Kasturba Medical College (KMC) was the first college in the private sector to be established and ranks among the top ten medical colleges in the country today. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal was established on June 30, 1953.KMC is recognized by the Medical Council of India, General Medical Council of Great Britain, the Malaysian Medical Council and Australian Medical Council.
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Offered at KMC, Manipal and Mangalore Campuses
Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Doctor of Surgery (MS)/
PG Medical Diploma
| Course | Manipal Campus | Mangalore Campus |
| MD Anaesthesiology | ||
| MD Anatomy | ||
| MD Biochemistry | ||
| MD Community Medicine | ||
| MD Dermatology | ||
| MD Forensic Medicine | ||
| MD General Medicine | ||
| MD Hospital Administration | ||
| MD Microbiology | ||
| MD Paediatrics | ||
| MD Pathology | ||
| MD Pharmacology | ||
| MD Physiology | ||
| MD Psychiatry | ||
| MD Radio-diagnosis | ||
| MD Radio-therapy | ||
| MS General Surgery | ||
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | ||
| MS Opthalmology | ||
| MS Orthopaedics Surgery | ||
| MS Otorhinolaryngology | ||
| PG Diploma Anaesthesiology | ||
| PG Diploma Child Health | ||
| PG Diploma Clinical Pathology | ||
| PG Diploma Dermatology | ||
| PG Diploma Obstetrics & Gynaecology | ||
| PG Diploma Opthalmology | ||
| PG Diploma Orthopaedics | ||
| PG Diploma Otorhinolaryngology | ||
| PG Diploma Psychiatry | ||
| PG Diploma Radio-diagnosis |
| Course | Manipal Campus | Mangalore Campus |
| MSC Medical Anatomy | ||
| MSC Medical Biochemistry | ||
| MSC Medical Microbiology | ||
| MSC Medical Pharmacology | ||
| MSC Medical Physiology | ||
| MSC Clinical Embryology | ||
| MSC Yoga Therapy |
Offered at KMC, Manipal Campus
Offered at KMC, Manipal Campus
Offered at KMC, Manipal Campus
DM Cardiology
DM Neurology
Offered at KMC, Manipal Campus
MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery
MCh Neuro Surgery
MCh Paediatric Surgery
MCh Urology
The Health Sciences Library is one of the best libraries in Asia which provides services like E- Learning Centre , Reference Service, Current Awareness Service, Audio-Video Viewing, Internet Access Wi-Fi, DELNET Online..and many more
There are fully equipped laboratories attached to all the departments of KMC which helps the students to develop psychomotor skills which are very essential for the effective practice of medicine.
The Medical Simulation Centre of Manipal University is first of its kind in a private Indian University; it is a new concept in the field of medical education to provide learning by close to realistic clinical experiences.
The anatomy museum at KMC, Manipal is one of the best museums in Asia. It has more than 1000 odd dissected specimens of the human body- adult, foetus and other animals.
KMC is involved in research in different fields of medical sciences. The faculties as well as students are involved into such research activities.
| Journals and Publications | 1650 |
| Conference/Presentations | 1545 |
| Seminars | 31 |
| Ongoing Projects/Research | 336 |
| Research Grants | 13 |
| Workshops | 162 |
The college definitely is more than an academic abode. The myriad of guest lectures, clinical exposure and extracurricular activities makes for one of the best curriculums in the country. With amazing infrastructure and a dedicated faculty, KMC Manipal has stood beyond my expectations. This is where lives are nurtured.
Sutirtha Ray,
7th Sem
KMC is a melting pot of diverse cultures and filled with rich learning experiences. It is a place to healthy place to blossom academically, professionally and socially.
Dr Steve Serrao,
1996 batch