Established in 1953 by Dr. T.M.A. Pai, KMC Manipal was the first private medical college in India. It is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), which is recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. The college is accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and recognized by global medical councils including those in the UK, Australia, and Malaysia.

🎓 Academic Programs

KMC Manipal offers a wide range of medical and healthcare-related programs:

• Undergraduate: MBBS

• Postgraduate: MD, MS in 35+ specialties

• Super-Specialty: DM, MCh in Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, etc.

• Doctoral: PhD, integrated MD-PhD

• Fellowships: In Interventional Radiology, Neonatology, Onco-surgery, etc.

Admissions are based on national-level entrance exams:

• NEET-UG for MBBS

• NEET-PG for MD/MS

• NEET-SS for DM/MCh

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

• Ranked 9th among medical colleges in India by NIRF 2024

• Ranked globally in the 251–300 band for Medicine by QS World University Rankings 2025

🏥 Clinical Facilities

KMC Manipal is associated with Kasturba Hospital, a 2,000+ bed multispecialty hospital. It is NABH-accredited and ISO-certified, providing real-time clinical exposure and hands-on learning for students.

📚 Infrastructure & Campus Life

The campus spans over 600 acres and includes:

• Simulation centers

• Modern lecture halls & labs

• Central library with digital access

• Separate hostels for boys and girls

• Sports complexes and recreational areas

Students enjoy a vibrant campus life with academic, cultural, and social events throughout the year.

🌍 International Collaborations

KMC collaborates with prestigious international universities such as:

• University of Kentucky

• Leiden University Medical Center

• Boston University

• Maastricht University

• Academic Qualification: MBBS degree from a recognized university/institution.

• Internship: Completion of one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before March 31 of the admission year.

• Entrance Exam: Must qualify NEET-PG.

🎓 DM/MCh (Super-Specialty Programs)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic Qualification: MD/MS degree in the relevant discipline.

• Entrance Exam: Must qualify NEET-SS.

🎓 M.Sc. (Medical/Allied Health Sciences)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. (with subjects like Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, etc.), B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm, MBBS, or equivalent with at least 50% marks.

• Selection: May require departmental test and/or interview.

Duration: 4.5 years + 1-year internship

General Category:

• Total Course Fee: ₹70,88,500

  • First Year: ₹17,80,000

  • Second to Fourth Year: ₹16,48,250 per year

• Caution Deposit (Refundable): ₹10,000

NRI Category:

• Total Course Fee: USD $1,47,800

  • First Year: $37,100

  • Second to Fourth Year: $34,500 per year

• Caution Deposit (Refundable): USD $2,000

🎓 MD/MS Programs (3 Years)

Annual Fees by Specialization (General Category):

• MD General Medicine: ₹17,30,000

• MD Dermatology / Paediatrics / MS Orthopaedics: ₹17,78,000

• MD Radiodiagnosis: ₹21,07,000

• MS General Surgery / MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology: ₹15,80,000

• MD Anaesthesiology / Psychiatry: ₹13,54,000

• MS ENT / MS Ophthalmology / MD Emergency Medicine: ₹16,42,000

• MD Respiratory / Radiation Oncology: ₹12,31,000

Note: Fees may vary depending on seat type and specialization.

🏨 Hostel Fees (Annual)

Boys’ & Girls’ Hostels:

• Non-AC Double (attached bath): ₹1,25,500

• Non-AC Single (attached bath): ₹1,30,500

• AC Single (attached bath): ₹2,31,000

NRI Students:

• Hostel Fees: Approx. USD $1,470 to $3,530 per year based on room type

Mess Charges:

• Approx. ₹58,000 per year (daily rate ~₹215)

Duration: 4.5 years + 1-year internship

General Category:

• Total Course Fee: ₹70,88,500

  • First Year: ₹17,80,000

  • Second to Fourth Year: ₹16,48,250 per year

• Caution Deposit (Refundable): ₹10,000

NRI Category:

• Total Course Fee: USD $1,47,800

  • First Year: $37,100

  • Second to Fourth Year: $34,500 per year

• Caution Deposit (Refundable): USD $2,000

🎓 MD/MS Programs (3 Years)

Annual Fees by Specialization (General Category):

• MD General Medicine: ₹17,30,000

• MD Dermatology / Paediatrics / MS Orthopaedics: ₹17,78,000

• MD Radiodiagnosis: ₹21,07,000

• MS General Surgery / MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology: ₹15,80,000

• MD Anaesthesiology / Psychiatry: ₹13,54,000

• MS ENT / MS Ophthalmology / MD Emergency Medicine: ₹16,42,000

• MD Respiratory / Radiation Oncology: ₹12,31,000

Note: Fees may vary depending on seat type and specialization.

🏨 Hostel Fees (Annual)

Boys’ & Girls’ Hostels:

• Non-AC Double (attached bath): ₹1,25,500

• Non-AC Single (attached bath): ₹1,30,500

• AC Single (attached bath): ₹2,31,000

NRI Students:

• Hostel Fees: Approx. USD $1,470 to $3,530 per year based on room type

Mess Charges:

• Approx. ₹58,000 per year (daily rate ~₹215)