Which is better for an MBBS Kasturba Medical College Manipal or AIIMS Patna, provided money is not a problem?

The rankings issued by Government bodies have put Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal in the top 10 medical colleges in India. It is also consistently considered among the top 10 medical colleges in India. KMC Manipal is much older than AIIMS Patna. It has a rich, glorious history with highly distinguished doctors and faculties to its name. The professors, teachers, labs, DH, library, etc. are at par excellence. The faculty members are extremely cooperative. The infrastructure, options for extracellular activities, and hobbies are great too. KMC is respected both by teachers and as well as students. If your financial situation is good, then this place will be perfect for you. You will develop as an individual both academically and intellectually studying here. The environment is apt for education, it is welcoming and peaceful.

What is the cut-off mark for an MBBS in Manipal University?

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) of Manipal is one of the best private medical colleges and also the oldest private medical college in India. The total seat intake for MBBS in this college is 250 and the total tuition fee is around INR 5,850,000, and a caution fee of INR 10,000 is taken at the time of admission. Students are given admission based on their NEET scores. A minimum of 50% is needed to be eligible for taking admission in KMC. Applicants must have a 50% aggregate in their 12th school qualifying examination. Cutoff for KMC Given below are the cut-offs for each category: Category Cut-off Percentile Score Range UR 50 701-134 SC/ST/OBC 40 133-107 UR-PH 45 133-120 SC/ST/OBC-PH 40 119-107 KMC Counseling Eligible candidates can obtain a seat at KMC by the following counseling procedures: Centralized NEET counseling. NEET counseling 15% AIQ seats done by DGHS, New Delhi. State-level counseling called KEA State Level Counselling (KCET). Applicants can also apply through management quota. A counseling registration fee of INR 1000 is charged from general candidates and INR 500 from SC/ST/OBC candidates. In 2020, there will be two counseling rounds for All India Quota. Students who receive a seat through this quota cannot vacate their seats as per the Supreme Court Order. Selection Procedure With the merit list released after the counseling, students are required to report to the medical college for admission along with the necessary documents. If any students fail to turn up their seats are forfeited. The selection process and admission criteria of Kasturba Medical College is the same as most private and government medical colleges. Students should check their official website for the correct information regarding deadlines, procedures, and cut-offs to remain updated with all the recent information about their intake.

KMC Manipal: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Scholarships, Rankings

Q: What is the KMC Manipal Girls Hostel Fees?

The hostel fees for girls at KMC Manipal are as follows:CourseGeneral Category StudentsFN/ NRI Category StudentsAll Health Stream UG CoursesINR 1,30,500US $ 3,350All Health Stream PG CoursesINR 1,11,500US $ 1,510

Q: What is the total KMC Manipal MBBS Fees?

KMC Manipal MBBS Fees for 5.5 years isINR 70,88,500 for eligible candidates.

Q: Does KMC Manipal offer direct admission for Foreign / NRI candidates to MBBS?

No, KMC Manipal does not offer direct admission to MBBS forForeign / NRI candidates. Eligible candidates are alloted with seats based on their NEET Rank.

Q: What are the application fees at KMC Manipal?

The application fees at KMC Manipal are as follows:CategoryApplication FeesGeneral / EWSINR 600Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored CategoryINR 2500

Q: What is the total KMC Manipal NRI Fees for MBBS?

KMC Manipal MBBS Fees is US$ 1,97,000 for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates.

KMC Manipal Highlights

MBBS is the flagship course offered at KMC Manipal.
Admission to M.Sc is based on Manipal Entrance Test (MET) conducted by the college.
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) fees is INR 400 for M.Sc courses.
KMC Manipal also offers admission to Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored based on NEET scores.
The expected opening and closing ranks for MBBS at KMC Manipal is 51200 – 24330 for general category.

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal is private medical college in India established in 1953. It is under the aegis of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college offers admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-speciality courses in the field of Medicine. KMC Manipal accepts merit in NEET UG (MBBS), NEET PG (MD / MS) and NEET SS (DM / MCh). Admission to M.Sc (Medical) courses is through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by counselling conducted by the college itself. Students are also offered with various scholarships based on merit. As per KMC Manipal NIRF Report 2024, a total of 161 PG (MD / MS / DM / MCh) students were placed in 2023. The median package offered to them stood at INR 15.80 LPA.

