KMC Mangalore MD/MS admission overview
KMC Mangalore fills its MD/MS seats entirely through NEET-PG and MCC's deemed-university counselling; there is no state-domicile quota and no route outside that allotment. MAHE's AY2026-27 circular prices 20 MD/MS specialties here, each at the same per-specialty fee as KMC Manipal, running from ₹14,74,000 to ₹1,01,83,000 in the general category — a roughly sevenfold spread, with the pre-clinical specialties at the bottom of it. Each figure is MAHE's own published three-year total rather than a per-year number multiplied out. The specialty list is the real difference between the two campuses: 20 against Manipal's 25, with Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Hospital Administration, Immunohematology and Palliative Medicine absent here — so a candidate set on one of those five has only one MAHE campus to aim at. Three things are not published: specialty-wise seat counts, NEET-PG closing scores, and a distinct PG hostel tariff for this campus.
- Per-specialty fees are identical to KMC Manipal's, unlike the UG programme where the NRI fee differs.
- The specialty list here (20) is narrower than KMC Manipal's (25) — confirm availability before applying.
- There is no admission route outside the official NEET-PG and MCC allotment process.
- Seat count, NEET-PG closing score and a distinct PG hostel tariff are not yet sourced on this page.
Evidence note: Sourced from MAHE's official AY2026-27 General Fees circular and NRI Fees circular, named throughout this page.
1. Key facts at a glance
- Institution: Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Light House Hill Road, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001.
- Programme: MD/MS, 3 years, 20 specialties, fee billed across 3 yearly instalments.
- Fee range (AY2026-27, general): ₹14,74,000 – ₹1,01,83,000, identical per-specialty to KMC Manipal.
- Fee range (AY2026-27, NRI): $40,850 – $2,40,350.
- Admission route: NEET-PG plus MCC Deemed & Central Universities counselling only — no state quota.
2. Fee structure by specialty
MAHE prices every shared MD/MS specialty at KMC Mangalore identically to KMC Manipal — the range runs ₹14,74,000 to ₹1,01,83,000 (general category) across the 20 specialties offered here.
| Specialty | Batch Total, general (₹) | Batch Total, NRI (US $) |
|---|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 1,01,83,000 | 2,40,350 |
| MD Paediatrics | 85,99,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MD Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy | 85,99,000 | 1,78,550 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 85,99,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MD General Medicine | 83,65,000 | 1,78,550 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 79,39,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MS Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | 79,39,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MS General Surgery | 76,42,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 76,42,000 | 1,77,350 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 65,53,000 | 1,62,350 |
| MD Psychiatry | 65,53,000 | 1,62,350 |
| MD Respiratory Medicine | 59,59,000 | 1,62,350 |
| MD Radiation Oncology | 59,59,000 | 1,62,350 |
| MD Pathology | 58,69,000 | 1,26,350 |
| MD Microbiology | 42,19,000 | 1,17,050 |
| MD Community Medicine | 37,69,000 | 69,350 |
| MD Pharmacology | 36,19,000 | 69,350 |
| MD Anatomy | 14,74,000 | 40,850 |
| MD Biochemistry | 14,74,000 | 40,850 |
| MD Physiology | 14,74,000 | 40,850 |
Not offered at Mangalore, per this document: MD Emergency Medicine, MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, MD Hospital Administration, MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, and MD Palliative Medicine all appear on KMC Manipal's list but not on Mangalore's 20-specialty list in the same fee circular — confirm current availability directly with MAHE.
3. Hostel
we could not find a distinct PG hostel rate for KMC Mangalore in MAHE's own documents — do not assume the MBBS/BDS rate applies.
Unlike KMC Manipal's hostel circular, which has an explicit "All Health Sciences stream PG & PhD Students" tariff table, MAHE's Mangalore-campus hostel document ("2026 Prospectus File 77, Section 3 — Hostel Fees," dated 20 July 2026) lists only MBBS/BDS, AHS Boys, and AHS Girls hostel tables for the Mangalore campus — no separate PG rate. Confirm directly with the college's hostel office (hostel.manipal.edu) whether PG students are housed under the MBBS/BDS tariff (₹1,63,500-₹1,98,000/year, general category) or a different arrangement.
