“sarve janah swasthaa bhavantu”

Sri Devaraj Urs Educational Trust started this pioneer Medical College in the year 1986, to fulfill its objectives and successfully transformed it into a Deemed to be University in the year 2007. The College is situated at Tamaka (abutting National Highway No.4 – between Bangalore and Chennai), 5 K.M from KOLAR, Karnataka. Kolar is well connected by road, rail and air due its proximity to Bangalore, which is 75 K.M away. The nearest Railway Junction, Bangarpet is 15 K.M away from Kolar.

Dr. C.M.Gurumurthy, Founder Principal of the College took it as challenge in the year 1986 which was just a baron land and had a task to start from a scratch. Discipline developed during that period is strength for present administrators and was instrumental in getting recognition in its very first inspection in the year 1992.

Dr. D.L.Ramachandra took charge as Principal when Dr. Gurumurthy was appointed as special officer to establish Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on 01-08-1992 He was supported by Dr. M.H.Chandrappa who was as Administrative Officer was man behind establishing the R.L.Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre in the year 1995. The Postgraduate courses started in the year 1996. During this period the main concern was to develop the infrastructure.

Dr. S.H.Srikantia assumed the office of the Principal on 01-02-2001. During his short tenure as Principal with his vast experience and sense of humour college activities were at limelight.

Dr. A.R.Patil took over the office of the Principal on 01-01-2003 and during that period he had the challenges of Fee Fixation by the Government and Comed-K. The quality issues were also taken care and in year 2006 our college was certified by ISO 9001-2000. The same year NAAC peer team visited over college, and was accredited at ‘B’ level. Beginning of year 2007 the UGC team inspected the institution and after being satisfied, following its recommendation, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India Conferred Deemed to be University status on 25th May 2007.

Since July 2007 Dr. M.B.Sanikop took over the reigns as Principal when students from both (RGUHS and Sri Devaraj Urs University) University were admitted and also the task of MCI Recognition of UG course and some courses of Postgraduate courses was to be attended.

The college is recognized by Medical Council of India (both UG and PG courses), Malaysian Medical Council and listed in W.H.O. directory of world Medical Institutions. The Medical Council of India granted recognition for the Undergraduate Course in its very first Inspection in the year 1992, which shows the commitment of The Trust & Faculty, in imparting Quality Medical Education. Post Graduate Degree Courses and Diploma Courses are being offered since 1997 in various Clinical, Pre and Para Clinical courses and the degrees awarded are recognized by Medical Council of India.The location of this unitary campus with College, Hospital, Hostels and other facilities, is 2500 ft. above the sea level and enjoys salubrious and pleasant weather throughout the year. The campus occupies almost 100 acres of land covered with greenery and is pollution free. All the areas of the campus are well connected and well lit.

The inmates are protected round the clock by vigilant security personnel. The college offers unique professional, cultural and recreational opportunities in a serene and cordial environment. The hallmark of the college is the excellent discipline and moral values inculcated among the students.

A fully integrated, innovative, modular curriculum within the regulation of Medical Council of India is under preparation for the students to acquire adequate knowledge, requisite skills and competence. They are also taught Medical Ethics and the Constitution of India.

The college maintains high standard in Teaching, Training and Evaluation processes as evidenced by the high pass percentage with a substantial number of students securing Gold Medals/Distinctions/First Classes, in the University Examinations, and is a testimony to the efforts of the dedicated faculty.

	The College boasts of Qualified and Experienced faculty and each department is staffed as per MCI norms.
	The Lecture Galleries and Seminar Halls of each Department are well ventilated and equipped with latest audio-visual aids.
	The Library is spacious and well stocked with Textbooks, Reference books, National and International Journals as per MCI regulations. Printing, Scanning and Xerox facilities are also available. The Digital Library has a good number of computers with Internet and Medical Database facilities.
	For the purpose of seminars, symposia, workshops and CMEs, there is an acoustically built 400 seated well equipped Auditorium.
	To aid the learning process there are Museums of Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine. Anatomy Museum Forensic Medicine Museum
	The Anatomy dissection hall has a well stocked cadaver bank.
	Anatomy Dissection Hall
	The modern laboratories of Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology fulfill the needs of students. All these Departments conduct Post Graduate courses (M.D) and have the best facilities for Teaching and Training. The Pathology department is setting up a new immuno-histochemistry Laboratory Physiology Laboratory Microbiology Laboratory     Biochemistry Laboratory Pathology Laboratory     Pharmacology Laboratory Community Medicine Laboratory
	Forensic Medicine and Pathology students are provided with well-designed modern mortuary having cold storage facility and clean autopsy tables.
	Community Medicine department serves the community needs by actively involving and organizing Health Camps at remote Villages of Kolar District.
	Research is part of the curriculum for the PG students. All the Departments are actively engaged in research with periodic appraisals and audit. The department of Pharmacology is carrying out research programmes sponsored by World Health Organization (WHO).
	The College has its own Administrative Block which accommodates the Chamber and Office of the Principal as well as a Council hall.
	Administrative Block
	Council hall
	The vast college campus provides adequate and comfortable Hostel accommodation.
	The canteens, Cafeterias, bakery, co-operative stores, Laundry, STD/ISD booths, ATM and other such facilities take care of the day-to-day needs of the students and staff.
	Various guest houses accommodate visiting dignitaries, examiners, parents and past students.
	The staff are provided with in-campus accommodation and their presence in the campus creates a homely atmosphere.
	The campus has good playgrounds; well equipped indoor sports complex with high-tech multi-gym. Students practice under the supervision of Physical Director and Instructors.
	Alumni and Teacher-Parent associations are active with their valuable suggestions and contributions.