St John's Medical College Bangalore M.H.A [Hospital] Hospital Administration: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the MHA degree from St John's National Academy of Health Sciences is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. RGUHS is a statutory university under the Government of Karnataka Act; its degrees are valid for employment across India in hospitals, health systems, and related organisations. SJNAHS is a recognised minority institution established in 1963.

Ans. No. Admission to MHA at SJNAHS does not require CAT, MAT, XAT, or any national management entrance score. SJNAHS is a minority institution and manages MHA admissions directly based on graduation aggregate marks and an institutional process. Apply at stjohnsadmissions.in during the March-June window.

Ans. Total fees for MHA at SJNAHS are Rs. 4,49,170 for the full 2-year programme (Rs. 2,24,585/year) based on available data (2025-26). Hostel and mess charges are separate. Verify the exact 2026-27 fee breakdown and any additional exam/registration fees with the SJNAHS admissions office before paying.

Ans. Yes, the MHA at SJNAHS includes a mandatory internship as part of the 4-semester programme. Students get practical exposure in SJMC's 1,200+ bed multi-specialty hospital, covering hospital administration, operations, billing, HR, and quality management departments. This hands-on training is a key differentiator of the SJNAHS MHA programme.

Ans. MHA graduates from SJNAHS can work as hospital administrators, healthcare operations managers, medical superintendents (after experience), health policy analysts, and quality managers in public hospitals, corporate hospital chains, NGOs, insurance companies, and health startups. The RGUHS affiliation ensures the degree is recognised for government and private sector healthcare roles. Some graduates pursue PhD or international healthcare management programmes after MHA.