Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) is one of the prestigious institutions formed by the Bapuji Educational Association in 1965 with consensus and permission granted by government of Karnataka, Medical Council of India and Central Government. This composite was designed to grow the skills of healthcare personnel to cater the healthcare needs for the general public. The vision and continuous efforts of our Hon. Secretary Sri. Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappaji, has made the institution more genetic and has made the davangere an hub for education.
The major campus has around pre and para clinical departments, administrative blocks, and Bapuji Hospital. In addition District CG Hospital, SS General Hospital, KR Road, Women and Child Hospital, Mandipet, STJ Rural Hospital, Channagiri and Community Health center, Kukkavada are associated with JJM Medical college for teaching and training for students for clinical practice. The curriculum is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka and the degree has been awarded and recognised by the medical council of India.
Goals of Institution
To provide quality based medical education to Undergraduates and Postgraduates students.
To offer an integrative healthcare system to the public of Davangere and surrounding districts.
The composite consistently strives to develop the stratford of medical education and facilities of healthcare to reach the local needs and global standards.
Vision
To provide quality based medical education for the global standards, and provide comprehensive patient care for community level and promote research.
Our Mission
To carry a good name in medical education by incorporating a learning centric approach, and to make doctors who are locally related ti global competent.
To win the services of healthcare by upgrading the upcoming infrastructure and form new modalities for therapy at an affordable price to the patients.
To expand and meet the communities with poor access with basic health care amenities through community clinics and health camps.
To offer opportunities for quality based research for students and faculty members.
Highlights of JJM Medical College :
The significant fundamentals of the JJM Medical College is particularly mentioned in a below table, have a glance on it :
Particulars | Details |
Institute Name | Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College |
Popular Name | JJM Medical College |
Institute Type | Private |
Establishment | 1965 |
Founder | Bapuji Educational Association |
Managed | Bapuji Educational Association |
Accreditation | |
Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Grade | |
Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences |
Campus size | 25 Acres |
Gender intake | Co - education |
Course offered |
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Seat undertaken |
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Exam undertaken |
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Hospital Bed Capacity | 1,930 |
Student Count | 1,200+ |
Faculty count | 490+ |
Doctors | 500+ |
Location | FW38+R5H, Medical College Rd, MCC B Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Davanagere, Karnataka 577004 |
Official website |
Course Details and Fee Structure :
The JJMMC Davangere has offered MBBS Course and MD/MS Course with various features in the specializations. Down the below the respective course and fee details have been mentioned, can through it :
MBBS - Seat Intake : 245
Course : 5 years and 6 months
Internship : Mandatory 1 year rotary residential internship.
Fee Structure
Government Quota : 1,53,571 Per Year
Private Quota : 12,00,117 Per Year
Other/NRI Quota : 39,11,950 Per Year
MD/MS : Seat Intake - 220+
MD
Specialisation | Duration | Fee Structure |
Anatomy | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 1,11,015 Private Fees : 1,87,668 Other Fees : 1,87,668 NRI Fees : 1,87,668 |
Biochemistry | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 1,11,015 Private Fees : 1,87,668 Other Fees : 1,87,668 NRI Fees : 1,87,668 |
Physiology | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 1,11,015 Private Fees : 1,87,668 Other Fees : 1,87,668 NRI Fees : 1,87,668 |
Community Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 2,07,027 Private Fees : 3,58,253 Other Fees : 3,58,253 NRI Fees : 3,58,253 |
Forensic Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 2,07,027 Private Fees : 3,58,253 Other Fees : 3,58,253 NRI Fees : 3,58,253 |
Microbiology | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 2,07,027 Private Fees : 3,58,253 Other Fees : 3,58,253 NRI Fees : 3,58,253 |
Pathology | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 2,07,027 Private Fees : 3,58,253 Other Fees : 3,58,253 NRI Fees : 3,58,253 |
Pharmacology | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 2,07,027 Private Fees : 3,58,253 Other Fees : 3,58,253 NRI Fees : 3,58,253 |
General Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 80,15,000 NRI Fees : 80,15,000 |
Paediatrics | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 80,15,000 NRI Fees : 80,15,000 |
Psychiatry | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 80,15,000 NRI Fees : 80,15,000 |
Ophthalmology | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 60,15,000 NRI Fees : 60,15,000 |
Emergency Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 50,15,000 NRI Fees : 50,15,000 |
Respiratory Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 60,15,000 NRI Fees : 60,15,000 |
MS
Specialisation | Duration | Fee Structure |
General Surgery | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 80,15,000 NRI Fees : 80,15,000 |
OBG | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 80,15,000 NRI Fees : 80,15,000 |
Orthopedics | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 70,15,000 NRI Fees : 70,15,000 |
ENT | 3 Years | Govt Fees : 7,83,108 Private Fees : 13,87,994 Other Fees : 30,15,000 NRI Fees : 30,15,000 |
Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process :
The UG and PG courses that are undertaken by the JJMMC, Davangere . The eligible candidates will be guided based on their merits obtained in their respective entrance exam. The merit-based seat allotment for MBBS, MD/MS Program, the counselling process will be conducted by the KEA-Karnataka Examination Authority. The admission process of the ESIC, Gulbarga will proceed on the basis of candidates selection and eligible criteria. Down below the eligibility and admission process has been mentioned.
