The medical college came into existence with the sole objective of providing quality of medical education and meeting the health care needs of the people in the backward region of Karnataka.

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Shri B M Patil Medical College is a single constituent college of the BLDE (Deemed to be University). The medical college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Sri Lankan Medical Council. The medical college is also enlisted in the World Directory of Medical Schools and IMED FAIMER.

Ranking & Collaborations
Shri B M Patil Medical College, one of the best medical colleges in Karnataka was ranked 9th among the top private medical colleges in India. This is the only medical college in the Bijapur which has been assessed and accredited with the NAAC, NABH and NABL.  The medical college has a MoU and collaborations with reputed universities and research institutes like - Tulane University (USA), The University of Manitoba (Canada), Healthcare Global Enterprises Bengaluru, Train and Help Babies (USA), etc.

Courses Offered  
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The Undergraduate Medical Course offered at the deemed medical college is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) which is of four and a half year of academic study and includes a one year of compulsory internship. The MBBS course is divided into three phases namely, Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical and the total intake capacity is 150.

Post Graduate Medical Courses:
The Postgraduate Medical Courses offered at the top medical college is Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) with duration of three years. The annual intake capacity of MD/MS is 144.

Specializations:
The Specializations offered in MD/MS are given below:
MD:  Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS:  Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking MBBS admission in Shri B M Patil Medical College must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admission
• Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying Entrance Exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in Shri B M Patil Medical College, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile: 
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Shri B M Patil Medical College is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the top deemed medical colleges in India, Shri B M Patil Medical College, NEET UG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG medical admission in Shri B M Patil Medical College must have
• Passed MBBS from recognized medical college
• Completed one-year internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG medical admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG Medical Courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Shri B M Patil Medical College, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:

• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile  

PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in Shri B M Patil Medical College will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the top deemed medical colleges in India i.e. Shri B M Patil Medical College, NEET PG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital
One of the best medical colleges in India, Shri B M Patil Medical College is attached to a teaching hospital which is spread with an area of 16 acres of land and has 1000 teaching beds for imparting clinical training to the medical students. The hospital building is very spacious with adequate natural illumination and ventilation.

Infrastructure and Facilities
Shri B M Patil Medical College, one of the top deemed medical colleges in Karnataka is spread on a sprawling green campus with 45 acres of land at Bijapur (now Vijayapura) and has a beautifully landscaped garden. The top medical college has amenities like - Lecture Halls, Laboratories, Auditorium, Spacious Library, Canteen, Post Office, ATM, Beauty Saloon, Gym. The medical college has also a fully furnished separate hostel for male & female students. It has a big playground which is enough for playing games.

Author's Bio: 

Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur was established in 1986. The institution is a constituent college of BLDE University. The college is listed in IMED.