St. John’s Medical College UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. St John's Medical College Bangalore is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences  (RGUHS), Karnataka. The college is ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India. St Johns Medical College Bangalore was established in 1963 and has many departments under it. The college offers UG, PG, super speciality, PhD, elective, and fellowship courses across the Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences streams through these departments.

Christian Medical College is an unaided, Christian minority institute that was established in 1918. Christian Medical College Vellore is approved by MCI, accredited by NABH, and has an attached 2,500 bedded hospital. Some of the courses are accredited by AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board), India and the Microbiology laboratory is an NABL-accredited laboratory. Christian Medical College Vellore is ranked three by NIRF 2023 under the Medical Colleges category. CMC Vellore, through various departments, offers UG, PG, diploma, and various other courses to students across the Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and various other streams. Christian Medical College Vellore also offers distance education to students. 

Candidates can refer the above information and decide which college they want to join for the further studies.

Of all the courses, MSc/ MHA recorded a 100% placement rate during the 2022 drive. For PG (3-year) courses, the 2022 placement rate stood at 97%. When comparing the last three years' data, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of MSc/ MHA and PG (3-year) courses. The same is depicted below:

Course	Placement Rate (2020)	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)
UG (5-year)	75%	82%	N/A
MSc/ MHA	100%	97%	100%
PG (3-year)	98%	93%	97%

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.

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Cutoff ranks and scores can vary each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the entrance exam, and the availability of seats. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about the latest cutoff ranks for MBBS admissions at St. John's Medical College, I recommend visiting the official website of the college or contacting their admission office directly. The official website should provide detailed information about the admission process, eligibility criteria, and the cutoff ranks or scores required for MBBS admissions. Additionally, you can refer to official notifications, prospectuses, or previous year's admission brochures to gather insights into the cutoff ranks observed in recent years. However, it's important to note that cutoff ranks can vary from year to year, and it's always best to rely on the most recent and official information provided by the college. The admission office of St. John's Medical College will have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the cutoff ranks or scores for MBBS admissions. They will be able to guide you regarding the specific requirements and the cutoff criteria for the current admission cycle.

St John’s Medical College offers merit-based scholarships to deserving students to help them financially so that they can continue their studies. Some of the scholarships offered by the college are given below:

• The Cardinal Gracias Scholarship: Awarded to two meritorious students whose family annual income is not more than INR 24000/-.
• The Dean Louis Monteiro Scholarship: Awarded to one student who is deserving and meritorious and whose family income is not over INR 24000/-.
• The S.J.M.C Alumni Association Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means to two MBBS students.
• Dr Sr. Mary Glowrey JMJ-CHAI Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means to two MBBS students each year.
• The S.J.M.C Parents Association Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means to one MBBS student.
• Dr F.H. Noronha Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means to one MBBS student.
• Dr M.A. De Heredia Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means to one MBBS student.
• Bishop Sebastian Mankuzhikary Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to one MBBS student each year on a merit-cum-means basis.

St Johns Medical College conducted an entrance exam for BPT on Jun 6. The admission process for selected candidates (first list) was held from Jun 7 to Jun 12. The admission for the second list of candidates was from Jun 13 to Jun 17. As per an official notification on the official website, the course commences on Sep 1. For more event updates, aspirants shall visit SJMC official website or reach out to the admission office.

It is crucial that each aspirant fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. Find below the conditions that a candidate must meet for admission to SJMC MBBS course admission:

• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Additionally, aspirant should have passed in each subject.
• Aspirant must be 17 years of age on or before Dec 31 of the admission year
• Additionally, applicant must be an Indian citizen

The highest package details are not out on the official website. However, the course-wise median package has been released in the NIRF report 2023. During 2022 placements, the highest median package stood at INR 9 LPA and was offered to PG (3-year) students. Refer to the below table to know the median package for St. John's Medical College placements 2022:

Course	Median Package (2022)
MSc/ MHA	INR 3.60 LPA
PG (3-year)	INR 9 LPA

It is crucial that each aspirant meet the eligibility requirements. Applications of ineligible students are treated as invalid. Find below the eligibility criteria for SJMC BSc courses:

Course	Eligibility & Selection
BSc Nursing	Class 12 with an aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects
For BSc MLT, MIT, RDT, PT, AOTT & RT	Candidate should have passed the 2-year Pre-University examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent, by RGUHS and secured a score not less than 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology

