Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopedic (SGITO), Bangalore, was considered inorganically oriented trauma and orthopaedic care-related institutes that have now risen to the levels of leading institutes in all fields offering undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in health care. SGITO's admission seizing system intends to accept able candidates among the 7 courses in 3 degree levels. The admission cycle at SGITO normally takes along the academic calendar that generally opens in the August-September period. However, some specific dates may differ regarding different programs. The selection modes differ from course to course, including merit-based admission, interviews, and entrance examinations.
Eligibility criteria for under graduation programs include 10+2 from a recognized board with the required subjects. To be eligible for postgraduate programs, candidates would need to qualify with their bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline from a recognized university. For the MS Orthopaedics program, students are admitted to the institute based on their NEET PG scores. The affiliations of the institute with the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) lend credence to the quality of medical education.
Application Process
Different processes apply to applications depending on the program at SGITO:
1. For B.Sc in Nursing, BPT, B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology, B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology, B.Sc in Anaesthesia Technology, and B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology:
- The application form needs to be availed from the institute's official website or collected in person from the admission office.
- Completely fill in this form with all the accurate personal and academic details.
- The application package should include all essential and relevant documents like all relevant academic certificates, mark sheets, etc.
- Submit this completed application with all attached documents to the institute on or before the set deadline.
- For programs that require interviewing, the institute will inform shortlisted contenders of their interview schedule.
- Attend the interview (if any) being conducted by the selection committee of the institute.
2. For MS Orthopaedics:
- Register and appear for NEET PG exam.
- Apply for admission to SGITO through centralized counseling for medical postgraduate admissions.
- If selected, comply with the counselling process, along with document verification.
- Complete other admission formalities at SGITO, should a seat be allotted.
Degree wise Admission Process
- B.Sc Nursing: SGITO has B.Sc Nursing program with a sanctioned intake of 60 seats. While no special admission details are provided, students are generally required to have completed their 10+2 in Science and met the admission criteria fixed by the Indian Nursing Council.
- BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy): This BPT program has sanctioned intake of 40 students. The merit-based selection will be available through government counseling. 10+2 with science subjects and fulfilling eligibility criteria defined by regulatory bodies are needed for this course.
- B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology: It is the approved intake for the B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology program, which comes to an authorized total capacity of 20. The selection process is purely performance-based to be conducted in the interview carried out by the institute's selection committee members.
- B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology: This course has an approved intake of 20 and admission to this course is based on performance of the candidates in the interview conducted by the selection committee of the institute.
- MS Orthopaedics: The total intake given to MS Orthopaedics of SGITO is 10 seats. The admission is granted depending upon the NEET PG score. Candidates must achieve the qualification for graduation from an MBBS degree and also fulfill other eligibility requirements stipulated by the National Medical Commission.
- B.Sc Anesthesia Technology: This course has an approved intake of 10 seats. The selection is done solely on the performance of the candidates in the interview conducted by selection committee members of the institute.
- B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology: The program is for 10 students, with admissions for the same determined according to performance by interview taken by the selection committee of the institute.
The following documents are mostly required for admission:
- 10th and 12th mark sheets along with certificates
- Undergraduate degree certificate and mark sheets (for postgraduate programs)
- NEET PG score card;
- Valid ID proof;
- Latest passport-size photographs;
- Caste certificate (if applicable);
- Any other certificates or documents specified by the institute.