Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Private
Total Courses
10 Courses
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal - Overview
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About Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal is India's first self-financing private medical college, established on 30 June 1953 by Dr. Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai (T.M.A. Pai) — a visionary philanthropist and educationist who recognised that the Government alone could not meet India's healthcare education needs. Starting on a barren hillock in Manipal (Udupi District), which has transformed into a thriving, lush green international university town, KMC Manipal has grown over 72 years to become one of India's most prestigious and globally recognised medical institutions. KMC received recognition from the Medical Council of India (MCI) in 1958, making it the first private medical college to do so. The college is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — a Deemed-to-be-University since 1993 and an Institution of Eminence (MHRD, 2020) — which is ranked 4th among Indian universities by NIRF 2024, 14th overall, 901–950 globally by QS 2025, and 251–300 in Medicine globally (2nd in India after AIIMS). KMC Manipal itself is ranked 9th in the Medical category by NIRF 2024, 10th by NIRF 2025, 7th by The Week 2024, 12th–13th by India Today 2024–25 (2nd in Karnataka), and 31st by Collegedunia 2025. KMC Manipal has an alumni network of 14,500+ graduates from 30+ countries. The college is internationally recognized by GMC (UK), ECFMG (USA), AMC (Australia), and MMC (Malaysia). It holds the first-ever AAHRPP accreditation in India (2011) — confirming world-class research ethics standards. It is the birthplace of the Manipal Hospitals chain — the 2nd largest healthcare provider in India with 28+ hospitals — which traces its origins directly to KMC. The 72-year-old Kasturba Hospital at Manipal has grown from 150 beds (1961) to a 2,032-bed super-specialty hospital handling 3,500+ outpatients daily. KMC Manipal offers 250 MBBS seats, 222 PG (MD/MS) seats in 55 disciplines, Super-Specialty (DM/M.Ch) courses, PhD programmes, MSc in Medical Sciences (via MET), Fellowship programmes, UG electives for international students, and 15+ short-term certification courses. The college celebrates Diamond Jubilee (2013–14) milestones and was ranked 2nd most preferred private medical college in India after AIIMS. International academic linkages include University of Wisconsin (Madison, USA), University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada), Keele University (Newcastle, UK), Maastricht University (Netherlands), University of Minnesota (USA), and Operation Eyesight Universal (Canada). Students from UK, Ireland, USA, New Zealand, Kenya, Netherlands, and Malaysia regularly opt for elective postings at KMC Manipal.
Kasturba Medical College 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 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Courses
10 CoursesM.Sc
Relevant science graduation.
MS Programs
Relevant criteria and valid NEET PG score.
MBBS
10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC); IB: min 24 total points with 4 points each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (2 sciences at HL); A-Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology at A Level + English at AS Level (min grade D in sciences); minimum age 17 years; valid NEET UG score. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals eligible.
Fellowship Programs
Post Graduate Medical Degree.
MD Programs
Relevant criteria and valid NEET PG score.
MD / MS Postgraduate Programmes
MBBS with minimum 50% marks from an NMC-recognised college; valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year
Super-Specialty (DM / M.Ch) Programmes
MD/MS with valid NEET SS score conducted by NBE
Fellowship Programmes
MD/MS in relevant specialty
MSc in Medical Sciences
BSc (relevant discipline) with 50%+ marks; valid MET score
MBBS
10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC); IB: min 24 total points with 4 points each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (2 sciences at HL); A-Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology at A Level + English at AS Level (min grade D in sciences); minimum age 17 years; valid NEET UG score. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals eligible.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
M.Sc 11 specializations | ₹ 1.19L - 9.21L | Relevant science graduation. |
MS Programs 5 specializations | ₹ 25.54L - 28.73L | Relevant criteria and valid NEET PG score. |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 17.83L | 10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC); IB: min 24 total points with 4 points each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (2 sciences at HL); A-Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology at A Level + English at AS Level (min grade D in sciences); minimum age 17 years; valid NEET UG score. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals eligible. |
Fellowship Programs 17 specializations | ₹ 1.03L - 10.03L | Post Graduate Medical Degree. |
MD Programs 20 specializations | ₹ 4.98L - 17.83L | Relevant criteria and valid NEET PG score. |
MD / MS Postgraduate Programmes 17 specializations | ₹ 4.98L - 1.02Cr | MBBS with minimum 50% marks from an NMC-recognised college; valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year |
Super-Specialty (DM / M.Ch) Programmes 6 specializations | ₹ 16.63L - 87.31L | MD/MS with valid NEET SS score conducted by NBE |
Fellowship Programmes 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MD/MS in relevant specialty |
