KMC Mangalore MD Courses & Fees 2026

MBBS is the top course offered by the KMC.It offers degree and doctoral programs in the discipline of surgery, medicine, super speciality and many more.

Kasturba Medical College is a well-known medical college in India that offers a wide variety of medical courses. Both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore offer MBBS courses in Medicine & Surgery, apart from a few UG Elective courses. KMC Manipal conducts postgraduate medical courses in 55 disciplines, while KMC Mangalore offers a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine - a diabetes care training program.

The placement rate for MD/ MS has improved year-on-year from 2020 to 2022. The 2022 placement rate for MBBS is unavailable, however, it improved from 2002 to 2021. The Kasturba Medical College placement rate trends are depicted below for better clarity:

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.

According to unofficial online sources, the Kasturba Medical College Mangalore alumni are primarily working in the Healthcare Services sector with a 53% share. The other top sectors with the percentage of students involved are depicted in the below pie chart:

The college has not disclosed the official placement report as of now. However, the NIRF report 2023 is out which includes the 2022 placement statistics for PG (3-year) courses. Check the complete insights of KMC Mangalore placements 2022 from the table below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

Candidates willing to get admission must take part in the Kasturba Medical College Mangalore admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must know their KMC Mangalore eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Follow the KMC Mangalore application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the college.

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Now” tab.

Step 3: Students will be redirected to the website of Manipal University.

Step 4: Register on the application form.

Applicants cannot get direct admission in any of the undergraduate, postgraduate, super specialty or fellowship programme offered by the college. The college accepts the scores and rank of multiple entrance examinations. Candidates must appear for NEET UG for admission in MBBS programme, NEET PG for MD programmes. Manipal Entrance Test/ department tests are also conducted for admission in the BSc, MSc,   MPT, and others.

To join Kasturba Medical College, candidates must appear and qualify in the NEET-PG. After qualifying in the exam, candidates can apply for direct admission in MBBS at Kasturba Medical College through management quota and NRI seats. The college is affiliated with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).