K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
8.64 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
40 Courses
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore - Overview
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About K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore, is a premier private medical institution established in 1999 by the Nitte Education Trust, located in Deralakatte — approximately 13 km from Mangalore city centre. KSHEMA is a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed to be University) and issues its own NITTE University degrees (not RGUHS — it was affiliated to RGUHS until 2009). The college is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), accredited with NAAC Grade A+, and recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). It is named after its visionary founder, late Justice K.S. Hegde — former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Speaker of the Lok Sabha — who founded the Nitte Education Trust in 1979. KSHEMA has 250 NMC-approved MBBS seats (expanded from 150 earlier), 136 PG seats across 21 MD/MS specialties, and Super Specialty DM/MCh courses including MCh Urology. The 52-acre green campus is home to the Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital — a 1,000+ bedded NABH-accredited multi-specialty teaching hospital with 12 broad specialties and 15 super specialties, serving as a major referral centre for coastal Karnataka. The hospital has a state-of-the-art IVF: Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Centre (under OBG) and an active CCrISP (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients) training programme. KSHEMA has 233 faculty members and strong research infrastructure with an active Central Research Laboratory; it maintains international collaborations with University of Toronto (Canada), Wake Forest University (USA), National University of Singapore, St. John's Research Institute (India), and BARC Research Centre of Mangalore University. As per NIRF 2024, 98 of 107 PG (3-year) students and 5 of 12 PG (2-year) students were placed in 2023. Median PG (3-year) package: ₹8.64 LPA; PG (2-year) median: ₹3.60 LPA. MBBS intern stipend: ₹30,000/month. KSHEMA is ranked All India Management #9 / Karnataka State #20 / NRI/OCI #92 (Edufever); India Today 2024 #37; The Week 2024 #12 (private medical colleges); NIRF 2021 #45. Admitted under MCC Deemed University Counselling (100% seats — no KEA state quota). NEET 2024 MCC Deemed General closing rank: 1,54,283 (Round 3). Management quota: ₹17,70,000/year; NRI: ₹28,20,000/year.
K S Hegde Medical Academy offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore Courses
40 CoursesMD Biochemistry
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Forensic Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pathology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pharmacology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Paediatrics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD/MS Anatomy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Microbiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS General Surgery
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD/MS Ophthalmology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Community Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD General Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31
MS Orthopaedics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Psychiatry
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Physiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score
MD Radio Diagnosis
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Forensic Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 13.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD/MS Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS General Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 30.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | ₹ 58.30L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD/MS Ophthalmology 1 specialization | ₹ 87.32L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 22.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) 1 specialization | ₹ 29.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 2L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD General Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 30.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 |
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization | ₹ 32.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Psychiatry 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Physiology 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 17.70L - 28.20L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score |
MD Radio Diagnosis 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
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Placement Highlights 2023
As per NIRF 2024 (2023 data): 98 out of 107 PG (3-year) students placed (~92% placement rate). Median PG (3-year) package: ₹8.64 LPA. 5 out of 12 PG (2-year) students placed; median PG (2-year) package: ₹3.60 LPA. MBBS graduates placed in top hospitals. KSHEMA placed students at Apollo Hospitals, Manipal Hospital, Fortis, Aster, AIIMS (PG), and other leading institutions. Active alumni network of 7,000+ doctors across 30+ countries.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital (in-house teaching hospital) | N/A |
Apollo Hospitals | N/A |
Aster DM Healthcare | N/A |
#37
India Today (Medicine & Health Sciences) (2024)
#14 among Private Medical Colleges in India
Outlook India (Private Medical Colleges India) (2022)
#45 All India (Medical category)
NIRF (Medical) (2021)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
India Today (Medicine & Health Sciences) (2024) | #37 |
Outlook India (Private Medical Colleges India) (2022) | #14 among Private Medical Colleges in India |
NIRF (Medical) (2021) | #45 All India (Medical category) |
The Week–Hansa Research Survey (Private Medical Colleges India) (2024) | #12 among Private Medical Colleges in India |
Edufever (NEET 2024 counselling preference) (2024) | All India Management Ranking: #9 | NRI/OCI Ranking: #92 | Karnataka State Ranking: #20 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
NITTE (Deemed to be University) offers merit scholarships for high-ranking NEET candidates joining KSHEMA. Candidates with ranks below 1,000 in the NEET entrance exam may be eligible for some fee concession as per NITTE scholarship norms.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
NITTE University Merit Scholarship NITTE (Deemed to be University) offers merit scholarships for high-ranking NEET candidates joining KSHEMA. Candidates with ranks below 1,000 in the NEET entrance exam may be eligible for some fee concession as per NITTE scholarship norms. | High NEET ranks; typically top 1,000 ranks or within specific percentile thresholds as determined by NITTE annually | Partial tuition fee waiver — varies by rank and NITTE scholarship policy |
EWS Scholarship Central Government EWS scholarship. | EWS students with valid EWS certificate and annual family income below ₹8 lakhs | Varies per scheme |
Minority Scholarship (MOMA) Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarship for students from notified minority communities in professional courses via National Scholarship Portal. | Muslim / Christian / Sikh / Buddhist / Zoroastrian / Jain minority students meeting income and merit criteria | Up to ₹1,25,000/year (Merit-cum-Means) |
