KMC Mangalore MD/MS admission overview
KMC Mangalore MD/MS admission runs entirely through NEET-PG and MCC deemed-university counselling, with no state-domicile quota. MAHE's own AY2026-27 fee circular prices 20 MD/MS specialties, each identical to KMC Manipal's per-specialty fee — from ₹14,74,000 to ₹1,01,83,000 general category. The specialty list is narrower than Manipal's (20 vs 25), missing Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Hospital Administration, Immunohematology and Palliative Medicine. Seat count, NEET-PG closing score and a distinct PG hostel rate are not yet sourced on this page.
- 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
In one line: 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 |
Official source: "2026-27 General Fees as on 04-07-2026" and "2026-27 NRI Fees as on 18-06-2026," Manipal Academy of Higher Education fee circulars. Each row is the Batch Total (3 years, 3 instalments) plus a ₹10,000/$200 refundable caution deposit.
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
In one line: 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
In one line: 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
In one line: 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.
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. |
9. Is it worth it?
As with KMC Manipal's PG programme, this question cannot be answered uniformly given the roughly 7x fee spread across specialties. Because this page does not yet have specialty-wise seat counts, NEET-PG closing scores, or a confirmed PG hostel rate (sections 3 and 11), it cannot tell you your realistic admission chances or your full cost of attendance in a given specialty — confirm both directly with MAHE before committing, and use the EMI calculator to model the specific specialty's academic fee.
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.
12. Who should NOT choose this college
Choose KMC Mangalore for MD/MS if your target specialty is on this campus's 20-specialty list, the confirmed fee fits your family's funding plan, and you have no accessible state-quota seat in that specialty. Do not choose it if any of the following apply:
- Your target specialty is not on this campus's list — check KMC Manipal's broader specialty list instead.
- You are budgeting without a confirmed hostel cost — this page could not source a PG-specific hostel rate; get this in writing from the college before committing.
- You need a confirmed NEET-PG closing-score range to judge your realistic chances — this page cannot yet provide one.
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 should I verify the latest Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — MD/MS admission route?
Start with NEET-PG through the competent MCC or state counselling authority. Then match the current prospectus, application notice and counselling schedule on the official authority or institute website. A route from an older cycle should not be assumed to remain unchanged.
How should I read the Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — MD/MS cutoff shown on this page?
Read the exam, year, round, category, quota, branch and closing-rank or percentile label together. A cutoff from another category or an earlier round is not a promise of admission in the current cycle.
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.
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.
How do I confirm the complete fee for Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — MD/MS?
Use the current official fee notice and add tuition, development or university charges, deposits, hostel, mess and other compulsory costs. Ask for the payable amount and refund terms in writing before transferring money.
Do placement figures guarantee an outcome at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — MD/MS?
No. A highest, average, median or placement-rate figure describes a particular batch and methodology. Prefer a completed, dated report with batch size and branch-level context; it cannot guarantee an individual salary or job.
Can anyone guarantee direct admission to Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore — MD/MS?
No counsellor can override eligibility, merit, counselling or the institute's published process. Use only official portals and receipts, and do not pay an individual who promises a confirmed seat outside the documented route.
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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