Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, India, is a unitary university set up in 1996 by the government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka. Not declared fit to receive Central/UGC assistance under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act-1956.
The establishment of this university was directed by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in the Act of 1994. About 276 colleges throughout the state, affiliated with different universities, which were conducting courses related to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing were placed under the Rajiv Gandhi University in order to establish uniform standards in academics and administration.
The institution is named after former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. Originally it was centered in Mysore, but in 1998 the Karnataka State Legislature directed that it be moved to Bangalore.
University Highlights:
Establishment |
June 1, 1996 |
Formation |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Act, 1994 |
Recognition |
University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Membership |
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), National level |
Inter University Board (IUB), State level |
|
Campus Area |
50 acres |
Library |
Books – 6, 500 |
No. of Affiliated Colleges |
1172 |
University Publications |
A Hand Book of Patient Safety |
Key Highlights:
RGUHS MBBS and B.Pharm Admissions
The university offers various UG programmes in the fields of medical, nursing, pharmacy and several others. Admission to the UG courses offered by the university is conducted on the basis of merit in the qualifying degree. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official university website by submitting the application form along with the processing fee in the form of demand draft (DD) within the stipulated time.
RGUHS BDS and MDS Admissions
In addition to medical UG & PG programmes, the university also offers courses in dentistry viz, BDS and MDS. Admission to the above-mentioned programmes is done through merit in the qualifying examination or entrance test. Interested candidates can download the application form through the official university website and submit them upon completion in person or by post along with the fee and necessary enclosures.
RGUHS Ph.D Admissions
In addition to UG and PG programmes, the university also offers Research course viz. Ph.D in various disciplines such as medical, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing. Only candidates who have obtained Master’s Degree in the concerned subject are eligible to apply for the programme. Candidates can register for admission by filling-in the onlineapplication form and submitting the application (in person/by post) along with required processing fee, on or before the last date.
RGUHS MD and M.Ch Admissions
The university also offers super-speciality programmes such as DM and M.Ch in several disciplines including Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery and Neurology. Only candidates who are a citizen of India and has a MBBS Degree from a University are eligible to apply for the course. Candidates can register for admission by filling-in the online application form and submitting the application (in person/by post) along with required processing fee.
RGUHS MD and MS Admissions
The university offers PG programmes such as MD and MS in the faculties of Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences as well as Homeopathy. Admission to the above-mentioned programmes is done on the basis of merit obtained in the entrance test examination, conducted by the university. Candidate can download the application form online from the university website and submit it upon completion along with the processing fee and supporting documents.
RGUHS M.Sc and M.Pharm Admissions
In addition to medical programmes, the university also offers PG courses in nursing and pharmacy viz. M.Sc Nursing and M.Pharm. Selection of the candidates will be based on the merit in the qualifying examination or interview conducted by the university admission committee. Those seeking admission can download the application form online through the official website and submit it along with the necessary enclosures and required processing fee.
Candidates can check their semester results by following the below given steps:
Some Major Colleges of RGUHS are:
UG Courese: B.A., B.Sc., B.L.I.Sc. (Library Science), B.A. (Language), B.C.A. (Computer Applications), B.B.A., B.Com., B.S.W. (Social Work), B.Ed.
PG Courses: M.Sc., M.Com., M.A., M.S.W. (Social Work), M.L.I.Sc. (Library Science), M.Ed. (Education), MBA, MCA, PG Diploma