Question 1

Is NEET UG mandatory for MBBS admission at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory for all MBBS seats at St Johns Medical College. No other entrance exam is accepted. Admission is strictly based on NEET rank through KEA centralised counselling.

Question 2

Does St Johns Medical College have a management quota for MBBS?

Accepted Answer

No. St Johns Medical College does not have a management quota or NRI quota. All 150 MBBS seats are filled through KEA counselling. Direct admission is not available.

Question 3

What is the rural service bond at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

All MBBS graduates must serve for 2 years in a designated rural or medically underserved facility after completing the internship. Non-compliance attracts a penalty of INR 25 lakhs. Graduates who complete the bond become eligible for 49 PG seats reserved exclusively for St. Johns alumni.

Question 4

What was the NEET cutoff rank for St Johns Medical College MBBS in 2025?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the General Open Merit (All India) closing rank was 13,706. The Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit (RC8) category closing rank was 79,997. Cutoffs may vary in 2026 based on NEET scores and seat availability.

Question 5

What is the total MBBS fee at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

The annual fee is approximately INR 8.11 lakhs per annum. The total cost over the 4.5-year MBBS programme is approximately INR 36.5 lakhs. Fees are the same across all seat categories. Contact the admissions office for the latest fee schedule.

Question 6

Which categories of MBBS seats are available at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 categories totalling 150 seats. These include 10 General Open Merit seats (all India), 55 Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit seats, 25 seats for Catholic Nuns, 10 Karnataka State Open Merit seats, and category-specific seats for Catholic SC, tribal, North Indian, and Karnataka Catholic candidates.

Question 7

How is B.Sc Nursing admission conducted at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

B.Sc Nursing admission is through KCET and KEA counselling. Candidates must score at least 45% in 10+2 PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC) and qualify KCET. The 4-year course total fee is INR 6,34,000.

Question 8

Can final-year MBBS students apply for MD/MS at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

No. One year of completed compulsory rotating internship is mandatory before applying for MD or MS. Final-year MBBS students must first complete their degree and internship. The internship completion certificate is required at the time of counselling.

Question 9

Does St Johns Medical College conduct its own entrance exam for MBBS?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no college-level entrance exam for MBBS. Admission is entirely through NEET UG scores and KEA counselling. BPT, BOT, and B.Sc Allied Health Sciences programmes use a St. Johns Entrance Test. B.Sc Nursing uses KCET.

Question 10

What application fee must BPT/BOT candidates pay at St Johns Medical College?

Accepted Answer

BPT and BOT candidates pay an application fee of INR 500. Candidates for masters programmes including MPT, M.Sc MLT, and M.Sc MIT pay INR 1,000. Apply online at cmis.stjohns.in.

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