Karnataka to Welcome Four New Medical Colleges, Adding 600 Medical Seats

Karnataka to Welcome Four New Medical Colleges, Adding 600 Medical Seats
Published at : 7 Jul 2024, 1:22 PM IST
Updated at : 7 Jul 2024, 1:22 PM IST

Karnataka Medical Education Soars: 600 New Seats, NRI Quota Proposed

In a giant stride for clinical training, the country of Karnataka is ready to set up 4 new undergraduate clinical schools, way to the current approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC). This development, scheduled for the instructional 12 months 2024-25, will introduce a further six hundred clinical seats, marking a considerable enlargement of the country’s academic infrastructure. Read more, Karnataka PGCET 2024 Postponed & Applications Open Again! Don’t Miss Out
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Details of the New Colleges

The four newly approved medical colleges will each offer 150 seats, and they include:

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  1. Ramanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramanagara
  2. Kanakapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanakapura, Ramanagara District
  3. BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagarur, Bengaluru North
  4. PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Konappana Agrahara, Electronics City, Bengaluru

These new institutions will augment Karnataka’s total number of medical colleges to 74, encompassing both government and private sectors. Prior to this expansion, the state had 70 medical colleges with a combined capacity of 11,745 seats for the 2023-24 academic year. With the addition of the new colleges, the total number of medical seats will rise to 12,345.

Political Context and Significance

The decision to establish a new medical college in Kanakapura initially planned for the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science campus in Ramanagara, was fraught with political controversy. This move was followed by Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. causing disagreement between them. Kumaraswamy makes it a matter of political prestige. However, the issue was resolved amicably with both Ramanagara and Kanakapura organizing medical colleges.

Proposal for NRI Quota and Additional MBBS Seats

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In parallel with the expansion, the Karnataka government has proposed the introduction of an NRI quota within its government medical colleges. This initiative aims to create 508 additional supernumerary MBBS seats across 22 government medical colleges starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has formally requested the NMC to sanction this proposal.

Rationale Behind the NRI Quota

The proposal for an NRI quota is grounded in the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, which emphasize the inclusion of international students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The National Education Policy 2020 further advocates for increasing the intake of international students to enhance global outreach. Additionally, states such as Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Puducherry have already implemented NRI quotas, charging substantial fees ranging from USD 75,000 to USD 100,000 for a five-year course.

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Currently, in Karnataka, only private medical colleges offer NRI seats, with fees ranging between Rs 1 crore and Rs 2.5 crore. The proposed NRI quota in public higher education institutions is expected to follow the financial model with the proposed fee pegged at 25 lakh rupees per student. The program is expected to improve the financial health of the state’s healthcare facilities, generating significant revenue of up to $127 million in the first year and up to $571.5 million in the fifth year.

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Financial Implications and Benefits

Minister Patil emphasized that the additional resources provided by the NRI quota will go a long way in transforming private health institutions into the highest quality institutions. Revenues will support a variety of needs, including quality education, training, maintenance, purchase of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, patient care, infrastructure development, faculty expansion and research activities.

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Current Capacity and Future Prospects

Currently, 22 state medical schools affiliated with the Department of Medicine have a quota capacity of 3,450 in the 2023-2024 academic year. Of this, 85% (2,929 seats) are reserved for students from Karnataka and 15% (521 seats) are reserved for Indian quota. The proposal to add 508 more seats for NRI students is being considered as a possible solution without jeopardizing the regular supply of seats and preventing protests from students and parents.

Minister Patil remains optimistic that the Centre will approve the state’s request, enabling Karnataka to commence the NRI quota from the 2025-26 academic year, thereby further strengthening its medical education framework.

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BITSAT 2025 Registration on Till 18 April 2025, All Details Provided Here

BITSAT 2025 Registration on Till 18 April 2025, All Details Provided Here
Published at : 7 Apr 2025, 1:35 PM IST
Updated at : 7 Apr 2025, 1:35 PM IST

BITSAT 2025 registration is going on till 18 April 2025 at ‘https://bitsadmission.com/’  Registration commenced on 20 January 2025.

While this is for the first session of the test, candidates can apply for the second session also till 18 April 2025.

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They can also choose to apply exclusively for second session later.

This is the test to be taken for those who wish to join graduation courses in BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) which has campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai.

BITSAT 2025 registration began on 20 January 2025 for the first session and will go on till 18 April 2025. Those who pass this exam get to study integrated first degree programs which are BE, BPharma and MSc.

BITSAT 2025 registration
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BITSAT 2025 registration is now open for the first test session, candidates can apply for second session also now.

BITSAT 2024 registration process for the second test will be open from 26 May to 10 June, 2025. There is more to it than meets the eye.

Students have two options now, they can apply to write the test in the first session, those who wish to attempt the exam later, can submit BITSAT 2025 registration for the second session.

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What is BITSAT 2025?

The full name of Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test. It is popularly known in its shorter form BITSAT.

This is an institutional-level entrance test that is conducted twice a year. BITSAT 2025 is meant to be conducted this year. The first session is to happen from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025.

Second session of BITSAT 2025 will take place from 22nd June 2025 to 26th June 2025. It will be conducted online where answers have to be marked on a computer screen.

The format of questions is multiple choice, where each question will have more than one option and the right one has to be chosen to get the marks.

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BITSAT will have questions related to Maths/Biology, Physics, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Physics and Chemistry.

BITSAT 2025 registration

The applicants must study plus two from a recognized educational institution. Students focused on pharmacy courses must pass plus two with biology, physics and chemistry.

Those aiming for engineering courses have to study plus two with maths, physics and chemistry.

How to undertake BITSAT 2025 registration?

The process to take up BITSAT 2025 registration is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach the official website is ‘https://bitsadmission.com/’ The process is mentioned below:

1.The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can scroll down the page and click the button BITSAT-2025: Click here to apply for BITSAT-2025

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1823/92362/Index.html?_gl=1*1ay7xdy*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDA2NjAyNDEuQ2p3S0NBaUF0NEMtQmhCY0Vpd0E4S3AwQ1J1MkVuRXVyRGw4NVJRRkVfTlBVRmo4R3JNRThsWTNnQ1RjcTJlMU1BTlgyM01hMXpPZWtob0NDQ2NRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTY3MDY1ODYzMC4xNzQwNjMwMjk0*_ga*MzE4NjUyODMuMTc0MDYzMDI5NA..*_ga_DYQ0HEBE5Z*MTc0MDY2MDI0MS4yLjEuMTc0MDY2MTEwNC42MC4wLjEwODQyNDkzMjU.’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, they can click the link for registration and create an account.

5. After creating an account, they can login and start BITSAT 2025 registration for the exam.

6. The registration fee has to be paid and then BITSAT 2025 registration form has to be submitted.

How to download the hall ticket

Students who have successfully completed the process of submitting BITSAT 2025 registration alone can download hall tickets.

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website. The URL to access the official website is ‘https://www.bitsadmission.com/’

BITSAT 2025 registration

The same for the second session are to be available for download from 20th June, 2025 to till the exam date.

The tests must be passed with the required qualifying marks for the next process which involves counselling and document verification.

Those who get a seat in the course of their choice can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the classes.

Details about the admission procedure, courses offered and facilities provided can be obtained from the official website.

The institution has created a space for itself on the field of higher learning.

 

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