JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH], Mysore

JSS Medical College Courses and Admission 

JSS Medical College offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, super-speciality, diploma and Certificate Courses in various specializations. Admission is offered for both Indian and NRI students based on merit. Detailed information regarding JSS Medical College Courses is mentioned below: 

JSS Medical College Admission Process

JSS Medical College Admission is merit-based for all the UG, PG and Doctoral courses. Admission to B.Sc and M.Sc courses is based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and the admission process is tabulated below: 

The infograph below gives a comparison between fees for MBBS and MD/MS flagship courses: 

• JSS Medical College MBBS Fees for the first year are INR 19,86,400, which is higher compared to KSHEMA (INR 17,64,500) and KMC Mangalore (INR 17,80,000). 
• For MD/MS, the course fee at JSSMCH ranges between INR 10,000 to INR 33,50,150 for various specializations. KSHEMA PG Fees range from INR 18,000 to INR 29,88,000 (1st year) which is slightly higher than JSS Medical College. 
• KMC Mangalore Fees for MD/MS courses are higher compared to other colleges. The fees for various specializations range from INR 4,95,000 - INR 33,98,000. 

The infograph below gives a comparison between seat intake for MD/MS courses: 

• For MBBS, the seat intake is 250 annually in JSS Medical College and KMC Mangalore. 
• KS Hedge Medical Academy (KSHEMA) Mangalore has increased its MBBS intake capacity to 250 since 2023. 
• For MD/MS (PG - 3 Years), JSSMCH offers the maximum seats of 163 annually and KMC Mangalore offers a total of 160 seats. 
• KSHEMA offers only 136 seats for MD/MS which is 16.5% fewer seats compared to JSSMCH.

JSS Medical College Campus Facilities 

JSS Medical College spread across 43 acres is located in Mysore, Karnataka. The college has good student diversity and offers good facilities on campus for students' well-being. Students are provided with 24/7 security, a library, hostels and sports facilities. Some of the facilities offered at JSS Medical College are as follows:

• Library: The library has an extensive collection of books, journals and other resources. All reading areas are Wi-Fi enabled and students can also access books, and papers from Digi-Library. 
• Laboratory: All the labs are well-equipped to aid students in their practical exposure. 
• Sports Facilities: Students are provided with both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. JSS Medical College facilitates sports such as Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Basket Ball, Throw Ball, Ball Badminton and Athletic track, Table tennis, Chess, Carrom, Badminton, Recreation Hall and Multistation Gym hall. 
• ATM: The campus also has a bank / ATM to aid students, staff and parents with financial transactions. 
• Canteen: The canteen offers hygienic food and is located on campus to cater to students and parents. 

Hostels: JSS Medical College offers separate hostels for boys and girls on campus. Students are provided with all the modern amenities, RO drinking water, nutritious food, laundry and security facilities. The hostel fee structure for girls and boys is as follows:

Campus Life of JSS Medical College students based on latest reviews:

• Review by Abdullah Siddiqui (MBBS): JSS Medical College campus is ragging-free, while seniors and juniors have a good relationship. The campus has less crowd and is surrounded by green providing a serene environment for studying. Although the faculty and staff are less approachable. Classrooms have adequate seating and are equipped with ACs and Smartboards. Students are encouraged for extracurricular activities such as sports (football, cricket, volleyball, badminton and table tennis court) or student-run clubs like 'Labyrinth' - the quiz club, 'Myriad' - the dramatics club, 'Oculis iuris' - the forensic club, gaming clubs.
• Review by Sai Nayak  (MBBS): Campus life is good at JSS Medical College. The campus facilitates a food court, and a large field for football, volleyball, cricket and basketball. Indoor sports such as table tennis and chess are offered in the hostel. The registration for hostel is a simple process. Must pay the requisite fees fill out the application form and attach passport-size photos (minimum 8). Hostel rooms are provided with a study table, a cupboard, an internet connection and common bathroom facilities. The mess food is satisfactory and it's mixed of both south and north meals but it's pure veg and doesn’t offer non-veg food.
• Review by Mohammed Usman (B.Sc Perfusion Technology): The college offers good study material and lab facilities. The library is facilitated with free Wi-Fi for online research. Students are involved in all the programs conducted by the college that help de-stress and study passionately. However, students are not allowed to use lifts and must use only the staircase.
• Review by Sagar K (M.Sc Medical Biochemistry): Students are offered good resources for their project. Faculty are well-experienced, and friendly and help students in their research projects. The college provides both physical and digital libraries.

Reasons to Choose JSS Medical College 

As per the student review, here are a few reasons to choose JSS Medical College: 

• Strong Academic Reputation: JSS Medical College offers a standard curriculum and conducts internal exams every 3 months creating a competitive learning environment and aiding students prepare for their final exams. Students are also posted at JSS Medical Hospital to aid students in applying their knowledge in real time. 
• Excellent Research Facilities: Students are offered opportunities to participate in research activities. The college offers well-accomplished and dedicated faculty as an external help and research facilities such as laboratories and a library to aid students in their research. 
• Supportive Infrastructure: JSS AHER Campus is NAAC “A” accredited and offers an excellent campus for medical students. Modern Classrooms, Labs, Physical and Digital libraries, Hostel and sports facilities are offered. AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics & Communication) Class is also conducted to teach ethics and etiquette to future doctors. 
• Vibrant Campus Life: JSS Medical College conducts ‘Tatvam' the annual fest, which takes place annually in July and 'Asclepius' in September every year. Apart from this, the college also has many student-run clubs such as 'Labyrinth' - the quiz club, 'Myriad' - the dramatics club, 'Oculis iuris' - the forensic club, gaming clubs and others, which have their own Instagram and Facebook pages, run by students.
• Favourable Location: The campus is located amidst the greenery in Mysore creating a serene environment. As it is a prime tourist location, students can de-stress by visiting Mysore Palace, St. Philomena`s Church, Chamundi Hill, Mysore Zoo, Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Rail Museum and other historical places. The campus is 5 km away from the Mysore Suburban Bus Stand and Railway Station and 7 km away from the Mysore City Bus Stand. 

JSS Medical College Alumni 

JSS Medical College is a renowned established and has a well-established alumni network. The college invites well-accomplished alumni as guest speakers. Students can also connect with JSS Medical College Alumni for job opportunities. Here are some of the alumni at JSS Medical College. 

Name	Designation	Photo
Jags Krishnan	Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia
Smitha Rani	Assistant Professor in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Srinivasa Murthy Doreswamy	Associate professor in Neonatology
Bhavatej Enganti	Consultant Urologist & Andrologist