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S. Nijalingappa Medical College (SNMC) and Hanagal Shree Kumareshwara Hospital & Research Centre are premier healthcare and medical education institutions in Bagalkote, Karnataka, established in 2002 under the aegis of Basaveshwara Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha (B.V.V. Sangha). The institutions were founded with a vision to provide quality medical education and specialized healthcare services to rural and underserved communities.
With a legacy of over a century in education, B.V.V. Sangha runs 164 educational institutions, including engineering, medical, dental, Ayurvedic, homeopathy, physiotherapy, nursing, and allied health science courses. The medical college and hospital combine state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced clinical facilities, and research-oriented programs, ensuring holistic development for students and comprehensive care for patients.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Karnataka**.
Fees vary for state quota, management quota, and NRI students; scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible candidates.
Yes, the college organizes free health camps, awareness programs, and rural medical outreach initiatives to serve underprivileged communities.
The college promotes clinical research, community health studies, and student research projects to develop academic and scientific skills.
Yes, the college offers boys’ and girls’ hostels, some with free accommodation and meals for deserving students.
The Hanagal Shree Kumareshwara Hospital offers multi-specialty wards, ICUs, operation theatres, diagnostic labs, and outpatient services for hands-on clinical exposure.
Yes, SNMC is recognized by NMC and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.
PG courses include MD, MS, and diploma courses in various specialties such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and more.
The college offers 150 MBBS seats per year as per NMC regulations.
Admission to MBBS is through NEET UG, with 85% seats reserved for Karnataka state quota and 15% for NRI/Management.
S. Nijalingappa Medical College is known for quality medical education, advanced clinical facilities, and rural healthcare services in North Karnataka.
