Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) is a leading, public affiliating university located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1996, it has been providing quality education to students and producing highly skilled medical professionals for over two decades. RGUHS offers a wide range of courses, including MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, MD, MS, MDS, and several other Paramedical courses. The university has a highly experienced and dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a strong focus on research and innovation.

  • RGUHS is renowned for its rigorous and comprehensive emphasis on practical learning ensuring that students have hands-on experience and are prepared for the challenges of their profession.
  • RGUHS has a vibrant campus life, with numerous extracurricular activities, sports facilities, and clubs and societies that foster creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  • The university's alumni network is spread across the world and includes some of the most respected names in the medical profession.
  • RGUHS is honoured for being the largest Health Sciences University in India which is recognized by MCI and UGC for offering nearly 20 UG, PG, and Doctorate courses.
  • These courses are offered in the fields of Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga Sciences, Homeopathy, Pharmacy, etc. 
  • RGUHS is also one of the 500 certified universities members of the ACU group which is determined for building a better world through higher education. 

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RGUHS Highlights

RGUHS is dedicated to the study and teaching of health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Particulars Details
Year of Establishment 1996
Ownership Public/Government
Location Bangalore, Karnataka
Campus Size 50+ acres
Open University No
UGC Approved Yes
AIU Membership Yes
Institute of national importance No
Website rguhs.ac.in 
Also Known As RGUHS
Entrance Exams MBBS, B.Sc., B. Pharm, BPT, BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy), BNYS (Naturopathy and Yoga), BUMS (Unani Medicine), BDS, MDS, M.Sc., M. Pharm., MD, MS (Master of Surgery), MPT (Physio), Pharm. D

RGUHS Quick Facts

  • In RGUHS, 70% attendance is mandatory for a student to appear in the examination. In such a case, if he or she fails to follow this rule, then the candidate has to prepare for the same examination next academic year. 
  • The final admission for government seats in private colleges is done through counseling by RGUHS on behalf of Govt. of Karnataka. 
  • Even the management quota candidates have to qualify for the entrance examination to take admission to the courses of RGUHS. 
  • RGUHS is also known for providing financial aid in the form of scholarships to students. These scholarships are provided to the students on the account of their academic performance and category.
  • The university also provides scholarships to minority group students and sportspersons.
  • Every year, RGUHS invites various companies, NGOs, and hospitals for selecting deserving students for the prescribed job profiles. Apollo, KIMS, and ESIC hospitals are some popular names that come into the placement program every year.

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RGUHS Admission 2023 Dates 

Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counseling has started for admission to UG Courses at RGUHS such as MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, etc. Here are the important dates for RGUHS Admission 2023: 

Events Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out) June 13, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Registration Start Date July 14, 2023
Last Date to Register for Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling  August 2, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Choice-Filling August 6, 2023 – August 9, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment  August 16, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment August 19, 2023 – August 23, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Registration  August 24, 2023 – August 25, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Document Verification  August 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment  September 5, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment September 7, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Last Date for Reporting at Allotted College September 12, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment September 20, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Mop-Up Round Document Verification September 25, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment September 25, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Last Date for Reporting at Allotted College September 27, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment September 28, 2023
Last Date for Reporting for Stray Vacancy Round October 3, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Start Date July 26, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date August 13, 2023
Last Date to Pay Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Fees August 13, 2023 
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Choice Filling & Option Entry August 22, 2023 – August 25, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment  August 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Choice Filling & Option Entry September 25, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment  September 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Depositing Course Fee September 29, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Reporting to the Allotted College October 1, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS/BDS Seats and 50% MD/MS/MDS Seats under All-India Quota at RGUHS. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023


RGUHS Admission 2023

RGUHS offers admission only to Indian students. The admission process for RGUHS courses usually involves filling up an online application form, submitting the necessary documents, and paying the application fee. After the application process is completed, the university conducts an entrance exam, followed by counselling sessions, and the final admission is granted based on the merit list. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website of the university for the latest updates and notifications regarding admission.

RGUHS Admission 2023 Process​

Candidates seeking admission into the RGUHS can register online through the official website and submit the required application form along with the application fee. The necessary steps to apply are given below: 

  • Visit the official website of RGUHS.
  • Search for the ‘Application Link’
  • A new display will appear.
  • Fill in all the required details as asked in the form.
  • Upload all the documents as asked
  • Pay the requisite amount of the application fee
  • Submit the application form. 

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RGUHS Seat Intake

RGUHS Seat Intake data for offered programs is provided below:

Course General Seat Intake
MBBS 6100
BDS 2960
BAMS 1710
BHMS 630
B.Sc Nursing 850
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 525
B.Pharma 465
Pharm.D 60
M.Pharma 139
M.Sc Nursing 310
MD/MS 3160
MDS 986
M.Sc 60
PhD Nursing  30

RGUHS Cutoff 2023

RGUHS Cutoffs are determined by factors like the number of applicants, availability of seats, the difficulty level of the exam, and the previous year's cutoff trends. The cutoff marks vary for each course and are announced separately for each category of candidates (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.).

