Overview

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal was founded on June 30, 1953, by the late Dr. T. M. A. Pai. KMC took off with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal, and the students were required to travel to Mangalore for their clinical training. With the commencement of the clinical program in 1969, KMC became a full-fledged independent medical college.

KMC was granted recognition by the Medical Council of India with the first graduating batch in 1958. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed. Previously, KMC was under the purview of the Mangalore University. In 1993, the government of India granted Deemed University status to Manipal University (formerly known as MAHE) which saw KMC coming under its wing.

Campus

The KMC campus is spread across 200 acres hosting state-of-the-art lecture halls and labs for different departments, besides an ultra-modern simulation lab for practical training purpose.

The Wi-Fi enabled college library is one of the best among all health sciences libraries in India with an area of over 1.5 lakh square feet, on five levels. It has the capacity to accommodate 1300 students at a time and is well equipped with modern facilities such as e-learning, access to the internet and web resources including online journals and e-books. The library is equipped with security systems including Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) and houses a separate audio-visual room, computer lab, group study area and a private study area.

The sports infrastructure includes a 400m athletics track, a cricket ground, two basketball courts, a football court, four lawn tennis courts, two throwball courts, three volleyball courts, table tennis and carrom facilities in most of the hostels. There is also a gym with 16 stations. The campus also hosts a gym with 16 stations and a student-counselling centre.

Academics

Undergraduate Courses

M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Postgraduate Courses

M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) – Anesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology – Venereology and Leprosy, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Hospital Administration, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Radio-therapy.

M.S. (Master of Surgery) – General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology.

P.G.M.D. (Post Graduate Medical Diploma) in – Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pathology, Child Health, Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis

M.Sc. (Master of Science) in Clinical Embryology, Medical, Yoga Therapy.

Fellowship in Clinical Genetics, Neonatology, Diabetes

Super Specialty Courses

D.M. (Doctorate in Medicine) in Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology

M.Ch (Master of Chirurgical) in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology

M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work

Certificate Courses

PG Certificate Course in Panchakarma

Placements:

KMC, Manipal offers internship with stipends and placement opportunities to its students.

2020 placement highlights: the median CTC was recorded at INR 14.4 LPA for M.D. students. The median CTC for M.B.B.S. students was INR 7.8 LPA for the year 2019

General Information

Admission

Undergraduate admission- M.B.B.S.

Selection Criteria: NEET UG scores/ranks

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized university in PCB stream (Biotechnology also accepted) with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved OBC/SC/ST/PWD)

Admission procedure:

• Candidates must register for admission by submitting the online/offline application form along with the payment of the application fees (INR 2500).
• After appearing for the NEET UG exams, candidates must apply for NEET UG counselling, where, on the basis of their scores/ranks, they must select KCM, Manipal as a preference.
• After being offered admission, candidates may proceed for the verification of documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.

Postgraduate admission: M.D./M.S.

Selection Criteria: NEET PG scores/ranks

Eligibility: master’s degree (M.B.B.S./PG diploma) from an MCI recognized university with compulsory rotating intership

Admission procedure:

• Candidates must register for admission by submitting the online/offline application form along with the payment of the application fees (INR 2500).
• After appearing for the NEET UG exams, candidates must apply for NEET PG counselling, where, on the basis of their scores/ranks, they must select KCM, Manipal as a preference.
• After being offered admission, candidates may proceed for the verification of documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.

Postgraduate admission: D.M./M.Ch.

Selection Criteria: NEET SS scores/ranks

Eligibility: master’s degree (M.D./M.S.) from an MCI recognized university

Admission procedure:

• Candidates must register for admission by submitting the online/offline application form along with the payment of the application fees (INR 2500).
• After appearing for the NEET UG exams, candidates must apply for NEET SS counselling, where, on the basis of their scores/ranks, they must select KCM, Manipal as a preference.
• After being offered admission, candidates may proceed for the verification of documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.

Postgraduate admission: M.Sc.

Selection Criteria: MET scores

Eligibility: undergraduate degree in relevant stream/specialization from an MCI recognized university.

Admission procedure:

• Candidates must register for admission by submitting the online/offline application form along with the payment of the application fees (INR 2500).
• After appearing for the MET exam candidates must apply for the counselling session through the official website. Qualifying candidates are invited for the university-conducted counselling session.
• After being offered admission, candidates may proceed for the verification of documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.

M.Phil. admission

Selection Criteria: performance in departmental entrance test and personal interview.

Eligibility: valid MSW degree from a recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.

Admission procedure:

• Candidates must register for admission by submitting the online/offline application form along with the payment of the application fees (INR 2500).
• After appearing for the departmental written test, shortlisted candidates are called for the personal interview round.
• Qualifying candidates who clear both rounds of admission will be invited for the counselling session. After being offered admission, candidates may proceed for the verification of documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.

Achievement

KMC is recognized by the Medical Council of India, General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council.

KMC offers exchange programs with Loma Linda University, USA, Operation Eyesight Universal, Canada, Tayside University, Dundee and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Accommodation

The hostel provides 24 hour electricity and water supply, solar heated water facility, water cooler with Aqua guard filters, common telephone, common TV room, common reading room etc. Students can also opt for an independent telephone connection on additional payment. Adequate dining facilities are available for all students. Some hostels have a gymnasium and facilities for indoor games. A food court offers a variety of food to suit all palates.

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