About
- St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, was established in 1963.
- The college has been recognized by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and accredited by National Medical Commission (NMC).
- SJNAHS is among the top 10 medical colleges in India.
- The College is also affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka.
- St. John’s Medical College was ranked 14th by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020, under the medical category.
- The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, super specialty, doctoral, and fellowship programs in various disciplines.
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Admission Process
For Undergraduate Courses (MBBS):
- For MBBS, admissions are done on the basis of NEET score.
- Candidates have to then appear for a common counselling process conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Final admissions will be based on the qualifying marks secured in NEET, performance in counselling process and document verification.
For Postgraduate Courses (MD/MS/Diploma):
- For postgraduate courses, admissions are done on the basis of NEET PG score.
- Candidates have to then appear for a common counselling process conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Final admissions will be based on the qualifying marks secured in NEET PG, performance in counselling process and document verification.
For Super Specialty Courses (DM/M.Ch):
- For super specialty courses, admissions are done on the basis of NEET SS score.
- Candidates have to then appear for a common counselling process conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBA).
- Final admissions will be based on the qualifying marks secured in NEET SS, performance in counselling process and document verification.
For Fellowship Programs:
- For fellowship programs, admissions are done on the basis of entrance exam conducted by the university.
- Candidates have to then appear for a common interview.
- Final admissions will be based on the qualifying marks secured in entrance exam, performance in the interview process and document verification.
For Allied Health Science Courses (B.Sc., BPT, M.Sc. MLT, MHA, etc.):
- For allied health courses, admissions are done on the basis of entrance exam conducted by the university.
- Candidates have to then appear for a common interview.
- Final admissions will be based on the qualifying marks secured in entrance exam, performance in the interview process and document verification.
Courses Offered
St. John’s Academy of Heath Sciences provide various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programs, super specialty programs, and fellowship programs in various disciplines. Given are the detailed information of all the courses.
| Courses | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | Candidates must have passed 10+2 senior secondary education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board. Those who have completed a pre-university vocational course in Physiotherapy and their optional subjects are also eligible for admission to BPT course. | 4.5 years | 40 | 3.17 Lacs INR |
| B.Sc. in Nursing | Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 senior secondary examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Selection: Admissions will be done on the basis of marks qualified in NEET UG exam for B.Sc. nursing admissions. | 4 years | 100 | 2.2 Lacs INR |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Candidates must have passed 10+2 senior secondary examination from science stream (PCB preferably) & English with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. | 2 years | 60 | 1.5 Lacs INR |
| B.Sc. in – Medical Laboratory Technology -Medical Imaging Technology -Renal Dialysis Technology -Perfusion Technology -Anaesthesia Operation Theatre Technology -Radiotherapy Technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 senior secondary examination from science stream (PCB preferably) & English with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. | 4 years | — | 78,230 INR |
| MBBS | Eligibility: Candidates seeking admission to MBBS must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Selection: Admissions to MBBS will be based on the performance in the NEET exam, followed by a counselling session conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). | 5.5 years | 150 | 25.12 Lacs INR |
| Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA) | Eligibility: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following streams: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, B.Sc. Nursing (Basic or Post basic), B. Pharm., Hospital/ Health Administration (BHA), and B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences. OR Bachelor’s degree in Arts (BA), Commerce (B. Com), Science (B.Sc.), Law (LLB), Social Work (BSW), Engineering (B.Tech./ B.E) or Management (BBM/ BBA) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Selection: Admission to this course will be based on the candidates’ performance in the last qualifying examination. | 2 years | 30 | 97,550 INR |
| Nursing specializations M.Sc. in: – Medical Surgical nursing -Obstetrics & Gynaecology nursing -Paediatric nursing -Community Health nursing -Psychiatry nursing -Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing | Candidates must possess a degree of B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. | 2 years | 38 | 2.08 Lacs INR |
| M.Sc. MLT in: – Clinical Biochemistry -Microbiology & Immunology -Haematology & Blood Transfusion | Candidates must possess a degree of B.Sc. MLT from an institution affiliated to RGUHS, or any other recognized university. | 2 years | 30 | 1.11 Lacs INR |
| Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in: -Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports -Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Sciences -Community Physiotherapy Paediatrics | Candidates holding a degree in BPT with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university are eligible to opt for MPT degree. | 2 years | — | — |
