Question 1

What is the historical significance of MMCRI Mysore?

Accepted Answer

MMCRI holds an unparalleled place in Indian medical education history: it is the FIRST medical college in Karnataka (est. 1924), the ONLY medical college in the entire Karnataka region until 1952, and the SEVENTH oldest medical college in India. Founded by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV — one of India's most enlightened rulers under whose reign Mysore was called 'The Model State of India' — MMCRI traces its genesis to 1833 when Krishnaraja Wadiyar III established a Vaidyashala. The college was shifted from Bangalore to Mysore in 1930 on the cherished insistence of the Maharaja himself, making it 'twice born'. It was the only medical college in Karnataka until Bangalore Medical College was established in 1952.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at MMCRI Mysore?

Accepted Answer

Government fee ~₹64,350/year (Karnataka Government norms 2024-25); first-year fee ₹72,050 (one source). Total 5-year academic cost ~₹3.6 lakhs. Hostel ~₹1 lakh/year. Intern stipend: ₹30,000/month.

Question 3

Is MMCRI a government or private college?

Accepted Answer

MMCRI is a fully autonomous government medical college established and funded by the Government of Karnataka. There is NO Management or NRI quota — all 250 MBBS seats are through KEA (State Quota 85%) and MCC (AIQ 15%), based purely on NEET merit. It is one of Karnataka's most prestigious government medical institutions.

Question 4

What are the teaching hospitals attached to MMCRI?

Accepted Answer

1. Krishnarajendra Hospital (K R Hospital) — founded 1927 by Sri Krishnarajendra Wadiyar, 1,050+ beds, the primary teaching hospital. New multistoreyed OPD block with modern ICCU. Specialties: General Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery (Burns and Reconstructive Surgery — Gracilis free functional muscle transfer surgery performed), Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, ICU, MICU, SICU, ENT, Ophthalmology. 2. Cheluvamba Hospital (formerly Vanivilas Hospital, est. 1880) — 400–500 beds; teaching hospital for OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and Paediatrics. New OPD Block and affiliated departments. 3. Additional affiliated specialty hospitals and sub-specialty centres in Mysuru contribute to training across clinical disciplines.

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