Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal was started on June 30, 1953, by late Dr. T. M. A. Pai. The late Dr. Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai (1898 – 1979), physician, educationist, banker and philanthropist, was the founder and builder of modern Manipal. He established instructional, medical, banking and industrial enterprises of national importance and repute. The Kasturba Medical College started with solely the pre-clinical section at Manipal because the students had to travel to Mangalore for his or her clinical coaching.

The institute created with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal, as the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. In 1969, when the clinical program started in Manipal, KMC became a full-fledged independent college.

The Medical Council of India granted recognition in 1958[1] with the first graduating batch of KMC. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed. It is recognized by a Government of India order.The physical facilities for research work and student amenities have been steadily developed over the years. Today the 200-acre campus provides one of the finest environments for study in south Asia.

Kasturba Medical College is the first college in the private sector and ranks among the top five medical colleges in the country today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from the college, and its degrees are recognized worldwide.

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Vision declaration:

• Global leadership in human development, excellence in education and healthcare.
• Manipal Values
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Quality
• Team Work
• Execution with passion
• Humane touch

Infrastructure:

• Kasturba Medical College (KMC) provides best infrastructure facilities to its students which include:
• State-of-the-art labs
• Well stocked library that offers latest and best collection of books, journals, online sources, dissertations etc to the students for course work and research
• Well equipped classroom with latest infrastructure

MBBS Admission in KMC {Kasturba Medical College} Manipal

 MBBS Admission in KMC {Kasturba Medical College} Manipal   

KMC Manipal   for MBBS   Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal was  established on 30 June 1953 as the first self-financing medical college in the private sector.

In 1958, when the first class of students graduated, KMC was granted recognition by the Medical Council of India followed by the recognitions of General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council in the later years.

The college started at Manipal with the pre-clinical section. Before this, the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. In 1969, when the clinical program started, KMC became a full-fledged independent college.  

Basic Sciences Complex for the first year students. The Kasturba Medical College, Manipal provides hostel accommodation for its students in nine hostels. Out of these five are ladies hostels. There is also a Medical Education Unit, which conducts Orientation program for students, interns and postgraduates, and also provides resource material for the teaching faculty members.

KMC Manipal   for MBBS  - The Medical Council of India, with the first graduating class of KMC, granted recognition in 1958. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed. New programs, faculty research and student amenities have steadily developed over the years. The first College to be developed as a private partnership model in medical education and health care delivery, KMC, Manipal ranks among the top 25 medical colleges in the country today; the medical college with the highest ICMR STS awards in the country. The KMC, Manipal is recognized as one among 20 International Medical Schools by the Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates (ECFMG) for electronic credentials verification program. Students from 45 countries have graduated from KMC and the degrees have been recognized worldwide.

KMC Manipal   for MBBS   Message from the Dean, Dr M Venkatraya Prabhu
Welcome to Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. This premier institution has a long and illustrious history and has been a pioneer in medical education in the country. Innovative teaching, infrastructure and the student friendly atmosphere makes it a pleasure for students to study here. Alumni of KMC are spread across the globe. Students from 45 countries have graduated from KMC, and the degrees have been recognized worldwide.

KMC Manipal   for MBBS   - The emphasis on all round development ensures that KMC Manipal graduates and postgraduates are sought after everywhere. Students of KMC Manipal have been in the forefront of research with maximum number of ICMR Short Term Studentship in the country awarded to KMCites consecutively year after year. Students have presented and won accolades at international, national and regional forums. In the sports and extracurricular arena too, the KMCites have won laurels and hearts alike. Our students also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer work and community service, thereby developing the humane touch.

Now, we have tie ups with various national and international organizations. KMC graduates now have the unique advantage to benefit from GEMx, the Global Education in Medicine Exchange Program.

I encourage students to take full advantage of the facilities available and perform to their full potential. I assure you that our faculty and administration would always be supportive in all endeavors. As a prospective student or parent or an interested visitor, please take some time out to learn more about us  this website. Our office and I would be pleased to interact or correspond if you would like to know more or collaborate with us.

