Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru

About College

Siddaganga Medical Hospital and Research Institute Tumakuru (SMRCI) is a renowned private medical college in Tumkuru in Karnataka. It was established in 2022 by the Sree Siddaganga Math with the blessings of HH Padma Bhushan, Karnataka Ratna Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahashivayogi and HH Sree Sree Siddalinga Mahaswamyji.

The institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college offers quality MBBS education supported by modern infrastructure and strong clinical exposure.

The campus is located on Dr. Sree Shivakumaraswamiji Road along the Bengaluru–Honnavar Highway, just 65 km from Bengaluru, making it accessible by on-road and railway services. It is known for its quality academics and teaching approach in spite of being a relatively new institute.

The peaceful environment with modern teaching methods, experienced faculty and a multispeciality training hospital make the students rich in academic theory as well as practical knowledge.

Fee Structure 2026, Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute

The fee structure for MBBS (as per KEA guidelines) is as follows :

Approx. annual MBBS tuition fees :

• Rs.1.5 lakh per year for government quota, Rs.12 lakh for Management quota and between Rs.25 lakh to Rs.28 lakh per year for NRI quota.

This amount is applicable for the entire duration of 5.5 years including internship.

Additional Expenses

• Hostel Fees: Rs.1.8 lakh to Rs.2.5 lakh per year
• Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000
• Library & Lab Fees: Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per year
• Examination Fees: Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000
• Miscellaneous (uniform, insurance, etc.): Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 per year

Admission Process 2026, Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute

The admission for MBBS at SMCRI is based on merit and is done through NEET-UG 2026 counselling:

Candidates have to:

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA with valid scores.
• Register for Karnataka counseling through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal, get the documents verified and pay the fees.
• Participate in counselling rounds (Mock, Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, Extended Round) for choice filling and seat allotment by selecting SMCRI Tumakuru in preferences.
• Download the allotment letter and report to the college within the given deadline with original documents for verification, fee payment, medical exam and admission confirmation.

Seat are allotted as per NEET rank, category, reservation norms, subject to seat availability.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be 17 years old by 31 December 2026
• Qualify NEET UG 2026
• Score minimum 50% in PCB & English (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in 10+2
• Have passed from a recognized board (CBSE/ICSE/State Board)
• Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs are eligible
• Karnataka domicile is required for state quota seats

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Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

• NEET 2026 Admit Card, Scorecard & Rank Letter
• KEA Allotment Letter
• Class 10 Marksheet (DOB proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet & Pass Certificate
• Transfer Certificate /Migration Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Six passport-size photographs

Category/Quota-Specific Documents (If Applicable)

• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• EWS/Income Certificate
• Domicile/Rural/HK Region Certificate
• NRI Documents (Passport, Sponsor Affidavit, Relationship Proof)
• PwD Certificate

Karnataka State Counselling dates 2026

Below are the dates for important events for All India Counselling process

Karnataka State Counselling

Below is the Table consisting of Cut off Marks & Ranks for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru as per State Reservation Categories

NEET-PG (MD/MS) Courses & Seat Matrix at Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru

The table below presents the specialty-wise distribution of MD/MS seats, including clinical, non-clinical, and total intake, available at Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru, for NEET-PG aspirants. Seat availability may vary each academic year based on regulatory approvals and counselling outcomes

Infrastructure

provides advanced academic and hospital facilities:

• Modern lecture halls and classrooms with AV systems
• Fully equipped pre-clinical and clinical laboratories
• Modern skills labs and simulation lab
• Computer labs and IT support
• Auditorium and seminar halls
• Central library with textbooks, journals, and access to digital databases and reference material, study spaces and research assistance
• 500-bed hospital with OPD, IPD, ICU, emergency, and specialty services
• Academic support: Faculty Mentorship, tutoring and remedial classes, study groups and peer learning, counselling and mental health support (individual counselling, group therapy, wellness programs), internship and training opportunities, career counselling, job placement support.
• Students benefit from real-time patient exposure during clinical postings.

Hostel Accommodation for Students

On-campus residential accommodation - separate - for boys and girls with facilities as under:

• Double sharing / triple-sharing fully furnished rooms
• Laundry facility
• Mess serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals
• Wi-Fi and power backup facilities
• 24x7 security and CCTV surveillance
• Recreational facilities

Other Student Amenities

• Cafeteria
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• Gym and Fitness centre
• Yoga and medication sessions
• Student lounge and recreation areas
• Student clubs and associations
• Recreational and cultural activities
• Medical conferences and seminars
• 24x7 medical and health services - On-campus health centre , health insurance
• Wi-Fi enabled Campus
• Dedicated shuttle service to and from campus, parking facilities
• Financial assistance and scholarships

The institute promotes balanced academic and extracurricular development.

Your Chance to get an MBBS Seat

The most difficult time for any of the students is to wait after NEET till the Counseling process to know whether he/she is getting a college of his/her choice or not? Sometimes this dilemma continues for a couple of months due to multiple rounds of Counseling. It has become more difficult due to parallel Counseling of All India Quota and various States due to COVID-19. The Counseling process is very complex where 550+ Govt. and Private colleges offer 83000+ Seats and fee variation is also huge that ranging from less than 1 Lac to 2.5 Cr for the course.

Dreams shatter when any silly mistake in choice filling or wrong selection of college leads to getting a poorly ranked college. Imagine getting paid seats or no seats at all due to a lack of genuine guidance!

MOKSH AI-based MBBS college predictor predicts your chances of getting an MBBS seat in Karnataka State Medical colleges in All India Counselling NEET-UG 2026 and Karnataka State Counselling NEET-UG 2026 under various Seat categories like Govt., Management, or NRI Seat. For assessing your chances of getting a seat, the MOKSH Predictor algorithm takes categories/sub-categories or various Quotas into consideration as per Govt. regulations. It also takes into account historical data published by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or State Dept. responsible for State Common Entrance Test Cell, Karnataka.

Conclusion

Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru has become a favourable college for students wanting to pursue MBBS. With NMC approval, strong hospital exposure, and modern infrastructure near Bengaluru, it provides a solid foundation for a successful medical career.

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PG Options After MBBS in Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru

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NExT

India's NExT exam replaces NEET PG/FMGE for medical licensing and PG entry, testing theory and clinical skills for all MBBS graduates.

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