St John's Medical College and Hospital Bengaluru

Introduction

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India established the prestigious St. John's Medical College (SJMC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in 1963. The college is part of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences and is recognized for its excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services. The institute offers various courses under the healthcare domain through its medical, nursing, and allied health sciences colleges.

The St. John’s Medical College nursing courses are imparted through the college of nursing. The institute offers a variety of nursing courses aimed at developing skilled and compassionate nursing professionals. The courses can be pursued under diploma, graduation, and postgraduation levels.

 

Affiliation

Type of University : Private University

Highlights

• State-of-the-art facilities - Modern labs, simulation centres, and well-equipped classrooms are there in the institute.
• Experienced Faculty - John’s Medical College nursing courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced educators and clinicians.
• Clinical Exposure - Students receive extensive clinical training at St. John’s Hospital and affiliated healthcare centres.
• Research and Development - Students get opportunities for participating in research projects and conferences.
• Placement Opportunities - The nursing programs at St. John’s Medical College have strong placement support with a track record of successful alumni in prestigious healthcare institutions worldwide.

Rankings and Awards

• John's Medical College is consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India by NIRF.
• It frequently features in the top 10 medical colleges in India in the India Today rankings.
• The college hospital has received numerous awards for its outstanding healthcare services, community health initiatives, and patient care excellence.

Affiliation

St. John's Medical College is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

Courses

The following are the nursing programs at St. John’s Medical College

Course	Duration
Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course	4 years
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course	2 years
General Nursing & Midwifery Course/td>3 years
M.Sc. Nursing Course – Medical Surgical Nursing OBG Nursing Paediatric Nursing Community Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing	2 years
M.Sc.(N) Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing	2 years

Admission

St. John’s Medical College nursing Eligibility

Basic B.Sc- Nursing Course

• The candidates should have competed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the admitting year.
• Minimum educational qualification is pass in the Pre-University Examination of Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education with an aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC, ST& OBC candidates) or any other examination recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences as equivalent to 2 years PUC. Pass in English subject in PUC is mandatory.
• Students awaiting results may also apply.

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course

• Not above 47 years of age
• Pass in Pre-University Examination of Karnataka or its equivalent which is recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Possess certificates of General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized School of Nursing
• Be a Registered Nurse under any State Nursing Council
• Be a Member of TNAI

General Nursing & Midwifery Course

• Minimum age for admission will be 17 years and there is no age bar
• Pass in 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% at the qualifying examination and English individually from any recognized board. Candidates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School) recognized by Central Government. However, Science is preferable. OR 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Health care Science from a recognized CBSE board/Centre.
• Students awaiting results also may apply.

M.Sc. Nursing course

• Minimum educational qualification is B.Sc. Nursing Degree / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka or any other University considered equivalent by the RGUHS.
• Registration with State Nursing Council.
• One year Experience in any clinical / teaching areas, either in a hospital or in a community. For P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Candidates, one year experience can be either before or after P.B.B.Sc. Nursing degree.
• Candidate should have scored at least 55% aggregate marks in first attempt at the final B.Sc. /P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Examination. For SC/ST of Karnataka State only 50% marks required.

M.Sc.(N) Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing

• Applicants must possess a registered B.Sc. Nursing Degree / PBB.Sc Nursing with a minimum of one-year clinical experience in any critical care setting prior to enrolment.
• Must have undergone B.Sc. Nursing in an institution recognized by INC.
• Candidate should have scored at least 55% aggregated marks in first attempt at the final B.Sc. /P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Examination.
• Should be a registered nurse in state nursing council.

St. John’s Medical College nursing admission application process

• Online applications are available on St. John's website. Candidates should fill out an online application and submit it to the registrar, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences.
• Online application fee (non-refundable) needs to be paid by the candidates.
• The necessary documents need to be uploaded by the candidates.
• Eligible candidates are notified regarding admission.

St. John’s Medical College nursing admission process

For Basic B.Sc. Nursing, candidates need to appear for the KCET examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Once the results are declared, a counseling round is conducted for the candidates who clear the entrance exam. The selection is based on the counseling round and verification of documents. For the rest of the courses, the selection is based on an interview conducted by the institute, subject to verification of documents. The candidates who are selected for the nursing degree at St. John’s Medical College need to pay the academic fee and complete the process of admission to reserve their seats.

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FAQs

1. St. John’s Medical College is affiliated with which university?
   • St. John's Medical College is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
2. How can I apply for nursing courses at St. John’s Medical College?
   • Online applications are available on St. John's website. Candidates should fill out an online application and submit it to the registrar, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences.
3. What are the nursing courses available at St. John’s Medical College?
   • Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery, and M.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc.(N) Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing are the courses available in the institute.
4. For Basic B.Sc. Nursing, which entrance exam is conducted at St. John’s Medical College?
   • For Basic B.Sc. Nursing, candidates need to appear for the KCET examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
5. For MSc Nursing courses, is any entrance exam conducted at St. John’s Medical College?
   • For admission to MSc Nursing courses, no entrance exam is required. The selection is based on an interview conducted by the institute, subject to verification of documents.
6. What kind of clinical training is provided to nursing students at St. John’s Medical College?
   • Students receive hands-on clinical training at St. John’s Medical Hospital, providing exposure to a wide range of medical conditions and patient care scenarios.
7. What are the job prospects after completing a nursing course from St. John’s Medical College?
   • Students have excellent job prospects and can find employment in reputed hospitals, healthcare institutions, research organizations, and educational institutions.

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