K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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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 CoursesMBBS
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 General Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31
MS General Surgery
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Paediatrics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Orthopaedics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Radio Diagnosis
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Psychiatry
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 Pharmacology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Community Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Forensic Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD/MS Anatomy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Physiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Biochemistry
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Microbiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pathology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
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 General Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 30.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 |
MS General Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 30.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 22.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization | ₹ 32.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) 1 specialization | ₹ 29.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Radio Diagnosis 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Psychiatry 1 specialization | ₹ 35.83L | 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 Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 2L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Forensic Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD/MS Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Physiology 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 60.7K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.11L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 13.83L | 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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#45 All India (Medical category)
NIRF (Medical) (2021)
#37
India Today (Medicine & Health Sciences) (2024)
#12 among Private Medical Colleges in India
The Week–Hansa Research Survey (Private Medical Colleges India) (2024)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF (Medical) (2021) | #45 All India (Medical category) |
India Today (Medicine & Health Sciences) (2024) | #37 |
The Week–Hansa Research Survey (Private Medical Colleges India) (2024) | #12 among Private Medical Colleges in India |
Outlook India (Private Medical Colleges India) (2022) | #14 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
KSHEMA is a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed to be University) and issues NITTE University degrees — NOT RGUHS degrees. It was affiliated to RGUHS until 2009, when NITTE received Deemed University status from UGC/MHRD. This is a critical distinction: KSHEMA MBBS graduates receive NITTE degrees, and admissions are exclusively through MCC Deemed University Counselling — no KEA Karnataka state quota applies.
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.
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.
Management quota tuition: ₹17,70,000/year. NRI quota: ₹28,20,000/year. Total tuition for 4.5 academic years (Management): ~₹79.65 lakhs. Additional Mess: ₹52,000/year; Hostel: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000/year (room type); refundable deposit: ₹20,000–₹60,000. All-in total including hostel for 5.5 years: approximately ₹90–100 lakhs.
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