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KMC Manipal Courses
KMC Manipal Ranking
KMC Manipal Admission
KMC Manipal Cutoff
KMC Manipal Scholarships
KMC Manipal Placements
KMC Manipal Facilities
KMC Manipal FAQs

KMC Manipal Courses

KMC Manipal offers admission to eligible candidates based on merit in the respective entrance examinations. Admission to M.Sc (Medical) courses is through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Here are the details about the KMC Manipal Courses along with eligibility and selection criteria

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process
MBBS	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.	NEET UG Score + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)
MD / MS	MBBS degree from an Institution / University recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC).	NEET PG Scores + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)
M.Sc (Medical)	BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences) / BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences / BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. from a recognized university.	MET Scores + Physical / Online Counselling
M.Sc	B.Sc with Reproduction/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioscience/ Physiology with a minimum 60% aggregate marks.	MET Scores + Personal Interview (PI) + Physical / Online Counselling
M.Phil	MSW (Social Work) with 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.	Department Test (DT) + Personal Interview (PI)
DM	MD / DNB in a relevant specialization from the institution recognized by NMC	NEET SS Scores + Online Counselling & Seat allotment by MCC.
MCh	MS / DNB in a relevant specialization from the institution recognized by NMC

KMC Manipal Courses

KMC Manipal Ranking 2024

Some of the KMC Manipal Ranking from various ranking bodies are mentioned below:

Agency	Category	Year	Rank in India
India Today	Medical	2024	12
IIRF	Medical	2024	21
NIRF	Medical	2023	9

KMC Manipal Admission 2024

KMC Manipal Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can access the application form online on the official website. Eligible candidates must fill out the application with all the details and attach the required documents. Aspirants seeking admission at KMC Manipal must pay the requisite fees.

Category	Application Fees
General / EWS	INR 600
Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Category	INR 2500

KMC Manipal Admission

KMC Manipal Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Admission KMC Manipal also offers admission to Foreign / NRI students for MBBS and MD/MS courses. Candidates can apply for admission on the official website. Fill out the application with all the required details and apply by paying the requisite fees of INR 2500. The course fees for International students are different from those of national students. KMC Manipal MBBS Fees is US$ 1,97,000 for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates. For a PG Course through Foreign/ NRI Quota, the fees range from US $ 5,700 to US $ 2,40,200. Admission to MBBS courses based on merit in NEET UG. Eligible candidates are allotted seats at KMC Manipal through counselling conducted by MCC. The eligibility criteria for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Applicants are as follows: MBBS: Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent in the field of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. MD/MS: Candidates holding foreign degrees must be registered practitioners in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Council (NMC). Documents Required: Grade 11 and 12 Marksheet (Submission of IGCSE / GCSE / 'AS' / IB Level Mark Sheet) Passport Size Photograph Foreign Candidates: Passport Copy of Candidates and Parents Non-Resident Indians (NRI): Passport Copy of Candidate and Parent Resident Visa / Letter from the Embassy of Parent NRI-Sponsored: Passport copy of the Sponsorer Resident Visa / Letter from the Embassy of NRI Sponsorer for proof of NRI Status Notary Affidavit from the Sponsorer stating relationship and will sponsor

Note: Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India with Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India must qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) conducted by the National Board of Examinations.

KMC Manipal Cutoff 2024

KMC Manipal Cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark required for admission to the respective courses. KMC Manipal accepts NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS scores for admission to MBBS, MD/MS and DM courses respectively. The cutoff will be released soon after the announcement of NEET Results 2024.

KMC Manipal NEET UG Cutoff

Here is the round-wise KMC Manipal NEET UG Cutoff for the general category:

Category	Round 1
Round 1	51200
Round 2	46251
Round 3	26397
Round 4	24330

KMC Manipal NEET PG Cutoff

KMC Manipal accepts NEET PG scores for admission to MD/MS courses. The previous year's opening and closing rank at KMC Manipal NEET PG is 16370 – 119627 in Round 1. Detailed specialization-wise MD/MS Cutoff for the general category is mentioned below for all the rounds.

