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#10 (NIRF Medical 2025)
NIRF Rank
Private (Deemed University)
Ownership Type
Kasturba Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 1953
History
Introduction
Kasturba Medical College is a leading private medical college in Manipal, Karnataka, established in 1953. This self-financing college ranks among the top 10 medical colleges in India per the NIRF 2025 ranking. It offers high-quality medical education to Indian students as well as international learners from approximately 30+ countries — including the UK, Ireland, the USA, and Kenya — and its degree has global recognition. The campus has some of the finest facilities in South Asia, with approximately 1,195 undergraduate and 643 postgraduate students enrolled. Its main USP is advanced infrastructure, an international-level indoor multi-purpose sports complex, and interdisciplinary research facilities.
A modern academic building on the KMC Manipal campus
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings as stated in the supplied content:
#10
NIRF Medical (2025)
#3
Outlook Best Private (2023)
951–1000
QS World University (2024)
KMC Manipal ranks 10th in NIRF Medical (2025), 12th Best Medical College by India Today (2023), and 3rd Best Private Medical College by Outlook (2023). In QS, it ranked 951–1000 (World, 2024) and 251–300 in Medicine (2023).
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Academic Excellence
KMC Manipal combines globally recognized degrees, one of India's largest private teaching hospitals, a strong research and grants ecosystem, a unique US clerkship recognition, international collaborations, and a vast library and anatomy museum.
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Program Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum, combining medical theory with hospital-based clinical training at Kasturba Hospital.
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Duration:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On campus – Full Time
1 Year
These departments provide a basic foundation of medical science:
1.5 Years
These departments connect basic sciences to clinical practice (therapy, diagnostics, disease mechanisms):
2 Years
These departments build clinical knowledge through direct case exposure across (as supplied):
After the academic phase, students complete a 1-year compulsory rotating internship, which also pays a monthly stipend per guidelines. The supplied rotation structure is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Internal Medicine |
| 2 Months | General Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 1 Month | Paediatrics |
| 3 Months | Community Medicine |
| 15 Days | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) |
| 15 Days | Ophthalmology |
| 15 Days each | Elective Postings (Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Dermatology, or Radiology) |
| Short rotations | Emergency / Casualty |
| Remaining duration | Elective departments |
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How to Apply
Admission to MBBS at KMC Manipal is through NEET-UG followed by centralized counselling. Only NEET-qualified students are eligible. Counselling includes application, document upload, choice filling and locking, and seat allotment — primarily through MCC and KEA for the respective quotas. After allotment, students report to the college to complete admission. (Management and NRI quota seats apply as a private deemed university.)
Indian nationals must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, with at least 50% marks together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biochemistry.
Subjects:
International applicants (foreign nationals, NRI / NRI-sponsored, OCI, PIO) have separate qualifications — see the eligibility table for A-Level and IB Board requirements.
| Category | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| Indian – PCB | At least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biochemistry (Class 12 with PCB + English) |
| Age | At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year |
| Entrance | NEET-UG qualified in the same academic year |
| International – A Levels | 'A' Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology (min 'D' grade each) + English at 'AS' Level |
| International – IB Board | IB Diploma: min 24 points overall, ≥4 points per subject, 3 HL + 3 SL (incl. 2 sciences at HL) |
The student must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
The student must qualify NEET-UG in the same academic year.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
KMC Manipal Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank for the respective quota (Management / NRI) and round
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
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Important date's
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December 2026
Start of application window for NEET UG 2027
March 2027
Download admit cards from NTA portal
May 2027
National-level entrance examination
June 2027
NEET 2027 results and scorecards released
July 2027
AIQ and state-level counselling rounds start
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NEET cutoffs
Approximate closing ranks for MBBS at KMC Manipal by quota and round, as supplied:
| Year | MGT Quota R1 Closing | MGT Quota R2 Closing | MGT Quota R3 Closing | NRI Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51,200 | 46,251 | 26,397 | 5,84,046 |
| 2024 | 40,258 | 39,624 | 36,053 | 4,34,791 |
| 2025 | 40,008 | 43,835 | 31,834 | 5,59,034 |
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Affordable education
KMC Manipal is a private medical college; here is the fee and living-cost breakdown as supplied.
