About Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a private medical college located in Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural district, Karnataka. Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, Akash Institute offers MBBS with an intake of 150 students per year. The college's Devanahalli location places it in Bangalore's airport corridor, approximately 35 km from Bangalore city on NH-44, making it accessible from North Bangalore while offering a campus environment away from urban congestion.
Admission is through NEET and subsequent KEA or MCC counselling.
Programme Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years + 1 year internship | 150 | NEET + KEA/MCC |
| MD/MS (Postgraduate) | 3 years | Subject to NMC approval | NEET-PG |
NEET and Admission Process
NEET is mandatory for all MBBS admissions in India, conducted by NTA annually. Karnataka state quota (85%) is filled through KEA medical counselling after NEET results. All India Quota (15%) through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Fee regulation details are available at the KEA portal. Prospective students should verify current NEET rank requirements for Akash Institute through KEA's previous year cutoff publications.
Akash Teaching Hospital — Devanahalli
Akash Institute operates a teaching hospital in Devanahalli that serves the growing population of Bangalore's airport corridor zone. The Devanahalli-Doddaballapur corridor is one of Karnataka's fastest-developing industrial and residential zones, generating a growing urban patient population alongside the traditional rural population of Bangalore Rural district. This urban-rural mix provides MBBS students with exposure to both primary care and emergency medical caseloads relevant to comprehensive clinical training.
Devanahalli — Bangalore Airport Zone
Devanahalli hosts Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) and the KIADB Aerospace Park. The area's rapid development has brought a large working population to the zone, increasing healthcare demand. The NH-44 Airport Expressway connects Devanahalli to Bangalore city in under 45 minutes, giving Akash students access to Bangalore's specialist hospitals, medical conferences and postgraduate institutions for academic activities during their MBBS.
Career Scope
Akash MBBS graduates complete compulsory internship and register with Karnataka Medical Council for independent practice. The Devanahalli zone's growing population creates local private practice opportunities. NEET-PG for MD/MS specialisation, government medical officer positions and hospital employment are the primary career pathways for MBBS graduates from NMC-approved colleges nationwide.