At a glance
- Established
- 1955
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Mangalore, Karnataka
- Affiliation
- MU, Manipal
- Approvals
- MCI
- NIRF 2025
- #35 Medical
- Programmes
- 14 in Medical, Paramedical, Arts & Humanities, Science
- UG fees
- ₹1.5L – ₹3L a year
- PG fees
- ₹1L – ₹2L a year
- Students enrolled
- 1,668 (2023–24)
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
About Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was established in 1955. It became an independent unit in 1977. KMC ranks among the top 25 medical colleges in India with the highest ICMR STS awards in the country. It is recognized as one among 20 International Medical Schools by ECFMG for electronic credentials verification program. KMS offers MBBS and UG-elective programs.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
| Ranking list | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | #35 | 56.45 |
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
14 programmes| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Physiotherapy | Postgraduate | 6 | ₹1,50,000 |
| BASLP-Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹3,00,000 |
| BPT | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| BSc CVT-Cardiovascular Technology | Certificate | 1 | ₹60,000 |
| MBBS | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹3,00,000 |
| MD (Anatomy) | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹2,00,000 |
| MD (Respiratory Medicine) | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹2,00,000 |
| MSc Clinical Psychology | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
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. For professional programs, admission is typically based on performance in entrance examinations such as NEET UG/PG or other relevant medical entrance examinations, followed by counselling and seat allocation. 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
In 2023–24, 164 of 1,668 students at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore (9.8%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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TypePrivate
LocationMangalore, Karnataka
Established1955
RankingNIRF 2025 #35 Medical
Total Intake3660
Courses14+