Question 1

What is the correct name of this institution — Sambhram or Sambharam?

Accepted Answer

The official name per the Sambhram Charitable Trust (R) and college website is 'Sambhram Institute of Medical Sciences and Research' (SIMSAR). The spelling 'Sambharam' (and variations like 'Shambharam') appear widely in third-party aggregators and directories. The correct canonical spelling is 'Sambhram'. 'Sambhram' means 'enthusiasm/excitement' in Kannada.

Question 2

Is SIMSAR NMC-recognized? ⚠️

Accepted Answer

⚠️ CRITICAL VERIFICATION REQUIRED. The NMC Letter of Permission (LoP) was granted on 26 September 2016. Multiple 2025 aggregators (Nayra Education, BanoDoctor, Careers360, mdmsenquiry) confirm NMC-approved 150 MBBS seats. However, an older medicalneetug.com entry states 'not recognized by NMC and awaiting approval', and a student comment on Edufever cautioned 'Permission/Recognition pending — check MCI approval before joining.' NMC recognition must be RENEWED each year for new batches. Candidates MUST verify the current NMC recognition status directly at the NMC official website (nmcindia.org → Medical Colleges search) and at the KEA portal before committing. Do NOT rely solely on third-party aggregator data.

Question 3

Who founded SIMSAR and what is Sambhram Charitable Trust?

Accepted Answer

SIMSAR was founded in 2016 by the Sambhram Charitable Trust (R), which was itself formed in 1991 under the Indian Trust Act by Chairman and Founder Trustee Sri R. Venkatesh along with other trustees. The trust was established 25 years before the medical college, reflecting a long-standing commitment to healthcare and education in the KGF region. The trust name 'Sambhram' means 'enthusiasm' in Kannada.

Question 4

Where is SIMSAR located and what is KGF?

Accepted Answer

SIMSAR is at D.K. Halli Plantation Road, BEML Nagar, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Kolar District, Karnataka 563115. KGF (Kolar Gold Fields) is a historically significant former British-era gold mining town in South Karnataka, 95 km from Bengaluru. It was home to the Kolar Gold Mines — once the deepest gold mines in Asia. KGF gained international cultural fame via the 2018 Kannada blockbuster film 'KGF: Chapter 1' and its 2022 sequel 'KGF: Chapter 2'. Today KGF is an emerging education and healthcare hub.

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 1.54L	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST, 45% for OBC); minimum age 17 years by December 31; valid NEET UG score. Foreign Nationals/NRI/OCI/PIO: passport, work permit or school certificate, inward remittance certificate from RBI, RGUHS eligibility certificate required.
MD/MS Postgraduate (Select Specialties) 1 specialization	₹ N/A	MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31

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