ESTABLISHED
1955
COLLEGE TYPE
Public
LOCATION
Mangalore
Approval
Recognised
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, also known as KMC Mangalore, was established in the year 1955. The pre-clinical section of Kasturba Medical College started its operations in Mangalore during 1961. The medical college shifted to full independence from other institutions in 1977. The institution's facilities match those of international medical institutions through its seven air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with modern audio-visual teaching aids, including multimedia projectors, and a contemporary air-conditioned library with approximately 500 seating capacity and internet access.
The medical library maintains over 10,000 books and holds subscriptions to more than 350 medical journals annually. In addition to Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry departments, there are two large lecture halls accommodating 250 students each. First-year students are provided hostel accommodations with separate facilities for boys and girls within the basic sciences complex. Students at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore can access nine hostel accommodations, five of which are dedicated to female medical students.
Currently ranked among the top 25 medical colleges in India, KMC Mangalore holds the record for receiving the most ICMR STS awards in the country. The college is also among the top 20 global medical schools approved by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for electronic credentials verification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| City | Mangalore |
| Affiliated By | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal |
| College Category | Medical Colleges in Karnataka |
Admission Process
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
The admission procedures at Mangalore Medical College (Kasturba Medical College KMC) starts with following these procedures. Eligibility Criteria A student needs to meet both eligibility conditions of achieving minimum cutoff scores and completing 10+2 studies with PCB subjects. NEET serves as the key admission requirement for all Indian medical colleges because students need passage in the NEET examination. Application Process Users must submit the application form through the internet-based interface located on KMC website and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) website. An applicant must submit their mark sheets and NEET scorecard together with their identity proof and photographs when applying. NEET Examination To enrol for the NEET exam students should follow the enrollment process maintained by NTA as the testing authority. Counselling Process Participating candidates in the NEET examination can obtain counselling invitations from All India Quota together with State Quota programs. Applicants have two choices for admission to the college through either All-India Quota admission or through the Karnataka state quota application process based on qualifying standards. Candidates use the counselling registration process to pick KMC as their first priority college selection. Seat Allotment The counselling process creates seat reservations by combining candidate-selected colleges with their NEET scores. Results of seat allocation become accessible at the official counselling website for candidates to review. Admission Confirmation Confirmation for admission begins after seat allocation through two mandatory requirements for candidates. Payment of fees. Submission of required documents for verification. Candidates need to carry out medical requirements together with essential documentation procedures before finishing formalities. Commencement of Classes After admission procedures end, candidates receive announcements about orientation and classes start dates.
