Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga

Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, established in 2014, is a premier private medical institution located in Shimoga, Karnataka. The institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), now known as the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institution was founded with the vision of providing quality medical education and healthcare services to the rural and semi-urban population of Shimoga district and surrounding regions. The college operates under the aegis of Sri Subbaiah Educational Trust and has consistently maintained high standards in medical education, clinical training, and research. The institute offers comprehensive medical education programmes, including undergraduate MBBS, postgraduate MD/MS specialisations, and super-specialty courses across various medical disciplines. The admission process for MBBS is conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), whilst postgraduate admissions are based on NEET-PG scores. The college has a sprawling campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, modern teaching aids, well-equipped laboratories, and a 750-bedded teaching hospital that provides extensive clinical exposure to students. The institution emphasises holistic development, combining theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills, community medicine exposure, and research opportunities, making it one of the sought-after medical colleges in Karnataka.