Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute, established with divine blessings of His Holiness Padma Bhushana, Karnataka Ratna Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahashivayogi and His Holiness Sree Sree Siddalinga Mahaswamiji is set to carve a niche in medical education, research and healthcare. The National Medical Commission, New Delhi accorded permission to start the SMCRI with 150 MBBS seats from the academic year 2022-23.The institute is located in the heart of Tumakuru city which is 65 kms from Bengaluru on the Bengaluru-Pune Highway and is easily accessible by road, train and air. The institute provides one of the finest learning environments with excellent infrastructural facilities such as air conditioned lecture theaters,well equipped laboratories, Skill Lab, Medical Education Unit, Library, and Hostels.

The institute aims to achieve its vision with the ardent support of well experienced, qualified and dedicated teaching and supporting staff.