Education Loan (Bank Financing) Given the high fee structure (~₹17.7 lakhs/year), most KSHEMA Management quota students finance education through bank loans. Moratorium period applies during course duration + 1 year. | All admitted students | Up to ₹1 crore (NBFC/bank loans); NITTE has tie-ups with leading banks for student education loan facilitation |
SC/ST/OBC Central / State Government Scholarships Central Government (MOMA, NSP) and Karnataka state government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students in private deemed medical colleges. Eligible students should apply through the National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST/OBC students meeting income and merit criteria | Varies per scheme — partial to full tuition support |
Education Loan (Bank Financing) Given the high fee structure (~₹17.7 lakhs/year), most KSHEMA Management quota students finance education through bank loans. Moratorium period applies during course duration + 1 year. | All admitted students | Up to ₹1 crore (NBFC/bank loans); NITTE has tie-ups with leading banks for student education loan facilitation |
NITTE University Merit Scholarship NITTE (Deemed to be University) offers merit scholarships for high-ranking NEET candidates joining KSHEMA. Candidates with ranks below 1,000 in the NEET entrance exam may be eligible for some fee concession as per NITTE scholarship norms. | High NEET ranks; typically top 1,000 ranks or within specific percentile thresholds as determined by NITTE annually | Partial tuition fee waiver — varies by rank and NITTE scholarship policy |
EWS Scholarship Central Government EWS scholarship. | EWS students with valid EWS certificate and annual family income below ₹8 lakhs | Varies per scheme |
Minority Scholarship (MOMA) Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarship for students from notified minority communities in professional courses via National Scholarship Portal. | Muslim / Christian / Sikh / Buddhist / Zoroastrian / Jain minority students meeting income and merit criteria | Up to ₹1,25,000/year (Merit-cum-Means) |
SC/ST/OBC Central / State Government Scholarships Central Government (MOMA, NSP) and Karnataka state government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students in private deemed medical colleges. Eligible students should apply through the National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST/OBC students meeting income and merit criteria | Varies per scheme — partial to full tuition support |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Research Laboratory
Active Central Research Laboratory supporting UG, PG, and faculty research. Research collaborations with University of Toronto (Canada), Wake Forest University (USA), National University of Singapore, St. John's Research Institute (India), BARC Research Centre of Mangalore University. International research funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST). Department of Community Medicine jointly organizes guest lectures and CMEs on cutting-edge medical topics.
Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital (1,000+ beds, NABH accredited)
A 1,000+ bedded NABH-accredited multi-specialty teaching hospital with 12 broad specialties and 15 super specialties. Serves as a major referral centre for coastal Karnataka, treating patients from Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kerala border districts. Clinical facilities: General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG (including IVF centre), Orthopaedics, ENT, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Super-specialty services: Urology (MCh programme), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology (Cath Lab), Nephrology, Neonatology, Gastroenterology. Active CCrISP (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients) training programme endorsed by RCS Edinburgh. KSHEMA IVF: Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Centre (OBG department) — one of the few IVF centres in a teaching hospital in Karnataka.
52-Acre Green Campus (Deralakatte, 13 km from Mangalore)
Full-fledged KSHEMA campus on 52 acres in Deralakatte on the Mangalore–Madikeri highway. Features pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical department blocks; Central Library with digital resources; NMC-compliant departmental laboratories and museums; Auditorium; Seminar rooms; Smart classrooms; Central Research Laboratory; Sports facilities (playground, courts, gymnasium); Boys and Girls hostels; Staff quarters; ATM; Canteen; Banking facilities; Medical store; Transport services.
Library
Comprehensive central library with extensive collection of medical textbooks, reference books, Indian and foreign journals, CDs, DVDs, e-books, and online databases. Digital library with internet-enabled reading stations. Open to all students and faculty.
Sports & Cultural
Sports facilities on the 52-acre campus: playground (cricket, football), badminton courts, basketball court, gymnasium. Cultural events: KSHEMA hosts Incīsiō (Surgical Club events), biennial national conferences on Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, CMEs, inter-departmental events, and cultural fests. Active student body with strong extracurricular and inter-collegiate participation.
52-Acre Green Campus (Deralakatte, 13 km from Mangalore)
Full-fledged KSHEMA campus on 52 acres in Deralakatte on the Mangalore–Madikeri highway. Features pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical department blocks; Central Library with digital resources; NMC-compliant departmental laboratories and museums; Auditorium; Seminar rooms; Smart classrooms; Central Research Laboratory; Sports facilities (playground, courts, gymnasium); Boys and Girls hostels; Staff quarters; ATM; Canteen; Banking facilities; Medical store; Transport services.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| AC 2 Seater Rooms | ₹202,000 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| AC 2 Seater Rooms | ₹202,000 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions
KSHEMA has 250 NMC-approved MBBS seats. ALL seats are filled through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) Deemed University Counselling — there are NO KEA Karnataka state quota seats. Candidates must register at mcc.nic.in under 'Deemed University' category. All-India and non-Karnataka candidates are equally eligible.
KSHEMA offers 136 PG seats across 21 MD/MS specialties including high-demand clinical specialties (General Medicine 17, Anaesthesiology 16, Surgery 12, Orthopaedics 9, Paediatrics 9, OBG 6, Ophthalmology 6, ENT 8, Radio Diagnosis 8, Dermatology 5, Psychiatry 5) and basic sciences (Anatomy 4, Physiology 4, Biochemistry 3, Microbiology 3, Pathology 5, Pharmacology 5, Community Medicine 5, Forensic Medicine 4, TB & Respiratory 2). Super Specialty: MCh Urology (3 seats) via NEET SS.
Late Justice Kumaraswamy Subbayya Hegde (1909–1990) was a highly distinguished jurist and parliamentarian — Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He founded the Nitte Education Trust in 1979, which today runs 20+ professional colleges under NITTE University. KSHEMA was named in his honour in 2009.
NIRF 2021: #45 All India (Medical); India Today 2024: #37 (Medicine & Health Sciences); The Week 2024: #12 among Private Medical Colleges India; Outlook India 2022: #14 among Private Medical Colleges India; Edufever NEET 2024 preference: All India Management #9 / Karnataka State #20.
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