Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Karnataka

- Mangalore, India
Government MBBS Seats: 250

General Information

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore: A Globally Recognized Legacy Institution

The Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, is a premier and highly selective Private Deemed-to-be University medical college in Karnataka. It was established in 1955 as the clinical training center of the KMC Manipal institution and became a fully independent unit in 1977. KMC Mangalore is a constituent college of the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence.


General Information

Parameter

Detail

Establishment

1955 (Became part of MAHE Deemed University in 1993)

Institute Type

Private Deemed-to-be University (Constituent of MAHE)

Recognition

National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved

Global Recognition

Recognized by GMC (UK), WHO, Malaysian Medical Council, and ECFMG.

Affiliation

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Location

Mangalore, Karnataka (Split into Basic Sciences at Bejai and Clinical Campus at Light House Hill Road)

Annual MBBS Intake

250 seats (Includes General/Management and NRI Quotas)

Courses Offered

MBBS, MD/MS (25+ specialties), DM/M.Ch. (Super Specialties), and Ph.D.

Admission Process

Based on NEET-UG score, exclusively through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counseling for the Deemed University quota seats.

Campus Facilities

  • Campuses: The academic campus is split, with the main clinical teaching facilities located at Light House Hill Road, providing an urban and well-connected environment.

  • Academic Facilities: Features modern, Air-Conditioned Lecture Halls, an expansive Health Sciences Library, a Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, and specialized simulation facilities.

  • Amenities: Provides separate, secure, and modern Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, a large indoor sports complex, gymnasium, and is fully Wi-Fi enabled.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Teaching Hospitals: KMC Mangalore is attached to multiple teaching hospitals, including its own specialized units and major government hospitals like Wenlock District Hospital (a PPP collaboration).

  • Bed Capacity: Utilizes a vast network of beds across its affiliated hospitals, with the total bed capacity available for teaching estimated to be over 1000+.

  • Clinical Focus: Known for providing high-quality, tertiary care to domestic and international patients. Students benefit from exposure to a wide range of cases across a diverse network of affiliated hospitals.

  • Advanced Care: The clinical campus is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic services, including Super Specialty departments.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

The fees for KMC Mangalore are fixed by MAHE, typically structured for five academic years.

Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)

General/Management Quota (INR)

NRI Quota (USD)

Tuition Fee (1st Year)

Approx. ₹17,80,000/-

$ 37,100

Tuition Fee (Subsequent Years)

Approx. ₹16,48,250/-

$ 34,500

Total Course Tuition

Approx. ₹70.88 Lakhs (for 4.5 years tuition)

Approx. $1,47,800 USD (for 4.5 years tuition)


First-Year Mandatory Charges (Approx. INR)

Amount (INR)

Type

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

₹10,000/-

One-Time (Institutional)

Hostel Deposit (Refundable)

₹7,500/- to ₹15,000/-

One-Time (Varies by room type)

City Details

Hostel & Mess

  • Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus (Bejai New Hostel).

  • Accommodation: Offers various accommodations, including AC and Non-AC rooms (single, double, and triple sharing).

  • Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These are mandatory for residents and typically charged annually.

    • Non-AC Double Sharing (Hostel + Mess): Approx. ₹1,40,500/- per year (Includes Rent and Mess Advance).

    • AC Double Sharing (Hostel + Mess): Approx. ₹1,72,000/- per year (Includes Rent, Mess Advance, and AC Electricity Advance).

Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seat Quota: Yes, KMC Mangalore offers a dedicated NRI Quota (approx. 38 seats). The fees are payable in US Dollars, and admission is through MCC counseling.

  • Admissions: All seats are filled via NEET-UG rank through MCC counseling (Deemed University quota).

  • Stipend (Internship): MBBS interns receive a monthly stipend (reported between ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month). PG residents receive a competitive stipend.

  • Bond: Students admitted through the Karnataka state quota may be subject to a rural service bond, but those admitted through the MAHE/MCC process are typically exempt from the state bond.

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