Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

The Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute previously known as Bangalore Medical College was initially started as a private Medical college in the year 1955 by Mysore Medical Education Society and was later handed over to the Government of Karnataka in 1956 and was affiliated to Bangalore University. After the formation of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences BMC was affiliated to the new university in 1997. The Founders of this Society were Dr. R. Shivaram, Dr. Mekhri, Dr. B.K. Narayana Rao and Dr. B.V. Ramaswamy. It is located on K.R. Road, near City Market - The heart of Bangalore. It is very well-connected by Road, Rail, Metro and aerial routes. BMCRI was ranked 14th among medical colleges in India in 2020 by India Today and 12th among medical colleges in India in 2019 by Outlook India and 9th by The Week.

The Medical College is among the top medical college in Karnataka and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences-RGUHS, Karnataka, and recognized by National Medical Commission (NMC), India. It has an annual intake of 250 MBBS seats, 280 seats in 22 disciplines of Post-Graduate studies and 18 seats in 7 Super-Specialization studies. It celebrated its golden jubilee in 2005–2006 with major renovation and the inauguration of a state-of-the-art digital library and Basavarajendra Auditorium. In 2006, the college was granted Autonomous status by the Government of Karnataka. The college is presently undergoing major renovation along the lines of AIIMS. Work on upgrade of the college to the level of AIIMS started in March 2007. Under the Rs1.2 billion (US$17million) centrally funded project upgrade work is taking place in the college as well as all the affiliated hospitals.

The campus is spread in an area of over 200 acres which includes the academic block, hospitals, library, hostels, student lounge, food court, gymnasium, a basketball court, volleyball court etc. There are very good spacious Classrooms, 4 Lecture halls with a seating capacity of 100, Demonstration room, Examination Hall. Auditorium is located on the top of the building. Departmental museums are in place and there are state of the art laboratory facilities. A Seminar Hall has been constructed by the alumni with a capacity of 280 seats with access to the latest equipment for Tele-medicine. The Tele-Medicine unit was started in collaboration with ISRO on the eve of Golden jubilee celebrations and it makes BMCRI the first Government Medical college to provide this facility in the state of Karnataka.

The Clinical Skills Centre in the BMCRI campus offers hands-on training in Microsurgery techniques applicable in various super specialties like laparoscopic surgery, neurosurgery, Plastic surgery, ENT surgery and Ophthalmology. The mentors at the centre include teaching faculty from BMCRI, other medical colleges and private practicing surgeons. With this, BMCRI became one of the very few centres in this country to offer this facility and training. The Infosys Foundation has constructed a well equipped 24 hours central laboratory at Victoria Hospital campus which includes the Pathology, Microbiology and the Biochemistry labs. It provides the latest diagnostic tests at a subsidised rates for the poor and needy patients. The Centenary building houses new wards, the Nuclear medicine department with gamma camera and modern operation theatres. Vishranthi Dhama, A Dharmashala on the campus provides highly subsidized accommodation for patients’ attendants.

Central Library having all Medical Books Indian & Foreign Journals with separate space to the students & Teaching Staff also 1 Digital Library.This digital library has 80 nodes, which have access to the latest medical journals and is used by the students and faculty of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute for research purposes and to acquire the latest medical knowledge. Indoor and Outdoor Sports, Games and Recreational facilities are available.The boys hostels are Bheema Hostel located near Rayan Circle, Tunga Bhadra Hostel within campus and another near Palace Road which holds a special place. The ladies Kaveri hostel is located within campus next to the Tunga Bhadra hostel. The postgraduate hostel is located in Chamarajpet.

