The SJM Vidyapeetha started Basaveshwara Medical College in the backward district Chitradurga, to reach the medical education to the un reached in particular and the development of this backward region in general, in the year 2001-02. The college has well designed building for teaching, administration and hospital purposes. It has a rich logistic infrastructure to ensure best teaching and learning environment. Indoor and out door sports buildings are provided to keep the students and staff physically fit. Hospital is made to function as required according to the norms of Medical Council of India and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. No stone is left unturned to recruit and motivate the teaching and non teaching faculty both at college and in the hospital. The College is Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore and Recognised by Medical Council of India, New Delhi. It is also a Member of Comed.K Group.
BMCHis located at SJM Campus, NH4 Bypass, Chitradurga, Karnataka. Chitradurga Railway Station is 3.5 km away and Private Bus Stand is 2.6 km away from the college. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is 222 km away from the college. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga. The college is well connected with all modes of transportation.