Question 1

Is KMC Mangalore degree recognized internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KMC Mangalore MBBS degrees are recognized by: GMC (UK — enables UK practice), ECFMG/USA (enables USMLE Step 1/2/3 and US residency), AMC (Australia — enables Australian medical registration), MMC (Malaysia), and various other global bodies. Students from 45+ countries have graduated from KMC. It also holds AAHRPP accreditation — the first Indian institution to do so.

Question 2

What is the MBBS intern stipend at KMC Mangalore?

Accepted Answer

MBBS interns receive ₹30,000 per month during the 1-year compulsory rotatory internship.

Question 3

What is KMC Mangalore's NIRF ranking?

Accepted Answer

KMC Mangalore is ranked 33rd by NIRF 2024 in the Medical category (30th in 2023, 23rd in 2022). India Today 2025 ranks it 29th. IIRF 2024 ranks it 56th. MAHE (parent university) is ranked 4th among all Indian universities by NIRF 2024.

Question 4

How is KMC Mangalore related to the Manipal Hospitals chain?

Accepted Answer

Manipal Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in India with 28+ locations, traces its origins directly to Kasturba Medical College. The first Manipal Hospital was established in 1991 in Bengaluru, and KMC Hospital Attavar (Mangalore, established 1992) and KMC Hospital Ambedkar Circle (established 1997) are both teaching hospitals of KMC Mangalore. As a result, KMC graduates benefit from recruitment pathways across the entire Manipal Hospitals network.

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 71L - 72L	10+2 / A-Level / IB / American 12th Grade or equivalent from a recognized board; Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate in PCB; minimum age 17 years; valid NEET UG score. Indian and international (NRI/OCI/PIO/foreign national) candidates eligible.
MD 15 specializations	₹ 65.53L - 14.74L	MBBS degree recognized by NMC + valid NEET PG score
MS 5 specializations	₹ 76.42L - 85.99L	MBBS degree recognized by NMC + valid NEET PG score
Allied Health Sciences (UG) 9 specializations	₹ 9.46L - 12.58L	10+2 with PCB/PCM configuration according to specific course guidelines
MPT 8 specializations	₹ 10.12L - 11.03L	BPT degree from a recognized institution
M.Sc 19 specializations	₹ 9.88L - 9.98L	Relevant graduation degree from a recognized university
Fellowship Programs 3 specializations	₹ 11.03L - 11.05L	Relevant post-graduation qualification (MD/MS/DNB)

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