MSc in Medical Sciences 7 specializations | ₹ 1.36L - 9.21L | BSc (relevant discipline) with 50%+ marks; valid MET score |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 17.83L - 71L | 10+2 (PCB + English) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC); IB: min 24 total points with 4 points each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (2 sciences at HL); A-Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology at A Level + English at AS Level (min grade D in sciences); minimum age 17 years; valid NEET UG score. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals eligible. |
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 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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251–300 (2nd in India after AIIMS New Delhi)
QS World University Rankings — Medicine (Global, under MAHE) (2025)
12 (2nd in Karnataka)
India Today (Medical — India) (2024)
31
Collegedunia (Medical — India) (2025)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
QS World University Rankings — Medicine (Global, under MAHE) (2025) | 251–300 (2nd in India after AIIMS New Delhi) |
India Today (Medical — India) (2024) | 12 (2nd in Karnataka) |
Collegedunia (Medical — India) (2025) | 31 |
MAHE NIRF (University — India) (2024) | 4th among Indian universities; 14th overall |
India Today (Medical — India) (2025) | 13 (2nd in Karnataka) |
NIRF (Medical) (2025) | 10 |
NIRF (Medical) (2024) | 9 |
NIRF (Medical) (2023) | 9 |
The Week (Medical — India) (2024) | 7 |
Student Sentiment (Multiple Platforms) (2024) | Widely regarded as the 2nd most preferred medical college in India after AIIMS |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (former President of India) and Dr. T.M.A. Pai (founder of KMC), this scholarship programme honours academic excellence. NEET 2024 All India Rank range for these scholarships for MBBS/BDS is published by MAHE annually. Combined scholarship seats across all MAHE campuses limited to 5% of General category intake.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Kalam–Pai, Freeship & Scholar Scholarship Programme Named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (former President of India) and Dr. T.M.A. Pai (founder of KMC), this scholarship programme honours academic excellence. NEET 2024 All India Rank range for these scholarships for MBBS/BDS is published by MAHE annually. Combined scholarship seats across all MAHE campuses limited to 5% of General category intake. | Top NEET rank holders admitted to MBBS and BDS at MAHE campuses. Limited to 5% of General category intake. | Significant tuition fee waiver — amount varies by scholarship tier (Kalam, Pai, Freeship, Scholar categories) |
MAHE Merit Scholarship MAHE offers merit-based scholarships for deserving management quota students demonstrating high NEET scores. | Students with exceptional NEET scores admitted through management quota | Partial tuition fee waiver — annually determined by MAHE scholarship committee |
Need-Based Scholarship Need-based scholarships available for economically disadvantaged students; apply during admission period with supporting financial documents. | Students demonstrating genuine financial need with good academic performance | Partial fee waiver — as determined by MAHE |
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarship via National Scholarship Portal for meritorious professional course students. | Students from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs with strong NEET scores | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
Education Loan Facility MAHE and KMC Manipal facilitate education loans from nationalised banks, private banks, and NBFCs (including Propelld Education Loans). Repayment begins after course completion. | All admitted students with valid MAHE/KMC fee documentation | Up to full course fees (₹70.9 lakhs for MBBS) |
Kalam–Pai, Freeship & Scholar Scholarship Programme Named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (former President of India) and Dr. T.M.A. Pai (founder of KMC), this scholarship programme honours academic excellence. NEET 2024 All India Rank range for these scholarships for MBBS/BDS is published by MAHE annually. Combined scholarship seats across all MAHE campuses limited to 5% of General category intake. | Top NEET rank holders admitted to MBBS and BDS at MAHE campuses. Limited to 5% of General category intake. | Significant tuition fee waiver — amount varies by scholarship tier (Kalam, Pai, Freeship, Scholar categories) |
MAHE Merit Scholarship MAHE offers merit-based scholarships for deserving management quota students demonstrating high NEET scores. | Students with exceptional NEET scores admitted through management quota | Partial tuition fee waiver — annually determined by MAHE scholarship committee |
Need-Based Scholarship Need-based scholarships available for economically disadvantaged students; apply during admission period with supporting financial documents. | Students demonstrating genuine financial need with good academic performance | Partial fee waiver — as determined by MAHE |
Education Loan Facility MAHE and KMC Manipal facilitate education loans from nationalised banks, private banks, and NBFCs (including Propelld Education Loans). Repayment begins after course completion. | All admitted students with valid MAHE/KMC fee documentation | Up to full course fees (₹70.9 lakhs for MBBS) |
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarship via National Scholarship Portal for meritorious professional course students. | Students from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs with strong NEET scores | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Smart Lecture Halls
Modern, fully air-conditioned smart lecture halls with digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, audio-visual systems, live-streaming capabilities, and case-based discussion facilities. Separate seminar rooms, examination halls, demonstration rooms, and tutorial rooms across the medical college block.
