S. Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre

About College

• The S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot is a private medical college established in 2002 by the Shri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha (B.V.V Sangha), a charitable trust founded by his holiness Shri Gurubasava Mahaswamiji of Bilur in 19061.
• The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)2. The college offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD, and MS) courses in various medical specialties. 
• The college has an area of over 114 acres with a hospital equipped with 750 General beds and 144 Intensive Care beds with all modern facilities such as MRI, CT scan, blood bank, etc. The college also has a well-stocked library.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

Campus -

• Beautiful campus 
• Spread over 114 acres
• Well-maintained sports ground

Sections Of The Library

The Library has been suitably divided into the following sections -

• Book Stack 
• Reference Book 
• Periodical Section 
• Back Volumes 
• Circulation 
• Internet/Digital Library 
• Video Library 
• Xeroxing

Hostels 

• Separate hostels for boys and girls
• Attached bathroom
• Comfortable room
• Secure
• 24-hour supply of water and electricity

Labs: 

Fully-stocked anatomy and biochemistry labs for study and instruction

Give students practical instruction.

Clinical rotations: 

Practical training in actual medical situations through clinical rotations

Food: 

A variety of wholesome, hygienic foods are served in the cafeteria.

Transportation: 

A bus fleet is used to provide transportation services.

Advantages 

• You will be able to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural events, lectures, and workshops.
• You will get exposure to various clinical cases and learn from the experts in  HSK hospital and research center.
• The college organizes various webinars and activities to enrich the skills of the students and offer them more insight into their field of stud

Disadvantages

• The college is situated at Bagalkot which is a rural area of Karnataka, this may cause students to struggle with Kannada as most of the patients will speak it.
• You might have to cope with the competition and stress as the college has a high cutoff and a rigorous curriculum for medical courses
• You might have to travel a long distance to reach the nearest airport or railway station as Bagalkot is not well-connected by air or rail transport.

Scholarship

Not found on the official website.

FAQs

Q1: What are the eligibility criteria and exams for admission? 

The college admits students based on their performance in NEET UG for MBBS and NEET PG for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses.

Q2: What are the courses offered by the college?

The college offers 5 degrees and 26 courses in the field of medicine and allied sciences, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and PG Diploma.

Q3: What is the intake capacity of the college? 

The college has a total intake capacity of 250 students for MBBS, 97 students for MD/MS, and 10 students for PG Diploma.

Q4: What are the research opportunities in the college?

The college has a well-established research center that collaborates on many research initiatives with national and international organizations. The college also encourages students and professors to engage in research and publish their findings in reputable journals.

Q5: What is the admission process of the college?

The admission process of the college is based on the merit list prepared by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) based on the NEET UG/PG scores of the candidates. The candidates have to register online on the KEA website and fill in their choices of colleges and courses.

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