KMC Manipal released MSc admissions process will be based on MET 2023. Attempt 1 of the MET 2023 will be administered between April 28 and 30, 2023, and Attempt 2 will be administered between May 27 and 28, 2023.The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, postmaster, and super specialty courses in medicine. The application process takes place online and offline. The college offers the MBBS course at the UG level, and admission is based on marks scored in the NEET examination. Admission to MS and MD courses is based on the NEET PG exam marks at the PG level. The college also offered M. Sc, MCH, and DM courses.

M.Sc. Science candidates must have applied for the MET exam. Candidates applying for M.Phil Courses must appear in the entrance test conducted by the concerned department. Final admissions will be allotted after candidates report for counseling as per the schedule and pay the requisite fee amount via online or offline mode.

Kasturba Medical College is one of the top-ranked medical colleges in the country. The college was ranked 10th position in medical colleges by NIRF in 2022. 

KMC, Manipal: Important Dates 2024

Event Date
NEET 2024 Registration Jan 24, 2024 (Tentative)
MET Registration 1st Attempt Oct 13, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024 (Ongoing)
MET Exam 1st Attempt Apr 28, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 (Tentative)
NEET Admit Card Release Date May 01, 2024 (Tentative)
NEET 2024 Exam Date May 05, 2024
NEET 2024 Result Release Date Jun 13, 2024 (Tentative)

KMC, Manipal: MBBS Admission 2024

MBBS course offered by KMC is a 4-and-a-half-year course. After the course, students are required to do a 1-year compulsory internship. All admissions will be done on the basis of the valid rank obtained in the NEET UG. The counseling for 15% of the total seats of MBBS will be done by DGHS, New Delhi. If seats remain vacant after DGHS counseling, then they are sent back to the college for further counseling as per the established norms.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have cleared class 10+ 2 with physics/chemistry/ biology or biotechnology with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. 
  • Physics/chemistry/ biology in IB board with 4 points in each subject and a minimum of 24 points overall 

Selection Criteria

  • Selection to the MBBS course at KMC college is based on the marks scored on the NEET-UG examination. 
  • Students must score at least 50 percent marks in the NEET exam to be eligible for admission 

NEET Cutoff 2023

KMC Manipal, NEET Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. 

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank 2020 Cutoff By Rank
M.B.B.S. 51200 671032

KMC, Manipal: MD and MS Admission 2024

The MD and MS courses are three-year degree courses offered by KMC college. 

The specializations offered are as follows: 

Course Specialization
MD Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Hospital Administration, Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Palliative Medicine 
MS General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Otorhinolaryngology. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have cleared the MBBS degree from a National Medical Council (NMC) recognized college to be eligible for an MD OR MS Degree. 

Selection Criteria 

  • Students must qualify for the NEET PG exam to be eligible to pursue an MS or MD degree. 
  • The students must have completed their internship. 

NEET-PG Cutoff 2023

KMC Manipal, NEET-PG Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below.

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank 2022 Cutoff By Rank
MD Respiratory Medicine  16370 15362
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology  17471 22764
MD Emergency Medicine  29113 24680
MD Radiodiagnosis  32022 22505
MD General Medicine  33527 18871

KMC, Manipal: M.Sc Admission 2024

The MSc course is a two-year postgraduate degree. The specializations in MSc are offered in 8 different streams. 

The specializations offered are as follows: 

Course Specializations
M.Sc Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Clinical embryology, Genetic counseling, Forensic science 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have done a BSc degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks. 
  • Students who have done MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ or any allied health science courses from a recognized university with 50 percent marks are also eligible for an MSc degree 

Selection Criteria 

  • Selection to the MSc course is made based on the MET exam + personal interview. 

KMC, Manipal: DM and M.Ch Admissions 2024

The DM (Doctor of Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) is a three-year super specialty course offered by the Kasturba medical university. 

The specializations are as follows: 

Course Specialization
MCh  Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery 
DM  Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Medical Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have an MD degree from a college recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC) in a relevant field to pursue a DM Degree 
  • To pursue an MCh degree, students must have an MS degree from a National Medical Council (NMC) recognized college. 

Selection Criteria 

  • The selection of the course is based on marks scored in the NEET SS examination.

How to apply for Kasturba Medical College, Manipal? 

Documents required 

  1. A passport-sized photo   
  2. A digital signature  
  3. Valid photo ID proof –Aadhar card/PAN card/driving license  
  4. Class 10th and 12th mark sheet  
  5. Mark cards of all years from the University 
  6. Provisional allotment letter 

Application Process

  1. Visit the official website of the University and click on the ‘Admission’ option. 
  2. Register online through a valid email ID and password. 
  3. After registration, students must log in and fill in all the required basic details. 
  4. The students must upload all the required documents and then pay the application and examination fees. 

KMC, Manipal: FAQs

Question. What are the scholarships offered by KMC, Manipal? 

Answer. Kasturba Medical College offers a variety of scholarships to its students: 

  1. Kalam-Pai, Free ship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs 
  2. Merit Scholarship for MD and MDS Programs 
  3. Merit Scholarship for Children of Manipal Alumni 
  4. Candidates having a rank within 1000 in NEET UG are eligible for a 100 percent scholarship. 

Question. What are the recognitions and accreditations received by KMC, Manipal? 

Answer. The MCC and the NAAC recognize KMC college. The institute has a global partnership for exchange through the Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMx). It is the only Indian college recognised by the American New York State education department (NYSED). 

Question. Does Kasturba Medical College offer any fellowship programs? 

Answer. Yes, KMC, Manipal offers a variety of Fellowship programs. Some of them are as follows: 

  • Fellowship in advanced obstetric ultrasound 
  • Fellowship in Diabetes 
  • Fellowship in Fetal Medicine 
  • Fellowship in Gynaecology Oncology 
  • Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia 
  • Fellowship in Oncopathology 

Question. What is the international collaboration at Kasturba Medical College? 

Answer. KMC has collaborations with top Universities such as: 

  • University of Kentucky 
  • Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam 
  • Leiden University Medical Centre 
  • University of Mississippi Medical Centre 
  • Lancaster University 
  • University of Mississippi Medical Centre