Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore was established in 1955 and is located in Mangalore, Karnataka. KMC Mangalore is a constituent institution of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The institute is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) in 1958. KMC Mangalore offers various courses such as UG, PG and Fellowship in various specializations. According to NIRF 2023, the college was ranked 30th  position in Medical Colleges in India. 

  • KMC Mangalore offers admission to the MBBS courses based on merit in NEET UG.
  • Candidates are selected based on their merit in NEET PG for MD/MS admission. 
  • The institute offers admission for both national and international students. 
  • Scholarships are provided by KMC Mangalore for both UG and PG meritorious students. 
  • Placement and Internship opportunities are guaranteed by the institute to all its students.

List of KMC Mangalore Constituent Hospitals

  • Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore
  • Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore
  • Government Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangalore

Life at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore


KMC Mangalore Highlights

Some of the important highlights of KMC Mangalore are tabulated below:

Particulars Details
Institute Name Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore
Established | Type 1955 | Private
Location Mangalore, Karnataka
Recognized by Medical Council of India
Courses Offered MBBS, MD, MS, M.Sc and Fellowship 
Qualifying Examination NEET UG, NEET PG and Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Facilities Hostel, Canteen, Library, Laboratories and Stimulation Centre
Official Website manipal.edu/kmc-mangalore

KMC Mangalore Important Dates 2023

KMC Mangalore offers admission to various medical courses based on the national-level entrance examination such as NEET UG, and NEET-PG. Some of the important dates are tabulated below:

Events Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out) June 13, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Registration Start Date July 14, 2023
Last Date to Register for Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling  August 2, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Choice-Filling August 6, 2023 – August 9, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment  August 16, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment August 19, 2023 – August 23, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Registration  August 24, 2023 – August 25, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Document Verification  August 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment  September 5, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment September 7, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Last Date for Reporting at Allotted College September 12, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment September 20, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Mop-Up Round Document Verification September 25, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Download Admission Order and Fee Payment September 25, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Last Date for Reporting at Allotted College September 27, 2023
Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment September 28, 2023
Last Date for Reporting for Stray Vacancy Round October 3, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Start Date July 26, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date August 13, 2023
Last Date to Pay Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration Fees August 13, 2023 
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Choice Filling & Option Entry August 22, 2023 – August 25, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment  August 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Choice Filling & Option Entry September 25, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment  September 28, 2023
Karnataka NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Depositing Course Fee September 29, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Reporting to the Allotted College October 1, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD/MS Seats under All-India Quota at KMC Mangalore. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023


KMC Mangalore Courses & Fees

KMC Mangalore offers UG and PG courses in various specializations. Detailed information about the KMC Mangalore courses & fees is mentioned below:

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBBS Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: INR 17,80,000 (1st year)
10+2 or Higher Secondary Education in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board. Score/merit in NEET UG.
MD Duration: 3 years
Fee: INR 19,90,000 (1st year)
MBBS degree from any university recognized by the MCI along with the completion of the one-year rotational internship. Score/Merit in NEET PG.
MS Duration: 3 years
Fee: INR 23,20,000 (1st year)
M.Sc  Duration: 2 years
Fee: INR 12,40,000 (1st year)
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from any recognized university.  Score/Merit in MET.
Fellowship Duration: 1 year
Fee: INR 70,00,000 (1st year)
MD/MS degree in the relevant field with an aggregate of minimum 60% marks.  Score/Merit in the last qualifying examination.

KMC Mangalore Ranking

  • Ranked 30th among Medical Colleges in India by NIRF 2023 Ranking.
  • Ranked 31st among Top Private Medical Colleges in India by NIRF 2022 Ranking.
  • Ranked 2nd among Top Private Medical Colleges in India by The Week Magazine, June 2014 Edition
  • Ranked 5th among Top Medical Colleges in India by The Education World Magazine, June 2013 Edition
  • Ranked 8th among Top Medical Colleges in India by The Outlook Magazine, June 2013 Edition
  • Ranked 9th among Top Medical Colleges in India by India Today Magazine, June 2013 Edition
  • Ranked 9th among Top Medical Colleges in India by The Week Magazine, June 2013 Edition

KMC Mangalore offers admission to all the courses based on merit in the entrance examination. Admission application is available both online and offline. KMC Mangalore Admission to MBBS/MD/MS will be based on merit in NEET and M.Sc admission is based on merit in MET. The application fee for the General category and NRI/Foreign candidates is INR 600 and INR 2,500 respectively. 

How to Apply for Admission at KMC Mangalore?

Candidates can apply for admission by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official website – manipal.edu/kmc-mangalore.
  • Scroll down the “Home” page and click on “Apply Now”. 
  • Applicants will be redirected to the MAHE website. 
  • Register and verify through Email/OTP.
  • Fill out the application form thoroughly. 
  • Upload and attach the required documents. 
  • Submit the application and pay the requisite fees.
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of the application for future reference. 

