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.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Karnataka State Government SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Karnataka post-matric scholarships for reserved category students.	SC/ST/OBC students with valid Karnataka caste certificate meeting income criteria	Full tuition fee reimbursement + hostel allowance
Education Loan Education loans from banks and NBFCs.	All admitted students	Up to ₹1 crore (management quota ~₹12 lakhs/year)
EWS / Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarships via National Scholarship Portal.	EWS / families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs	₹10,000–₹20,000/year
Siddaganga Math 'Dasoha' Scholarship / Educational Support Sree Siddaganga Math has a 60+ year tradition of providing free education and food (Vidhyarthi Dasoha) to 8,000+ students across its 200+ institutions. SMCRI aims to carry forward this mission in medical education by supporting deserving students.	Meritorious and financially needy students — particularly from backward communities, all castes and religions as per Dasoha philosophy	As determined by Siddaganga Math — potentially free education/hostel support for truly needy students per Math's Dasoha tradition
EWS / Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarships via National Scholarship Portal.	EWS / families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs	₹10,000–₹20,000/year
Siddaganga Math 'Dasoha' Scholarship / Educational Support Sree Siddaganga Math has a 60+ year tradition of providing free education and food (Vidhyarthi Dasoha) to 8,000+ students across its 200+ institutions. SMCRI aims to carry forward this mission in medical education by supporting deserving students.	Meritorious and financially needy students — particularly from backward communities, all castes and religions as per Dasoha philosophy	As determined by Siddaganga Math — potentially free education/hostel support for truly needy students per Math's Dasoha tradition
Karnataka State Government SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Karnataka post-matric scholarships for reserved category students.	SC/ST/OBC students with valid Karnataka caste certificate meeting income criteria	Full tuition fee reimbursement + hostel allowance
Education Loan Education loans from banks and NBFCs.	All admitted students	Up to ₹1 crore (management quota ~₹12 lakhs/year)

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