The Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute was started as a private Medical School in the year 1955 by Mysore Education Society. The Founders of this Society were Dr. R. Shivaram, Dr.Mekhri, Dr. B.K. Narayana Rao and Dr. B.V. Ramaswamy. It was handed over to the then Government of Mysore in the year 1957 with affiliation to Mysore University, subsequently to Bangalore University. Presently, it is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences since 1996.
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute has MCI recognition for Undergraduate 250 students, 280 Postgraduate students, {MS Anatomy, MD Physiology, MD Biochemistry, MD Pharmacology, MD Pathology, MD Microbiology, MD P & SM, MD Forensic Medicine, MS Ophthalmology, MS ENT, MS Orthopaedics, MD Anaesthesiology, MD Paediatrics, MD Gen. Medicine, MD Gen. Surgery, MD OBG, MD Radio Diagnosis, MD Radio Therapy, MD Psychiatry, MD Skin & V.D, MD Transfusion medicine, and MD Respiratory medicine} and 16 Super Specialty seats forM.Ch Plastic Surgery, M.Ch Paediatric Surgery, DM Neurology, M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology and DM Cardiology. The institution has Fellowship programmes in Vitreo-Retina, Surgical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cornea & External diseases of Eye, Cosmetic Dermatology,Glaucoma, Paediatric Dermatology, Paediatric Anaesthesiology, Accident, Trauma & Emergency Care, Community Ophthalmology and Dermato-Surgery. The institution offers Bachelors’ degree in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, diploma and certificate courses in Para-medical streams.
BMCRI is located in Fort, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Transport system can be found in all ways in order to reach the institute. One can travel by bus, metro, train, or even air for those from other cities or states. The details of the transport route and systems are given below.
1. By plane, Bangalore International Airport is the closest airport, which is located 36.5 km away from the institute.
2. The nearest railway station is Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, located 4.1 km away from the institute.
3. National College Station is the nearest metro station from the institute, located 1 km away.
4. Kempegowda Bus Station is the closest bus station which is located 4.5 km away from the institute.
The institute has collaborated with various other institutes and organizations. To date, as per the informed, BMCRI Bangalore has collaborated and signed MOUs with YRCU and ISRO.
(10+2) with subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually in the 12th standard + 50% marks in PCB For admission to the MBBS course, one needs to complete 17 years of age by the December 31 of the admission year.
Boys Hostel The college has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Girls Hostel The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Library The college has a suitable library with a tranquil environment. The library has all the books required for academic learning and knowledge enhancement. The library is also equipped with journals, e-books, magazines, and newspapers, which is fit for the students.
Auditorium The college has a vast auditorium where talk shows, cultural festivals, events, and competitions are held. The auditorium has a functional seating arrangement for students with proper audio, seating, and stage arrangements.
Medical/Hospital The college is attached to four significant hospitals where students can seek immediate medical help as and when required. The hospitals also have pharmacies from where students can purchase medicines under prescription.