Indoor Multi-purpose Sports Complex
Large indoor sports complex with basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, squash, and other indoor sports. Olympic-size outdoor athletics infrastructure. KMC's Diamond Jubilee Sports Complex. Regular sports events, KMC Olympics, and inter-college tournaments.
Hostels (Multiple — Boys + Girls)
Multiple well-equipped hostels on the Manipal campus. Boys hostel fee: ₹1,25,000–₹1,61,000/year; Girls hostel fee: ₹1,08,500–₹1,61,000/year (2024-25). Rooms with internet/Wi-Fi, 24×7 security, visitor rooms, study areas with computers. Manipal campus also offers diverse dining options (cafeteria managed by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration), multiple cuisines, and a vibrant international student community.
Simulation & Skill Labs
Advanced clinical simulation and skills laboratory with high-fidelity simulators, task trainers, standardised patient programmes, BLS/ACLS/ATLS training, laparoscopic simulation, and procedural skill competency training — among the best in private Indian medical education.
Health Sciences Library (Dr. Haji A.B. Shetty Memorial Library)
State-of-the-art Health Sciences Library — one of the finest medical libraries in South Asia, with 36,000+ books (matching KMC Mangalore), 350+ journal subscriptions (Indian and foreign), e-databases (PUBMED, COCHRANE, EBSCO, ClinicalKey), internet-connected computers, separate reading rooms, and open-stack access. Advanced digital library services with 24-hour online access.
Modern Research Laboratories
Advanced research laboratories supporting molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, clinical research, genetics, and basic science research. AAHRPP-accredited research ethics framework (first in India). Institutional Animal Facility. Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) with high-end research equipment.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Double Seater AC Attached Bath | ₹172,000 | |
| Double Seater AC Attached Bath | ₹140,500 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Double Seater AC Attached Bath | ₹172,000 | |
| Double Seater Non-AC Attached Bath | ₹133,500 | |
| Double Seater Common Bath | ₹116,500 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Total MBBS tuition fee: approximately ₹70.9 lakhs (₹14.2 lakh/year). Management/NRI quota annual fee (including hostel): approximately ₹18 lakhs per year per MBBSCouncil data. NRI quota total: USD 1,97,000 for full course (2025-26). Hostel fees: ₹1.25–1.61 lakhs/year (boys), ₹1.08–1.61 lakhs/year (girls). No capitation fee; all merit-based.
KMC Manipal has 250 NMC-approved MBBS seats per year. All seats are filled 100% through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) Deemed University All India counselling. Unlike KMC Mangalore, there is no KEA Karnataka state quota at KMC Manipal. During NEET 2021–2024, 14 candidates received allotment.
KMC Manipal is the most competitive private medical college in India. For NEET 2025, General category requires approximately 510–520 marks (Round 1 score: 511 per MBBSCouncil). In 2024, Karnataka overall closing AIR was 37,269 (last round). One student noted needing above 600 marks for reliable general admission. Expected 2025 AIR range: 53,000–72,000 for management category MCC Deemed University seats.
KMC Manipal is a private deemed university medical college — a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act (Deemed since 1993) and an Institution of Eminence (MHRD, 2020). It is NOT affiliated to RGUHS.
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
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BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
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NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026