Admissions

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates in possession of MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the NMC Act, 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and possessing permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the internship on or before the prescribed cut-off for a particular admission session, and are eligible in NEET-PG conducted by  National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Courses and Intake

Selection of Candidates

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) of Government of Karnataka shall conduct the centralized counselling for PG courses (Medical-MD/MS) and seats are allotted by merit selection which is based on National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - Post Graduate (NEET - PG) conducted by  National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Seats sharing and reservation as per Consensual Agreement Between Government Of Karnataka And Association Of Minority Professional Colleges In Karnataka (AMPCK) In The Matter Of Regulating Admissions And Fee Structure To The Post Graduate (Medical-MD/MS) Courses In Private Professional Colleges of Medicine Sciences

Period of Training

The period of training for the award of various postgraduate degrees or diplomas shall be as follows:

1. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) / Master of Surgery (M.S.): The period of training for obtaining these degrees shall be three completed years including the period of examination.
2. Provided that in the case of students having a recognized two year postgraduate diploma course in the same subject, the period of training, including the period of examination, shall be two year.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are in possession of recognized post graduate medical Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent recognized qualification or are likely to be in possession of the same by the prescribed cut-off date for a particular admission session in accordance with eligible feeder specialty qualifications for super specialty courses, are eligible in NEET-SS conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Courses and Intake

Selection of Candidates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of DGHS, MOHFW & FW,GOI shall conduct the  All India counselling for all SS courses (DM/MCh.) and  seats are allotted by merit selection which is based on National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET - SS)  conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Period of Training

The period of training for the award of various postgraduate degrees or diplomas shall be as follows:

(1)Doctor of Medicine (D.M.) / Master Chirurgiae (M.Ch.)

The period of training for obtaining these degrees shall be three completed years (including the examination period) after obtaining M.D./M.S. degrees, or equivalent recognised qualification in the required subject;

Status
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.

Eligibility Criteria

• MD/DNB – in Anaesthesia/General Medicine/Emergency Medicine
• Diploma in Anaesthesia with one year experience.

Courses and Intake
Fellowship Intensive Care Medicine-02 Seats per Year.

Selection of Candidates
Candidates will be selected from a 4 member panel appointed by RGUHS.

Period of Training
18 to 24 months (full time work as per RGUHS guidelines and not permitted to work elsewhere)

Status
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.

Eligibility Criteria
Medical: Candidates with M.D. or M.S or Medical P.G. Diploma, M.Sc. in medical subjects under Medical Faculty (3years course from a Medical College) are eligible for enrollment for Ph.D course in concerned subjects only.
The Students who secure 50th percentile and above in the Ph. D Entrance Examination conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences are declared selected for admission to Ph. D courses as per calendar of events and such result is valid for two terms (for that academic year and next academic year) subject to availability of guides.

Courses and Intake

Selection of Candidates
All the candidate intending to register for Ph.D. programme shall appear for the entrance test conducted by the University.

1. An Entrance Test shall be qualifying test with qualifying marks as 50th Percentile. Percentile method be adopted for declaration of the result. The University reserves the right to lower this percentile limit, in case the number of candidates who have cleared Ph. D entrance examination is very low. This shall be given effect to with the approval of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. The test consists of two papers, conducted over two sessions of three hours. The syllabus of the first theory paper consists of Basics of research methodology and will carry 50 marks. (10X5) The Second theory paper which will be subject specific, preferably with the competence of PG standard, will carry 50marks.(10X5) There shall be eight questions with each questions carrying ten marks. The candidate shall answer any five questions out of eight questions in both the papers.
   The marks scored by the candidate for both the papers put together be considered for deciding the pass criteria.
   Percentile method is adopted for declaration of the results. Faculty wise 50th percentile shall be cut off point to declare for having passed Ph. D entrance examination.
   If multiple candidates score equal marks in entrance examination, ranking will be based on marks scored in Post-Graduation examination. In case, the Post-Graduation marks are also same, then Under Graduate marks will be considered. If the Under Graduate marks are also same, then candidate who is senior in age will be considered for higher ranking.
2. An interview/viva-voce to be organized by the University for the candidates who successfully clear the entrance test and are selected for the Ph.D. course to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted University Ph.D. Registration committee of the respective faculty.
3. The interview/viva voce will also consider following aspects, viz. whether:
   To evaluate the research aptitude of the applicants.
   The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.
   The research work can be suitably under taken at the Institution/College.
   The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
4. There will be only one stream of admission annually. The eligibility secured at the entrance test is valid for admission as per calendar of events and such marks are valid for two terms (for that academic year and next academic year).
5. The Colleges under the university which are allowed to conduct Ph.D. programmes shall decide on an annual basis through their academic bodies, a predetermined and manageable number of Ph.D. scholars to be admitted, depending on the number of available Research Guides (not exceeding the permissible number of Scholars in each department) and other academic and physical facilities available. They shall follow the norms regarding the scholar-guide ratio, laboratory, library and such other facilities as prescribed by the University.
6. The University will notify well in advance through the University website regarding the criteria for admission, procedure for admission, details of entrance test centre(s) and all other relevant information for the benefit of the candidates.
7. The University shall maintain the list of all the Ph.D. registered students on its website on year wise basis. The list shall include the name of the registered candidate, topic of his/her research, name of his/ her Guide/co-Guide and date of enrolment/registration

Under Graduate & Post Graduate Courses- Allied Health Sciences 

Status
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. 

