Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, located in Jayanagar, was established in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka. It is a public state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). RGUHS is one of India’s largest health sciences universities, overseeing and affiliating more than 600 institutions across Karnataka in disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga, and Allied Health Sciences.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in diverse health sciences fields. Its headquarters in Jayanagar is equipped with administrative offices, academic facilities, and research centers. RGUHS emphasizes innovation in medical education, healthcare research, and community health initiatives. Graduates find career opportunities in hospitals, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations. Scholarships are available for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. Guided by its mission to advance healthcare education and research, RGUHS has become a cornerstone of medical and health sciences education in India.