Courses	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4
MD Respiratory Medicine	16370	Seats Filled	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology	17471	Seats Filled	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MD Emergency Medicine	29113	28516	29365	Seats Filled
MD Radiodiagnosis	32022	Seats Filled	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MD General Medicine	33527	5546	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MD Anaesthesiology	38184	42128	113735	Seats Filled
MD Radiotherapy	45542	33103	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MS Orthopaedics	49629	28194	29522	Seats Filled
MS Ophthalmology	53579	23989	Seats Filled	Seats Filled
MD Paediatrics	58483	16174	18304	Seats Filled
MD Palliative Medicine	59691	53128	50476	Seats Filled
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	61280	19495	17274	17786
MS General Surgery	63122	44483	68169	Seats Filled
MD Physiology	69664	Seats Filled	197994	Seats Filled
MD Anatomy	Seats Filled	Seats Filled	193406	Seats Filled
MD Microbiology	Seats Filled	69578	175496	Seats Filled
MD Biochemistry	Seats Filled	Seats Filled	197850	198647
MD Hospital Administration	89149	90701	68407	Seats Filled
MD Forensic Medicine	91754	Seats Filled	137197	Seats Filled
MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion	94173	106197	125760	Seats Filled
MD Psychiatry	96155	33569	11006	27760
MD Pathology	100053	114955	113340	83011
MD Pharmacology	104421	98381	167136	119698
MD Community Medicine	119627	Seats Filled	142977	146335

KMC Manipal NEET SS Cutoff

KMC Manipal NEET SS Cutoff 2024 is yet to be announced. Here is the previous year's cutoff in NEET SS for various specializations for the general category.

Courses	Round 1
M.Ch Hand Surgery	18
M.Ch Reproductive Medicine	73
M.Ch Surgical Oncology	459
DM Gastroenterology	2309
DM Neurology	2475
Infectious Diseases	2576
M.Ch Neuro Surgery	3006
M.Ch Urology	3135
Medical Genetics	3252
DM Nephrology	3287
DM Cardiology	3713
DM Critical Care Medicine	3893
Medical Oncology	4154
M.Ch Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery	NA
M.Ch Paediatric Surgery	NA

KMC Manipal Scholarships

UG and PG Students at KMC Manipal are eligible for various scholarships awarded by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Scholarships are offered based on criteria such as Merit, Family Income, Children of Alumni and Konkani Language Speaking students. Here are the details about the scholarships that students can avail of at KMC Manipal:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Details
Kalam Pai Scholarships for MBBS & BDS Programs	Candidates with 80% in Class 12 are eligible and will receive a 100% waiver course fee and hostel fee. Students are also given a monthly stipend of INR 5000.
Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS Programs	Candidates are offered with 100% tuition waiver based on merit in NEET Rank. The scholarship also covers accommodation, food, books and other academic material requirements.
Merit Scholarship for PG Medical/Dental and Super Speciality Programs	Eligible PG candidates will receive up to 50% waiver on course fees. Only 2 students are offered with 100% waiver under this scholarship.
Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students	A total of 10% course fee waiver for UG and PG students is offered for the entire program.
Scholarships for Konkani-Speaking Students	A total of 10% fee waiver is offered for UG and PG Konkani-Speaking Students
Merit Scholarships for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni	MAHE Manipal offers a 10% fee waiver for UG (with 80% marks in Class 12) and PG (with 70% marks in UG) students who are children of MAHE Manipal Alumni.
Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loans for MAHE Students	Students are offered up to 100% fee waiver based on the family income.

KMC Manipal Placements

KMC Manipal has a dedicated placement cell and aids students with yearly campus placements. As per KMC Manipal NIRF Report 2024, a total of 161 PG (MD / MS / DM / MCh) students were placed in 2023. The median package offered to them stood at INR 15.80 LPA. A total of 192 MBBS Batch 2022 students were placed with the median package of INR 8.40 LPA. The median package offered to PG students has increased by 1.28% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Here are the median package trends at KMC Manipal for UG and PG Courses.

Year	Median Package (MBBS)	Median Package (MD / MS / DM / MCh)
2023	NA	INR 15.80 LPA
2022	INR 8.40 LPA	INR 15.60 LPA
2021	INR 7.80 LPA	INR 15.30 LPA

KMC Manipal Facilities

KMC Manipal is one of the 1^st self-financed medical colleges in India. The college provides various state-of-the-art facilities, including:

Library: MAHE library can accommodate up to 1300 students with access to books, journals, and thesis, along with e-journals and books.
Hostels: Hostels of KMC Manipal are well equipped with Wi-Fi, solar hot water, backup electricity, and running water. Students can also avail of TV, a reading room, a canteen, etc.
Sports Facilities: The college offers top-notch sports facilities, including indoor and outdoor facilities. Various inter-college/ state events are organized by the institute.
Classroom: The classrooms have an accommodation capacity of 125-300 students with board and project facilities. It also has an e-classroom with a biometric attendance system.
Museum: Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology (MAP) has a collection of almost 3000 specimens.

