Question 1

What NEET score is needed for SJMC Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need 620+ marks in NEET UG for a competitive chance at the General category. Roman Catholic Christian minority candidates may qualify at slightly lower ranks due to reserved seats.

Question 2

Why is SJMC historically significant?

Accepted Answer

SJMC was founded on the initiative of the Catholic Bishops of India; its cornerstone was blessed by Pope Paul VI during the International Eucharistic Congress in 1964 and laid by Shri V.V. Giri (later President of India) in 1965. It was dedicated by President Dr. Zakir Hussain in 1968. SJMC has produced more Rhodes Scholars (7) than any other medical college in India.

Question 3

What are the constituent institutions of SJNAHS?

Accepted Answer

St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (SJNAHS) comprises: (1) St. John's Medical College, (2) St. John's Medical College Hospital (est. 1975), (3) St. John's Research Institute (est. 2004), (4) St. John's College of Nursing (est. 1980), and (5) St. John's Institute of Health Management and Para Medical Studies.

Question 4

What is the rural service bond at SJMC?

Accepted Answer

After completing MBBS, graduates must serve for 2 years in SJMCH-affiliated hospitals in medically underserved areas. Candidates who skip this bond must execute a 1-year service bond at SJMCH-affiliated hospitals after completing PG, or pay a penalty of ₹5,00,000.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Radio-Diagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care, Transfusion Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Cardiology (Super-Specialty), Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (Super-Specialty), Neurology (Super-Specialty), Neurosurgery (Super-Specialty), Medical Oncology (Super-Specialty), Surgical Oncology (Super-Specialty), Urology (Super-Specialty), Nephrology (Super-Specialty), Plastic Surgery (Super-Specialty), Paediatric Surgery (Super-Specialty), Neonatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dentistry, Palliative Care, OPD / Day Care / Community Outreach

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1350 Beds

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