BMRCI Attached Hospitals

1. Victoria Hospital

Is a government run hospital affiliated with Bangalore Medical College now renamed Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. It is the largest hospital in Bangalore, and the second largest Hospital in India accommodating more than 1000 patients at a time. Started by Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore in 1901. Emergency services are available 24 hours including traumatology and emergency surgery in the Mahabodhi Burns and Casualty block with a 24-hour blood bank. The burns department housed in the same building is among the best in Karnataka and is managed by the Plastic Surgery department. A centralized laboratory modernized with a grant from Infosys provides 24-hour services. The outpatient department housed in the Sir Puttanna Chetty block has a pharmacy that supplies medicines free to poor patients. The facilities available includes departments of Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Radiotherapy, physiotherapy, Forensic Medicine super specialities include Plastic Surgery, Surgical and Medical Gastro Enterology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology and Urology.

2. Vanivilas Women and Children Hospital

It was built in 1935 and renovated in 2002 and is also one of the oldest hospitals has 536 beds and an average of 75-80 patients are treated as out-patients every day, 17-20 patients admitted, and average 500 surgeries per month are conducted. It has well equipped Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery Departments. There is a neonatal intensive care unit. Vanivilas hospital is a center for excellence in prevention of parent to child transmission of AIDS.

3. Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital

Is a teaching hospital and autonomous university in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It was originally a medical institution belonging to Mysore State, but in 1884 it was made over to the Civil and Military Administration. This hospital was only the Civil Medical Institution of Bangalore till 1890. It had accommodation for 104 beds, of which 80 were for men and 24 for women patients. Additional accommodation for female patients was provided by the donations contributed by philanthropic citizens and by the Government of India.Now it's renamed as Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute inaugurated on 29/12/2020. the 152-year-old hospital has also been teaching students pursuing medical degrees since late 19th century during the British Raj. Now it is a multispeciality hospital, located in the heart of Bangalore City, at Shivajinagar with 686 beds and an average of 700-900 patients are treated as outpatients every day, 70-80 patients get admitted, and average 420-450 deliveries per month are conducted in addition to 800 surgeries per month.

4. Minto Eye Hospital

Minto Eye Hospital was established in the year 1896 making it one of the oldest speciality eye hospitals in the world. It is a 300 bedded, tertiary ophthalmic hospital attached to BMCRI, which caters to the need of Karnataka and also the neighbouring areas of other states. It includes an Eye Bank, Glaucoma clinic, Squint clinic and a Vitreo retinal centre.

5. SDS Tuberculosis Sanatorium

The SDS Tuberculosis and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest diseases (formerly SDS Tuberculosis Sanatorium) is a government run institute affiliated with Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute specializing in treating tuberculosis and other chest diseases. The sanatorium is housed on a sprawling campus near Hosur road in Bangalore. It a premier institute where chest diseases are treated with expertise from the best in the field. Of special importance attributed to the hospital is its treatment of tuberculosis which is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the region. Specialised treatment of tuberculosis and its varied complications are dealt with medically and if be need surgically yet being very cost effective. It also functions as a chest injury and trauma care referral hospital.

In addition, A 203-bed super-speciality tertiary care hospital PMSSY Hospital has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 72 crores under the Pradhana Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) on the premises of the college. The new hospital has super-speciality departments of neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, cardiology, paediatric surgery and surgical gastroenterology.

Apart from this, it is involved in community health facilities like Nelamangala Taluk Hospital, the urban family welfare center on Siddaiah Road and primary health centers in Pavgada, Sundekoppa, K. G. Halli and Hessarghatta. As a part of rural outreach specialist doctors are sent by the college to these rural centres every month. The teaching hospitals attached to Bangalore Medical College have more than 3,000 beds. Apart from undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses are available in most specialities. Mahabodhi Burns Centre is a state-of-the-art burns department with an associated Skin bank which caters to all of Karnataka.

These hospitals with total bed strength of around 3500, cater to half of the population of Bangalore City and surrounding areas.

