Jayadeva Institute Makes History: First Government Autonomous Body in India to Secure NABH Accreditation for the Fourth Consecutive Time

In a landmark achievement that underscores its unwavering commitment to excellence, the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, has been awarded NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation for the fourth consecutive term.

This makes Sri Jayadeva Institute the first autonomous government institution in the entire country to achieve this rare distinction.

What Does NABH Accreditation Really Mean?

NABH accreditation is not just a certificate; it is India’s most rigorous benchmark for quality and patient safety in healthcare. It evaluates a hospital on over 600 objective elements across patient care, infrastructure, infection control, staff qualification, clinical outcomes, governance, and continuous improvement.

Securing it once is challenging. Retaining it four times in a row—each cycle lasting three years—is extraordinary, especially for a high-volume public-sector super-specialty institute that treats thousands of patients daily, many of them from economically weaker sections.

A Testament to Consistency and Excellence

Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute, remarked:

“This is not just an accreditation; it is recognition of the tireless efforts of every doctor, nurse, technician, and support staff member who has upheld the highest standards of cardiac care year after year, even while managing one of the heaviest patient loads in the country.”

The institute performs over 1,300 cath-lab procedures, 350 open-heart surgeries, and sees more than 2,000 outpatients every single day across its Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Kalaburagi (ESIC) campuses. Despite this staggering workload, Jayadeva has consistently met—and often exceeded—NABH’s stringent parameters.

Key Highlights of the Accreditation

• Fourth consecutive accreditation since the institute first earned it in 2013
• First autonomous government cardiac institute in India to achieve this milestone
• Clean sweep across all NABH standards: patient rights, infection control, continuous quality improvement, facility management, and human resource development
• Special commendation for excellence in cardiac care education, training, and research programs

Why This Matters for Patients

For the common man walking into Jayadeva—often with limited means but critical heart conditions—this accreditation translates into:

• World-class treatment at highly subsidized rates (many procedures completely free under government schemes)
• Assurance of evidence-based protocols and zero tolerance for errors
• Transparent processes, respectful care, and infection-free environments
• Highly trained specialists who follow global best practices

In an era where private hospitals dominate headlines for quality certifications, Sri Jayadeva Institute has proven that public healthcare institutions can not only match but set the gold standard.

A Proud Moment for Karnataka and Indian Healthcare

This historic fourth-term NABH accreditation reaffirms Sri Jayadeva Institute’s position as one of Asia’s largest standalone cardiac care centers and a beacon of hope for millions battling heart disease.

Suddenly, affordable, high-quality cardiac care is no longer a dream reserved for the privileged few—it is a reality delivered with pride by a government institute that refuses to compromise on excellence.

Congratulations to Team Jayadeva on this magnificent milestone!

Heart care. World-class. For everyone.