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Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Manipal, KarnatakaEstd. 1953MCI780 intakeMU, Manipal
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NIRF Medical
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Established
1953

About Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal was established on June 30, 1953, by Dr TMA Pai. KMC was the first self-financing medical college in private sector in India and has been consistently ranked among the top 10 medical colleges in the country. The college not only attracts students from India but also from other countries of the world. It is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), General Medical Council of Great Britain, the Malaysian Medical Council and Australian Medical Council. The goal of the college is to provide quality professional medical education to every student who joins KMC. Courses offered by KMC: Undergraduate Courses: 1 (MBBS) Postgraduate Courses: 55 (in various streams).

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Established
1953
Institution type
Private
Location
Manipal, Karnataka
Affiliation
MU, Manipal
Approvals
MCI
NIRF 2025
#10 Medical
Students enrolled
1,9812023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

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

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

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. 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

2.2%

of students reimbursed

44

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 44 of 1,981 students at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal (2.2%) 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), Manipal: Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal is ranked #10 in Medical. NIRF lists it as Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

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

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), Manipal a government or private institution?

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal is a private institution in Manipal, Karnataka, established in 1953. It is affiliated to MU, Manipal.

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

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

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

In 2023–24, 44 of its 1,981 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 43 by the institution and 1 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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

1,981 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 53.1% 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), Manipal on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 28 September 2026.

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