CONTACT AND OTHER DETAILS: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, MBBS NEETUG Counseling is conducted by 1) MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)( Open To All )and 2) KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority (State Domicile)

1 ) MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)(15%) (Open To All)

The MCC/DGHS conducts Counseling for allotment of Under Graduate (MBBS and BDS) seats to the NEETUG/BDS eligible and qualified candidates in participating Government Medical/Dental Colleges of the country under 15% All India Quota and 100% Central & Deemed University quota every year. All the candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats on the basis of their rank in NEET UG /BDS conducted by NTA including candidates from Union Territory of J&K will be eligible. The role of MCC of DGHS is limited to allotment of seats to the participating candidates, as per their merit and choice, which starts only after receiving the list/data/Information of successful candidates from National Testing Agency (NTA) i.e. the NEET (UG) examination conducting body

Candidates who fall under the category of NRI as per the directions/ orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case (W.P. No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. Vs. Union of India &Ors.) dated 22-08- 2017 are eligible for NRI Category seats. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals will be eligible for only NRI seats .The eligible Indian National Candidates wanting to get converted to sponsored NRI category have to submit the documents as and when the same are called for by the MCC.

There will be four rounds of AIQ online counseling i.e. AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, AIQ Round 3 and AIQ Stray Vacancy Round (SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021 in the matter of Nihila P.P. v/s MCC & Ors. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India) which will be conducted in online mode. All candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats on the basis of their rank in NEET UG conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across the Country. Eligible candidates may download the Rank letter/ Result from NTA website. Cut-off rank of eligible candidates will also be available on the MCC website (www.mcc.nic.in). No seats will be reverted back after the completion of round 3 of AIQ to the States.

Reservation Policy for 15% All India Quota seats:

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by MCC

There are multiple rounds of counselling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy Round. ALL four rounds of AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB, are conducted by MCC through ONLINE ONLY i.e., Round 1, Round 2 , Round 3, and Stray Vacancy round. In the YEAR 2022–23 (Round 3) was called the Mop-Up round, where there was no sliding (upgradation) from the 2nd round to the mop-up round, but in 2023–2024, there was an upgradation from ROUND 2 to Round 3. In 2023-2024 Stray Vacancy Round was ONLINE, but in 2022-23 Stray Vacancy Round is conducted physically by the Deemed Universities for which the list of registered & eligible Candidates is forwarded by MCC to the respective Deemed Universities. The allotment shall only be in terms of merit. As per the directions issued by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in SLA(C) No. 10487 of 2021, the AIQ scheme has been modified and MCC of DGHS , MoHFW will conduct 04 rounds of AIQ counselling. Hence, the 3rd round (earlier mop-up round) and fourth round, i.e. stray vacancy round, will be conducted online counseling for AIQ, Deemed University from 2023–24 onwards.

Guidelines for NRI Seat Allocation during MCC Counseling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has established specific criteria for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) seat allocation as per the directives issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. According to the verdict in W.P. No. 689/2017 - Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. on August 22, 2017, candidates qualifying as NRIs are eligible for NRI category seats. This eligibility extends to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals, who may only apply for NRI-designated seats.

Indian Nationals seeking to be reclassified to the sponsored NRI category must adhere to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)'s requirements, including the timely submission of necessary documents upon request. Candidates are encouraged to stay informed on the process through official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) communications to ensure compliance and secure their eligibility for NRI seat consideration during the counseling sessions.

First Round:- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-AIQ, Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix display
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Options for an allotted candidate

1. “Satisfied with the allotted seat and candidate is willing to report to the allotted college, not interested in further allotment of seats in any subsequent round for any discipline”.
2. The candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat but wishes to participate in the next round. Such candidates should pay the prescribed fees
3. The candidate is not satisfied with the present allotment and wishes to participate in the next round of counselling. The previously allotted seat is forfeited and offered to the next eligible candidate
4. Not satisfied with MCC allotted seat and candidate has got seat elsewhere, so candidate is quitting and not to be considered for allotment of seats in any of the further rounds

2nd Round :- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes)

