Kasturba Medical College – [KMC], Manipal
Kasturba Medical College – [KMC], Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal is private medical college in India established in 1953. It is under the aegis of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college offers admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-speciality courses in the field of Medicine. KMC Manipal accepts merit in NEET UG (MBBS), NEET PG (MD / MS) and NEET SS (DM / MCh). Admission to M.Sc (Medical) courses is through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by counselling conducted by the college itself. Students are also offered with various scholarships based on merit. As per KMC Manipal NIRF Report 2024, a total of 161 PG (MD / MS / DM / MCh) students were placed in 2023. The median package offered to them stood at INR 15.80 LPA.
KMC Manipal Highlights
- MBBS is the flagship course offered at KMC Manipal.
- Admission to M.Sc is based on Manipal Entrance Test (MET) conducted by the college.
- Manipal Entrance Test (MET) fees is INR 400 for M.Sc courses.
- KMC Manipal also offers admission to Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored based on NEET scores.
- The expected opening and closing ranks for MBBS at KMC Manipal is 51200 – 24330 for general category.
KMC Manipal Courses
KMC Manipal offers admission to eligible candidates based on merit in the respective entrance examinations. Admission to M.Sc (Medical) courses is through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Here are the details about the KMC Manipal Courses along with eligibility and selection criteria
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. | NEET UG Score + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) |
| MD / MS | MBBS degree from an Institution / University recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC). | NEET PG Scores + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) |
| M.Sc (Medical) | BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences) / BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences / BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. from a recognized university. | MET Scores + Physical / Online Counselling |
| M.Sc | B.Sc with Reproduction/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioscience/ Physiology with a minimum 60% aggregate marks. | MET Scores + Personal Interview (PI) + Physical / Online Counselling |
| M.Phil | MSW (Social Work) with 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university. | Department Test (DT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| DM | MD / DNB in a relevant specialization from the institution recognized by NMC | NEET SS Scores + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by MCC. |
| MCh | MS / DNB in a relevant specialization from the institution recognized by NMC |
KMC Manipal Ranking 2024
Some of the KMC Manipal Ranking from various ranking bodies are mentioned below:
| Agency | Category | Year | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 2024 | 9 |
| India Today | Medical | 2024 | 12 |
| IIRF | Medical | 2024 | 21 |
KMC Manipal Admission 2024
KMC Manipal Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can access the application form online on the official website. Eligible candidates must fill out the application with all the details and attach the required documents. Aspirants seeking admission at KMC Manipal must pay the requisite fees.
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | INR 600 |
| Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Category | INR 2500 |
KMC Manipal Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Admission KMC Manipal also offers admission to Foreign / NRI students for MBBS and MD/MS courses. Candidates can apply for admission on the official website. Fill out the application with all the required details and apply by paying the requisite fees of INR 2500. The course fees for International students are different from those of national students. KMC Manipal MBBS Fees is US$ 1,97,000 for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates. For a PG Course through Foreign/ NRI Quota, the fees range from US $ 5,700 to US $ 2,40,200. Admission to MBBS courses based on merit in NEET UG. Eligible candidates are allotted seats at KMC Manipal through counselling conducted by MCC. The eligibility criteria for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Applicants are as follows:
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Note: Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India with Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India must qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
KMC Manipal Cutoff 2024
KMC Manipal Cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark required for admission to the respective courses. KMC Manipal accepts NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS scores for admission to MBBS, MD/MS and DM courses respectively. The cutoff will be released soon after the announcement of NEET Results 2024.
KMC Manipal NEET UG Cutoff
Here is the round-wise KMC Manipal NEET UG Cutoff for the general category:
| Category | Round 1 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 51200 |
| Round 2 | 46251 |
| Round 3 | 26397 |
| Round 4 | 24330 |
KMC Manipal NEET PG Cutoff
KMC Manipal accepts NEET PG scores for admission to MD/MS courses. The previous year’s opening and closing rank at KMC Manipal NEET PG is 16370 – 119627 in Round 1. Detailed specialization-wise MD/MS Cutoff for the general category is mentioned below for all the rounds.
| Courses | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Respiratory Medicine | 16370 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology | 17471 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 29113 | 28516 | 29365 | Seats Filled |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 32022 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MD General Medicine | 33527 | 5546 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 38184 | 42128 | 113735 | Seats Filled |
| MD Radiotherapy | 45542 | 33103 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MS Orthopaedics | 49629 | 28194 | 29522 | Seats Filled |
| MS Ophthalmology | 53579 | 23989 | Seats Filled | Seats Filled |
| MD Paediatrics | 58483 | 16174 | 18304 | Seats Filled |
| MD Palliative Medicine | 59691 | 53128 | 50476 | Seats Filled |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 61280 | 19495 | 17274 | 17786 |
| MS General Surgery | 63122 | 44483 | 68169 | Seats Filled |
| MD Physiology | 69664 | Seats Filled | 197994 | Seats Filled |
| MD Anatomy | Seats Filled | Seats Filled | 193406 | Seats Filled |
| MD Microbiology | Seats Filled | 69578 | 175496 | Seats Filled |
| MD Biochemistry | Seats Filled | Seats Filled | 197850 | 198647 |
| MD Hospital Administration | 89149 | 90701 | 68407 | Seats Filled |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 91754 | Seats Filled | 137197 | Seats Filled |
| MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion | 94173 | 106197 | 125760 | Seats Filled |
| MD Psychiatry | 96155 | 33569 | 11006 | 27760 |
| MD Pathology | 100053 | 114955 | 113340 | 83011 |
| MD Pharmacology | 104421 | 98381 | 167136 | 119698 |
| MD Community Medicine | 119627 | Seats Filled | 142977 | 146335 |
KMC Manipal NEET SS Cutoff
KMC Manipal NEET SS Cutoff 2024 is yet to be announced. Here is the previous year’s cutoff in NEET SS for various specializations for the general category.
