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.
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.
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.
State University Affordability
The fees for KMC Mangalore are fixed by MAHE, typically structured for five academic years.
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).
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.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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