A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

About College

•  History and location-.A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore is located in Kuntikana, Mangalore, and was established in 2002. The reputed medical college is an offshoot of the A J Hospital and Research Centre. The college offers postgraduate degree courses in different streams.

• Information on Founder and Dean of the college- Mr. A.J. Shetty, the first industrialist in South Kanara, began his prosperous journey from a modest start. In a relatively short period, Mr. A.J. Shetty established himself thanks to his rigidity of purpose, perseverance, and forward-thinking outlook. He is the founder of this medical college. The main aim of establishing the medical institution was to put Mangalore on the global map for medical education.

• Dr. Ashok Hegde is the dean of this prestigious college and he is continuously working to make this college one of the best colleges for medical education.

Highlights 

Infrastructure and Facilities

The buildings that make up the college's sprawling campus are tastefully constructed to blend in with the landscape. The college building is situated on a hilltop with city views. Listed below are some facilities provided at this college.

• Campus- The sprawling campus is spread over 30 acres. The amazing greenery of Mangalore is a welcome respite for the students. A pollution-free environment is conducive to bettering their health.

• Lab- Great laboratory with modern types of equipment. High-quality slides and exhibits are present in the laboratories so that students can get hands-on training about what they learned theoretically. 

• Library- It has a great library with about 14, 428 books and a subscription of 138 international journals. The computer and internet facilities further help students to widen their knowledge and explore medical information digitally as well.

• Hostels- Located at elevated levels, they are excellent. They have amazing accommodation facilities for boys and girls. The rooms are spacious and furnished with the equipment required for the students to make their stay comfortable.

• Food- Hostel food is of good quality with non-vegetarian options. Hence it is helpful for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian students. The canteen is clean and maintains high standards of hygiene.

• Transportations- It is located about 5 kilometers away from the railway station. The college is also well connected by roads as well. As a result, commuting to and fro from the college is not troublesome.

Scholarship

• No information on the official website of the college is available. 

Ranking

• The college has a Karnataka state rank of 31.

Advantages

• More stress on clinical experience than theoretical knowledge.
• Internships are available.
• Placement training.
• Structure of fees.
• Amazing infrastructure- air-conditioned class, hostels at elevated places, and amazing mess food.
• Good faculty.
• Stress on extracurricular activities.

Disadvantages

• Students have to walk a lot as the hostels are on an elevated level.

FAQ 

What is the mode of study for the PG and UG courses?

On-campus mode is offered for the various PG and UG courses.

Does the institution have separate hostels for boys and girls?

It has separate hostels for girls and boys. The institution provides safe and comfortable accommodations for the students.

Is the campus well connected?

The campus is well connected via roads, and railways. It is spread over a 30-acre campus in Mangalore.

Does ragging happen on campus?

No, this institution does not have incidents of ragging on campus. It is prohibited in this institution.

How does one go about enrolling in college?

The NEET-UG 2021 score is required for admission to this distinguished institution.

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