Question 1

What is the MBBS intake at SSMC Tumkur?

Accepted Answer

The annual MBBS intake at SSMC Tumkur is 150 seats. The college also offers 49+ PG (MD/MS) seats across 16 specializations.

Question 2

How far is SSMC Tumkur from Bengaluru?

Accepted Answer

SSMC is located approximately 90–95 km from Bengaluru city, about a 1 hour 15 minute drive, and approximately 95.2 km from Kempegowda International Airport. It is 6 km from Tumkur city centre on the Bengaluru–Honnavar National Highway (B.H. Road).

Question 3

How is admission processed at SSMC Tumkur?

Accepted Answer

Admissions are conducted via MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) Deemed University online counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET UG merit. Candidates must register on the MCC portal, fill in college choices, and report after seat allotment with original documents.

Question 4

What are the MBBS fees at SSMC Tumkur?

Accepted Answer

The approximate annual MBBS tuition fee is ₹15,65,000 (~₹78.25 lakhs total for 5 years) under the Management Quota. Fees are subject to revision by SSAHE and NMC. All admissions are via MCC Deemed University counselling.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG), Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Radio-Diagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency and Trauma Care, Transfusion Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Urology (Super-Specialty), Nephrology (Super-Specialty), Medical Oncology (Super-Specialty), Surgical Oncology (Super-Specialty), Plastic Surgery (Super-Specialty), Neurology (Super-Specialty), Neurosurgery (Super-Specialty), Paediatric Surgery (Super-Specialty), Cardiology / Siddhartha Advanced Heart Center (Super-Specialty)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1350 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Merit-based Institutional Scholarship SSMC Tumkur offers scholarships to select students based on their financial status and academic performance. Contact the college admissions office for details.	Select students based on financial status and marks obtained in 12th Grade / Pre-University or equivalent examination	As per college norms Apply Link →
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students Central Government scheme for notified minority community students.	Minority community students with financial need	As per Government norms Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students Central Government scheme for SC/ST students.	SC/ST students	As per Government norms Apply Link →

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