The cutoff marks for admission to undergraduate courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and B.Sc Nursing are generally based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam conducted by the university or through the national level entrance exams such as NEET.

For postgraduate courses such as MD, MS, MDS, M.Sc Nursing, and M.Pharma, the cutoff marks are based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam conducted by the university or through a national level entrance exam called NEET PG.

RGUHS Cutoff by Ranks for different courses (General Category) in Round 1 are listed below:​

Categories NEET 2023 Cutoff by Ranks (Expected)
MBBS 14189
BDS 147551
BAMS 52396
BHMS 87705
B.Sc. 9194
BPT 721
B. Pharma 30918
Pharm. D. 16642
BOPTM 9595
MD 2417
MS 8734
MDS 1029

RGUHS NEET UG Merit-List 2023

RGUHS offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the RGUHS NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download 


RGUHS Courses & Fees

RGUHS offers a wide variety of Medical and Health Science courses to the students. These courses are offered for 3 to 5 years duration. Admission to the MBBS and MS/MD courses is done on the basis of qualifying NEET UG with merit scores. Mentioned below is the name of the courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria: 

Course Course Details Selection Basis
M.B.B.S. Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 20,000/yr
Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks
NEET UG
B.Sc. Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 40,000 to 6.35 lacs
Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% in PCB 
Merit-based
B.A.M.S. Duration: 5.5 years
Fees: INR 1.29 lacs to 15.75 lacs
Eligibility: 10 + 2 with 50% marks
NEET UG
B.P.T. Duration: 4 years
Fees: NA
Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% in PCB and English 
Merit-based
B.P.H. Duration: 4 years
Fees: INR 3.17 lacs to 8 lacs
Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% in PCB and English
Merit-based
B.Pharma. Duration: 4 years
Fees: INR 8,250/yr
Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB/PCM/ PCMB
KCET
M.Pharma. Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 41,800 to 4.5 lacs
Eligibility: B.Pharma
Merit-based
Pharm.D Duration: 3.5 years
Fees: INR 1.44 lacs to 13.25 lacs
Eligibility: 10+2 
Merit-based
M.D.S. Duration: 3 years
Fees: NA
Eligibility: BDS 
NEET MDS + KEA counseling
M.S. Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 1.14 lacs to 34.51 lacs
Eligibility: MBBS
NEET PG + KEA Counseling
M.D. Duration: 2 years
Fees: NA Eligibility: MBBS
NEET PG + KEA Counseling
D.M. Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 6 lacs to 1.35 crore
Eligibility: MD/MS
NEET SS + KEA Counseling
Ph.D. Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 24,000/yr
Eligibility: Post Graduation
RGUHS entrance examination + Interview round

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RGUHS Rankings

  • St John's Medical College, Bangalore, (affiliated college of RGUHs) was ranked at #14 by NIRF Ranking 2022.
  • Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore was ranked at #12 by India Today Ranking 2022.
  • RGUHS ranked 174th in India, 4382nd in the global 2023 rating, and scored in 15 research topics. 
  • Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences ranked 129th for Medicine in India and 2643rd in the World with 366 publications.
  • RGUHS ranked 291st for Chemistry in India and 3592nd in the World with 117 publications made and 896 citations received. 

RGUHS Placements

  • RGUHS provides excellent placement opportunities to the students by inviting various recruiters including hospitals, NGOs, and companies to its placement program. 
  • The highest salary package offered in the MBBS program was 15 lakh per annum whereas the average salary package was 10.5 lakh per annum. 
  • Most of the recruitments were done in the fields of Medical, Healthcare, and hospital sectors with a combined percentage of 47.83%.

The top Recruiters who come for placements in the RGUHS are mentioned below in a tabular form:

Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences DG Hospital  ESIC Hospital
Hospira Health Care Apollo Hospitals Narayana Hrudayalya 
KHG Health Services Kims Hospital JJM Medical College

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RGUHS Scholarships

RGUHS assists the students by providing them with financial aid in the form of scholarships so that they can complete their studies without facing any financial hurdles in their way. Mentioned below are the details of scholarships that are provided to the students in RGUHS:

  • The students belonging to reserved categories and who score a minimum of 75% marks in their qualifying examination are considered eligible for scholarships. 
  • The students belonging to minority communities are also eligible for scholarships on the basis of their academic records in previous qualifying examinations. 
  • The university also sponsored scholarships to sports candidates and PWD candidates as well. 

