Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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SMCRI is 63–70 km from Bengaluru on NH-48 (Bengaluru–Pune Highway) — approximately 1–1.5 hours by road. Tumakuru Railway Station is only ~2 km from the college — very close. KIAL Bengaluru Airport: ~90 km. KSRTC buses every 15–30 minutes from Bengaluru Majestic/Yeshwantpur to Tumakuru. Tumakuru is also well-connected to Bengaluru by multiple daily trains on the Bengaluru–Hubballi/Miraj/Goa mainline.

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SMCRI was established in 2022 by Sree Siddaganga Math under the guidance of His Holiness Sree Siddalinga Swamiji — the current Mathadhyaksha (President) of Sree Siddaganga Math. The college was inspired by the legendary Dr. Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahashivayogi (1907–2019) — called 'Nadeda Devaru' (God who walked) — who lived for 111 years and received the Bharat Ratna in 2015 for his lifelong dedication to education and service. He ran 8,000+ free residential hostel students through 'Vidhyarthi Dasoha' and inspired generations. Sree Siddaganga Math has a 600+ year history and runs 200+ institutions.

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Government quota: approximately ₹1,09,350–₹1,54,000/year (sources vary; verify at KEA). Management quota: approximately ₹12,00,000–₹12,01,000/year (~₹54 lakhs for 4.5 years). Hostel fee: ₹1,75,000/year. Total fee range: ₹1,54,000–₹26,63,000 (selectyouruniversity).

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NEET 2024 Karnataka State Quota General Merit cutoff: opening ~600 marks, closing ~525 marks. Management quota accessible at lower NEET scores. Exact round-wise cutoffs on KEA portal post-counselling. As a 2022 college, cutoff data is limited to 2023 and 2024 cycles.