Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kolar

Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kolar is a private medical college that was established in 2023 by the Shanti Devi Charitable Trust. It is one of the leading medical colleges in Karnataka, offering quality medical education and health care services. The college is affiliated with Swaminarayan University and recognised by India’s National Medical Commission (NMC).

The college offers a five-and-a-half-year MBBS course, which includes one year of compulsory internship. The annual intake of the college is 150 students, who are selected through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The college follows the curriculum prescribed by the NMC and the university. The college has state-of-the-art infrastructure, including laboratories, lecture halls, library, auditorium, skill lab, and simulation center¹². The college also has a 390-bedded multi-specialty teaching hospital, where the students get practical training and exposure to various departments.

The college has a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members, who are dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills to the students. The college also encourages the students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, cultural events, NSS, and medical camps. The college has a student council that represents the interests and welfare of the students. The college also provides hostel facilities for the students, with all the necessary amenities and security.