Kasturba Medical College (KMC), established in 1953 in Manipal, Karnataka, is a premier private medical institute under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Ranked 9th in the NIRF 2024 Medical category, KMC is renowned for its 2,032-bed Kasturba Hospital, offering advanced diagnostics and quality education across 52 courses in Medicine, Surgery, and Allied Sciences. KMC Manipal admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, requiring scores from NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, or Manipal Entrance Test (MET), followed by counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The admission process is online, involving registration, application, document upload, and fee payment. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for KMC Manipal admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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Institute | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka |
Courses Offered | MBBS, MD, MS, M.Sc, DM, M.Ch, M.Phil, Fellowships |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, MET |
Counselling Bodies | MCC (AIQ), KEA (State Quota) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.manipal.edu/kmc-manipal.html |
Event | Date |
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Application Form Release (NEET UG: MBBS) | March 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET UG) | April 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Form Release (NEET PG: MD, MS, M.Sc) | April 17, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET PG) | May 7, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Exam | June 15, 2025 |
Application Form Release (NEET SS: DM, M.Ch) | February 3, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET SS) | February 24, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET SS 2025 Exam | March 29–30, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Result | April 30, 2025 |
Application Form Release (MET: M.Sc) | January 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (M.Sc) | August 2025 (Tentative) |
KMC offers a Full Time MBBS for 5.5 years (including 1-year internship). Admission is based on NEET UG, with 15% seats allocated through All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% through Karnataka state quota. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 17,80,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, MCC/KEA counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 17,80,000/year |
Seats | 250 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (AIQ): AIR 40,258 ( |
KMC offers Full Time MD/MS for 3 years in specializations like General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, and Orthopaedics. Admission is based on NEET PG. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 20,00,000–25,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS with 50% aggregate, internship by March 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
Selection Process | NEET PG score, MCC/KEA counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 20,00,000–25,00,000/year (varies by specialization) |
Seats | 176 (across 34 specializations, e.g., General Medicine: 15, Orthopaedics: 8) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~560–580 marks; OBC: ~540–560 marks |
KMC offers a Full Time M.Sc for 2 years in specializations like Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Genetic Counselling. Admission is based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) or merit in qualifying exams. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree (e.g., MBBS, B.Sc, BAMS) with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 4,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree (MBBS, B.Sc, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm, BDS, BPT) with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | MET (for most M.Sc programs) or merit-based |
Selection Process | MET score/merit, personal interview, physical/online counselling |
Fees | INR 4,00,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–20 per specialization) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | MET: ~60–70% (varies by program) |
KMC offers Full Time DM/M.Ch for 3 years in super-specialities like Cardiology, Neurology, and Pediatric Surgery. Admission is based on NEET SS. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/DNB in a relevant field. Fees are approximately INR 20,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/DNB in relevant field |
Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
Selection Process | NEET SS score, MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 20,00,000/year |
Seats | 17 (e.g., Cardiology: 3, Pediatric Surgery: 2) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60 percentile |
KMC offers a full-time M.Phil. in psychiatric social work for 2 years. Admission is based on a Department Test (DT) and personal interview. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 3,00,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | Department Test (DT) |
Selection Process | DT score, personal interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | INR 3,00,000/year |
Seats | Varies (5–10) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | DT: ~60–70% |
KMC offers Full Time Fellowships for 1–2 years in various specializations. Admission is based on a Department Test (DT) and personal interview. Eligibility requires an MD/MS or equivalent degree. Fees vary by program. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 1–2 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS or equivalent degree |
Entrance Exam | Department Test (DT) |
Selection Process | DT score, personal interview, merit-based counselling |
Fees | Varies (INR 1,00,000–5,00,000/year) |
Seats | Varies (5–10 per program) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | DT: ~60–70% |
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