Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru – Scholarships

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital offers various scholarship opportunities aimed at supporting students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Following are the key details regarding the scholarships available:

• National Merit Scholarship:This scholarship is awarded to students based on their academic performance at the national level.
• State Merit Scholarship:Similar to the national merit scholarship, this is awarded based on academic achievements recognized at the state level.
• OBC Scholarship:This scholarship is specifically for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
• SC/ST Scholarship:Scholarships are available for students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), aimed at promoting education among these communities.
• Vivek Medical Students' Scholarship (VMS):Offered by the Karuna Trust, this program provides financial assistance to deserving medical students who demonstrate both merit and economic need. Eligibility includes being a first-year MBBS student with high academic scores and a family income below INR 3 lakh annually.
• Eligibility Criteria: For the VMS, first-year MBBS students must have secured 85% or above in their 2nd year PUC and have a ranking of 2000 or below in entrance exams. Continuing students (2nd to 4th year) must have maintained over 70% in previous university exams and not availed any other scholarships except VMS.
• Application Process: Students interested in applying for these scholarships typically need to fill out an application form, provide necessary documentation, and may need to demonstrate financial need or academic performance through interviews or tests as required by specific scholarship programs.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital emphasizes making medical education accessible to underprivileged sections of society, reflecting its commitment to social equity in healthcare education.