RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (RGUHS)
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RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (RGUHS)
  Bangalore, India
Approvals and Recognitions:

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Est. Year:

1996

Gender Accepted:

Co-Ed

Ownership:

Public

Campus size:

77 Acres

Affiliation:

Bangalore University,Bangalore Central University

Rajiv Gandhi University Fee Structure:

The Rajiv Gandhi University fee structure for different Rajiv Gandhi University courses is given below:

Courses 1st Year Fees
MBBS Rs. 20,000
B.Pharm Rs. 8,250

The Rajiv Gandhi University admission procedure is as follows:

  • Candidates need to qualify in the relevant entrance exam and clear the cut-off score to be eligible for admission.
  • They need to go through the counselling process to be selected for admission.
Overview:

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore is a premier public university set up on June 1st, 1996 by the Karnataka Government. The university is in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. RGUHS is a promotional and regulatory body for medical science education in Karnataka. RGUHS, Bangalore is one of India's largest medical universities and is consistently ranked among the top medical universities in India. Rajiv Gandhi University of Allied Health Sciences affiliated colleges have been ranked consistently among the top Medical, Dental, and Paramedical Colleges in India.

RGUHS is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom (UK). Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore was established under the Karnataka State Legislature Act of 1994. The act encompasses all the existing medical science institutions in Karnataka. RGUHS ensures the best teaching, training, and research facilities for students in the modern and Indian medicine system.

RGUHS Faculties:

RGUHS has one campus that is located in Jayanagar, Bangalore. It ensures the best medical education for candidates in Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Super Specialty, and Research Courses.

Rajiv Gandhi University admission is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying degree or merit obtained in various medical entrance examinations.

RGUHS, Bangalore has a total of 757 colleges affiliated with it. These institutes offer numerous academic programs under the following faculties:

Medical Dental
Pharmacy Nursing
Ayurveda Homoeopathy
Unani Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Siddha Physiotherapy
Allied Health Science -
RGUHS, Karnataka Infrastructure:
Hospital Spacious Classrooms
Library Laboratories
Sports Facilities Cafeteria
Highlights of RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (RGUHS)
University Address
Bangalore, India
Campus Size
77 Acres
Establishment Year
1996
Management
Government of Karnataka  
Ownership
Public
Approval/ Recognition
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Exam
NEET UG, NEET PG, INI CET, COMEDK, and many more.
Rajiv Gandhi University Courses for UG:
Medical:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS):
Duration:

5½ Years (Including one-year of mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

The RGUHS applying candidates must pass 2 years of Pre-University or 12th standard examination with English as one of the subjects along with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects.

The candidates must secure a pass mark in all the subjects and a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.

Dental:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):
Duration:

5 Years (Including one-year mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

Candidates must pass 2 years of Pre-University or 12th standard examination with English and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. They must also pass in all the subjects and secure a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.

Ayurveda:
Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS):
Duration:

5½ Years

Eligibility:

The RGUHS applying candidates must pass 2 years of Pre-University or 12th standard examination. They must have studied English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects in their Pre-university or 12th standard. They must secure a pass mark in all the subjects and a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.

Homoeopathy:
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS):
Duration:

5½ Years (including one-year mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

The applying aspirant must have passed 2 years of Pre-University or 12th standard examination conducted by a recognized educational board. He/ she must have studied English as one of the subjects alongside Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. The total aggregate marks obtained by the candidate must not be less than 50%.

Pharmacy:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):
Duration:

4 Years

Eligibility:

The RGUHS applying candidates must have passed 2 years of Pre-University or 12th standard examination. The applicants must have studied PCM/ PCB/ PCMB/ PCME/ PCMC with an aggregate of not less than 50% marks. The candidates who have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy course with not less than 60% aggregate are also eligible for the program and shall be permitted for the 2nd Year B.Pharm course.

Nursing:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Nursing:
Duration:

4 Years (Including 24 weeks mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

Aspirants must have passed the Pre-University or 12th Standard examination. They must have passed the mandatory subjects, i.e., English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology individually, with 45% marks.

Post Basic Bachelor of Science (P.B.B.Sc) Nursing:
Duration:

4 Years (including 24 weeks of mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

Interested candidates must have passed the Pre-University or 12th Standard examination in Arts, Science, or Commerce field offered by a recognized educational board.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT):
Duration:

4½ Years (including 6 months of mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

Aspirants must pass the Pre-University or 12th Standard Examination with English as one of the subjects. The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects with total aggregate marks of 45% or more.

