Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is a public university in the city of Warangal, Telangana, India. University is named after its poet, and political activist of Telangana – Kaloji Narayana Rao.
Type | Public |
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Established | September 2014 |
Chancellor | Governor of Telangana |
Vice-Chancellor | B. Karunakar Reddy |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | http://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in |
History
Before the state bifurcation, all the medical colleges were affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. Post-bifurcation of the state, Government of Telangana established a new university "Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences". Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi formally laid foundation to the university on 7 August 2016.[1] The re-affiliation of Telangana medical colleges with KNRUHS started from June 2016.[2][3]
Admission and courses
The admission for the convener quota is based on an applicant's EAMCET rank for other allied paramedics and pharma courses and NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test ) rank for admission into MBBS and BDS Courses.
Affiliated colleges
There are 1250 seats in government colleges. Notable colleges include:
- Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
- Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad
- Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad
- Government Medical College, Nizamabad
- Government Medical College, Mahbubnagar
- Government Medical College, Siddipet
Private colleges
2250 seats are available in private colleges. Notable colleges include:
- Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Nalgonda
- Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Patancheru
- Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar
- Chalmeda Anandrao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar
References
- "Modi accorded warm welcome in Telangana". The Hindu. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Telangana-starts-disaffiliation-of-colleges-under-NTR-health-university/articleshow/50940157.cms
- http://www.oneindia.com/hyderabad/warangal-prison-will-now-host-a-university-2159032.html