- While there’s no “placement” model like in B-schools, SSMC’s clinical learning is exceptional, with high patient volumes fostering early and diverse real-world experience.
Official Website & Contact:
- Website: www.ssmctumkur.org
- Location: B.H. Road, Agalkote, Tumkur – 572107, Karnataka
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