About KMC Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) is a private institute of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal established in 1953. A total of 55 courses are offered at KMC Manipal in Medicine and Allied Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Sciences streams. Some of the highlights are given below. KMC Manipal admissions are done based on the NEET, NEET PG and NEET SS entrance examination scores, followed by the counselling process, respectively. Candidates who meet the cutoff score are required to register for the NEET counselling 2025 process. KMC Manipal courses are offered in full-time mode. The total MBBS fees of KMC Manipal is Rs 77.88 lakhs. The institute provides multiple KMC Manipal facilities such as hostel, library, IT infrastructure, indoor games, outdoor sports and more on the KMC Manipal infrastructure. The institute also offers scholarships to meritorious students based on their past academic records. Quick Links Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka Best Colleges in Karnataka Accepting NEET Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka Top MD Colleges in Karnataka Kasturba Medical College has been ranked in the NIRF 2025 under the medical category. As per the NIRF rankings 2025, KMC Manipal has secured the 10th rank with a score of 68.05. Mentioned below is the KMC Manipal NIRF ranking comparison. NEET exam 2025 qualifying marks have been released by NTA. The minimum qualifying NEET percentile is 40, while the maximum percentile is 50. Students can check the NEET qualifying percentile of the KMC Manipal cutoff 2025 below. General 50th General-PH 40th SC/ST/OBC 40th SC/OBC-PH 40th ST-PH 40th According to the data provided by the KMC Manipal NIRF 2025 report, 193 MBBS students were placed with a median package of Rs 9,50,000 in 2024. Students can check below is the KMC Manipal placements below as per the NIRF 2025 report. The institute is located at Tiger Circle Road, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka. The nearest airport to the KMC Manipal college is Mangalore International Airport and it is located 59.8 km away from the campus. With a distance of 3.3 km, Udupi Railway Station is the closest railway station to KMC Manipal campus. The college is located at a distance of 6.3 km away from the Udupi Bus Stop, which will take around 15 minutes to reach the Kasturba Medical College campus. Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. 1847
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KMC Manipal Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | KMC Manipal |
| Established | Institute Type | 1953 |
| Approved By | NMC |
| NIRF Rank | 14 (overall) |
| Entrance Exam | NEET , NEET PG , NEET SS |
| Popular Courses | DM,MD,M.Ch,M.Phil,M.Sc,M.Sc Physiology,M.Sc,MBBS,MS |
| Application Mode | Online & Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit in qualifying exam + Entrance Test / Interview (program-dependent) |
| Official Website | https://manipal.edu/kmc |
| Address | Manipal,Karnataka |
| Placement Details | Particulars PG Statistics Number of Students Placed 12 Median Package Offered Rs 1678368 |
KMC Manipal Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus | 648 acres |
| Boys Hostel | <p>Kasturba Medical College Manipal offers various facilities for students. Also, KMC Manipal facilities are offered to faculty and staff. Boys hostel, girls hostel, gym, and auditorium are some of the KMC Manipal facilities. The college offers accommodation facilities for students. It has separate hostels for boys and girls. KMC Manipal hostel facilities include Wi-Fi, solar hot water, backup electricity and normal running water and many more.</p> |
| Boys Hostel | KMC Manipal has separate hostels for boys and girls. Each hostel has a warden that is given the responsibility for the day-to-day functioning such as discipline, maintenance of building etc. Kasturba Medical College has a variety of rooms to offer to students such as single AC, double AC, single non- AC etc. Mess facilities are available in the hostels. |
| Girls Hostel | The college has separate hostels for girls. Each hostel is equipped with round the clock Wi-Fi, solar hot water, backup electricity and normal running water. Some of the other facilities offered to students in the hostels include a reading room, LED TV, night canteens etc. Medical students and interns are accommodated together. Mess facility is common for boys and girls. |
| Medical/hospital | KMC Manipal ensures that students medical needs are fulfilled. For this, the college offers medical facilities. |
| Library | KMC Manipal library caters to the needs of information seekers, students, faculty and researchers. The library is well equipped with modern facilities such as internet and web resources including online journals and e-books. It can accommodate 1300 students at a time. Students are provided with Web-Scale Discovery Service (single-window search tool) to find information across all library subscribed web resources, open-access resources, library catalogue etc. All library services are automated on modern line using Koha software. The library is enabled with RFID technology, Wi-Fi and security systems with CCTV. |
| Sports | KMC Manipal offers sports facilities for the students so that they can be physically and mentally fit. The college has a playground, an indoor stadium, outdoor courts etc. The Department of Physical Education conducts various sports events to encourage the students to participate in sports competitions, events and activities. Every year, the college organises various inter medical and national level events. The main aim of providing sports facilities is to imbibe sports consciousness and encourage skill development. |
| I.t Infrastructure | The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students. |
| Alumni Associations | The college has a good networking for the alumni association. The Alumni Relations, KMC Manipal has been functional for over half a decade and has been offering its fellow alumni the support needed to stay connected, keep inspiring, and go on living the KMC vision. The cell was formed to keep the silken threads of attachments between the former students and the institution. The alumni of KMC Manipal have always been a source of support and inspiration for the students and the staff of this college, with a long list of famous personalities in the field who have made the institution proud for years. |
| Gym | KMC Manipal has a gymnasium for boys and girls. Students can avail this facility to keep themselves physically fit. |