Courses and Intake

Duration of the courses

Duration shall be for a period of three years and one year of Internship for B. Sc Courses.

Duration shall be for a period of two years and one year of Internship for M. Sc Courses.

Eligibility Criteria for UG/PG AHS -Eligibility Criteria as per RGUHS ordinance

1. He/Sheshall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31^st December of the year of admission to various

For Lateral Entry student:

• Allied:3 years diploma certificate from recognized board in subject for which candidate desired to enroll, in the respective allied health science course.

 For More information Use this link http://rguhs.ac.in/courses_rguhs.html

Under Graduate Course- Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT)

Status
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Examination

A Candidate seeking admission to first year Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT):

1. Should have passed two year Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.
   OR
2. Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/Councils/Intermediate examination established by State Government/Central Government and recognized as equivalent to a two year Pre University Examination by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences/ Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.
   OR
3. Candidates who have completed Pre-university course with Vocational Physiotherapy as their optional subject are eligible for admission to BPT course.

Selection of Candidates
The selection of students to a course of Physiotherapy shall be based on merit provided that:

1. In case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination, a candidate for admission to BPT course must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and must have obtained not less than 45% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled.
2. Tribes or Category I, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together in qualifying examination is not less than 40% instead of 45% as above.

Age

1. A candidate seeking admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy course should have completed 17 years of age, as on 31st December of the year of admission.
2. Every candidate before admission to the course shall furnish to Principal of the Institution a certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Government Medical Officer to the effect, that the candidate is physically fit to undergo Physiotherapy course.

Duration of the Course
The duration of the BPT Course shall be four and half years including internship of six months.

Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre

Status
Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.

Annual Intake
250 Seats per year

Selection of Candidates
Admission to B.Sc. Nursing Courses is through the Common Entrance Test 2024 conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

As per Govt. order No. MED 51 RGU 2023 dated 13/04/2023 for admission to the B.Sc. (Nursing) course, candidates need to appear for the KCET examination conducted by KEA.  For further information regarding the KCET Examination & admission procedure please log on to the website - http://kea.kar.nic.in

Eligibility

• Candidates should have completed 17 years on or before the 31st day of December, of the year of admission.
• Candidates should have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/Councils/Intermediate education established by the State Government/Central Government and recognized as equivalent to the two-year pre-university examination by RGUHS/Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with English as one of the subjects, and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects, and the candidate should have passed English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology separately
• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English taken together in the qualifying examination. With respect to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or other backward classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English taken together in the qualifying examination should not be less than 40% instead of 50% as mentioned above.
• In the case of candidates from the stream of Vocational Higher Secondary Course, conducted by the Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala; the candidates should have taken a minimum of 5 subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, in addition to the vocational subject.
• Foreign nationals:(including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees) seeking admission to Basic B Sc Nursing program candidates should have qualified 12th standard obtained by association of Indian University/ Institution/ Council or equivalent that has been prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council.

General Nursing and Midwifery

Status
Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Intake
100 Seats per year

Eligibility

• Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with any subject.
• Foreign nationals: (including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees).
• For admission to the Diploma Nursing (GNM) program candidates should have qualified
  12th standard obtained by association of Indian University/Institution/Council or equivalent.

POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING

Status
Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Intake
100 Seats per year

Eligibility

• Pass in GNM after 10+2 or equivalent examination preferably with respective state/country.
• Candidate should be a registered nurse and registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
• No candidate who is above 48 years of age as of 31^stDecember of the year of admission will be eligible.
• Foreign nationals: (including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees) seeking admission to the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program must have a valid certificate of registered nurse from their own country.

M.Sc. Nursing

Status
Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Intake
25 Seats per year

Eligibility

• Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) or Post Basic B.Sc. In nursing degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS), or any other university accepted as equivalent by RGUHS, Karnataka.
• Minimum one year of work experience after obtaining a B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) in a hospital or a Nursing educational institution/community health setting. For candidates with post-Bbasic B.Sc. In a nursing degree, no such experience is needed after graduation.
• Registered with the State Nursing Council as a registered nurse and registered midwife.
• Foreign nationals:(including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees) seeking admission to M.Sc. Nursing programs must have a valid certificate of registered nurse in their own country except for OBG specialty.

Vydehi Institute of Pharmacy

Status
Recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Intake
60 Seats per year

1. Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission

Admission to the First year of B. Pharmacy. (In First Semester)

Candidate shall have passed with 50 percent of marks (optional subjects) in the 10+2 Science examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 Science examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and or Biology (PCB / PCMB) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India equivalent to any of the above examinations is also valid.

Pharmacy Lateral Entry. (In the Third Semester)

Candidate shall have passed with 50 percent of marks in the D. Pharm course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.

2. Course Duration

The B.Pharm course lasts for eight semesters (four academic years) for regular students and six semesters (three academic years) for lateral entry students. The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed from time to time by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.

D. Pharmacy (Diploma in Pharmacy)

 Status
Recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Intake
60 Seats per year

1. Eligibility Criteria for Admission

Candidate shall have passed with 50 percent of marks in (optional subjects) 10+2 Science examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 Science examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and or Biology (PCB / PCMB) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India equivalent to any of the above examinations is also valid.

2. Duration of the Course

The duration of the course shall be for two academic years