KMC Manipal Hostel Fees

Kasturba Medical College provides the best hostel accommodation within the college premises. The college has separate boys' and girls' hostels, each with basic amenities. The table below highlights KMC Manipal Hostel Fees for domestic and international students.

KMC Manipal Boys Hostel Fees

The hostel fees for boys at KMC Manipal are as follows:

Course	General Category Students	FN/NRI Category Students
All Health Stream UG Courses	INR 1,25,500	US $ 2,790
All Health Stream PG Courses	INR 1,08,500	US $ 1,700

KMC Manipal Girls Hostel Fees

The hostel fees for girls at KMC Manipal are as follows:

Course	General Category Students	FN/ NRI Category Students
All Health Stream UG Courses	INR 1,30,500	US $ 3,350
All Health Stream PG Courses	INR 1,11,500	US $ 1,510

KMC Manipal FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at KMC Manipal?

Ans. KMC Manipal offers MBBS at the UG level, MD / MS / M.Sc at the PG level and DM / MCh at the Super-speciality level for eligible candidates.

Ques. What is the KMC Manipal Girls Hostel Fees?

Ans. The hostel fees for girls at KMC Manipal are as follows:

Course	General Category Students	FN/ NRI Category Students
All Health Stream UG Courses	INR 1,30,500	US $ 3,350
All Health Stream PG Courses	INR 1,11,500	US $ 1,510

Ques. How secure is the campus of Kasturba Medical College?

Ans. Kasturba Medical College campus is very secure as CCTVs are installed at all the entry and exit points with the deployment of adequate security personnel. The institute has a regular campus patrolling from the security team daily.

Ques. What is the total KMC Manipal MBBS Fees?

Ans. KMC Manipal MBBS Fees for 5.5 years is INR 70,88,500 for eligible candidates.

Ques. Does KMC Manipal offer direct admission for Foreign / NRI candidates to MBBS?

Ans. No, KMC Manipal does not offer direct admission to MBBS for Foreign / NRI candidates. Eligible candidates are alloted with seats based on their NEET Rank.

Ques. What are the documents required during the admission at KMC Manipal?

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents for admission at the KMC Manipal :

NEET UG/PG/SS Admit Card
NEET UG/PG/SS Rank Card
Provisional Allotment Letter
Class 10^th Certificate
Class 12^th Certificate
MBBS Certificate
MD/MS degree certificate
Master Certificate
Bsc Certificate
Internship Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate
Migration Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport copies of candidates
Proof of sponsor’s NRI status.

Ques. What are the application fees at KMC Manipal?

Ans. The application fees at KMC Manipal are as follows:

Category	Application Fees
General / EWS	INR 600
Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Category	INR 2500

Ques. What is the total KMC Manipal NRI Fees for MBBS?

Ans. KMC Manipal MBBS Fees is US$ 1,97,000 for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates.

Ques. What is the selection process for M.Sc Genetic Counselling at KMC Manipal?

Ans. Candidates applying for M.Sc Genetic Counselling are selected based on merit in Department Test (DT) followed by Personal Interview (PI) conducted by KMC Manipal.

Ques. Who is the counselling authority for NEET UG at KMC Manipal?

Ans. The counselling authority for NEET UG at KMC Manipal is Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Ranking	Application Dates	Cutoff
M.Sc (Clinical Embryology) +9 More M.Sc Courses	₹1.24 Lakhs	₹2.38 Lakhs	Graduation with 50% + MET	12 out of 55 by India TodayView More	15 May 2024	-
M.D (Critical Care Medicine) +6 More M.D Courses	₹26.72 Lakhs	₹1.33 Crore	MD / DNB + NEET-SS	12 out of 55 by India TodayView More	16 Apr - 06 May 2024	3893NEET-SSCheck Details
DM	₹27.93 Lakhs	₹1.39 Crore	MD / DNB + NEET-SS	12 out of 55 by India TodayView More	16 Apr - 06 May 2024	3713NEET-SSCheck Details
M.Ch (Reproductive Medicine) +8 More M.Ch Courses	₹16.6 Lakhs	₹82.6 Lakhs	MS / DNB + NEET-SS	12 out of 55 by India TodayView More	16 Apr - 06 May 2024	73NEET-SSCheck Details
Fellowship (Onco Pathology) +9 More Fellowship Courses	₹8 Lakhs	₹8 Lakhs	Post Graduation	12 out of 55 by India TodayView More	15 May 2024	-

Category	Cut-off Percentile	Score Range
UR	50	701-134
SC/ST/OBC	40	133-107
UR-PH	45	133-120
SC/ST/OBC-PH	40	119-107

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