Allied Health Science:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc):
Duration:

3½ Years (including one-year of mandatory internship)

Eligibility:

Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. in Allied Health Science Courses must pass their Pre-university or 12th Standard examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. Candidates with a 3-year Diploma in the preferred subject can also apply for the program. They should have completed their diploma from a Government-recognized Institute.

B.Sc Allied Health Science Specializations Offered:
Medical Laboratory Technology Operation Theatre Technology
Cardiac Care Technology Perfusion Technology
Neuroscience Technology Renal Dialysis Technology
Respiratory Care Technology Anaesthesia Technology
Imaging Technology Radiotherapy Technology

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Fees Structure for UG Programs:
RGUHS Courses Rajiv Gandhi University Fees Structure (1st Year)
MBBS Rs. 20,000
B.Pharm Rs. 8,250

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Diploma:
Duration: 3 Years
Rajiv Gandhi University Courses for PG Programs:
Medical:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Master of Surgery (MS)
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

RGUHS Aspiring candidates should obtain an MBBS Degree from a college recognized by the MCI and the Indian Government. They must have completed their rotatory internship on or before the 30th of April in the year of admission.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Specializations Offered:
Anaesthesiology Aviation Medicine
Anatomy Biochemistry
Community Medicine Community Medicine
Forensic Medicine General Medicine
Microbiology Pathology
Paediatrics Radio-diagnosis
Pharmacology Radio-therapy
Physiology Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine
Psychiatry -

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Master of Surgery (MS) Specializations Offered:

1. General Surgery

2. Obstetrics and Gynecology

3. Ophthalmology

4. Orthopaedics

5. Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Dental:
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS):
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates should have a recognized BDS degree awarded from a college recognized by the DCI and India's Government. They should have completed their rotatory internship on or before the 30th of April in the year of admission.

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Specializations Offered:
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Periodontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry and Endodontics
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Public Health Dentistry Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Ayurveda:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Master of Surgery (MS)
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates should hold a BAMS Degree from a recognized college or university. They should also complete their rotatory internship before applying for the course.

Following are the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Specializations Offered in Ayurveda:
In terms of Doctor of Medicine (MD) In terms of Ayurveda Vachaspati
Ayurved Samhita and Basic Principles of Ayurveda Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhant
Anatomy Rachna Sharira
Physiology Kriya Sharira
Materia Medica and Pharmacology Dravyaguna Vigyan
Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals RasaShastra and Bhaisajya Kalpana
Paediatrics Kaumarbhritya - Bala Roga
Preventive Social Medicine and Yoga Swasthavritta and Yoga
Medicine Kayachikitsa
Rasayana and Vajikarana Rasayana and Vajikarana
Psychiatric Mano Vigyan Avam Manas Roga
Pathology and Diagnostic Procedure Rog Nidan Avum Vikriti Vigyan
Rog Nidan Avum Vikriti Vigyan Chhaya Avum Vikiran Vigyan
Panchakarma Panchakarma
Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Agad Tantra Avum Vidhi Vigyan

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Following are the Specializations Offered under Master of Surgery (MS):
In terms of Master of Surgery (MS) In terms of Ayurveda Dhanvantari
General surgery Shalya Samanya
Surgery in Kshar Karma and Para Surgical Measures Kshar Karma Avum Anu Shastra Karma
Anesthesiology Sangyaharana
Orthopaedics Ashti Sandhi and Marmagata Roga
Ophthalmology Netra Roga
ENT and Head Karna, Nasa, Kantha and Shiro Roga
Karna, Nasa, Kantha and Shiro Roga Danta Avum Mukha Roga
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Prasuti and Stri Roga

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Homoeopathy:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Homeopathic:
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

The RGUHS aspiring candidates must have completed a BHMS degree from a university recognized by the MCI.

Pharmacy:
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):
Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

The RGUHS applying candidates must have passed B.Pharm Degree from any other recognized university in India.

Nursing:
Master of Science (M.Sc) Nursing:
Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

The candidates must have passed B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or other equivalent degrees from a recognized Nursing Institute. They must be having a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field.

Physiotherapy:
Physiotherapy:
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

MPT aspirants must have passed the Bachelors of Physiotherapy program with the required aggregate marks.

