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.

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.) MBBS NEETUG Counseling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for Deemed University Is Open To All.

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)(100% DEEMED UNIVERSITY ) (Open To All)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is tasked with conducting counseling for a diverse range of medical seats across the country. This includes 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities (such as Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, and Banaras Hindu University, including their Institutional/Domicile Quotas), Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) for the registration part, and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (including VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, and ESIC Dental, Delhi) covering both 15% AIQ and 85% Institutional Quota. Furthermore, MCC/DGHS handles 100% of the seats in AIIMS and JIPMER, as well as B.Sc. Nursing courses in Central Institutes.

The primary responsibility of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)of DGHS is the allotment of seats to participating candidates based on their merit and personal choices. This crucial process commences only after the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) receives the list, data, or information of successful candidates from the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is the body responsible for conducting the NEET (UG) examination. Through this well-structured and transparent counseling process, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) ensures that candidates are matched to their preferred institutions in a fair and merit-based manner, facilitating their journey towards becoming future healthcare professionals.

Eligibility Condition:

• The candidate should have qualified under NEET-UG eligibility.
• Domicile-free Counseling (Open to all)

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

The counseling process for admission into various programs will encompass four distinct rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray and Special Stray Vacancy Round. In accordance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's directives, as per the orders dated 12.12.2022 and 16.12.2021 in the case of "SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021 in the matter of Nihila P.P. v/s MCC & Ors.," all four rounds will be conducted online by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). This approach ensures a transparent and accessible counseling process for all candidates.

Following the Supreme Court's approval, no seats will revert to the participating states after Round 2, marking a significant change in the counseling process. The Mop-up Round will now be recognized as Round 3 from the 2023-24 session onwards. It is crucial for candidates to make informed decisions regarding their participation in Round 3 of AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities counseling, as withdrawal from this round will not be permitted. Additionally, candidates accepting a seat in Round 3 will be ineligible for any further counseling rounds.

To facilitate a seamless transition between rounds and ensure optimal seat allocation, data will be shared between the Centre and the States. Any candidate listed in the allotments will be excluded from the All India Stray Vacancy Round to maintain the integrity of the counseling process.

For seats designated as JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/NRI, any vacancies remaining after Round 3 will convert to UR MANAGEMENT Private Deemed University seats. This conversion only occurs after all eligible candidates for JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/ NRI seats have been considered, ensuring no seat goes unfilled and maximizing educational opportunities for all students.

Reservation Policy for 15% All India Quota seats:

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/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (Free Exit Round)

• 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 round 1
• Exercising of Choices and Locking of choices on all days.
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-1
• Publication of result of Round-1 on MCC website
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result.
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Options for an allotted candidate :-

If You're Satisfied with Your Allotted Seat and Wish to Join the College:

1. Physical Reporting: You are required to physically report to the college to which you've been allotted to complete the joining formalities.
2. Fee Payment: Upon reporting, you will need to pay the tuition fees and any other applicable fees to secure your seat. Please note, the security deposit paid during the MCC counselling cannot be adjusted against the tuition fees.
3. Document Submission: After paying the fees, you must hand over your original documents to the college as part of the admission process.
4. Security Deposit: The security deposit will be refunded by MCC after the counselling process concludes.

If You Wish to Participate in the Next Round:

For Upgrading: If you're satisfied with your current seat but, interested in exploring better options in the next round, you must:

1. Join the college allotted in Round 1 by physically reporting, paying the fees, and submitting the necessary documents.
2. Express your willingness for upgradation during the admission process. This indicates that while you're accepting the Round 1 seat, you're also interested in being considered for a better seat in Round 2.

If You're Not Satisfied with Your Allotment:

Seeking a Better Option: If the current allotment does not meet your expectations and you wish to participate in the next round for a better seat without reporting, be aware that:

1. You will forfeit your currently allotted seat
2. You must go through the counselling process again to be considered for a new seat in the subsequent round.

If You've Decided to Quit the MCC Process:

• Withdrawal: If you're not satisfied with the MCC allotted seat and have secured admission elsewhere, you can withdraw from the MCC counselling process. By doing so, you will not be considered for any seat allotment in the future rounds. MCC will return your security deposit post the counselling period.

2nd Round :-(AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

Fresh Registration for 2ND ROUND (not required for earlier registered candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Fresh New Registration for Round-2 for those candidates who have not registered in Round-1 (with full payment of fees)
• Seat matrix display for round 2
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices.
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-2
• Publication of result of Round-2 on MCC website
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Physical Reporting with original documents at the allotted Medical/Dental College against Round 2 allotted seat
• 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) (Candidates who have allotted a seat in round 2 can opt for willingness to upgrade from round 2 to round 3 for which they will have to physically report at the allotted college.)

