St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (SJNAHS) stands as one of India's most respected healthcare education institutions, tracing its legacy back to 1963 when it was established as St. John's Medical College. Located in Koramangala, Bangalore, this premier institution operates under the aegis of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and has earned recognition as a Deemed-to-be-University by the University Grants Commission.
The academy encompasses multiple schools including Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Health Professions Education, Public Health, and Health Administration, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for healthcare education and research. St. John's is renowned for its patient-centric approach, combining medical excellence with compassionate care through its 1,200-bed teaching hospital. The institution has consistently maintained NAAC A++ accreditation and ranks among India's top medical universities, producing graduates who serve in premier healthcare institutions worldwide.
With over 60 years of commitment to healthcare education, St. John's continues to pioneer innovative teaching methodologies, interdisciplinary research, and community health initiatives, while maintaining its founding mission of 'service with compassion' that has touched millions of lives across Karnataka and beyond.