| Laboratories | KMC Manipal has various laboratories to help students undergo practical learning. The Cardiology Lab of Kasturba Medical College Manipal is well equipped with the latest technologies for Echo, Stress Test, Holter, CT scan along with an ambulance 24x7. |
| Wifi | The college has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff. |
| Auditorium | KMC Manipal has an auditorium where all the major events of the college are held. |
| Training And Placement Cell | The college has training and placement facility for the student. |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Indian Boards- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English individually from a recognized Board, with a minimum 50%markstaken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Biotechnology Candidates are advised to check NEET 2026 Brochure for the final eligibility criteria A level- Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the ‘A’ Levels and English in the ‘AS’ Level Minimum requirement is a ‘D’ grade individually in Physics, Chemistry and Biology Candidates are advised to check the minimum grade requirements for registration in their respective countries IB- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum of 4 points in each subject and overall minimum of 24 points • Minimum 3 subjects in HL and 3 subjects in SL • Minimum TWO Science subjects in HL • Third Science subject and English can be at HL or SL |
Register, Appear and Qualify in NEET UG 2026 • Online Registration & Choice Filling by - candidates on MCC / KEA / JCECEB portal • Online counseling & Seat allotment by MCC / KEA / JCECEB • Reporting to the Institute as per the reporting instructions uploaded on www.manipal.edu/ neet • Admission Formalities |
| Doctorate of Medicine | Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC) Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the ForeignMedical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations. |
Admissions will be done on the basis of the valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET-PG). |
| Master of Surgery | Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC) Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the ForeignMedical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations. |
Admissions will be done on the basis of the valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET-PG). |
| Doctorate of Medicine | Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI)The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC) Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations |
Register, Appear and Qualify in NEET PG 2026 Online Registration& Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal Online counseling & Seat allotment by MCC/ KEA Reporting to the Institute Admission Formalities |
| Doctorate of Medicine | Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC) Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations |
Register, Appear and Qualify in NEET PG 2026 Online Registration& Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal Online counseling & Seat allotment by MCC/ KEA Reporting to the Institute Admission Formalities |
| Master of Chirurgiae | Pass in MS / DNB (General Surgery) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB (General Medicine / Paediatrics / Respiratory Medicine) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Master of Chirurgiae | Pass in MD / MS / DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Master of Chirurgiae | Pass in MS / DNB Orthopaedics from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Master of Chirurgiae | Pass in MS / DNB Orthopaedics and General Surgery from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB (General Medicine / Paediatrics) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB (General Medicine / Paediatrics / Tropical Medicine / Respiratory Medicine) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctorate of Medicine | Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC) Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the ForeignMedical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations. |
Register, Appear and Qualify in NEET PG 2023. |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Respiratory Medicine from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB (General Medicine / Paediatrics / Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / MS / DNB (General Medicine / Obstetrics & Gynaecology) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Doctor Of Medicine | Pass in MD / DNB (General Medicine) from an institution recognized by National Medical Council / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) |
Admissions will be made on the basis of valid rank obtained in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET-SS). |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent |
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| Master of Science | Pass in BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences)/ BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences/ BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions for MSc courses in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology are done on the basis of rank in the All India Manipal Entrance Test (MET). |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences)/ BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences/ BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Apply Online Submission of Eligibility documents Merit List based on qualifying exam marks Provisional Admission Offer to shortlisted candidates Admission Formalities |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and Personal Interview to assess the aptitude of the candidate. |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences)/ BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences/ BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions for MSc courses in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, and Pharmacology are done on the basis of rank in the All India Manipal Entrance Test (MET). |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent |
The Admissions are on the basis of aptitude test and personal interview. |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences)/ BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences/ BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions for MSc courses in Anatomy are done on the basis of rank in the All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET). |
| Master of Science | Pass in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent |
Admissions are done on the basis of merit list of marks obtained at the qualifying examination and there is no entrance test. |
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