| Courses | Round 1 |
|---|---|
| M.Ch Hand Surgery | 18 |
| M.Ch Reproductive Medicine | 73 |
| M.Ch Surgical Oncology | 459 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 2309 |
| DM Neurology | 2475 |
| Infectious Diseases | 2576 |
| M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 3006 |
| M.Ch Urology | 3135 |
| Medical Genetics | 3252 |
| DM Nephrology | 3287 |
| DM Cardiology | 3713 |
| DM Critical Care Medicine | 3893 |
| Medical Oncology | 4154 |
| M.Ch Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery | NA |
| M.Ch Paediatric Surgery | NA |
KMC Manipal Scholarships
UG and PG Students at KMC Manipal are eligible for various scholarships awarded by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Scholarships are offered based on criteria such as Merit, Family Income, Children of Alumni and Konkani Language Speaking students. Here are the details about the scholarships that students can avail of at KMC Manipal:
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Details |
|---|---|
| Kalam Pai Scholarships for MBBS & BDS Programs | Candidates with 80% in Class 12 are eligible and will receive a 100% waiver course fee and hostel fee. Students are also given a monthly stipend of INR 5000. |
| Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS Programs | Candidates are offered with 100% tuition waiver based on merit in NEET Rank. The scholarship also covers accommodation, food, books and other academic material requirements. |
| Merit Scholarship for PG Medical/Dental and Super Speciality Programs | Eligible PG candidates will receive up to 50% waiver on course fees. Only 2 students are offered with 100% waiver under this scholarship. |
| Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students | A total of 10% course fee waiver for UG and PG students is offered for the entire program. |
| Scholarships for Konkani-Speaking Students | A total of 10% fee waiver is offered for UG and PG Konkani-Speaking Students |
| Merit Scholarships for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni | MAHE Manipal offers a 10% fee waiver for UG (with 80% marks in Class 12) and PG (with 70% marks in UG) students who are children of MAHE Manipal Alumni. |
| Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loans for MAHE Students | Students are offered up to 100% fee waiver based on the family income. |
KMC Manipal Placements
KMC Manipal has a dedicated placement cell and aids students with yearly campus placements. As per KMC Manipal NIRF Report 2024, a total of 161 PG (MD / MS / DM / MCh) students were placed in 2023. The median package offered to them stood at INR 15.80 LPA. A total of 192 MBBS Batch 2022 students were placed with the median package of INR 8.40 LPA. The median package offered to PG students has increased by 1.28% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Here are the median package trends at KMC Manipal for UG and PG Courses.
| Year | Median Package (MBBS) | Median Package (MD / MS / DM / MCh) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NA | INR 15.80 LPA |
| 2022 | INR 8.40 LPA | INR 15.60 LPA |
| 2021 | INR 7.80 LPA | INR 15.30 LPA |
KMC Manipal Facilities
KMC Manipal is one of the 1st self-financed medical colleges in India. The college provides various state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Library: MAHE library can accommodate up to 1300 students with access to books, journals, and thesis, along with e-journals and books.
- Hostels: Hostels of KMC Manipal are well equipped with Wi-Fi, solar hot water, backup electricity, and running water. Students can also avail of TV, a reading room, a canteen, etc.
- Sports Facilities: The college offers top-notch sports facilities, including indoor and outdoor facilities. Various inter-college/ state events are organized by the institute.
- Classroom: The classrooms have an accommodation capacity of 125-300 students with board and project facilities. It also has an e-classroom with a biometric attendance system.
- Museum: Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology (MAP) has a collection of almost 3000 specimens.
KMC Manipal Hostel Fees
Kasturba Medical College provides the best hostel accommodation within the college premises. The college has separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, each with basic amenities. The table below highlights KMC Manipal Hostel Fees for domestic and international students.
KMC Manipal Boys Hostel Fees
The hostel fees for boys at KMC Manipal are as follows:
| Course | General Category Students | FN/NRI Category Students |
|---|---|---|
| All Health Stream UG Courses | INR 1,25,500 | US $ 2,790 |
| All Health Stream PG Courses | INR 1,08,500 | US $ 1,700 |
KMC Manipal Girls Hostel Fees
The hostel fees for girls at KMC Manipal are as follows:
| Course | General Category Students | FN/ NRI Category Students |
|---|---|---|
| All Health Stream UG Courses | INR 1,30,500 | US $ 3,350 |
| All Health Stream PG Courses | INR 1,11,500 | US $ 1,510 |