MPT Specializations Offered:
MPT Specializations Offered: Sports Sciences
Sports Sciences Paediatrics
Neurological Sciences Community Health
Movement Science -

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Allied Health Science:
Master of Science (M.Sc):
Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the required B.Sc Allied Science course from institutions affiliated to RGUHS or other state or central medical universities. Candidates who have done B.Sc Allied Health courses through correspondence are not eligible for the courses.

M.Sc Allied Health Specializations Offered:
Renal Dialysis Technology Clinical Psychology
Perfusion Technology Medical Laboratory Technology

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Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Specializations Offered:
Clinical Biochemistry Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Microbiology and Immunology -

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Masters in Hospital Administration:
Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the required B.Sc Allied Science course from institutions affiliated with RGUHS or other state or central medical universities. Candidates who have done B.Sc Allied Health courses through correspondence are not eligible for the courses.

Engineering and Technology:
Master of Technology (M.Tech):
Duration: 2 Years
  • Pharmaceutics
Naturopathy and Yogic Science:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Diet and Nutrition in Yoga and Naturopathy:
Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the final year BNYS examination from any of the affiliated universities. They must complete a 1-year compulsory rotatory internship in a teaching institution or other institutions.

The candidates should also obtain a permanent registration from any of the Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Colleges recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Those holding a correspondence degree are not eligible for the course.

Rajiv Gandhi University Courses for Super Speciality: Medical:
Doctor of Medicine (DM):
Duration:

3 - 5 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates should have obtained an MD Masters Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized and registered national or state medical body.

Doctor of Medicine (DM) Specializations Offered:
Cardiology Medical Oncology
Paediatric Oncology Cardiac Anaesthesia
Neurology Nephrology
Critical Care Pulmonary Medicine
Neonatology Gastroenterology
Endocrinology -

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Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch):
Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility:

The RGUHS applying candidates must complete their MS/ MD for the required subject from a medical university recognized by the MCI.

M.Ch Specializations Offered:
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Paediatric Surgery
Urology Head and Neck Surgery
Gynecologic Oncology Plastic Surgery
Surgical Oncology Neurosurgery

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Medical:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
Duration: 3 - 6 Years

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Rajiv Gandhi University Admissions:

RGUHS, Bangalore admissions are done via an online application process. Rajiv Gandhi University admissions application forms are released online on its official website.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Admission Process:
  • The selection process for the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences courses (UG) is done based on the performance in the qualifying entrance examination.
  • The candidates appearing for the Rajiv Gandhi University admission for PG courses need to appear for the university's entrance exam
  • For Ph.D candidates, RGUHS interviews the eligible candidates.
Note:

Once the merit list has been released, the candidates should complete the RGUHS document verification process and pay the required fees by complying with the Rajiv Gandhi University fee structure for the admission process.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Scholarships:
Scholarship Objective:

The RGUHS scholarship's main objective is to provide financial assistance for the meritorious and poor applicants to help them meet their expenditures while pursuing education at the university. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences scholarships are based on the results of the 10+2 examination or equivalent and the required specific criteria for the Undergraduate program.

Rajiv Gandhi University Scholarship Allocation:
Faculty Allocation of Total Number of Students
Medical 5 Students
Dental 5 Students
5 Students 10 B.Sc Nursing Students , 5 PB B.Sc Nursing Students
Pharmacy 2 D.Pharm Students , 3 B.Pharm Students
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy
Ayurveda 5 Students
Unani 2 Students
Homoeopathy 2 Students
Naturopathy and Yoga 1 Student
Allied Health Science 8 Students

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RGUHS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

The candidates applying for the scholarship must fulfil the following criteria:

1. The student applying for the RGUHS scholarship must have studied for at least 10 years or more in Karnataka.

2. MBBS and BDS students must have scored more than 80%, whereas the students of other health science courses must have scored more than 60% in 10+2 or other equivalent examinations.

3. The RGUHS, Bangalore applying candidate’s parents' annual income must not exceed more than Rs. 6 lakhs per annum.

Documents Required to Apply for the Scholarship:
Documents Required to Apply for the Scholarship: SSLC Marks Card (For DOB proof)
10+2 or Equivalent Exam Marksheet 10+2 or Equivalent Exam Marksheet
Caste/ Category Certificate/ Income Certificate Bank Passbook Photocopy
Domicile Certificate KEA Allotment Letter

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