Kasturba Medical College was founded in 1953 and has served as the centre of excellence for the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, the top-ranked private medical university in the nation. 

Why KMC?

• Knowledgeable and experienced faculty: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education professors wear various hats on campus, combining their academic expertise with their industry knowledge to create a dynamic, powerful combination. They use a lot of contemporary technology and the most current instructional methods. Most of them serve as advisors at academic forums and members of professional organisations.
• Professional partnerships: All the many industry collaborations foster innovation and aid students in developing the skills necessary for successful employment. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education is associated with a variety of businesses.
• International partnerships: Manipal Academy of Higher Education has partnered with overseas colleges in various fields of study, including engineering, medical, communication, and the culinary arts, to highlight its worldwide credentials. These partnerships broaden our students' knowledge and academic members' skill sets.
• Placements: MU takes the initiative to place students in jobs they want. The institution has a competent placement team that includes faculty and student coordinators from each department and is led by the Associate Director (Industrial Liaison, Placements and Practice School). On average, more than 60 organisations each year conduct campus recruiting at MIT Manipal.

Rankings

According to the NIRF 2021 Rankings, KMC Mangalore was placed 23rd among medical schools in India, respectively.

According to the NIRF 2021 Rankings, Manipal Academy of Higher Education is the seventh-best university in India.

After AIIMS, New Delhi, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, Manipal Academy of Higher Education was rated third in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021 for Medicine in the 351-400 rank range.

Each of the two MCs in Manipal and Mangalore accepts 250 students for the MBBS program. The "All India Rank" attained in the NEET (UG) exam administered by NTA determines admission. Within the public-private partnership framework, 20% of the MBBS seats at KMC Mangalore are reserved for applicants from Karnataka. The NEET (PG) and NEET (SS) rankings determine admission to postgraduate and super-specialized programs. The Manipal Entrance Test score determines admission to allied health programs like psychology, physiotherapy, and nursing.

"For the past 60 years, Kasturba Medical College has been at the forefront of offering professional medical education in the nation. The university, renowned for its high-quality education, is frequently included among the top 10 medical schools in the country. The university has been drawing many students from India and many other countries worldwide because of its committed and competent professors, outstanding infrastructure, library facilities, museums, laboratories, and skill labs, which give the students hands-on experience. The graduates of this college are effectively practising medicine in Malaysia, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and other European nations.

The institution receives research grants from numerous funding organisations and offers students the chance to participate in research. The opportunity for faculty and researchers to hone their research skills is provided by clinical trials, government-sponsored research projects, and privately funded projects.

College Highlights

Main Intakes

The main intakes are in November/December.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal offers the following types of scholarships to its undergraduate and graduate students:

• Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs
• Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Speciality (SS) Programs
• Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarships for B.Tech
• Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarships for B.Pharm
• Scholarship for Allied Health Programs at Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC) Jamshedpur
• Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarship for MBA at TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal
• Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
• Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)
• Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students
• Merit Scholarship for B.Sc. Nursing students
• Merit Scholarship for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) students from Manipal Group Polytechnic Institutions
• Merit Scholarships for Foreign / Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Category Students
• Merit Scholarship for Konkani-speaking students
• Merit Scholarship for Children of Manipal Alumni
• Scholarship scheme of interest subsidy on education loans for MAHE students
• AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver
• ITC scholarship for Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Application Process

Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent. 

Documents required for Admission

Academic Documents

• Transcript of 12th-grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

For Masters, include the following:

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree 
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree 
• Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree 

Work Experience (if any)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Qualifications Required

• MBBS: Applicants must receive at least a 50 percentile in the general category and a 40 percentile in the reserved category to be eligible for NEET. After the DGHS officially declares all open seats, the institution may also summon qualified candidates for on-the-spot counselling.

FAQs

What are the fees to study at Kasturba Medical College?

The costs depend upon the courses you apply for. The price ranges from 6.6 - 90 lakhs per course for Indian students.

Does Kasturba Medical College provide scholarships to students?

Yes, the institute does provide scholarships to students. For more info, see the scholarship section of the article.