About Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences Tumkur
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital is a private medical college located in Tumkur, Karnataka. Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, Shridevi offers the MBBS degree with an intake of 150 students per year. The college is managed by the Shridevi Educational Trust, which also operates Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology in Tumkur, creating a multi-disciplinary campus combining medical and engineering education.
Admission to MBBS at Shridevi is through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by NTA and subsequent KEA counselling for Karnataka state quota seats. All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) 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 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is mandatory for all MBBS admissions in India. NEET is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) annually. After NEET results, Karnataka state quota seats (85%) are filled through KEA's centralised medical counselling. All India Quota seats (15%) are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Karnataka domicile, NEET rank and category determine seat allocation at Shridevi through KEA counselling.
For private medical colleges in Karnataka, fees are regulated by the Karnataka Private Medical Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) Act. Verified fee details are available at the KEA official website and at Shridevi's admissions office.
Shridevi Medical Campus — Tumkur
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences operates a teaching hospital providing clinical training for MBBS students. The hospital serves Tumkur district's patient population and provides the clinical case exposure essential for medical education. Tumkur's proximity to Bangalore (70 km on NH-48) gives Shridevi medical students access to specialist consultations, conferences and the broader Bangalore medical education ecosystem while studying in a smaller city with lower living costs.
RGUHS Affiliation
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore is the affiliating university for all medical, dental, pharmacy and allied health sciences colleges in Karnataka. RGUHS conducts centralised examinations and awards MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other health sciences degrees. The RGUHS MBBS degree from any affiliated Karnataka medical college carries equal national validity for licensing and postgraduate examination purposes.
Career Scope After MBBS from Shridevi
MBBS graduates must complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship after the 4.5-year course. After internship, graduates are eligible for Karnataka Medical Council registration and independent medical practice. Career pathways include NEET-PG for MD/MS specialisation, government sector medical officer positions through KPSC and UPSC, private hospital employment and independent clinical practice. MBBS from an NMC-approved college is the foundational qualification for all medical career pathways in India.