4. Total cost of the course
the specialty fee (section 2) is MAHE's own published 3-year total; hostel cannot be reliably added on top since the PG rate is not sourced (section 3).
| Component | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Academic course fee (3-year total, by specialty) | ₹14,74,000 – ₹1,01,83,000 | MAHE's own published Batch Total per specialty |
| Hostel + mess, per year | Not sourced for PG | MAHE's Mangalore hostel circular has no distinct PG rate — confirm directly |
| Books, equipment, exam fees and living costs | Not sourced | No official MAHE document itemises this |
5. Who gets in — eligibility and admission route
admission is 100% through NEET-PG and MCC Deemed & Central Universities counselling — there is no state-domicile quota, and the specialty list here is narrower than at KMC Manipal.
KMC Mangalore's MD/MS seats are filled entirely through MCC's "Deemed & Central Universities" PG counselling stream at mcc.nic.in. Standard national NEET-PG eligibility applies. Specialty-wise seat count and current-cycle closing scores are not yet sourced on this page — see section 11.
For reference, MCC's 2025 round-wise closing ranks for this campus, by specialty, quota and category, are in our NEET PG college predictor; search the campus name there to open its full profile.
6. Admission process and payment
Admission follows MCC's national PG counselling calendar based on NEET-PG rank and specialty choice-filling. MAHE's fee and payment communications direct admitted candidates to its Finance Section ([email protected]) for instalment schedules.
7. Documents checklist
We have not found a KMC Mangalore-specific PG documents circular. The list below is the standard document set MCC requires for deemed-university MD/MS counselling generally — confirm the exact current-cycle list on mcc.nic.in:
- MCC allotment letter
- NEET-PG admit card and result/rank letter (NBE)
- MBBS degree certificate and internship completion certificate
- Permanent/provisional medical registration certificate (NMC or State Medical Council)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Aadhaar card/passport for identity verification
- Fee payment proof
8. Common mistakes
| What people assume | What the official documents actually say |
|---|---|
| KMC Mangalore offers every specialty KMC Manipal does | Mangalore's list (20) is narrower than Manipal's (25) — five specialties are missing. |
| The MD/MS fee differs between Manipal and Mangalore, like the UG fee does | Per-specialty MD/MS fees are identical across both campuses in this document — only UG NRI fees differ. |
| PG students get the same hostel rate as MBBS/BDS students | Not confirmed — MAHE's Mangalore hostel circular has no distinct PG table; confirm directly. |
| There is a state or management quota | 100% MCC-counselled via NEET-PG rank — no state-domicile or management-quota route this page has found any official document describing. |
10. How it compares
Against KMC Manipal's PG programme: the fee for any specialty offered at both campuses is identical, so the real decision is specialty availability (Manipal offers 5 more specialties) and campus/hospital preference, not fee. Against the KMC Mangalore UG (MBBS) route: several PG specialty fees exceed the entire MBBS course fee (₹71,00,500) despite being half the duration, reflecting specialised clinical-infrastructure costs.
11. What we could not verify
- Specialty-wise seat count. The MAHE fee documents used to source this page give fees only, not the seat matrix.
- NEET-PG closing scores by specialty. No official MCC round-wise allotment result found for this institute.
- A distinct PG hostel rate. MAHE's Mangalore hostel circular has no PG-specific table (section 3).
- DM/MCh super-speciality availability at this specific campus. MAHE's fee circular lists 21 such programmes under Manipal specifically, not confirmed for Mangalore.
- Placement or career-outcome data by specialty. No primary MAHE document with genuine outcome data was found.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee range for MD/MS at KMC Mangalore?
MAHE's AY2026-27 general-category fee circular lists 20 specialties, ranging from ₹14,74,000 total (MD Anatomy, MD Biochemistry, MD Physiology — 3 years) up to ₹1,01,83,000 total (MD Radiodiagnosis, the highest-demand specialty). Every per-specialty figure is identical to KMC Manipal's — only the specialty list is narrower here (20 vs Manipal's 25).
Is the fee different from KMC Manipal for the same specialty?
No — MAHE prices each shared MD/MS specialty identically across both campuses in both general (₹) and NRI (US $) categories. This differs from the UG (MBBS) programme, where the NRI fee is meaningfully lower at Mangalore. Confirm any specific specialty's exact figure on MAHE's current fee circular before relying on this.
Which specialties does KMC Mangalore NOT offer that KMC Manipal does?
