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Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore

Mangaluru, KarnatakaEstd. 1955MCI3660 intakeMU, Manipal
Fees / year
₹60,000 - ₹3L
Courses
14+
NIRF Medical
#35
Established
1955

About Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was established in 1955. It became an independent unit in 1977. KMC ranks among the top 25 medical colleges in India with the highest ICMR STS awards in the country. It is recognized as one among 20 International Medical Schools by ECFMG for electronic credentials verification program. KMS offers MBBS and UG-elective programs.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1955
Institution type
Private
Location
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Affiliation
MU, Manipal
Approvals
MCI
NIRF 2025
#35 Medical
Programmes
14Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities, Paramedical
UG fees
₹1.5L – ₹3L a year
PG fees
₹1L – ₹2L a year
Students enrolled
1,6682023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

14 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Master of PhysiotherapyPostgraduate6₹1,50,000
BASLP-Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language PathologyUndergraduate2₹3,00,000
BPTUndergraduate1₹1,50,000
BSc CVT-Cardiovascular TechnologyCertificate1₹60,000
MBBSUndergraduate1₹3,00,000
MD (Anatomy)Postgraduate1₹2,00,000
MD (Respiratory Medicine)Postgraduate1₹2,00,000
MSc Clinical PsychologyPostgraduate1₹1,00,000

Admission 2027

Admission to Kasturba Medical College is conducted through a transparent and merit-based process. The institution accepts applications for its various programs through both online and offline modes. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified for each program. For professional programs, admission is typically based on performance in entrance examinations such as NEET UG/PG or other relevant medical entrance examinations, followed by counselling and seat allocation. The general admission process involves submission of the application form along with required documents, verification of eligibility, and final admission based on merit or entrance test scores. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of Kasturba Medical College for the latest admission notifications, important dates, and detailed eligibility requirements for each program.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

9.8%

of students reimbursed

164

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 164 of 1,668 students at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore (9.8%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore is ranked #35 in Medical. NIRF lists it as Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

What is the fee at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore?

First-year tuition at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore is ₹1,50,000 (BPT - Physiotherapy) to ₹3,00,000 (BASLP-Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) for undergraduate programmes and ₹1,00,000 (MSc Clinical Psychology) to ₹2,00,000 (MD (Respiratory Medicine)) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore offer?

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore offers 14 programmes in Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities and Paramedical, including MBBS, MD (Anatomy), MD (Respiratory Medicine), MSc Clinical Psychology, BSc CVT-Cardiovascular Technology and BPT.

What is the admission process at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore?

Admission to Kasturba Medical College is conducted through a transparent and merit-based process. The institution accepts applications for its various programs through both online and offline modes. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified for each program.

Is Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore a government or private institution?

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore is a private institution in Mangaluru, Karnataka, established in 1955. It is affiliated to MU, Manipal.

Which bodies approve or accredit Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore?

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore lists approval or accreditation from MCI.

Do students at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 164 of its 1,668 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 51 through state and central government schemes and 113 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore?

1,668 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 52% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 12 October 2026.

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