#CareerBytes: Top 5 medical colleges in Bengaluru
Bengaluru excels as a city with international standards in education, housing some of the country's best ranked colleges and schools. Talking about medical training and research, the Silicon Valley of India has numerous institutes that boast of quality training and education, world-class faculty, high-end infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology, and amazing placement records. Here are the top 5 medical colleges in Bengaluru.
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute
Established in 1955, the renowned Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), is the government medical college located in Bengaluru. The institute has associations with 5 major hospitals across the city. The annual intake capacity for the 5-year MBBS program is 250 students. Spread over an area of 200 acres, the campus is located at K.R. Road in Bengaluru.
M.S Ramaiah Medical College
A private institute founded in 1979, the M.S. Ramaiah Medical College is a much-sought-after choice among MBBS aspirants throughout the country. The college was awarded a national ranking of 16th in surveys by India Today and Outlook magazine in 2017. Admissions to the coveted MBBS program are done based on the NEET exam. The annual intake for five-year MBBS program is 150.
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
Established in 1980, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences is a top-notch, private medical institute, under the aegis of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). KIMS has been ranked 21st best Indian Medical College by The Wall Street Journal and The Mint. The intake for the 5-year MBBS program is 120 students. Additionally, various MD, MS, and post-graduate diploma courses are also taught.
St John's Medical College, Bengaluru
Founded in the year 1963, the St John' Medical College is another reputed medical school in Bengaluru. It has been given high ranking in lists released by Outlook, India Today, and The Week. The privately-held college under the aegis of RGUHS, has an intake of 150 MBBS students per year. Apart from MBBS, the college also offers MS and MD degrees in various specializations.
Dr. B.R. Ambedakar Medical College
Founded by the Ananda Social & Education Trust in 1981, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College is a renowned private medical college in Bengaluru. Affiliated to RGUHS, the college has an annual intake of 100 students for the MBBS course. Spread over an area of 25 acres, the college is located in Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru. Furthermore, MS, MD degrees and various diplomas are also offered.
