Mangaluru, Karnataka
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal·Estd. 1955
Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru is a private medical college with roots going back to 1955 in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Candidates researching Kasturba Medical College Mangaluru for admission 2026 will find courses offered in mainstream medicine, anchored by MBBS and extending to MD and MS postgraduate programmes, in line with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
MBBS admission is conducted through NEET-UG, while postgraduate places are filled via NEET-PG, and undergraduate eligibility follows the prescribed 10+2 science criteria. This page brings together courses, eligibility, fee structure, admission process, NEET cutoff, seat information and campus facilities so you can prepare your medical application thoroughly for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 17 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 34 across 4 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2025). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed NRI Seats Quota | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | Merit Quota | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4,15,953R3 | 52,466R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||||
| SCH (Schedule Caste Hyderabad) | — | — | 1,59,383R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| STH (Scheduled Tribe Hyderabad) | — | — | 1,65,954R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| GM (General Merit) | — | — | 3,558R3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3BG (3B General) | — | — | 9,526R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2BG (2B General) | — | — | 10,894R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| GMH (General Merit Hyderabad) | — | — | 12,406R3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3AG (3A General) | — | — | 13,467R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| GMR (General Merit Rural Area) | — | — | 19,437R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2BH (2B Hyderabad) | — | — | 20,380R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2AH (2A Hyderabad) | — | — | 49,103R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| GMRH (General Merit Rural Hyderabad) | — | — | 50,954R2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3BH (3B Hyderabad) | — | — | 57,389R2 | ||||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
22 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 2,293 | 2024 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 5,472 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 6,641 | 2024 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 11,369 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 22,245 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 28,612 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 33,582 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 34,419 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 50,181 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 53,884 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 70,381 | 2024 |
| Pharmacology | 85,174 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,03,702 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 1,34,966 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 1,60,643 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1,67,811 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 2,25,479 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt | NRI |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹1.54 L | $37,100 |
MD
₹4.95 L – ₹68.97 L / year
MD/MS
₹4.95 L / year
MS
₹25.51 L – ₹50.91 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
KEA
State / management quota
Admission to Kasturba Medical College is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a deemed university, seats span an All India / management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Deemed-university seats are counselled centrally by MCC in dedicated rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Kasturba Medical College, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2025, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Kasturba Medical College was around 52,466 (Deemed/Paid Seats Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Kasturba Medical College closed near rank 2,293 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Kasturba Medical College has 250 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Karnataka state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹1.54 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
The NRI-quota fee is around US$37,100 per year. NRI/management seats require the same valid NEET rank as any other seat.
Kasturba Medical College offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Nursing and Paramedical, with a total of 22 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Kasturba Medical College is a deemed deemed-to-be university in Mangaluru, Karnataka. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Karnataka State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Kasturba Medical College in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2025, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 52,466 and 72,304. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹56.25K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹68.75K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Kasturba Medical College is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Kasturba Medical College has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,290 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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