FMMC Admission Dates 2026

MBBS and BPT applicants use NEET UG, while MD and MS admissions depend on NEET PG. NEET SS applies to DM and M.Ch courses. MCC manages All India Quota counselling, and KEA conducts the Karnataka state counselling process.

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The entrance examination and counselling route differs by programme, as shown below.

FMMC Courses and Fees

FMMC provides programmes from undergraduate medical and physiotherapy education to postgraduate, super-speciality and doctoral study. The listed amounts cover the full course unless the table states that the fee is charged each year. MBBS costs differ sharply between the Government or General quota and the Management quota.

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The Government quota MBBS amount of INR 6.91 Lakhs includes the entire 5.5-year course and its compulsory rotating internship. The Karnataka Government Fee Fixation Committee regulates the private-category structure under which Management quota MBBS costs INR 162.54 Lakhs. MCC fills the 15% All India Quota seats at the Government quota fee.

FMMC Admission Process

Entrance examination scores and central or state counselling determine admission at FMMC. The required examination depends on the course, and applicants must meet the relevant academic and age conditions.

1. Complete the qualifying course and satisfy the marks, internship and age requirements for the selected programme.
2. Appear for NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS or the other entrance examination accepted for that programme.
3. Register with KEA, MCC, RGUHS or FMMC, depending on the course and seat category.
4. Take part in counselling, complete document checks and accept the allotted seat.
5. Report to FMMC and pay the applicable Government, General, AIQ, minority or Management quota fee.

MBBS Admissions

NEET UG is the sole entrance route for MBBS at FMMC. The college does not hold its own aptitude test or interview.

• Applicants need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects. The minimum aggregate is 50% for the General Category and 40% for SC, ST and OBC applicants under NMC norms. A valid NEET UG score is compulsory.
• Students must be at least 17 years old when admitted.
• KEA fills 85% Karnataka state quota seats, while MCC handles 15% AIQ seats. Christian minority seats are offered under Karnataka minority institution rules.

In earlier counselling cycles, the General Category closing rank for Government quota MBBS seats usually ranged from 50,000 to 100,000 in the NEET All India Rank. The exact position varied by round and seat category. For Management quota admission, applicants must clear the minimum NEET qualifying threshold, but no separate NEET rank cutoff applies.

MD/MS (Postgraduate) Admissions

A valid NEET PG score is required for MD and MS entry. KEA manages Karnataka state quota counselling, and MCC fills the 50% AIQ. Applicants must hold an MBBS degree and complete the compulsory rotating internship. Christian minority seats require verification of the community certificate. General Medicine, Radio Diagnosis and Paediatrics are among the popular MD branches at FMMC.

DM/M.Ch (Super-speciality) Admissions

Admission to DM and M.Ch courses is based on NEET SS, conducted by NTA, followed by national centralised counselling through MCC. Applicants need a recognised MD or MS degree in the relevant specialisation. FMMC offers DM in Medical Oncology, Nephrology and Neurology, and M.Ch in Urology, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. Together, these courses have 13 seats.

BPT Admissions

BPT candidates enter through NEET UG and KEA Karnataka counselling. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 10+2 and secured at least 45%. The Government quota fee is INR 1.29 Lakhs, making it one of Karnataka's more affordable physiotherapy programmes.

FMMC Placements and Career Outcomes

FMMC MBBS students do not follow a standard corporate placement system. Their next step usually depends on NEET PG, Karnataka government recruitment or employment in a hospital or clinic. Father Muller Hospital serves as a clinical training centre and can also employ postgraduate residents and super-speciality fellows.

Common routes after completing MBBS are detailed below.

During the MBBS internship, students encounter a wide range of clinical cases at FMMC's attached hospital, which has 18 super-speciality departments. This experience is useful for NEET PG preparation. Graduates of the MD and MS programmes, particularly those from Radio Diagnosis, Dermatology and Oncology, often join private hospital networks in Karnataka, Kerala and the Gulf.

FMMC Rankings

FMMC is recognised by NMC and has NAAC Grade A accreditation. It also participates in the NIRF Medical rankings, while its hospital and laboratory services hold separate quality accreditations.

FMMC became the first medical college affiliated with RGUHS to secure NAAC Grade A. Its SIRO recognition permits participation in research projects funded through national agencies. The college also appeared in the NIRF Medical 2024 ranked list, reflecting the institutional development of this private medical college established in 1999.

FMMC Scholarships

Government and General quota students at FMMC may apply for scholarship support offered by the Karnataka government and the Central government. The Karnataka Government Fee Fixation Committee sets the Management quota fee.

NEET Government quota students pay INR 6.91 Lakhs for the full MBBS programme, reducing the cost through an effective government subsidy. Students who qualify for Karnataka fee reimbursement or a minority scholarship should give the required documents to the college scholarship cell during admission.

FMMC Campus and Infrastructure

FMMC is based on a 100+ acre campus at Kankanady in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The same campus accommodates Father Muller Hospital, a nursing college, a homoeopathic medical college and allied health sciences departments.

The attached NABH-accredited tertiary hospital has 18 super-speciality departments. These include Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Nephrology. Clinical and diagnostic resources include MRI, CT scan, a Cath Lab and NABL-accredited laboratory services. Mechanical Thrombectomy and Endovascular Aortic Repair are among the complex procedures performed there. A team of 300+ doctors provides the range of specialities needed for NEET PG and super-speciality training.

Hostels are available on campus for MBBS and postgraduate students. The central Mangaluru location offers access to Mangaluru Central and Kankanady railway stations, which connect with the Konkan and coastal railway lines. Mangaluru International Airport is 15 km from the campus.

FMMC vs Yenepoya Medical College vs AJIMS Mangalore

Students considering FMMC may also compare it with Yenepoya Medical College in Deralakatte and A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AJIMS) in Mangaluru. All three are private, NMC-recognised medical colleges in the Dakshina Kannada district, and each uses NEET UG for MBBS admission.

Among the three colleges, FMMC has operated for the longest period. Its established super-speciality courses include DM and M.Ch training in Oncology, Nephrology and Neurology, while these options are unavailable or limited at AJIMS. Yenepoya Medical College is backed by the deemed Yenepoya University and therefore has slightly greater academic flexibility. AJIMS is the newest of the three but has comparable MBBS infrastructure. Admission at all three institutions is based on NEET UG through KEA Karnataka counselling. FMMC's Management quota charge of INR 162.54 Lakhs is among Karnataka's higher private MBBS fees and is consistent with its established clinical infrastructure and position.