Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar institute of Medical Education and Research

Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar institute of Medical Education and Research is a prestigious Private institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka was established in 2014. It was founded by visionary educationist Sri Dayananda Sagar in the 1960’s. The institute is operated under the aegis of Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust, Bangalore.

The institute is accredited with an NAAC A+ grade and owns an IIRF rank. The institute is approved by the Union Grants Commission (UGC) and AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). It offers programs for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Level. The programs are: MBBS, Bsc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT, Bsc Allied Health Science.

The campus has 130 acres of land, this wide range of space has been thoughtfully planned in green landscape, modern infrastructure, academic building and residential facilities. The college is away from the city bustle and to give a peaceful and conducive learning environment.

The campus is self-contained, providing facilities to the candidates like: labs, libraries, hostels, healthcare, sports, recreation areas and it is all provided under the campus boundary. The large campus of DSU is provided in a clean and  green environment, and pollution-free area, which maintains not just the formal education but also the collaboration, innovation and comprehensive student growth.  

Furthermore the institute is designed to be interdisciplinary and student-friendly, with a strong emphasis on academics, research, physical fitness, and everyday life. It has provided modern classrooms, labs, hostels to the candidates, medical care, sports centre, and student engagement spaces.

Their vision is to be in a position of excellence in medical education, research, healthcare delivery, providing competent, compassionate, and ethical medical professionals, who take part in the health and wellness of society at national and global levels.

Their mission is to offer a premium level of medical education promoted by the modern infrastructure, experienced faculty members, and advanced laboratories. To secure holistic clinical training through hands-on experience, patient-centered care, and community-centres healthcare service. To support the research, proof based medical practices, and innovation addressing contemporary healthcare challenges. To provide lifelong learning, empathy, and professional ethics among the upcoming future healthcare professionals. To prepare the freshers to deliver safe, effective, and affordable healthcare with social responsibility.

• To keep students engaged in the academics,the university has multiple interactive learning sessions for the candidates with activity based sessions like:(mind mapping,role-play).

• A wide range of high-fidelity stimulation labs are provided for safe clinical skill practice and a library with digital resources.

• A teaching hospital for candidates has provided a wide range of 1350 beds to have a conversation with patients.

• Holistic development, fosters research, community service(rural outreach), and aligning with NEP 2020 goals.

• Multi-disciplinary learning that allows the candidates to learn in a strong school of health sciences(Nursing,Pharma,Physiotherapy).

• The institute has a good facility that promotes overall well-being and it attracts international students. 

• Staying up to speed with medical advancements which is going beyond the requirements of universities.

• It is expected to extend the seats of PG (MD/MS) as it is lower in number especially in the popular branches of clinical.

• The location of the hospital is quite far away from the city centre, might affect the patient as it is lower, as compared to the prime city hospitals.

• It takes time to build a varied case mix and high number of patient loads for all the specialties, and it is important for students during the exam preparation.