The BSc courses offered by St John's Nursing School and St John’s National Academy Of Health Sciences are mentioned in the table given below:

SJMC BSc Courses
BSc Nursing	Post Basic Nursing	Medical Laboratory Technology
Renal Dialysis Technology	Perfusion Technology	Medical Imaging Technology
Radiotherapy Technology	Anaesthesia Operation Theatre Technology	-

Eligibility criteria is the minimum qualification that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for admission. Find below the eligibility criteria for SJMC BPT course in the following table:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BPT	Candidate should have passed two-year pre-University examination conducted by Pre-University Education Board of Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology or any equivalent examination
BPT (Lateral)	A pass in three-year Diploma in Physiotherapy with six months of internship and studied under a Paramedical board recognised by RGUHS

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SJMC Bangalore offer admission based on rules and regulations of the National Medical Commission, central and state government. Only the aspirants fulfilling the required eligibility criteria can apply for this course. Moreover, candidates are shortlisted by the college based on NEET-UG scores. Shortlisted candidates are further required to take part in counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for seat allotment. Read more on SJMC MBBS course here.

The official placement report has not been released as of now. As per the data sources from the NIRF report 2023, 100% of MSc/ MHA and 97% of PG (3-year) students were placed during the 2022 drive. Check the complete insights of St. John's Medical College placements 2022 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students (MSc/ MHA)	42
Students placed (MSc/ MHA)	42
Median package (MSc/ MHA)	INR 3.60 LPA
Total students (PG-3 year)	69
Students placed (PG-3 year)	67
Median package (PG-3 year)	INR 9 LPA

NOTE: The aforementioned placement data is gathered from the NIRF report 2023.

The total seat intake for MBBS is 150. Find below the category-wise seat bifurcation for MBBS at SJMC:

Category	Seat Intake
All India General Open Merit	10
Institutional Staff Quota (Karnataka)	10
Roman Catholic Christian Religious Sisters (Nuns)	20
Roman Catholic Christian Tribals	10
Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste Origin	10
Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians	10
Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State	10
Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit	60
Karnataka State Open Merit	10

The total seat intake for two-year SJMC MHA programme is 30. This is as per the SJMC Allied Health Sciences Admission Bulletin 2023. Details related to the reservation policy are not mentioned in the brochure. Aspirants can reach out to the admission office to get details regarding the reservation policy.

BSc Nursing course is offered by the St Johns College of Nursing. Candidates who are Class 12 pass in PCB and English with at least 40% aggregate are eligible for this course. The eligibility students can apply through the SJMC official website. Moreover, aspirants need to take the KCET exam conducted by KEA. The candidates are shortlisted based on the exam score and further may have to go through counselling for seat allotment.

SJMC MBBS fee is inclusive of multiple components, including admission fee, tuition fee, student’s association fee, etc. Selected candidates have to pay the full first-year fee to KEA at the time of admission. Find below a few fee components along with the amount:

Fee Components	Amount (for 66 months)
Tuition Fees	INR 30.00 Lacs
Hostel Fees	INR 5.82 Lakh

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Eligibility Criteria for St. John's Medical College for B.Sc in Cardiac Perfusion Technology is given below: A candidate should have passed the 2-year Pre-University examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent, by RGUHS and Score not less than 40% of marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

St John Medical College BSc seats are divided among the specialisations offered at the college. The seat intake is as follows:

BSc Courses	Seats
Nursing	100
Renal Dialysis Technology	20
Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (AOTT)	20
Radiotherapy Technology	10
Perfusion Technology	5
Medical Laboratory Technology	20
Medical Imaging Technology	20

The NEET 2025 admit card is likely to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), in the first week of May 2024, approximately three to four days before the exam date. Although the date of the exam has not been announced yet, it is likely that NEET 2025 will be held in the first week of May 2025. Accordingly, the NEET admit card 2025 will be released either in the fourth week of April 2025 or the first week of May 2025. 

Prior to the release of the NEET admit card, NTA releases the advance intimation of exam city slip. The document mentions the city of the NEET exam centre allotted to candidates. Generally, NTA does not release the NEET admit card release date in advance. Candidates will have to log in to the NEET website with the registration credentials to download the admit card of NEET 2025.