The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka Government established RGUHS in 1996. has gained recognition as one of India’s pioneering Health Science universities in the state of Karnataka. RGUHS has been acclaimed by the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences as well as the world renowned institute for the creation of curriculum for various courses from foresight.
RGUHS ranks among the top Indian Universities providing the best education. The prestigious university also happens to be one of the members of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in eight departments- Dentistry, Ayurverda, Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Unani, Homeopathy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.
RGUHS has some top ranked and famous alumini such as Swedish academic and public speaker, Hans Rosling, Indian novelist and doctor, Kavery Nambisan, and Renowned Nephrologist, Brian J.G. Pereira.
Highlights
| Year of establishment | 1996 |
| Campus | Bangalore |
| Recognised by | Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Modes of education | Full-time |
| Number of courses offered | 124 courses |
| Total no. of seats | 39,000 |
| Official website | www.rguhs.ac.in |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Application mode | Online |
Admission Process
RGUHS offers a number of different courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate speciality and doctorate levels. Application forms are released online through the official university website. Candidates willing to apply for RGUHS courses can refer to below mentioned details:
- For admissions to UG programmes at RGUHS is based on the rank in the merit list
- Admissions to PG programmes at RGUHS is based on the scores obtained in the qualifying exam as mentioned at the department website and rank in the merit list basis the scores
- Admissions to PhD programmes is based on the combined scores obtained in the entrance exam as organised by the university and personal interview
Courses
Admission to various study programmes at RGUHS is strictly based on the rank in the merit list. Candidates need to appear for the qualifying exam and secure the minimum percentage as mentioned at the department website. Mentioned below are the few courses along with their eligibility criteria and fee structure:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| BDS | Candidates must have clear Class 12 with PCB and English as mandatory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% or BSc from a recognised University in the required specialization as mentioned on the website and rank in the merit list |
| MBBS | Qualifying Exam: NEET Candidates must have clear Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as mandatory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% |
| MDS | Candidates must have BDS from a recognised University and rank in the merit list |
| MS | Candidates must have MBBS from a recognised University and must have complete one year mandatory internship |
Placements
RGUHS offers internship programmes as part of their curriculum to students pursuing MMBS and MD courses. A provisional degree can be used to apply for internships in hospitals.
| Established | 1996 |
| Also Known As | RGUHS |
| City | Bangalore |
| Website | Go to website… |
| Accepted Exams | NEET |
| Popular Courses | B.Sc. , MBBS |
| Ownership | State |
| Total Courses | 1518 courses across 6 streams |
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