St John's Medical College Bangalore M.D Forensic Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MD Forensic Medicine at St. John's is a Category 1 (pre-clinical/para-clinical) course, which means it typically attracts candidates who are either very passionate about forensic medicine or those who could not secure a clinical seat. Given that there is only 1 seat (under General Open Merit category), the competition is intense but the rank requirement is generally lower compared to clinical branches. Based on past trends, candidates with NEET PG ranks in the range of 50,000 to 1,00,000+ have secured this seat through KEA counselling. However, this can vary significantly year to year depending on the number of applicants and available seats across Karnataka.

Ans. Yes, St. John's Medical College pays a combined stipend (State Government + College contribution) to all PG students. For MD Forensic Medicine, the monthly stipend is ₹90,000 in the 1st year, ₹1,00,000 in the 2nd year, and ₹1,10,000 in the 3rd year. Given that the total course fee (excluding hostel) is approximately ₹2.06 lakhs over 3 years, the stipend more than covers the course fees and living expenses in Bangalore, making this one of the most financially viable PG options in the country.

Ans. All PG students admitted to St. John's Medical College are required to execute a 1-year Social Obligation Service bond, committing to serve in St. John's Medical College Hospital (SJMCH) or its affiliated hospitals after completing the course. If a student defaults on this bond, a penalty of ₹5,00,000 (Five Lakhs) is payable by bank transfer or demand draft in favour of "CBCI Society of Medical Education, Bengaluru." This bond does not apply to SJMC alumni who have already completed 2 years of rural service as part of their MBBS bond.

Ans. After completing MD Forensic Medicine from St. John's, graduates can pursue careers as forensic pathologists in government or private hospitals, medico-legal officers, or faculty in medical colleges. The government sector (state forensic science laboratories, police departments, and government hospitals) is the primary employer. Academic positions in medical colleges are also available. Some graduates pursue additional qualifications in forensic toxicology or forensic psychiatry. The median salary for MD Forensic Medicine graduates is around ₹12 LPA, though government positions may offer structured pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission.

Ans. The single MD Forensic Medicine seat at St. John's Medical College falls under Category 4 (General Open Merit) as per the seat matrix. Admissions are conducted exclusively through KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) counselling, which is the state-level counselling process. Candidates from all over India can apply for this seat through KEA, as private college management quota seats are open to all-India candidates. There is no separate AIQ allocation for this seat through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).

Ans. MD Forensic Medicine at St. John's falls under Category 1 (pre-clinical/para-clinical), which has the lowest fee structure among all PG courses at the college. The total course fee is approximately ₹2.06 lakhs over 3 years (excluding hostel), with no tuition fee component. In contrast, clinical courses like MD General Medicine fall under Category 6 with a total fee of ₹12,40,025 (including tuition fee of ₹11,25,000 + other charges). This significant difference reflects the demand and clinical value of different specialisations in the medical job market.