Kasturba Medical College Manipal Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

About Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, is one of the most prestigious private medical institutions in India. Established in 1953, it became the first self-financing medical college in the country and is now a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Known for its academic excellence, clinical training, and global recognition, KMC Manipal attracts students from across India and abroad.

Courses Offered at KMC Manipal
KMC offers a comprehensive range of programs in medical and health sciences at undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty levels.

Undergraduate Programs

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Mode of Admission
MBBS	4.5 years + 1-year internship	10+2 with PCB and NEET-UG	NEET-UG + MCC Counseling

Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS)

Course	Duration	Specializations Available	Eligibility	Mode of Admission
MD/MS	3 years	General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Dermatology, Surgery, etc.	MBBS + NEET-PG	NEET-PG + MCC Counseling

Super-Specialty Programs (DM/MCh)

Program	Duration	Eligibility	Specializations
DM/MCh	3 years	MD/MS Degree + NEET-SS	Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, etc.

KMC Manipal Rankings (2024-25)

Ranking Body	Year	Rank
NIRF (India)	2024	9th
The Week	2024	7th
India Today	2024	12th
Collegedunia	2025	31st

KMC Manipal is consistently among the top 10 medical colleges in India and is globally recognized for excellence in education and research.

Kasturba Medical College Manipal Fee Structure (2025)
MBBS Course Fees:

Category	Annual Tuition Fee	Total Fee (approx.)
General	14,18,000 (INR)	70,90,000 (INR) (5 years)
NRI	USD 24,360	USD 121,800 (5 years)
Hostel (AC/Non-AC)	1,01,000 – 2,31,000 (INR) per year	Variable

MD/MS Fee Range (Per Annum):

Specialization Type	Fee Range (INR)
Preclinical (e.g., Anatomy, Physiology)	3,65,000
Paraclinical (e.g., Pathology, Microbiology)	11,95,000
Clinical (e.g., Dermatology, Radiology, Medicine)	25,95,000 – 33,98,000

KMC Manipal Admission Process 2025

MBBS Admission Criteria

Eligibility:
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
Entrance Exam: NEET-UG
Admission Mode: MCC centralized counseling (All India Quota)

PG Admission (MD/MS)

Eligibility: MBBS degree from recognized university + internship completion
Exam: NEET-PG
Counseling: Conducted by MCC for 50% AIQ seats

Super-Specialty Admission

Eligibility: MD/MS in relevant specialty
Exam: NEET-SS (Super Specialty)
Counseling: Centralized counseling

KMC Manipal: NEET Cutoff (2024 Expected Trends)

Category	NEET UG 2024 Cutoff Rank (Approx.)
General (UR)	36,000
OBC	40,000
SC	50,000
ST	70,000

Cutoffs change yearly based on seat availability, competition, and NEET scores.

KMC Manipal: Internship & Placement Opportunities

KMC Manipal provides a one-year rotatory internship for all MBBS students after the academic course. Students get:

Clinical exposure in KMC Hospital and associated tertiary hospitals
Internships across departments: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, etc.
Prepares students for PG entrance (NEET-PG, USMLE, PLAB)

While direct job placements are rare for MBBS, most graduates either pursue postgraduate studies or enter hospital practice.

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

KMC Manipal offers merit-based and need-based scholarships:

Scholarship Name	Benefit
Kalam Pai Scholarship	Full/partial tuition fee waiver
Freeship Scholarship	100% tuition fee for top rankers
Scholars Scholarship	Upto 20% fee reduction for consistent performers

Scholarships are competitive and require application during admission.

KMC Manipal: Contact & Admission Helpdesk

College Name: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Affiliation: MAHE (Deemed to be University)
Address: Tiger Circle Road, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka – 576104
Phone: +91-820-2922532
Email: dean.kmc@manipal.edu
Website: www.manipal.edu/kmc-manipal

KMC Manipal Hostel Life & Facilities

Feature	Details
Accommodation Type	Single, Double, Triple Sharing (Non-AC / AC)
Hostel Categories	UG Boys Hostel, UG Girls Hostel, PG Hostel, NRI Block
Room Facilities	Bed, Study Table, Chair, Cupboard, Fan, Light, LAN/Wi-Fi
AC Rooms	Available in select blocks (optional at higher cost)
Attached Bathroom	Available in most rooms; Common bathrooms in older hostels
Wi-Fi	High-speed internet (LAN ports + Wi-Fi enabled)
Laundry Services	On-site laundry rooms + paid laundry pick-up services
Mess Facility	Multi-cuisine vegetarian & non-vegetarian messes (optional packages)
Cafeterias	24x7 food court (Food Court 1 & 2) with North/South Indian, Continental, and snack counters
Water Purifiers	RO water on each floor; Hot/cold water available
Recreational Facilities	Common rooms, Indoor games (Table Tennis, Carrom), TV lounges
Sports Facilities	Gym, Football ground, Basketball & Tennis courts, Cricket nets
Study Halls	Quiet study rooms available in each hostel
Medical Facilities	24x7 ambulance access; On-call doctors; Campus health center nearby
Security	24x7 Security guards, CCTV surveillance, biometric entry in select blocks
Curfew	Girls’ hostels have set curfew timings (extendable with permission)
Housekeeping	Daily cleaning of common areas; Optional room cleaning service
Guest Room	Limited guest rooms available for parents (pre-booking required)
Annual Hostel Fee	1,01,000 – 2,31,000 per annum (depending on room type & AC)

Hostel allotment is done on a first-come-first-serve basis during admission, and students can upgrade/downgrade room preferences annually based on availability.

KMC Manipal: International Exposure

KMC encourages clinical electives and observerships abroad. Students have interned or studied at:

Harvard Medical School – USA
Johns Hopkins University – USA
Karolinska Institute – Sweden
University of Toronto – Canada

These programs strengthen their global competencies and residency prospects.

KMC Manipal: Faculty & Mentorship

KMC boasts:

400+ teaching faculty members
80% of faculty with PhDs or fellowships
Faculty trained in modern pedagogy, case-based learning, and interdisciplinary education

Every student is assigned a faculty mentor for academic and emotional guidance.

KMC Manipal: Collaborations & MOUs
KMC has strategic partnerships with:

University of Minnesota
Leeds University (UK)
McGill University (Canada)
University of Antwerp (Belgium)

These aid student exchange, joint research, and faculty development.

KMC Manipal: Student Testimonials
“KMC gave me the platform to explore research, study globally, and build lifelong friendships. It’s more than a college — it’s a medical hub.”
-Dr. Rishabh Jain, MBBS Batch 2020

“From anatomy labs to international electives, KMC’s exposure is unmatched. It prepared me well for USMLE and residency in the US.”
-Dr. Meera S., MD Internal Medicine, NY

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