| MD in: – Anaesthesiology -Anatomy -Biochemistry -Microbiology -Community Health -Dermatology -Emergency Medicine -Radiology -General Medicine -Paediatrics -Psychiatry -Forensic Medicine & Toxicology -Pathology -Family Medicine -Radiotherapy -Pharmacology -Transfusion Medicine -Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MBBS /Postgraduate Medical Diploma from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India and must have completed one-year of compulsory internship at the time of admission. Selection: Admissions to MD programs are based on the marks qualified in the INICET exam followed by a counselling session conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). | 3 years | 35 | 6.06 Lacs – 30.72 Lacs INR |
| MS in: -ENT -General Surgery -Obstetrics & Gynaecology -Ophthalmology -Orthopaedics | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MBBS /Postgraduate Medical Diploma from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India and must have completed one-year of compulsory internship at the time of admission. Selection: Admissions to MS programs are based on the marks qualified in the INICET exam followed by a counselling session conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). | 3 years | 25 | 26.22 Lacs – 30.72 Lacs INR |
| DM Cardiology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics/ MD Respiratory Medicine from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Pulmonary Medicine | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics/ MD Respiratory Medicine from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 2 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Critical Care Medicine | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine/MD Anaesthesia/ MD Chest Medicine/MD Emergency Medicine from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 4 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Endocrinology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine/ MD Paediatrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 2 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Gastroenterology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 3 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Neonatology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD Paediatrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 3 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Nephrology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 3 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Neurology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 2 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| DM Pediatric Nephrology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions to all super specialty programs are done through a central counselling conducted by the National Board of Examination. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Gynecologic Oncology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MD/MS Gynaecology and Obstetrics from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Neurosurgery | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MS Surgery from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MS Surgery from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 2 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Plastic Surgery | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MS Surgery from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 2 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Surgical Oncology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MS Surgery/ MS ENT/ MS Orthopaedics/ MD (Obs. &Gynae.) from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| M.Ch. Urology | Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree in MS Surgery from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. Selection: Admissions are based on INICET score, followed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counselling. | 3 years | 1 | 28.01 Lacs INR |
| Ph.D. in: -Anatomy -Anaesthesia -General Medicine -Physiology -Biochemistry -Paediatric Nephrology -Psychiatry -Pathology -Microbiology -Molecular Medicine -Pharmacology –Community Medicine | Admissions to Ph.D. programs are based on entrance examination conducted by the university itself. | — | — | — |
| Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 12 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Perinatal Medicine | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DCH/DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 18 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Dermato-Surgery | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DVD/DNB in dermatology preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 12 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive care | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 12 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 24 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Injury | Candidates must possess a degree of MD/DNB in Orthopaedics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 18 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics | Candidates must possess a degree of DCH/ MD/ DNB in Paediatrics preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 12 Months | — | — |
| Fellowship in Child Psychiatry | Candidates must possess a degree of MD in Psychiatry preferably with 2 years of post-PG professional experience to be eligible to pursue this fellowship. | 12 Months | — | — |
Infrastructure & Facilities
St. Johns Medical College has a magnificent infrastructure comprising facilities of library with a huge collection of books, journals and magazines, hostel facilities for boys and girls, sports facilities including outdoor and indoor sports, lecture halls, auditorium, departmental laboratories for practical learning, miscellaneous facilities like ATM for staff and students, LCD projectors in lecture halls, high-speed internet facilities.
Important facts
Accreditation: NAAC
Ranking: Ranked 14th by the NIRF (2020)
Approved by: National Medical Commission
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Location: John Nagar, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore ( Karnataka)
Official website: www.stjohns.in
How to contact?
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences,
Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560034,
Karnataka, India.
Tel : +91 080 22065000 / 5001,