KMC Manipal   for MBBS   -Overview - MBBS

The MBBS course is being offered in KMC Manipal and KMC Manipal. Its duration is four and a half years plus 1 year compulsory rotating internship course.

This course is recognized by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council.

The course conducts theory classes and clinical training according to MCI guidelines.

KMC Manipal   for MBBS  

The curriculum includes

• Seminars for postgraduates
• Clinical case presentation
• Journal club presentation
• Bench side diagnostic training
• Emergency stat lab posting
• Research mentoring
• Didactic  lectures
• Self-ed learning modules
• Team based learning sessions
• Problem solving session
• Interactive tests
• One-on-one discussions.
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  Post Graduate Programs:

  Anesthesiology

  Anatomy

  Venereology and Leprosy

  Forensic Medicine

  General Medicine

  Physiology

  Radio-diagnosis

  General Surgery

  Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  Ophthalmology

  Orthopedics

  Otorhinolaryngeology

  M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work

  Clinical Pathology

 

College Facilities

College is equipped all modern facilities.

Laboratory Facilities

There are several state of the art labs in the institute each specific to the department.

Library

College provides library facilities.

Classroom Facilities

College has brought technology into classrooms for effective pedagogy.

 

KMC Manipal MBBS Admission 2014

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) is a medical college based in Manipal, Udupi District Karnataka, India.

Established by Dr T.M.A. Pai on 30th June, 1953, KMC was the first private sector medical college in India. The college started with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal and the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. With the clinical program commenced at Manipal in 1969 with the setting up of Kasturba Hospital, it became a full-fledged independent college and Mangalore becoming a separate constituent college, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

KMC Manipal ranks among the top 10 medical colleges in India today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from KMC, and the medical degree (MBBS) is recognized worldwide, including by the General Medical Council and ECFMG.

Previously, KMC was under the purview of the Mangalore University. In 1993, the government of India granted Deemed University status to Manipal University (formerly known as MAHE) which saw KMC coming under its wing.

KMC has exchange programs with Loma Linda University, USA, Operation Eyesight Universal, Canada, Tayside University, Dundee, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA and Maastricht University, the Netherlands.

Courses Offered

Under Graduate Program
MBBS
Post Graduate (MD/MS) Programs
MD Anaesthesiology	MD Anatomy
MD Biochemistry	MD Community Medicine
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	MD Forensic Medicine
MD General Medicine	MD Hospital Administration
MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion	MD Microbiology
MD Paediatrics	MD Pathology
MD Pharmacology	MD Physiology
MD Psychiatry	MD Pulmonary Medicine
MD Radiodiagnosis	MD Radiotherapy
MS ENT	MS General Surgery
MS OBG	MS Opthalmology
MS Orthopaedics
Post Graduate (Diploma) Programs
DA (Anaesthesiology)	DCP (Pathology)
DCH (Paediatrics)	DGO (O.B.G)
DOMS (Ophthalmology)	D.Ortho (Orthopaedics)
DLO (ENT)	DMRD (Radio Diagnosis)
DPM (Psychiatry)	DVD (Dermatology)

Admission Details

General Category: Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET) 2014.

Only candidates who have secured minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET) 2014 will be considered for admissions.

Foreign/NRI Category: Candidates desirous of applying under this category can write to foradmission@manipal.edu. Application form for Foreign/NRI category can be downloaded from www.foradmissions.manipal.edu. Candidates can apply both under General and Foreign/NRI category. Change of category from Foreign/NRI to General after admission will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Government Category: Few MBBS seats are reserved for candidates selected by Karnataka Examinations Authority(KEA), Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.

Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship: Indian Nationals.
Date of Birth:  Should fall on or before 31.12.97

Qualification: Pass in 10+2 , A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English individually with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Biotechnology taken together.

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