Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute

Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (SCMCH&RI)

Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (SCMCH&RI) is an institution dedicated to providing quality medical education and healthcare services to rural and deserving communities. The college and hospital are located on the Bengaluru–Mysuru National Highway in Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka. SCMCH&RI is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. 

Facilities and services

• Hospital: SCMCH&RI has a parent teaching hospital with 900+ functioning beds. The hospital includes:
  • 70+ ICUs
  • Modular OTs
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure
  • Cutting edge diagnostics and laboratory services
  • 24/7 healthcare services
  • Emergency and casualty services
  • Ambulance services
  • Blood bank
  • Pharmacy
  • Diagnostic services
  • Intensive Care Units including NICU, PICU, MICU, ICCU, Emergency ICU, and OBG ICU
• Medical Specialties: The hospital provides services in various specialties including General medicine, Orthopaedics, ENT, General surgery, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics and gynecology.
• Medical College: The college offers a variety of courses including MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), Allied Health Sciences (B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Imaging Technology), and Para-Medical Diplomas.
• Campus: The campus is spread across 25 acres and includes:
  • Smart Classrooms & Advanced Labs
  • Central Research & Skill Labs
  • Extensive Library
  • Comfortable Hostels (separate for boys and girls)
  • Vibrant Cafeteria
  • Spacious Auditorium
  • Sports & Recreation facilities including a gymnasium and swimming pool. 

Admission

Admission to courses at SCMCH&RI is based on eligibility criteria and entrance exams like NEET UG for MBBS. The admission process involves qualifying the entrance exam, participating in counseling rounds, and reporting to the college for document verification and fee payment. 

Social initiatives

The institution also organizes advanced healthcare camps to bring medical care to the underprivileged, offering free secondary and tertiary care in various departments like Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, OBG, Orthopedics, General medicine, and ENT.