Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore is a higher education institution located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Overview
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (KMC Mangalore) is a constituent medical college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a deemed-to-be university located in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It was started in 1955, utilizing the clinical facilities of the Government Wenlock Hospital and Government Lady Goschen Hospital. The institution is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in medical sciences.
KMC Mangalore is ranked 35th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Medical category. The college is certified as per the environmental standard ISO 14001:2015 and has implemented eco-friendly initiatives including paperless examinations, waste management processes, and targets for reducing water and electricity consumption. The institution offers the MBBS course with 250 undergraduate admissions every year.
History
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was started in 1955 as a constituent institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The college began its journey by utilizing the clinical facilities of the Government Wenlock Hospital and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, establishing itself as a premier medical education institution in the coastal region of Karnataka.
Over the decades, KMC Mangalore has grown significantly in infrastructure, academic offerings, and clinical services. The institution has expanded its programmes from the undergraduate MBBS course to include a comprehensive range of postgraduate MD and MS programmes across clinical and non-clinical departments.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KMC Mangalore celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in December 2024, marking 60 years of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare. The event was presided over by Dean Dr. B. Unnikrishnan. The institution has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade in its 2nd Cycle, achieving a CGPA of 3.4 in 2016.
Programs
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore offers a comprehensive range of programmes in medical and health sciences.
- Undergraduate Programme:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5.5 years including compulsory rotating internship; annual intake of 250 seats
- Postgraduate Programmes (MD/MS):
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Anatomy – 4 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Anaesthesiology – 15 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Biochemistry – 6 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Community Medicine – 4 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy – 3 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Emergency Medicine – 3 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Forensic Medicine – 5 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine – 30 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology – 8 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Paediatrics – 10 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pathology – 13 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology – 2 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Physiology – 5 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry – 2 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Radiodiagnosis – 9 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Radiotherapy – 2 seats
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Respiratory Medicine – 2 seats
- Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT – 4 seats
- Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery – 10 seats
- Master of Surgery (MS) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 15 seats
- Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology – 4 seats
- Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics – 8 seats
- Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D.):
- Ph.D. programmes in medical and allied health sciences
Facilities
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore offers comprehensive academic, clinical, and residential facilities for its students.
- Clinical Facilities: The college utilizes the clinical facilities of the Government Wenlock Hospital and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, providing extensive clinical exposure across all medical and surgical specialities. The institution also has its own hospital facilities for patient care and clinical training.
- Campus Infrastructure: The college is located at Light House Hill Road, Mangalore, with modern academic blocks, well-equipped laboratories, lecture halls, and research facilities supporting medical education and research.
- Environmental Initiatives: KMC Mangalore is certified as per the environmental standard ISO 14001:2015. The institution has implemented paperless examinations using exam pads, which has drastically reduced paper consumption for exams. The institution has processes in place for waste management including biomedical, electronic, and other waste categories. Targets have been set to decrease water and electricity consumption. The university was awarded the Golden Peacock for environmental management and ranked 1 in the country in the UI Green Metric World University Ranking, 58 in Asia, and 120 in the World's Most Sustainable University.
- Hostel and Accommodation: Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students with modern amenities, mess facilities, and a secure living environment conducive to academic pursuits.
- Sports and Recreation: The campus provides facilities for sports and recreational activities, contributing to the holistic development of students. The institution hosts various cultural and academic events throughout the year.
Admissions
Admissions to Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore programmes are conducted through national-level entrance examinations and centralized counselling processes.
- Undergraduate Admissions (MBBS):
- Admission is based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG with a valid rank.
- KMC Mangalore MBBS seats are allotted through MCC centralized NEET-UG counselling.
- Management quota seats are filled through MAHE MBBS counselling based on NEET score.
- Eligibility requires completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- Postgraduate Admissions (MD/MS):
- Admission is based on NEET-PG examination. Candidates must qualify NEET-PG with a valid rank.
- Eligibility requires an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college with completion of compulsory rotating internship.
- Application Contact: Dean, KMC Mangalore (email: dean.kmcmlr@manipal.edu; phone: 91-0824-2422271, EXT 5500).
Affiliations
- Affiliation: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
- Statutory Status: Private medical institution established in 1955; constituent unit of MAHE, a deemed-to-be university and Institution of Eminence
- Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for MBBS and MD/MS programmes
- Accreditation: Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade in 2nd Cycle (CGPA 3.4, 2016)
- Certification: ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental standards
- Governance: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE); Dean: Dr. B. Unnikrishnan
Alumni
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore has a growing alumni network of medical professionals serving across India and internationally.
- Dr. Sanjeev Nayak – Alumnus of the MBBS Batch of 1990; represented the University of Keele at the international memorandum of understanding signing between Manipal Academy of Higher Education and the University of Keele for academics, research, and faculty exchanges.
- Dr. Vaishnavi Ballal – Recipient of the Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal as the best outgoing student of the 2016 MBBS batch at the 30th MAHE Convocation held in November 2022.
The institution's alumni serve as practicing physicians, surgeons, specialists, medical researchers, and academicians in leading hospitals and healthcare institutions. The college has consistently produced graduates who have excelled in various medical specialities and contributed significantly to healthcare delivery in India and abroad.