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee (Full Course) | ₹85,00,000 – ₹90,00,000 |
| Accommodation | ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000 per year |
| Mess Charges | ₹5,000 – ₹6,000 per month |
| Study Material | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 (mostly one-time) |
| Personal Expenses | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 per month |
MBBS Fee (Full Course)
Approx. ₹85,00,000 – ₹90,00,000
World-Class Campus
KMC Manipal is located within the approximately 600-acre Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) campus in Udupi, Karnataka, with Kasturba Hospital (~2,032 beds), the Manipal Health Sciences Library, a Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, the Marena indoor sports complex, modern clinical skills labs, and extensive residential facilities.
KMC Manipal sits in the suburb of Udupi within the approximately 600-acre MAHE campus, filled with greenery and scenic views.
History
Dr. Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai is the visionary who started the institution after witnessing the area's medical-education and healthcare conditions. He first founded it as a registered educational society in 1951, and the college came into reality in 1953 after two years of convincing the community. It began with the pre-clinical section, with clinical training at the Wenlock District Hospital in Mangalore.
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Housing
KMC Manipal offers on-campus hostels managed by the Hostel Management Committee across three hostel campuses; the Health Sciences campus accommodates students from medical, dental, para-medical, nursing, and life-science colleges.
Top hostels include Amartya Sen Boys' (~305 rooms), Nehru Boys' (~219), Nehru International B (~347), Indira Girls' (~558), Sonia Girls' (~222), Sharada Girls' (~383), and Old S. Chandrashekar Girls' (~211). First-year students must stay in hostels.
Rooms are available as single AC, double AC, and non-AC, with attached and common washrooms. Each room has a bed, almirah, chair, table, and more, and there are common rooms for free time.
Each hostel has internet, solar hot-water systems, electricity backup, three-way filtered water, night canteens, and laundry services.
There are common mess facilities for boys and girls across four outlets — Messes run by Chef on Wheels, NIH Food Court, Messes run by Spice-'n-Chefs, NBQ Mess, and Indira Mess — with spacious dining halls.
Nearby spots include Arbi Falls, Manipal End Point Park, Salumarada Thimmakka Tree Park, and the Dr. T. M. A. Pai Planetarium.
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Teachers
The institution's leadership and notable faculty include:
Chancellor of the institution.
Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Head and Professor, Department of Biochemistry.
Students learn directly from experienced doctors, surgeons, and researchers who combine academic knowledge with real clinical practice.
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Faculty with international publications
Medical researchers and scientists
Active involvement in medical research and innovation
Regular academic interaction
Personal mentorship
Clinical supervision during rotations
Continuous development of practical skills
Location
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is located in Manipal town, Udupi district, Karnataka, well connected by air, rail, and road.
Nearest Airport
Mangalore International Airport, approximately 65 km away (regular flights from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Gulf countries)
Nearest Railway
Udupi Railway Station, approximately 5 km away (Mangalore station is another option)
Road
Well connected to major cities across Karnataka, Kerala, and Goa, with regular Mangalore–Manipal buses
Your Roadmap to Success
Graduates can pursue postgraduate programs (MD/MS) to specialize in fields such as surgery, radiology, or internal medicine.
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Alumni
KMC Manipal has a distinguished alumni network, including:
A Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon and the first Malaysian astronaut, who did his MBBS at KMC Manipal.
The Indian heart surgeon who performed India's first coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975; a Padma Shri awardee (1991).
A paediatric haematologist-oncologist with more than 20 years of experience.
A leading nephrologist who completed his MBBS in 1977 as a gold medalist of his batch.
Scholarship & Financial
KMC Manipal offers merit-based scholarships tied to NEET rank, alongside central and state government scholarships; the supplied college schemes are:
For students with a NEET-UG rank between 1 and 500 — rewards complete tuition fees and hostel fees.
For students with a NEET rank up to 5,000 — covers the complete tuition fee.
For students with a NEET rank between 5,001 and 10,000 — covers 50% of the MBBS tuition fees.
Several central and state government scholarships are also available for medical students, along with a few merit-based scholarships; eligibility varies by scheme.
Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for central and state scholarships, and through the official institution website for college-based scholarships.
Submit the application form with the required documents; after evaluation, confirmation is sent by email.
Ratings
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4.6
210 reviews
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| University | KMC ManipalManipal, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| College Type | Private (Deemed University) | Government |
| Total Fees | ~₹85–90 lakh (course) | ~₹6,000 |
| Recent Ranking | #10 (NIRF Medical 2025) | #1 (NIRF Medical) |
| Affiliation | MAHE (Deemed University) | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 250 | Approx. 125 |
| Counselling | NEET (MCC / KEA; MGT & NRI quota) | NEET AIQ (MCC) |
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