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RGUHS Infrastructure

RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) has a well-established infrastructure to support its various academic and research activities. Here are some of the highlights of the RGUHS infrastructure:

  1. Campus: The university campus is spread over 94 acres in Jayanagar, Bangalore, and is well-connected by public transport.
  2. Library: RGUHS has a central library that houses over 1.5 lakh books, 8,000 journals, and 9,000 dissertations. The library also has an e-library section with access to various online databases and journals.
  3. Laboratories: The university has state-of-the-art laboratories for various departments, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Pathology.
  4. Lecture halls: RGUHS has well-equipped lecture halls with modern audio-visual aids to support effective teaching and learning.
  5. Hospital: The university has an attached teaching hospital, the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences Hospital, which has 750 beds and offers various medical services to the public.
  6. Hostel: RGUHS provides separate hostels for both men and women students with facilities such as Wi-Fi, mess, and security.
  7. Sports facilities: The university has various sports facilities such as a cricket ground, football ground, volleyball court, basketball court, and indoor games room.

Overall, RGUHS has a well-established infrastructure that supports its various academic and research activities and provides a conducive environment for students to learn and grow.


RGUHS FAQs

Ques. Does RGUHS offer sports facilities? 

Ans. Yes, RGUHS provides sports facilities with the aim of the overall development of students. Besides this, RGUHS also provides platforms of various state levels and all Indian inter-university tournaments to the students. 

Ques. Does RGUHS provide a hostel facility? 

Ans. Yes, RGUHS provides hostel facilities to the students. These facilities include big rooms with beds, almirahs, tables, chairs, etc. The hostel rooms are so spacious and comfortable. Besides this, in the hostel, hygienic vegetarian food is also provided to the students. 

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Ques. How is the faculty of RGUHS? 

Ans. The faculty members of RGUHS are highly educated and experienced in their respective subjects. Many teachers are having a great deal of 35+ years of experience in providing quality education to students. Besides this, the faculty is also helpful. 

Ques. Who are the notable alumni of RGUHS? 

Ans. RGUHS has given a lot of brilliant students not only to India but also to the entire world. Mentioned below is a table describing the main notable alumni of RGUHS:

Alumni Designation
Hans Rosling Swedish Physician
Kavery Nambisan Famous Surgeon
Brian JG Pereira Physician
Muhamed Haneef Doctor

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Ques. Does RGUHS provide admission to foreigners?

Ans. Yes, RGUHS provides admissions to foreign students on the condition that they can take admitted only to private colleges. Besides this, the candidates must have met the admission criteria as prescribed by RGUHS. The fees may be different for foreign students of SAARC nations and different for the rest.

Ques. Does RGUHS provide research and teaching assistantships?

Ans. No, RGUHS does not provide research and teaching assistantships to PhD students. However, RGUHS provides many other financial schemes to the students provided that they have satisfied the scholarship criteria.

Ques. What if the PhD viva voce is not satisfactory in RGUHS?

Ans. In such a scenario, if the performance in viva voce of PhD is not satisfactory, then the students are provided with another chance after a period of three months. After this chance, there are no more chances provided to PhD students.

Ques. What is the duration of the RGUHS PhD program?

Ans. After the registration, if the student is doing a PhD full-time, then the maximum permissible duration is only 3 years. However, in the case of a part-time PhD, the candidate will get a maximum of 5 years. The duration can be extended for a period of 1 year with the permission of the vice-chancellor. 

Ques. What courses does RGUHS offer?

Ans. RGUHS offers courses in various health-related disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences.

Ques. Is RGUHS a recognized university?

Ans. RGUHS is a recognized university under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Ques. Does RGUHS have a placement cell?

Ans. RGUHS has a placement cell that helps students with career guidance, internships, and job placements.

Ques. What is the duration of the courses offered by RGUHS?

Ans. The duration of the courses offered by RGUHS varies depending on the discipline and level of study. Generally, undergraduate courses take 3-5 years to complete, while postgraduate courses take 2-3 years.

Ques. What are the passing marks for RGUHS?

Ans. For a pass in a subject, candidates must secure 50% marks in aggregate (total of externals and internals).

Ques. What type of university is RGUHS?

Ans. RGUHS is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. It is the largest health sciences university in India.

Ques. How to check RGUHS Time Table 2023?

Ans. The process given below is to download the RGUHS Time Table 2023:

  1. Step 1: Visit the official RGUHS website rguhs.ac.in.
  2. Step 2: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences official page will open.
  3. Step 3: And Click on the Examination Section.
  4. Step 4: Search for the Exam RGUHS Time Table 2023 link and click on it.
  5. Step 5: The RGUHS Time Table 2023 page will open in a new tab.
  6. Step 6: Download the RGUHS Time Table 2023 and take a printout of it.

Ques. What are the details mentioned in the NEET PG scorecard 2023?

Ans. NEET PG 2023 scorecard mentions the details like name, parents' name, roll number, date of birth, category, scores (out of 800), totally correct and incorrect responses, and rank of NEET PG.

Ques. Where can I check my NEET PG Scorecard?

Ans. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the NEET PG scorecard 2023 at nbe.edu.in for 50% All India Quota seats.

Ques. Is NEET PG 2023 scorecard released?

Ans. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences released NEET PG Scorecard 2023 on March 26, 2023, on the official website at nbe.edu.in. The exam was conducted on March 5, 2023, and the result was declared on March 14, 2023.