Question 1

What is the Dasoha philosophy and how does it relate to SMCRI?

Accepted Answer

Dasoha means 'sharing the excess earned' — one of the core principles of 12th-century saint Basaveshwara, followed by Siddaganga Math. The Math is famous for providing free food and education to thousands of students ('Vidhyarthi Dasoha') regardless of caste, religion, or economic background for over 60 years. SMCRI extends this Dasoha ethos to medical education — aiming to produce compassionate, ethical, community-oriented doctors who serve humanity. The college's emphasis on affordable healthcare services reflects this philosophy.

Question 2

What are the MBBS fees at SMCRI?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What is the campus infrastructure at SMCRI?

Accepted Answer

Modern well-planned campus on Dr. Sree Shivakumaraswamiji Road, Bengaluru–Honnavar Road, Tumakuru 572102. Features: air-conditioned lecture theatres; modern academic blocks; well-equipped NMC-compliant laboratories (pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical); central library with extensive textbooks, reference books, journals, and digital learning access (Digital Library: 50 computers with internet and HELINET of RGUHS); advanced skill labs and simulation facilities; Medical Education Unit; research labs. Hostels: separate for boys and girls with 24×7 WiFi, multicuisine kitchen, laundry services, warden from teaching faculty, anti-ragging committee, CCTV. Hostel fee: ₹1,75,000/year.

Question 4

How close is SMCRI to Bengaluru and what is the connectivity?

Accepted Answer

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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Institutional note (2025)	New private medical college (est. 2022) — not yet ranked by NIRF, India Today, or major ranking agencies. First MBBS batch graduates in 2027. One student predicts 'Top 5 Medical Colleges in Karnataka in about 5 years' citing the Siddaganga Math legacy.

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NEET 2024 Karnataka State Quota GM cutoff: 525–600 marks (opening to closing range) — indicates accessible mid-tier positioning for a newer private college

New private medical college (est. 2022) — not yet ranked by NIRF, India Today, or major ranking agencies. First MBBS batch graduates in 2027. One student predicts 'Top 5 Medical Colleges in Karnataka in about 5 years' citing the Siddaganga Math legacy.

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