KMC Mangalore Cutoff 2023

KMC Mangalore Cutoff of MBBS course is based on NEET UG scorecard. KMC Mangalore will soon release the cutoff marks for 2023 on their official website. NTA has announced NEET UG 2023 Qualifying Cutoff marks provided in the table below:

Category NEET 2023 Cut off Percentile NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
General/ EWS 50 720-137
OBC 40 136-107
SC 40 136-107
ST 40 136-107
General/ EWS- PwD 45 136-121
OBC- PwD 40 120-107
SC- PwD 40 120-107
ST- PwD 40 120-108

KMC Mangalore NEET UG Merit-List 2023

KMC Mangalore offers admission in the MBBS course based on NEET UG score followed by counselling. KMC Mangalore NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download 

KMC Mangalore Scholarship

Kasturba Medical College offers various scholarship programs to aid candidates from economically weaker backgrounds. KMC Mangalore Scholarship facilities aid students to pursue higher education. Students can also benefit from various national and state scholarship schemes. Some of the scholarship programs offered by the Institute for Medical Students include:

  • Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs
  • Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty (SS) Programs
  • Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BPharm
  • 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
  • Merit Scholarships for International Students
  • Scholarship for Konkani-speaking students
  • Merit Scholarship for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni
  • Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loans for MAHE Students
  • AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) and PG Scholarships

KMC Mangalore Placement

KMC Mangalore provides placement opportunities for final-year UG and PG students. Final year MBBS students are required to complete a one-year rotational internship during which they are required to work in different departments. The institute offers internships with a stipend of INR 20,000 per month. According to NIRF 2022, 192 MBBS and 122 MD/MS students were placed. The highest median package offered to MBBS was INR 8.4 LPA and INR 15.6 LPA for MD/MS students. 

Top recruiters at KMC Mangalore

  • Manipal Hospitals 
  • Fortis Hospitals
  • Apollo Hospitals
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
  • Other Government Hospitals

KMC Mangalore Collaboration

KMC Mangalore has student and faculty exchange and other academic collaborations with the following international universities:

  • University of Mississippi, USA
  • University of Kentucky, USA
  • Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
  • Lille University of Health & Law, France
  • Maastricht University, The Netherlands
  • Vanderbelt University, USA
  • The University of Groningen, The Netherlands
  • University of Antwerp, Belgium

KMC Mangalore Facilities

KMC Mangalore campus is spread over 31 acres and offers the students with best facilities for comfortable living on campus. Some of the facilities include:

  • Hostels: The institute offers a total of 15 hostels on campus out of which 9 hostels are dedicated to girls and 6 hostels for boys. 
  • Library: A fully air-conditioned library houses over 10,000 medical books and subscribes to more than 350 journals annually.
  • Medical Education Unit: This unit conducts orientation for interns, students, and postgraduates, and aids with the resource material for the teaching faculty members.
  • Laboratories: KMC Mangalore provides well-equipped Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry and Pathology Laboratories.
  • State Reference Laboratory: The microbiology laboratory is recognized by NACO as State Reference Laboratory for HIV testing. 
  • Eplite: The biannual newsletter published by KMC Mangalore recording all the achievements of students, staff and alumni. 

KMC Mangalore FAQs

Ques. Is KMC Mangalore and KMC Manipal both same?

Ans. Kasturba Medical College has two branches one in Mangalore and Manipal. KMC is the constituent part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

Ques. What are the courses offered by KMC Mangalore?

Ans. KMC Mangalore offers MBBS, MD, MS and M.Sc courses for eligible candidates. The institute also offers Fellowship programs for post-graduate candidates.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the MBBS programme at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. Candidates with 10+2 or Higher Secondary Education in physics, chemistry and biology from any recognized board are eligible for the MBBS programme at KMC Mangalore.

Ques. Is KMC Mangalore recognized?

Ans. Yes, Kasturba Medical College is recognized by the Medical Council of India. 

Ques. What is the median salary package offered to PG students at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. According to NIRF 2022, the median package offered to PG students was 15.6 LPA.

Ques. What is the total fee for the fellowship programme offered at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. KMC Mangalore offers a fellowship course for one year at a total cost of INR 70,00,000. 

Ques. What are the qualifying examinations accepted by KMC Mangalore?

Ans. KMC Mangalore accepts NEET for MBBS, MD and MS courses and MET for M.Sc.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for MD/MS programs at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. Candidates are selected based on their merit in NEET PG for MD/MS programs offered by KMC Mangalore.

Ques. How can I apply for admission at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. Candidates can apply for admission by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official website – manipal.edu/kmc-mangalore.
  • Scroll down the “Home” page and click on “Apply Now”. 
  • Applicants will be redirected to the MAHE website. 
  • Register and verify through Email/OTP.
  • Fill out the application form thoroughly. 
  • Upload and attach the required documents. 
  • Submit the application and pay the requisite fees.
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of the application for future reference. 

Ques. Does KMC Mangalore provide students with scholarship opportunities?

Ans. Yes, KMC Mangalore provides meritorious students with scholarships based on economic background and merit in their qualifying examinations. Students can also benefit from State and National Scholarship schemes. Some of the scholarships offered by KMC are as follows:

  • Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs
  • Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty (SS) Programs
  • Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BPharm
  • Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
  • Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)

Ques. Which are the constituent hospitals of KMC Mangalore?

Ans. KMC Mangalore has three constituent hospitals such as  Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Wenlock District Hospital and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangalore. 

Ques. What is the total intake for the MBBS program at KMC Mangalore?

Ans. KMC Mangalore offers a total of 250 seats for the MBBS program. 

Ques. What are the selection criteria for the KMC Mangalore fellowship programme?

Ans. Candidates with a post-graduate degree are selected based on their merit in the last qualifying examination for the fellowship course offered by KMC Mangalore.