student tracking system In order to ensure regular updates to the parents and guardians regarding the academic progress of their wards, a unique and effective system viz, IMS (Information Management System) has been implemented. The student attendance and performance statistics are regularly monitored and updated on the college website to which the parents can have access using a secure password. Also the academic activities are regularly updated to ensure that the complete information pertaining to the medical course is passed on to the parents.

In the era of escalating costs of medical education, the college with a social obligation to fulfill has tied up with leading insurance companies to provide comprehensive insurance to the students admitted to the medical course. In this scheme, in the event of untimely death of the parents or the guardians during the course, the students' education would be insured and the complete fee for the course would be provided by the insurance agency. This has ensured uninterrupted completion of medical course by a few students already in the past.

In order to ensure a value based education and encourage active learning, the faculties of M. S. Ramaiah provide comprehensive guidance to the medical students during the entire course. At times of stress, such as terminal exams, the faculty counsels the students and helps them to alleviate the fears and give their best to the course. These unique interactions provide a mutual bonding and respect which carries on the legacy of this institution.

The Ramaiah group fully aware of its social responsibility towards the society and be truthful to the trust and faith reposed, it vows to turn each of its students into a shining example of socially responsible and globally recognized doctor.

Ayush Arogyadhama & Yoga Centre
Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine, it is the science of maintaining long and healthy life. One of the oldest medical systems in the world, which contains profound knowledge of maintaining good health, curing of disease and achieving a harmonious balance of body, mind and spirit. This is the part of holistic treatment facilities at M. S. Ramaiah to provide treatment to patients. M. S. Ramaiah Medical College also exposes the under graduates and post graduates in alternative medicine systems. The training provides a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda including the vital energies, the tissues, and the metabolisms as well as treatments. The yoga centre conducts courses so that both faculties and students can train and experience all the aspects of yoga. The centre also preaches and practices Pranic Healing.

The objective of the institute's library is to respond to the pedagogical and research needs of the faculty, students and staff providing a congenial atmosphere for learning. The library is maintained well and regularly enriches its collection in order to allow users full access to current research tools and technologies. Besides, the library is an active member of "HELINET" consortium offering more than 700 indexed national and international journals. It has more than 48 computer terminals with internet accessibility and facilities for scanning, printing and photocopying. In addition to that, a CD and Video based journal section with 'Proquest' system with volumes of journals dating back to 7years from 235 foreign countries. The institution has over 14,000 books & 10,000 back volumes and ambience to meet the needs for academic enrichment.

The campus life in M. S. Ramaiah is resplendenty fun filled activities vis-à-vis active learning with adequate opportunities, and cordial environment for life long friendships. The fun quotients always vie with the learning and most of the students continue their post graduation within the campus and subsequently absorbed into faculty positions. The healthy interaction with the co-students and the other sister institutions, provide a wholesome, comprehensive learning environment promoting educational institutions.

Food Court
The college campus maintains a well laid food court catering to the gastronomic needs of all the students from different geographical regions. Piping hot samosas, chilled lassi and Chinese cuisine and many more palatable wholesome and nutritious diet are served to the students and faculty, at 'Annapurna' - the college/hospital canteen with the state-ofthe- art mechanised kitchen is serving a variety of South Indian and North Indian dishes providing hygienic food to the students at affordable cost.

Hostels
The in-house hostel to accommodate over 1200 students in the campus with Regular, Deluxe & NRI Rooms with full time wardens provide 24 hr security and other allied services.