Manipal, popularly known as an international university town, began with the establishment of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in 1953. It was the first self-financing medical college in the private sector in India, established in a barren hillock that has turned itself to be a green environmental town, with all modern amenities conducive to student learning. It got recognition in 1958 by the Medical Council of India & in 2008 from the Government of India. Today, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a name synonymous with quality medical education that attracts people from India and other countries of the world. The college has consistently been ranked among the top ten medical colleges in the country. Students from over 30 countries graduate from college every year, and the degrees are recognised worldwide.
KMC has one of the finest learning environments in South Asia with infrastructure and faculty that support students to hone their skills to become outstanding medical professionals, true to its mission. KMC is recognised by the National medical council of India and the General Medical Council of Great Britain, the Malaysian Medical Council and the Australian Medical Council. The institute has strong academic linkages with national and international universities of repute. Many students from countries like UK, Ireland, USA, New Zealand, Kenya, Netherlands and Malaysia regularly opt for elective postings at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, which gives them great opportunities to learn.
KMC, Manipal celebrated Diamond Jubilee in the year 2013-14. The institute’s vision is to provide global leadership in human development, excellence in education and healthcare with a mission to train competent, compassionate and caring physicians through excellence in teaching, patient care, and medical research. The entire management team, the faculty, staff and the support employees, with the best available infrastructure facilities, has been working towards achieving the same.
Particulars | Statistics |
Establishment Year | 1953 |
Campus | Manipal, Karnataka |
Recognized by | National Medical Council of India |
Rankings | NIRF 2023 Ranking
Overall – Rank 16 Research Institutions – Rank 25, 1 private and deemed to be university as per The Week |
Collaborations | BoP Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Philips HealthCare, PIC
Bengaluru and School of Information Sciences, ISD Manipal |
National Medical Council of India recognises all the medical courses conducted by the institution. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal is a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal (formerly known as Manipal University), which is deemed to be a university recognised by University Grants Commission under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956.
Level of Programme | Programmes offered | Department | Fee |
MBBS | – | ₹17.8 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | |
Postgraduate – Medical Degree (Broad Speciality) | MD | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Science, Pathology, Community Medicine, Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Administration, Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Emergency Medicine & Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion | ₹1.24 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
Postgraduate – Surgical Degree (Broad Speciality) | MS | General Surgery, OBG, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology & ENT | 47.4 L – 53.3 L |
Postgraduate – Medical Degree (Superspeciality) | DM | Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Medical Genetics, Medical Oncology & Infectious Disease | 79.5 L |
Postgraduate – Surgical Degree (Superspeciality) | MCh | Urology, Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, CTVS & Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | 79.5 L |
Postgraduate – Medical Degree | MSc | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Embryology, Genetic Counseling & Forensic Science | ₹1.24 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
Postgraduate – Degree | MPhil | MPhil Psychiatric Social Work | ₹1.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
Others | Fellowship | Foetal Medicine, Gynaecologic Oncology, Advanced Obstetric Ultra Sound, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, Neuro Anaeshtesia, Paediatric Anaesthesia, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Hand & Micro Surgery, Oncosurgery, FHNO Fellowship in Head & Neck/Oral Oncology, Paediatric Heamatology & Oncology, Oncopathology, Skull Base and Head & Neck Surgery, Diabetes, Neonatology, | – |
PhD | Full Time / Part Time | – | |
MBBS – PhD | Full time | – | |
MD/MS – PhD | Full time | – | |
DM/MCh – PhD | Full time | – | |
Integrated M.Sc-PhD | in Fertility Science | – |
FAQs on Course and Fees
1. What is the fee structure for courses at KMC?
To know about each course fee visit the official website.
2. Does Kasturba Medical College offer scholarships?
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under selected categories.
1. KMC Manipal Application Process
2. KMC Manipal MBBS Admission Process 2024 – All India Quota
3. KMC Manipal MBBS Admission Process 2024 – State Quota
4. KMC Manipal DM/ M.Ch Admission Process 2024
5. KMC Manipal M.Phil Admission Process 2024
FAQs on the Admission Process
1. MET is conducted for which all courses?
a. Under Graduate (UG)
b. Post Graduate (PG)
The placement team at Kasturba Medical College is led by the Associate Director. Faculty and student coordinators make up the KMC Manipal placement cell. The placement cell manages the Kasturba Medical College Manipal placement drive. The team’s primary responsibility is to locate/find suitable job opportunities for students and assist them in being placed in positions of their choice. The placement cell organises pre-placement activities such as soft-skills training, mock group discussions, mock interviews, assessment tests, company-specific training, and more. According to the KMC Manipal Placement Report (NIRF Report) 2023, 192 out of 216 eligible students for Kasturba Medical College UG placements (5 years) were offered job offers with a median salary of Rs. 8,40,000, while 24 chose to pursue higher education.
FAQs on Placements
1. What is the median package offered to MD/MS students?
The median package offered to MD/ MS students was INR 15.60 LPA.
2. Do students get a chance to work abroad?
Yes, the students of KMC are eligible for working outside India provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria set up by the concerned regulatory bodies.