KMC Mangalore MBBS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore is based on the NEET UG exam, followed by online counseling. The annual tuition fee is approximately 11,240,000 INR, although the Karnataka government suggests reducing it to around 8,00,000 INR. First-year students typically pay 11,23,000 INR, and subsequent years are slightly less, with a final year fee of 5,00,000 INR. Hostel fees are around 1,00,000 INR per year. NRI students' fees can reach up to 30,00,000 INR, whereas government quota students pay 70,000 INR.

The program fee for students admitted through NEET or KCET is 9,00,000 INR annually for four years and 4,50,000 INR for the remaining half-year. KMC collaborates with government hospitals, providing a mix of private and public clinical experiences. The faculty is nationally ranked and includes over 200 members who focus on comprehensive learning through lectures, clinical insights, and mentorship. Despite high fees, the college is valued for its quality education and global recognition.

Placement and internship opportunities are robust, with a 4.5-year MBBS program followed by a 1-year internship, offering stipends between INR 20,000 to INR 35,000 monthly. Graduates often secure job packages around INR 14 lakh annually and are supported in preparing for postgraduate exams. Although there is no formal placement cell, companies like Apollo and Escort recruit graduates. Scholarships are available based on NEET ranks, with full waivers for ranks under 1000 and reduced fees for ranks under 3000 and 5000.

General category fees are about INR 17.8 lakhs per year; KEA category students pay around INR 4 lakhs annually, and NRI fees range from INR 20 to 40 lakhs per year. The college offers educational loans at nominal interest rates due to its AAA accreditation, enhancing the educational value despite the high tuition fees.