M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Microbiology and Immunology) 

at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Sarjapur Road

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. The college has been ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India with a score of 60.49. St John's Medical College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. St John's Medical College is popular for its MBBS course. Candidates can enrol in the MBBS course by taking the NEET exam.

The admission process at St John’s Medical College is entrance based with the process being conducted by KEA. The authority accepts scores of the entrance exam that it conducts for the same. MBBS, BTech, MS, and MD candidates seeking admission are required to apply via the Karnataka-CET 2026 entrance exam. BPT/MPT/ MSc/MHA/PhD admission candidates are required to apply via the official website of St John's Medical College and apply online.

As per the NIRF report 2022, 42 MSc/ MHA and 63 PG (3 years) students were placed during St Johns Medical College placements 2021. A few more highlights relates to the placements are given below: 

Read more about SJMC MHA course admission, fee, etc.

Check out the below table for course-wise median packages offered during St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences placements 2024:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences NIRF report 2025.

St John’s Medical College accept NEET-UG for MBBS and KCET for BSc Nursing. However, for some of the courses, like BPT, MSc, candidates have to take the entrance exam conducted by the college. The subjects for the exam should be selected based on the desired course. More details regarding the same can be checked in the respective admission brochure. Candidates who get shortlisted are called for interview cum seat counselling.

The total seat intake for two-year SJMC MHA programme is 30. This is as per the SJMC Allied Health Sciences Admission Bulletin 2023. Details related to the reservation policy are not mentioned in the brochure. Aspirants can reach out to the admission office to get details regarding the reservation policy.

Once the application process is completed, the college checks each form. Students needs to upload the correct documents and fill the correct details for their forms to be accepted. After this the college releases the cutoff list. Students falling in the list can proceed for further process of admissions.

The faculty members are degree holders, experienced in the field of Medical, Research & Teaching. The hospital has trained doctors with specialisations and experience. The trained faculty help student to gain practical knowledge as well.

St John's Medical College can be reached through different modes of transportation. You can reach by bus, train, and air. The list of stops the closest to the college: Cs-St. John's Hospital, BDA Complex, Koramangala, Koramangala Water Tank; Raheja Arcade, Koramangala; St John's Hospital; Central Silk Board. Rest, you can take off at Kempegowda International Airport, and it would take around 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach St. John's Medical College.

Candidates seeking admission to SJMC MHA course must meet the required eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates can further apply by visiting the college official website. The medical college shortlist candidates based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Shotlisted candidates have to further appear for an interview round after which seat allotment is carried out. After selection, candidates may have to pay some amount of the fee to confirm their seat.