Postgraduate Medical Program
MD Community Medicine
St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru · 3 Years · NIRF #28
Key numbers
Annual Intake
4 seats
Duration
36 months
NIRF Rank (Medical)
#28
NAAC Grade
A (3.42)
Average CTC (2025)
Non-clinical public health roles across WHO, UNICEF & Govt sectors
Investment
₹25.5L total
~₹8.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹8,50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
MBBS degree from a recognized institution
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
Not Your Typical Clinical MD
Community Medicine is a non-clinical specialty built around population health, biostatistics, and health systems. If you're chasing OT hours and patient wards, this track will feel very different. But if you want to shape national health policy or work with international agencies, this is where you start.
The verdict
Good fit
St. John's offers a reputable, research-backed MD in Community Medicine with access to global recruiters like WHO and UNICEF. The NAAC 'A' grade and NIRF #28 ranking add serious credibility. That said, the 25.5L total fee is significant for a non-clinical MD, and with only 4 seats, competition is fierce. Best suited if you're already clear on public health, policy, or research careers—not for those seeking a low-cost, clinical-heavy specialization.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Public health & policy career
- ✓ Global health & research
- ✓ College brand & Bengaluru ecosystem
Doesn't match
- ✗ Clinical patient care & surgery
- ✗ Low-budget PG option
- ✗ Large peer batch