St. John’s Medical College (SJMC), established in 1963 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a premier private medical institute under the St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, managed by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), SJMC is ranked 19th in the NIRF 2024 Medical category. With a 1,350-bed hospital, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, super-speciality, nursing, and allied health sciences programs across 73 courses. Admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, requiring scores from NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, or institute-specific exams, followed by counselling via the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) or Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The admission process is primarily online, with some courses requiring applications through the college website. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for SJMC Bengaluru admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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Institute | St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Courses Offered | MBBS, B.Sc, BPT, M.Sc, MPT, MHA, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, Ph.D., Fellowships, Diploma |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, SJMC Entrance Test, Interview |
Counselling Bodies | MCC (AIQ), KEA (State Quota) |
Application Mode | Online (NEET-based: MCC/KEA; Others: SJMC website) |
Official Website | www.stjohns.in, stjohnsadmissions.in |
Event | Date |
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Application Form Release (NEET UG: MBBS) | March 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET UG) | April 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Form Release (NEET PG: MD, MS) | April 17, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET PG) | May 7, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Exam | June 15, 2025 |
Application Form Release (NEET SS: DM, M.Ch) | February 3, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET SS) | February 24, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET SS 2025 Exam | March 29–30, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Result | April 30, 2025 |
Application Form Release (B.Sc, BPT, M.Sc, MPT, MHA) | April 2025 (Tentative) |
SJMC Entrance Exam (B.Sc, BPT, M.Sc, MPT, MHA) | June 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (B.Sc, BPT, M.Sc, MPT, MHA) | August 2025 (Tentative) |
SJMC offers a Full Time MBBS for 5.5 years (including 1-year internship). Admission is based on NEET UG, with 15% seats through All India Quota (AIQ), 85% through Karnataka state quota, and up to 84% reserved for Christian-sponsored candidates. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 7,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, KEA/MCC counselling, seat allotment; Christian candidates require sponsor letters |
Fees | INR 7,00,000/year (Management quota); INR 2,50,000/year (Merit) |
Seats | 150 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (AIQ): AIR 164 (~600+ marks); Christian Minority: ~550–570 marks |
SJMC offers a Full Time B.Sc in Allied Health Sciences (Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology, Anaesthesia Technology, etc.) for 4 years (including 1-year internship). Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 89,870/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 89,870/year |
Seats | 60 (10–20 per specialization) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~60–70% |
SJMC offers a Full Time Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) for 4.5 years (including 6-month internship). Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1,20,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 1,20,000/year |
Seats | 40 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~60–70% |
SJMC offers a Full Time M.Sc in Allied Health Sciences (MLT, Haematology, etc.) for 2 years. Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires a B.Sc in relevant field with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1,50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant field with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 1,50,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–15 per specialization) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~65–75% |
SJMC offers a Full Time Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) for 2 years. Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires a BPT with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1,80,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | BPT with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 1,80,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–15) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~65–75% |
SJMC offers a Full Time Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) for 2 years. Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1,50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 1,50,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–15) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~60–70% |
SJMC offers Full Time MD/MS for 3 years in specializations like General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, and Orthopaedics. Admission is based on NEET PG. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 9,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS with 50% aggregate, internship by March 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
Selection Process | NEET PG score, KEA/MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 9,00,000/year |
Seats | 104 (across 21 specializations, e.g., General Medicine: 10, Orthopaedics: 6) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~580–600 marks; OBC: ~560–580 marks |
SJMC offers Full Time DM/M.Ch for 3 years in super-specialities like Cardiology, Neurology, and Pediatric Surgery. Admission is based on NEET SS. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/DNB in a relevant field. Fees are approximately INR 9,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/DNB in relevant field |
Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
Selection Process | NEET SS score, MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 9,00,000/year |
Seats | 12 (e.g., Cardiology: 2, Pediatric Surgery: 2) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60 percentile |
SJMC offers a Full Time B.Sc Nursing for 4 years. Admission is based on the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) conducted by KEA. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% aggregate; Age 17–35 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | KCET |
Selection Process | KCET score, KEA counselling, document verification |
Fees | INR 1,00,000/year |
Seats | 60 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | KCET: ~60–70% |
SJMC offers a Full Time M.Sc Nursing for 2 years. Admission is based on an interview. Eligibility requires a B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55% aggregate and 1-year experience. Fees are approximately INR 1,20,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55% aggregate, 1-year experience |
Entrance Exam | Interview |
Selection Process | Interview performance, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 1,20,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–15) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Interview: Merit-based |
SJMC offers a Full Time Ph.D. in Medical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences for 3–5 years. Admission is based on an SJMC entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–5 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | SJMC Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based selection |
Fees | INR 50,000/year |
Seats | Varies (5–10) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~60–70% |
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