Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research

 

Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSIMSR): 

The Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSIMSR) is a private medical institute located in Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India. It was established in 2023 with the mission of providing free, value-based medical education and healthcare, particularly focusing on serving rural and underserved communities. The institute is accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE). 

Key information about SMSIMSR:

• Location: Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
• Establishment: 2023.
• Founder: Sri Madhusudan Sai.
• Affiliation: Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE).
• Accreditation: National Medical Commission (NMC). 

Courses and admission

• Courses Offered: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
• Admission Process: Admission is based on merit, specifically NEET-UG scores, and is conducted through online counselling by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
• Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed 17 years of age by December 31st of the admission year, passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English in their 10+2 equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and qualified the NEET-UG exam. 

Facilities

The institute boasts a range of facilities to support its educational and healthcare mission:

• Teaching Hospitals: Includes the Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital, a multi-specialty facility with 400 beds providing free healthcare services.
• Academic Block: Dedicated to Dr. C. Rajeswari, offering free healthcare services and serving as the primary learning space.
• Campus Facilities: Includes a library, laboratories, seminar halls, lecture halls, a conference hall, research labs, departmental labs, and hostels for both boys and girls.
• Other Facilities: Gym, canteen, sports arena, and 24-hour internet access. 

Unique features

• SMSIMSR is noted for providing medical education completely free of cost.
• Graduates are required to serve a mandatory five-year period in rural or medically underserved areas after completing their studies, fulfilling the institution's commitment to rural healthcare upliftment.
• The institute is described as the "world's first medical college entirely dedicated towards rural upliftment and universal healthcare".