Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences

Overview

About College

  • One of South India's fastest-growing Medical Teaching Institutes is the Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS). The institute offers prospective medical students an unmatched environment for pursuing Medical Education of the highest caliber under the distinguished direction of the saintly surgeon and chairman, Dr. C.K. Velayudhan Nair. The institute offers top-class education with dedicated and experienced faculty. The current dean of the institution is DR. S.M. Kannan, M.S., M.CH.
  • The MBBS program began in 2006 and currently enrolls 100 students yearly. There are 600 beds in the Medical College Hospital, which also has cutting-edge amenities. With the assistance of its outstanding professors, Sree Mookambika Medical College has produced some of the best students in the university and maintained a leading position in medical education in Tamil Nadu since its founding.

The institute has all the resources necessary for medical students, including top-notch infrastructure, the best medical faculty in the nation, and access to learning materials. 

Highlights 

Approved byNMC
Affiliated institutions The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Medical Council of India UNESCO National Accreditation Board for Hospital and Healthcare Providers
Last year’s resultNo specific information found
AccreditationAccredited by NMC
Awards and achievementsBest Performer Award - 26-01-2022, 15-08-20213T-IBHCs Certification First Cardio-Thoracic Surgery performed in Kanya Kumari District Only Cardiac Centre to perform Percutaneous along with Surgical Paediatric Cardiac Procedure. Performed >2500 open heart surgeries and >5000 Percutaneous Cardiac Interventions First Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in South Tamil Nadu.First to perform AICD (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) insertion in South Tamil Nadu
Ranking NRI/OCI Ranking – 133Tamil Nadu State Ranking – 50 
Cadavers to PracticeAccess to cadavers for anatomical studies
Student/Lecturer RatioA favorable ratio is maintained for personalized attention and guidance
CoachingComprehensive coaching programs for academic excellence
Quality of EducationEmphasis on up-to-date curriculum and innovative teaching methods

Infrastructure and facilities

  • Campus: The 73-acre campus of Sree Mookambika Medical College features stunning scenery and houses college buildings acquiring 20,109 sqm. On a 34,903 sqm plot of land, the Medical College Hospital and OPD buildings are located, while hostel blocks occupy the remaining portions. The Government Medical College features a separate residential complex with more than 32,333 square meters for students and staff.
  • Laboratories: Two 500 square meter examination rooms with a combined capacity of 250 individuals are available at the SMMC. This medical college contains a total of six halls for lectures. The air-conditioned auditorium is sixty thousand square feet, has a wide stage, and can accommodate 2500 people. Each of the five lecture halls in the college building can accommodate 120 students.
  • Library: The institution is also equipped with a library with 25 computers in its e-library department, 19,000 medical textbooks overall, 70 Indian periodicals, and 70 foreign publications.
  • Clinical rotations: The institute offers clinical rotations for its students with its affiliated hospitals. This ensures that the students get enough practical knowledge and learn better.
  • Hospitals: The institution is affiliated with well-established hospitals. This ensures that the students get first-hand exposure to various medical issues and enhance their skills.
  • Hostel: There are six hostels on campus. The hostels are well-equipped with basic as well as premium amenities.
  • Food: The college provides well-cooked and hearty meals to its students. The cafeteria ensures that students can have delicious meals at affordable prices.
  • Transportation: Keeping the students in mind, the college provides transportation facilities that help them to commute easily to and from the college.

Scholarships

  • Scholarships and financial aid are provided to the minority community. Typically, academic ability, financial need, and other considerations determine who receives scholarships and financial aid. Institutional scholarships are used as financial aid support.

Ranking 

Education Rating ReputationFacultyInfrastructureReviews
7.5 7.5 Excellent Good Excellent 7.5

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 

  1. Does Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, offer a hostel facility?
    1. Well-equipped hostels are provided at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari.
  2. Which institution is Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, affiliated to?
    1. Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
  3. Does Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, offer scholarships and financial aid?
    1. Yes, the Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, offers scholarships and financial aid to its merit students.
  4. What type of institution is Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari?
    1. The Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences is a private institution. 
  5. Does Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari, offer internships to its students?

                  a. Yes, once the 4-year MBBS program is over, students get the opportunity to do                          a year of internship at the college while they are paid a fixed amount of stipend. 

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