3rd Round :- (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing)(No Free Exit)
Fresh Registration for Round 3(not required for earlier registered candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Fresh New Registration Round 3 for those candidates who

1. Have not registered in Round-1 or Round 2 (with full payment of fees).
2. Have Resigned / Not reported in Round-1 or Round 2 need to fill fresh choices only with full payment of fees

• Seat matrix for round 3
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-3
• Publication of result of Round 3 on MCC website.
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• Physical Reporting with original documents at the allotted Medical/Dental College against Round 3 allotted seat
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)

Stray vacancy: (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected]) (*NRI seat openings during the counseling rounds are contingent on the availability of NRI vacancies.)
• Fresh registrations shall be done for Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Seat matrix display for stray round
• Seat matrix for Stray Round
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Process of Seat Allotment Stray Round
• Publication of result of Stray Round on MCC website.
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• Reporting To The College

Special Stray vacancies:- (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

NOTE:- The Special Stray Vacancy Round is conducted exclusively to fill any seats that remain vacant even after the Stray Vacancy Round. This round is a final attempt to ensure that no seat goes unfilled, providing one last opportunity for candidates to secure a position in their desired college or course.

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected]) (*NRI seat openings during the counseling rounds are contingent on the availability of NRI vacancies.)
• Seat matrix Special Stray vacancies
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Seat allotment Special Stray vacancies
• All allotted students must download allotment letter

2.) KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) COUNSELING:

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) oversees the centralized online counseling process for the state of Karnataka. This process provides access to various seats, including government seats in government colleges, government seats in private colleges or private universities, management seats (others), and NRI seats in private colleges or private universities. The KEA conducts four rounds of counseling: the first round, second round, mop-up round, and stray vacancy round. The application form will be available in the UGNEET section at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet24.

KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority conducts 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.

Qualifying Criteria of UGNEET-2024 (SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria are applicable to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates only)

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 choices, add or delete
• Locking of choice

(IMPORTANT NOTE – KEA Doesn’t allow fresh option entry after the first round of results. In the second round, only reshuffling is allowed; no new entries can be made.

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

Second Round:-

• No fresh registration for those candidate who have not registered in the first round
• a. Choice-3 opted candidates in the first round and candidates entered the options in the first round and not allotted any seat in first round but willing to participate in the second round for UG medical seat 2024 should pay the Caution Deposit of Rs.1,00,000/- (One Lakh only) to become eligible to participate in the second round.
• All category candidates should pay the caution deposit.
• Choice-2 candidates of first round who have paid the fees need not pay the Caution Deposit.
• Caution Deposit should be paid through online. DDs will not be accepted.
• If a candidate gets the medical seat, the caution deposit paid by the candidate will be adjusted towards the fee
• If a candidate gets the medical seat in the second round and fails to pay the balance fees or fails to report to the college, caution deposit paid by the candidate will be forfeited and the candidate has to pay the complete first-year fee to KEA as per rules
• The fee paid at KEA for other courses, will not be considered as caution deposit.

“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
• Candidates who are willing to participate in the UGNEET 2024 Mop-up round should pay the course fee deposit as detailed below.
• Candidates who have paid the Caution Deposit for the second round and did not get any medical seat should pay the medical course fee deposit after deducting the caution deposit amount(1lakhs).
• If a candidate secures a medical seat in the mop-up round but fails to report to the college, take admission, or cancels the seat, the medical course fee deposit will be forfeited. The candidate must also pay a penalty and will be ineligible for future counseling, including All India Quota (AIQ).
• Candidate has to pay the MEDICAL COURSE FEE DEPOSIT by downloading the Challan or through online mode
• In 2022, option entry took place through offline counseling. In 2023, the process shifted to online counseling, requiring a caution deposit of 1 lakh for students to participate in the MOP-UP Round. For 2024, the caution deposit amounts are specified in the table below.

• 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.
• Verification Slip Download
• Candidates who are willing to participate in the UGNEET 2024 Mop-up round should pay the course fee deposit as detailed below.
• Candidates who have paid the Caution Deposit for the second round and did not get any medical seat should pay the medical course fee deposit after deducting the caution deposit amount(1lakhs).
• If a candidate secures a medical seat in the mop-up round but fails to report to the college, take admission, or cancels the seat, the medical course fee deposit will be forfeited. The candidate must also pay a penalty and will be ineligible for future counseling, including All India Quota (AIQ).
• Candidate has to pay the MEDICAL COURSE FEE DEPOSIT by downloading the Challan or through online mode
• Option entry
• Allotment & cut-off of the mop-up round
• Reporting
• In 2022, the institutional mop-up round of counseling aimed to fill vacant seats remaining after the KEA mop-up. Colleges received a list of registered candidates for stray vacancies, which they had to fill in order of merit. Starting in 2023, the stray round will be conducted online mode only.

Important PDF LINKS for the year 2024-25 MCC UG Counselling :

MCC AIQ CUT-OFF 2023-24 List Admitted Candidates Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

STATE CUTOFF 2024-25 OF 85% STATE QUOTA KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority FOR THE YEAR 2024-25: Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences

KEA SEAT MATRIX link for the A.Y 2024-2025:

CUTOFF link for the A.Y 2024-2025

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

STATECUTOFF OF 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