About

Strategic Location

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences is located at Sira Gate, Tumakuru – 572106, Karnataka. The institute is strategically situated in Tumakuru with excellent connectivity to Tumakuru City, KSRTC Bus Stand, Tumakuru Railway Station, NH-48 (Bengaluru–Pune Highway), Bengaluru (approximately 70 km), and Kempegowda International Airport. Students receive extensive clinical exposure through affiliated teaching hospitals and multispecialty healthcare institutions, enabling hands-on training in diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency, and patient care services across various Allied Health Science disciplines.

Affiliation & Approval

The institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and is recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The Allied Health Sciences programmes follow the RGUHS curriculum with structured classroom teaching, laboratory education, hospital-based clinical postings, university examinations, and compulsory internship requirements.

Establishment & Background

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences functions under the Varadaraja Group of Institutions, established with the vision of providing quality healthcare education through academic excellence, practical clinical training, research, innovation, and ethical healthcare practices. The institution is committed to producing competent allied healthcare professionals capable of supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams and meeting the growing demands of the healthcare sector through patient-centred care and professional excellence.

Modern Infrastructure

The institute offers modern infrastructure including smart classrooms, anatomy and physiology laboratories, medical laboratory technology laboratories, medical imaging laboratories, operation theatre technology laboratories, anaesthesia technology laboratories, computer laboratories, digital library, seminar halls, skill laboratories, research facilities, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, cafeteria, transportation facilities, sports amenities, and student support services.

Industry-Oriented Curriculum

The curriculum follows RGUHS guidelines and integrates classroom teaching with laboratory education, simulation-based learning, clinical postings, research activities, and evidence-based healthcare practice.The curriculum emphasizes competency-based education, patient safety, multidisciplinary teamwork, research, innovation, professional ethics, and compulsory clinical internships, preparing students for careers in modern healthcare.

Experienced Faculty

The institution has experienced professors, associate professors, assistant professors, clinicians, and technical experts who provide classroom teaching, laboratory demonstrations, mentoring, research guidance, and hospital-based clinical supervision. Faculty members emphasize clinical competence, communication skills, professionalism, ethical practice, leadership, evidence-based healthcare, and lifelong professional learning.

Scholarship Opportunities

The institute provides guidance for eligible students to apply for Government of Karnataka and Government of India scholarship schemes available for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories. Eligible students may also receive institutional scholarships, merit-based scholarships, fee concessions, and educational loan assistance according to government regulations and institutional policies.

Holistic Development

The institution encourages participation in scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, research projects, healthcare camps, community outreach programmes, personality development sessions, leadership training, sports competitions, cultural festivals, NSS activities, and continuing professional education programmes. These activities help students develop teamwork, communication skills, leadership qualities, ethical values, and social responsibility while preparing them for successful healthcare careers.

Campus Environment

The campus provides a safe, eco-friendly, and student-centred learning environment with modern academic infrastructure, advanced laboratories, digital learning resources, hostel accommodation, sports amenities, recreational facilities, and continuous clinical exposure. The environment promotes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, research, ethical healthcare, and lifelong learning while supporting the overall academic and professional development of students.

Placements & Career Support

The institute provides career guidance, internship opportunities, and placement assistance through affiliated multispecialty hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, imaging centres, operation theatre complexes, rehabilitation centres, and healthcare organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, diagnostic centres, specialty clinics, government healthcare services, research institutions, academics, and private healthcare organizations. Students are also encouraged to pursue higher education and specialized professional certifications.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Allied Health Sciences education by producing competent, ethical, compassionate, and professionally skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient care, advancing healthcare services, research, innovation, and community well-being.

Mission

To provide quality Allied Health Sciences education through innovative teaching, advanced clinical training, evidence-based practice, research, ethical healthcare, and community engagement while developing competent healthcare professionals committed to lifelong learning, leadership, patient-centred care, and professional excellence.

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences is a private allied health sciences institution located in Tumakuru, Karnataka. Established in 2016, the institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru and is recognized by the Government of Karnataka.

Admission Criteria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Allied Health Sciences

Admission Process

• Apply through the college application form (online/offline).
• The college verifies the candidate's academic qualifications and eligibility.
• Admission is offered based on merit and seat availability.
• Final admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Eligibility

• Must have passed 10+2 / equivalent from a recognized board.
• Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English.
• Must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Candidates should have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences assists eligible students in applying for various Government of Karnataka and Government of India scholarship schemes, including Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Minority, and other eligible categories, subject to government eligibility criteria. The institute also provides guidance regarding education loans, scholarship applications, document verification, and financial assistance procedures.

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences focuses on clinical competency, practical skill development, and career readiness. Students receive extensive hands-on clinical training at the 150-bed Kasturba Multispecialty Hospital, gaining practical experience in medical laboratories, diagnostic services, patient care units, and hospital-based healthcare departments. The institute also conducts internships, career guidance programmes, communication skill training, personality development sessions, workshops, seminars, and placement assistance.

The campus, spread across 3 acres, provides a modern academic environment with smart classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, computer centre, seminar halls, audiovisual teaching facilities, an auditorium, a central library with HELINET access, international and national journals, e-books, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, sports and recreational facilities, canteen, and student counselling services. A major advantage of the institute is its clinical training at the 150-bed Kasturba Multispecialty Hospital, managed by the trust, where students gain practical experience in clinical laboratories, diagnostic services.

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, offering a safe, secure, and comfortable residential environment. The hostels feature well-furnished rooms, hygienic dining facilities, study halls, purified drinking water, uninterrupted electricity and water supply, recreation areas, resident wardens, CCTV surveillance, and 24×7 security.

Varadaraja Institute of Allied Health Sciences provides transport facilities for students and staff to support daily commuting, clinical postings, hospital training, educational visits, and community outreach programmes. The campus is located on Shettihalli Outer Ring Road, TUDA Layout, Tumakuru, and is well connected through KSRTC bus services, Tumakuru city transport, Tumakuru Railway Station, and major road networks, making it easily accessible for students from Tumakuru and nearby districts. The institute operates in-house bus facilities for convenient transportation between the campus and clinical training centres.