Fresh Registration for Mop-up Round (not required for earlier resigned candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-AIQ, Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix display
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit) (Exit With Forfeiture of Fees )( Upgradation is available For Round 3 only.)
• Reporting at the Medical Institutions/university against 2nd Round (candidates once joined the allotted seat against 2nd Round are not allowed to vacate the seat)

3rd Round:- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes)
Fresh Registration for Mop-up Round (not required for earlier resigned candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)
• Reporting To The College

Stray vacancy: (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)
• Reporting To The College

Special Stray vacancies:- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)
• Reporting To The College

Allotment PDF LINKS for the year UG 2023-24 Counselling :

SEAT MATRIX OF 15% AIQ Medical Counselling Committee(MCC) FOR THE YEAR 2023-24:Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

MCC AIQ CUT-OFF 20223-24 List Admitted Candidates Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

MCC AIQ CUT-OFF 2022-23 List Admitted Candidates Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

2) KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority conducts counselling for Government Medical College (85% seats )

Karnataka Examination Authority is the centralized online counselling process for the state Karnataka, which allows (Governmentseat in Governmentcollege ,Governmentseat in private college/private university and Management(others) seat, NRI seats in private colleges/private universities) through KEA counselling where KEA conducts in 4 rounds, 1st round, 2nd round, Mop-up round and stray vacancy round. Application form will be available in the UGNEET section in https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/Neet2023

KEA–KarnatakaExaminationAuthorityconducts counseling for Government Medical College(85% seats and another 15% will be conducted by MCC), 100% seat allotment in Private Universities & Private Medical College ( includes Non-Minority, linguistic minority, and religious minority institutions), by KEA.

Step-Wise Process of KEA Counselling

• UGNEET - Notification
• UGNEET - Information Bulletin
• UGNEET- Schedule
• UGNEET - Online Application
• UGNEET Uploading of documents
• Applied list
• Verification of documents
• Verified list (Verification slip and KCET number)
• Seat matrix & Fees structure (The separate seat matrix for Government seat, Private seat, NRI seat and others quota)

First Round :-

• First round schedule
• Option entry
• Mock allotment results
• Chance for candidates to reshuffle their choice
• Locking of choice

(IMPORTANT NOTE – KEA Doesn’t allow fresh entry who have registered in the first round. In the second Round only reshuffling is allowed)

• Result First Round
• Allotment cut-off first-round
• Reporting to the college (Choice 1,2,3,4 are given)

Second Round:-

• fresh registration for those candidate who have not registered in the first round
• fresh entry for a new registered candidate
• Option entry & choice filling (only reshuffling is allowed)
• Allotment & cut-off of the second round
• Reporting

“NOTE: People who got allotted in 1st & 2nd Round are not allowed to participate in the mop-up round “

Mop Up Round:

• No Fresh Registration
• Deposit of documents, Document verification
• Caution deposit to KEA through online
• Option entry (whereas in 2022 it was offline counseling and in 2023 it was online counseling with a caution deposit of 1 lakhs forstudents to participate in the MOP-UP Round)
• Allotment & cut-off of the mop-up round
• Reporting

Stray vacancy round:

• Fresh registration was allowed for the candidates who hadn't registered in the subsequent rounds.
• Submission of Original Documents
• Caution deposit to KEA through online
• Option entry
• Allotment & cut-off of the mop-up round
• Reporting
• In 2022, the institutional mop-up round of counseling will fill the vacant seats or remain unfilled seats after a mop-uproundof KEA counseling. Thisroundis conducted by colleges to fill the left-over seats. A list of the registered candidates' names for stray vacancies will be sent to private colleges to be exhausted strictly in order of merit.

SEAT MATRIX link 2023–24:

CUTOFF link 2023-24

STATECUTOFF 2022-23OF 85% STATE QUOTA KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority FOR THE YEAR 2023-24:Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

STATECUTOFF 2022-23OF 85% STATE QUOTA KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority FOR THE YEAR 2022-23:Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute