St. John’s Medical College is a popular medical college, located in Bangalore/ Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the most sought after medical colleges among medical aspirants in India. It is a Christian Minority Institution belonging to the Roman Catholic Church in India.
This medical college offers graduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), super-specialty (DM/MCh) and various Diploma courses. It is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Category of Seats in St. John’s Medical College
- Category 1 (OPN): All India General Open Merit, includes all Indian Nationals irrespective of gender, religion, caste, community, region or any such affiliations.
- Category 2 (RC2): Institutional Staff Quota (Karnataka) includes children of permanent staff of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences who have served the Institution for ten continuous years or more.
- Category 3 (RC3): Roman Catholic Christian Religious Sisters (Nuns) includes Religious Sisters (nuns) who are members of Religious Congregations in India recognized by the Roman Catholic Church.
- Category 4 (RC4): Roman Catholic Christian Tribals includes Roman Catholic Christians who are members of recognized Tribal Communities.
- Category 5 (RC5): Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste Origin includes Roman Catholic Christians belonging to communities of Scheduled Caste origin.
- Category 6 (RC6): Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians includes all Roman Catholic Christians who are neither Tribal (Category 4) nor of Schedule Caste origin (Category 5) and who are NOT members of the South Indian States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and who are NOT migrants or descendants of migrants to North India from the afore-mentioned South Indian States.
- Category 7 (RC7): Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State includes all Roman Catholics Christians who have domicile in the State of Karnataka as per the KEA criteria.
- Category 8 (RC8): Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit includes all Roman Catholic Christians of India who do not come under the reserved categories 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.
- Category 9 (GMP – General Merit Private): Karnataka State Open Merit includes all candidates irrespective of gender, religion, caste, community, region who have domicile in the State of Karnataka as per KEA criteria.
MBBS Seat Matrix of St. John’s Medical College
| Category | Number of Seats | |
| TOTAL SEATS | 150 | |
| 1 | All India General Open Merit | 10 |
| 2 | Institutional Staff Quota (Karnataka) | 10 |
| 3 | Roman Catholic Christian Religious Sisters (Nuns) | 20 |
| 4 | Roman Catholic Christian Tribals | 10 |
| 5 | Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste Origin | 10 |
| 6 | Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians | 10 |
| 7 | Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State | 10 |
| 8 | Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit | 60 |
| 9 | Karnataka State Open Merit | 10 |
Cutoff Marks for MBBS at St. John’s Medical College
You can find the cutoff marks for MBBS at St. John’s Medical College below. You can click on the code and the cutoff details will be displayed for that code. The cutoff marks is shown year-wise for that category in terms of NEET All India Rank (AIR) and NEET score. The number of seats allotted in each category is also shown for your reference. The seats allotted may or may not exactly match with the seat matrix.
Special Documents Needed for St. John’s Medical College
| Category | Documents Needed |
|---|---|
| RC2 | Eligibility Certificate from Director of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences |
| RC3 | Certificate in prescribed format from the Superior General/ Provincial of the applicant stating that the applicant is a bona fide Professed Religious (Nun) |
| RC4 | a. Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant b. Certificate in prescribed format from the Bishop of the applicant stating that the applicant is a Roman Catholic Christian belonging to a Tribal Community in his Diocese |
| RC5 | a. Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant b. Certificate in prescribed format from the Bishop of the applicant stating that the applicant is a member of the Roman Catholic Christian community of Scheduled Caste origin belonging to his Diocese |
| RC6 | a. Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant b. Certificate from the Bishop of the applicant stating that the applicant is a Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christian belonging to his diocese |
| RC7 | a. Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant b. Certificate from the Bishop of the applicant stating that the applicant is a bona fide Catholic belonging to his diocese in Karnataka State. c. Karnataka State Domicile Certificate as prescribed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). |
| RC8 | a. Baptism Certificate attested by the Bishop of the applicant b. Certificate from the Bishop of the applicant stating that the applicant is a bona fide Catholic belonging to his diocese |
| GMP | Karnataka State Domicile Certificate as prescribed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). |
| All the candidates | a. Affidavit undertaking that the student will execute a social obligation service bond to serve for two years in one of the designated hospitals or health centres in a medically under-served area of the Country after graduation. b. Supporting document/s to prove residence in India for a period of at least 7 years prior to application for the MBBS course in the form of a study certificate issued by School/s in India stating to show that the candidate has studied for 7 continuous years including Standard XI and XII |
Fee Structure of MBBS at St. John’s Medical College
The fee structure for MBBS at St. John’s Medical College is displayed below (as of 2021). For the latest fee structure, please check with the college administration.
The below table shows the amount to be paid at the time of admission (first year fees).
The annual fee to be paid to the College from the 2nd year onwards is Rs. 6,28,330/-. This annual fee is to be paid in 2 Installments, on 01 January and on 01 July.
Please note that the Annual Fee does not include Hostel and Mess fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Should I Apply?
Counselling for admission to the MBBS Course in St. John’s Medical College is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). So, if you are interested in getting an MBBS seat at this college, you should ONLY register with KEA. This applies to all the categories of seats offered by St. John’s Medical College.
Do I need to separately apply to St. John’s Medical College?
Separate application is NOT needed for St. John’s Medical College. You should only register with KEA.
Should I register with Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for All India Open Merit Seats in St. John’s Medical College?
No, admission to every seat in St. John’s Medical College is done only through KEA. MCC is not involved. So, there is no necessity to register with MCC if you are interested in St. John’s Medical College.
Through which counseling we should get into St John’s medical college for non-Karnataka students?
The counseling for MBBS seats at St. John’s Medical College is done only by KEA. Whether you are a Karnataka student or non-Karnataka student, you have to register with KEA and participate in the online counseling.
I am an OPEN candidate. Do I need to serve two years?
Yes, everyone who joins MBBS at St. Johns Medical College should serve for two years in one of the designated hospitals or health centres in a medically under-served area of the Country. All India/ Karnataka Open Merit candidates are not exempted from this requirement. They also have to serve for two years.
When will KEA open the registration for MBBS admission?
From my past experience, generally, KEA opens its registration after the NEET results. But, it is suggested to check the KEA web site at regular intervals for any updates.
Is there any reservation for OBC candidates in St. John’s Medical College?
The various categories in St. John’s Medical College is shown above. There is no separate reservation for OBC candidates in St. John’s Medical College.
Conclusion
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