01 · FIRST MEDICAL DEGREE
MBBS
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University identityKasturba Medical College, Manipal
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KMC Manipal: courses, fees and campus
Established in 1953, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal is a constituent institution of MAHE in Karnataka. Its medical education combines academic study, laboratory work and supervised hospital training.
Overview
1953College establishment
MAHEUniversity setting
ManipalKarnataka campus
Dr TMA Pai founded Kasturba Medical College on 30 June 1953. The college is part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education and is based in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka. KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are separate campuses.
The college offers undergraduate medicine, postgraduate specialities, super-speciality training and medical-science programmes. Kasturba Hospital provides the clinical setting; SEARCH and the Simulation Centre support study and practical learning.
KMC Manipal highlights
Institutional settingMAHEConstituent college
Medical educationMBBS · MD/MS · DM/M.Ch · MScSelected catalogue below
MBBS pathwayNEET-UGMCC reporting route
LocationManipalKarnataka
| Decision area | What this profile establishes |
|---|---|
| College identity | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal |
| Academic setting | Constituent institution of MAHE |
| Undergraduate qualification | MBBS; published 5.5-year duration |
| Postgraduate scope | Named MD/MS entries in the dated 2026–27 fee schedule |
| Ranking | NIRF 2025 Medical rank 10 |
| Admission context | Programme-specific examination and MCC reporting requirements |
Qualifications at KMC Manipal
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02 · SPECIALIST TRAINING
MD / MS
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DM / M.Ch & medical sciences
Super-specialty feeder eligibility and MSc selection differ. Use the exact degree and course route.
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Undergraduate
MBBS
Academic study followed by compulsory rotating internship. Entry follows NEET-UG and the applicable MCC process.
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MD qualifications
The reviewed dated fee list names 20 MD specialities, spanning basic sciences, medical disciplines and other fields.
Postgraduate
MS qualifications
Five named MS entries cover General Surgery, OBG, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
The Courses page lists 58 named programmes: one MBBS, 20 MD, five MS, 11 DM, ten M.Ch and 11 MSc entries. MBBS plus MD/MS form a 26-entry subset; they are not the full displayed catalogue. Course entries are not a count of seats or current vacancies.
MBBS lasts 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 academic years and a one-year rotating internship. MD and MS are postgraduate medical qualifications. DM and M.Ch are super-speciality courses for applicants with an eligible prior qualification; MSc programmes have their own subject requirements.
Admission Process
MBBS
NEET-UG → MCC process → reporting
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MD / MS
Follow the admission guideNEET-PG → speciality allotment → joining
Prepare the qualifying medical degree, internship and registration evidence specified in the applicable notice.
For MBBS at KMC Manipal, the route is NEET UG followed by MCC deemed-university counselling, seat allotment and college reporting. MD/MS applicants use NEET PG; DM/M.Ch applicants use NEET SS and the relevant feeder qualification.
MSc selection follows the named programme’s MAHE admission requirements. Programme eligibility and counselling registration are separate steps. The Admissions page brings the routes and reporting documents together.
Fees
| Published 2026 MBBS figure | Amount | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| General category | ₹71,00,500 | Programme total shown on the programme page |
| NRI / Foreign | US$197,200 | Separate category and currency |
| Living expenses | Plan separately | Do not infer from the programme total |
The published 2026 MBBS programme totals are ₹71,00,500 for General-category applicants and US$197,200 for NRI/Foreign applicants. The currencies and categories are kept separate below.
The General-category first instalment is ₹17,83,000, including the listed caution deposit. MD/MS totals vary by specialty. Hostel, mess and personal expenses are separate budget items; the Fees page gives the academic components.
Cutoffs
KMC Manipal’s MBBS allotments belong to MCC deemed-university counselling. A useful closing-rank record identifies the year, round, quota, category and NEET All India Rank. No numerical closing-rank series is published in this checked profile.
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Separate tuition, accommodation and personal living expenses.
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Explore cutoffs →Prepare to apply
Follow the correct counselling route and reporting requirements.
Admission steps →The MBBS learning timeline
Academic data in context
5.5years total
Academic study and internship
4.5 academic years · 81.8% of published duration
1 internship year · 18.2% of published duration
Duration composition. This is not a student, seat or placement chart.
Hospital Training
Kasturba Hospital is the college’s hospital setting. The MBBS programme describes supervised clinical postings alongside anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and microbiology practical work. The compulsory rotating internship follows the academic course.
The Simulation Centre supports clinical skills practice with manikins and procedural trainers. SEARCH, the Health Sciences Library, provides medical reference resources and study areas in the manipal.edu building.
Location
KMC Manipal is in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka, PIN 576104. Reporting instructions identify the required venue and documents for the allotted programme.
KMC Manipal quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is this page about KMC Manipal or KMC Mangalore?
This profile concerns Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in Karnataka. KMC Mangalore is a separate college choice. Keep campus names consistent across fee schedules, counselling preferences and reporting instructions.
Is KMC Manipal part of MAHE?
Yes. KMC Manipal is a constituent institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. A rank or course belonging to another MAHE institution should not be attributed automatically to this college.
When was KMC Manipal established?
The institution dates its establishment to 1953. That date describes the college’s history, not the introduction date of every programme it now lists.
How long is the MBBS programme?
The published duration is 5.5 years: four and a half academic years followed by a compulsory one-year rotating internship. Academic study and internship are different parts of the pathway.
Which postgraduate programmes appear in this catalogue?
The Courses page lists 58 named programmes: one MBBS, 20 MD, five MS, 11 DM, ten M.Ch and 11 MSc entries. MBBS plus MD/MS form a 26-entry subset; they are not the full displayed catalogue. Course entries are not a count of seats or current vacancies.
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Updated 26 October 2026. Fees and intake keep their stated year and category. Intake is not a live vacancy count; an enquiry does not reserve a seat.
Overview at KMC Manipal
A medical institution in Manipal
The college is MAHE’s Manipal medical institution, established in 1953, and is different from KMC Mangalore. The current institutional page describes undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, fellowship and research learning, linked to clinical training at Kasturba Hospitals. The exact qualifications and dated capacities remain in the programme catalogue; broad institutional headings do not create additional approved degrees.
AdmissionsMedical and non-medical postgraduate study
The retained Manipal catalogue includes medical specialist qualifications and separately labelled MSc subjects. An MSc in a medical science or clinical research area is not an MD clinical specialty and does not confer the same professional registration. These routes require different prior qualifications and selection processes. The exact campus and qualification should remain visible when comparing admission options.