St. Johns Medical College Bangalore

About College

St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru is a private Catholic medical institution. It is a part of the St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences and is run by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) Society for Medical Education.

It is one of the top ten medical colleges in India.It was formed in 1963 to provide medical aid to the poor and needy classes and is a memorial of the XXXVIII International Eucharistic Congress and is named after St. John the Baptist, the patron of the Pope John XXIII, a staunch supporter of the initiate of the Catholic Church in India.

It has since evolved and is part of St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, that includes the medical college, a hospital, a college of nursing and a research institute.

It offers undergraduate MBBS, postgraduate MD/MS and super-speciality and various diploma medical programs affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The lush-green campus is spread over 140 acres with a training hospital, modern academic blocks with auditoria, well-equipped laboratories, simulation labs, animal house, examination hall, discussion rooms, Wi-Fi enabled campus and residential accommodation for the students.

It has received a 5 star grading from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and a Review Committee of the University Grants Commission for its excellence in the field of medicine. The College has 07 Rhodes scholars, which is the maximum for any medical college in India.

It offers 150 MBBS seats per year.

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Fee Structure 2026, St. John's Medical College Bengaluru

The fees structure of the MBBS program is as under:

Approx. Annual MBBS tuition fee to be paid at the time of admission (excluding hostel and others)

• MBBS Tuition fees: Rs.6,75,000
• Admission fee: Rs.29,350
• Refundable deposits: Rs.14,000
• Other fees: Rs.80,185
• University (RGUHS) fee: Rs.12,000
• Total fee payable for 1st year is Rs.8,10,535

NOTE: All 1st year fees are to be paid to KEA only. From the 2nd year onwards, the fees are to be paid to the college.

The fees vary and are subject to change as per the college management/KEA/RGUHS /Government rules.

• Hostel and mess charges: As per room type and availability
• Other charges/deposits: as may be applicable
• University charges for enrollment and examination as per RGUHS rules.

Admission Process 2026, St. Johns Medical College Bengaluru

The admission process for the MBBS course is based on merit and is as follows:

• Candidates must appear and qualify in NEET-UG 2026 with a valid score.
• Candidates must register for KEA counselling.
• Candidates must fill choices and select St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru in preference.
• Candidates are allotted seats as per NEET-UG 2026 rank, score and reservation category.
• After a seat is allotted, the candidates must report to the college, with original documents for verification and payment of fees.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to MBBS program, candidates must fulfil the following:

• Pass Class 12 ( 10+2 )with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English securing 50% aggregate score in PCB for general category and its equivalent in reserved categories.
• Be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026.
• Must compulsorily qualify NEET-UG 2026 with required percentile.
• Must be Indian citizens and should have studied for 7 continuous years, including Class 10 and Class 12. There is no NRI /OCI quota available.

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Documents Required

Mandatory documents

• NEET-UG 2026 admission ticket
• KEA Admission Order
• NEET-UG 2026 Examination Marks Statement
• SSLC/10th Standard Marks Statement
• II PUC / 12th Standard Marks Statement
  • Eligibility certificate - for 10+2 for students who have completed from non-PU board - CBSE, ICSE, AIQ students
  • Migration Certificate - CBSE, ICSE, AIQ students
• Transfer Certificate
• Physical Fitness Certificate (issued by authorized Government Medical Officer)
• Aadhar Card (photocopy)
• Recent passport sized photographs
• Affidavit by students that they will execute a social obligation service bond to serve for two years in one of the designated hospitals or health centres, in a medically underserved area of the country after graduation
• Study certificate issued by recognized schools stating that the candidate has studied for 7 continuous years including Standard XI and XII

Other documents for Category - as applicable - (as per prescribed formats)

1. Category 2: Institutional Staff quota (Karnataka)
   • Eligibility Certificate from St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
2. Category 3: Roman Catholic Christian Religious (Nuns/Priests)
   • Certificate in prescribed format from the Superior General/Provincial of the applicant stating that the applicant is a bona-fide professed religious (Nuns/priests)
   • Eligibility Certificate from St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
3. Category 4: Roman Catholic Christian Tribals -
   • Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant
   • Certificate in the prescribed format from the Bishop of the Applicant stating that the applicant is a Roman Catholic Christian belonging to a tribal community in his Diocese
4. Category 5: Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste -
   • Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant
   • Certificate in the prescribed format from the Bishop of the Applicant stating that the applicant is a Roman Catholic Christian community of Scheduled Caste belonging to his Diocese
5. Category 6: Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians -
   • Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant
   • Certificate in the prescribed format from the Bishop of the Applicant stating that the applicant is a Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christian of his Diocese
6. Category 7: Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State -
   • Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant
   • Certificate in the prescribed format from the Bishop of the Applicant stating that the applicant is a bonafide Catholic belonging to his Diocese in Karnataka State
   • Karnataka State Domicile Certificate as prescribed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
7. Category 8: Roman Catholic Christians - All India Open merit
   • Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant
   • Certificate in the prescribed format from the Bishop of the Applicant stating that the applicant is a bonafide Catholic belonging to his Diocese
8. Category 9: Karnataka Open Merit - Karnataka State Domicile Certificate as prescribed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)

Candidates must carry along all original documents with multiple sets of photocopies.

NEET-PG (MD/MS) Courses & Seat Matrix at St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore

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

Infrastructure

1. Training hospital: Attached multi-speciality, tertiary care, referral and teaching hospital - for practical training and exposure (2000+ beds).
2. Academic blocks: Modern classrooms/lecture halls with audio-visual aids, well-equipped laboratories, skill lab, simulation centre,demonstration rooms,research laboratory, animal house.
3. Library and E-learning resources: A 3-floor library building well-stocked with textbooks, journals and access to digital databases/microfilm/ and reference material. It also has a seminar room.
4. Hostel: On-campus residential accommodation for boys and girls -
   • Single room/ double sharing/ four sharing/ six sharing/ and eight sharing - with study table, bed, wardrobe, wash basin in the rooms.
   • Access to gym, sports ground, table tennis, badminton, dining rooms and religious services.
   • Mess - providing healthy meals.
   • Visitor room.
   • Recreation room.
5. Student amenities: Cafeteria, sports and recreational facilities, auditorium, post office, bank/ATM, student clubs, student council, cultural and exchange programs, social obligation services.
6. Student support services: Counselling, mentorship, student grievance cell, skill development and placements.

Your Chance to get a MBBS Seat in St. Johns Medical College Bangalore:

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Conclusion

St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, is one of the top ranking private institutions in Karnataka run by the Roman Catholic Church. It has the latest teaching tools and an experienced faculty to empower the medical professionals to be efficient globally through advanced technology and research based on ethics and morals.

The academics, practical training, clinical rotations, and patient care abilities make the students compassionate healthcare professionals.

PG Options After MBBS inSt. Johns Medical College Bangalore

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