Based on MAHE's AY2026-27 fee circular, KMC Mangalore's 20-specialty list does not include MD Emergency Medicine, MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, MD Hospital Administration, MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, or MD Palliative Medicine — all of which appear on KMC Manipal's 25-specialty list. Confirm current availability directly with MAHE, since specialty offerings can change between cycles.
What is the NRI-category fee?
Also specialty-specific and identical to KMC Manipal's NRI PG fees: from $40,850 (MD Anatomy/Biochemistry/Physiology) up to $2,40,350 (MD Radiodiagnosis), per MAHE's AY2026-27 NRI fee circular.
What does the PG hostel cost at KMC Mangalore?
Not clearly sourced. Unlike KMC Manipal's hostel circular, which has an explicit "All Health Sciences stream PG & PhD Students" tariff table, MAHE's Mangalore-campus hostel document (2026 Prospectus Section 3) lists only MBBS/BDS, AHS Boys and AHS Girls hostel tables — no distinct PG rate. Do not assume the MBBS/BDS rate (₹1,63,500-₹1,98,000/year) automatically applies to PG students; confirm directly with the college.
Is there a state quota or management-quota route for MD/MS at KMC Mangalore?
No. As with the UG programme, 100% of KMC Mangalore's MD/MS seats are filled through MCC's NEET-PG-based Deemed & Central Universities counselling stream — no state-domicile or management-quota route this page has found any official document describing.
How is the MD/MS fee paid across the three years?
MAHE's AY2026-27 circular bills each specialty's total across three yearly instalments for the three-year MD/MS programmes listed. Confirm the exact instalment dates and any bond/penalty lines with the college Finance Section before you lock a specialty choice.
Should I choose KMC Mangalore or KMC Manipal for the same specialty?
For shared specialties, MAHE's AY2026-27 circular prices general and NRI MD/MS fees identically across the two campuses. The practical differences are specialty availability (Mangalore lists 20 specialties vs Manipal's 25), campus hospital setup, and where you want to train — not a different published fee for the same specialty name.
Extended admission FAQs
What is the NEET-PG closing score/rank for KMC Mangalore specialties?
Not sourced on this page. Closing scores vary enormously by specialty and we have not found an official MCC round-wise allotment result naming this institute's specialty-wise closing rank for a recent cycle. Confirm on mcc.nic.in.
How many PG seats does each specialty have at KMC Mangalore?
Not sourced on this page. MAHE's fee documents give fees only, not the seat matrix. Do not assume seat counts from any other source without checking MCC's official current-cycle seat matrix.
Does KMC Mangalore offer DM/MCh super-speciality programmes?
Not confirmed on this page. MAHE's fee circular lists 21 DM/MCh programmes under "Kasturba Medical College, Manipal" specifically; we did not find an equivalent Mangalore-specific super-speciality list in the same document. Confirm directly with MAHE if you are considering a DM/MCh at this campus.
Are Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet/SAARC-category students charged a different MD/MS fee at KMC Mangalore?
Partially confirmed. MAHE's consolidated NBT/SAARC fee schedule lists a subset of KMC Mangalore's Post Graduate programmes (physiotherapy and allied-health masters), not the MD/MS clinical specialties. If you fall into this category, confirm your specific specialty's fee directly with MAHE rather than assuming the general or NRI rate applies.
What documents should I keep ready for MCC deemed PG counselling?
Use the current MCC information bulletin checklist for Deemed & Central Universities — typically NEET-PG documents, ID proofs, internship completion proof where required, and category certificates if claimed. Do not treat an older year's list as current; download the bulletin for the cycle you are joining.
Can I switch specialty after locking a seat?
Specialty changes follow MCC round rules for that counselling cycle, not a campus-side preference form. If you are unsure between two specialties, read the freeze/float and resignation rules in the current MCC PG brochure before you pay any institute fee.
How should I read the specialty fee table on this page?
Each row is the MAHE-published total for that specialty for AY2026-27, not an estimate. Compare only same-specialty rows across campuses, keep the academic year in the citation, and re-open the circular if you are joining a later cycle.
Is this page affiliated with MAHE or KMC Mangalore?
No. Future Career Guidance is an independent admission-counselling service. This page cites MAHE's own official fee circulars; it is not authorised by, and does not speak for, Manipal Academy of Higher Education or Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
Contact & address
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Light House Hill Road, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001. Web: www.manipal.edu/kmc-mangalore.html. Finance Section: [email protected]. Read our editorial and sourcing policy for how figures on this page are verified.
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