Eligibility Criteria:
MBBS
The candidates belonging to general category and joining the MBBS Program must have qualified in the core subjects :Physics, Chemistry, Biology with English Language of 50% aggregate.
For the reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) must have qualified with an aggregate of 40% in the above mentioned subjects.
The candidates must be 17 years old or should have crossed 17 years before the 31st December.
MD/MS
The candidates joining the MD/MS Program must uphold an MBBS Degree with an aggregate of 50% from an identified medical college.
The candidates must have completed the one year mandatory rotary residential internship before the prescribed admission date.
The age limit to join must be 17 years old or must have crossed the age before the 31st December.
Admission Process
To join the MBBS, MD/MS Program, follow the below mentioned admission process of JJMMC Davengere :
MBBS
The candidates need to clear the NEET-UG 2026 entrance exam conducted by the NTA and get qualified in it.
Once the candidates are qualified, they get registered in the KEA official portal for counselling.
Seat allotment process will be based on the candidates score in NEET UG, reservation category, and quota (Government / Private / NRI).
During the choice selection, keep your first preference on JJMMC Davangere and choose the MBBS course.
Report to the college on a prescribed date, submit your original documents, and the tuition fees.
MD/MS
Candidates must clear the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by the NTA.
Once the candidates are qualified get registered for the counselling from the official website KEA Portal.
The seat allotment process will go on the basis candidates performance in the NEET PG, chosen program, seat and quota availability.
On the particular date, report to the college with the original documents and submit it.
Once the documents formalities get verified, pay the admission fees.
Required Documents:
Once the admission is confirmed, the candidates must submit all the necessary documents to the college :
For UG Candidates:
10+2 Mark sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of DOB).
Admit Card of NEET-UG
Score card of NEET-UG.
Allotment letter from KEA.
Valid ID(updated Aadhaar card/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID).
Proof of Nationality (Indian Passport).
Transfer certificate(TC) from previous institution.
Migration Certificate(if studied out of Karnataka).
Conduct/Character Certificate(issued from previous institute).
Caste/Category Certificate(if applicable).
Domicile Certificate(for state quota).
PwD Certificate(if applicable).
NRI Status Proof(for NRI Quota candidates,if applicable).
Payment challan.
Verification slip.
Aadhar card of parents.
Eligibility certificate.
Medical fitness certificate.
10 passport-size photographs.
Students signature.
Thumb impression left and right.
Mother tongue.
Class 1-12 school name, address and passing year.
Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.
Study certificate.
Aadhar card xerox.
Students xerox.
Confirmation slip.
RTGS Slip.
KEA Application form.
Verification slip.
For PG Candidates:
Class 10+2 Mark sheet/Certificate(DOB Proof).
Admit card and score card of NEET-PG.
Allotment letter from KEA.
A MBBS Degree certificate.
Mark sheets of MBBS of all year.
Internship Completed Certificate(from the recognised University).
Attempts certificate.
Medical Registration Certificate(NMC/MCI or State Council).
Transfer Certificate from previous institute.
Migration Certificate(if applicable).
Valid Proof(updated Aadhaar card/PAN Card).
Eight Passport size photographs.
Caste and Income certificate.
Domicile certificate.
Thumb impression left and right.
Students signature.
Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.
Mother tongue.
Class 1-12 school name, address, and passing year.
Payment challan.
Verification certificate.
Medical fitness certificate.
Character certificate.
Aadhar card of parents.
Parents and students aadhar xerox.
Confirmation slip.
RTGS Slip.
KEA Application form.
Strength and Challenges
Strength
High Practical Training : Because of the 1930 bed capacity in the hospital, students get a high opportunity of patient load, and offer excellent practical exposure, hands-on-experience and research opportunities.
Faculty Expertise : The institution is recognised, it has hired high qualified faculty and experienced teaching staff.
Legacy & Facilities : The composite was formed in 1965 and it has gained reputation, and has facilities like : well - stocked central library and well - equipped laboratories system.
Academic Variety : The composite has provided UG and PG programs to the graduates.
Challenges
Issues of stipends : Late 2025, there are challenges in the payment of stipends, with regard to these payments it is only paid to the government quota students not to the other applicants.
Infrastructure and Hostel facilities : While labs are well - equipped, some hostels' amenities are mentioned as old and need to be renovated.
Limited access to extra curricular activities : The students feedback describes less college fests or curricular activities.
Construction Disruption : Some reports highlight that the ongoing campus world disturbs the campus environment.
Conclusion
In summary, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) is noted to be one of the well - formed private and reputed medical institutions in Karnataka. It existed in 1965 and has built a good reputation in the medical field and healthcare training. The composite gives a strong vibe of practical exposure and supports multiple associated hospitals, along with this it even offers education for UG and PG students. JJM Medical College is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and identified by medical authorities and further added to its credibility.
