Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal — a constituent unit of MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) — is one of India’s top-ranked private medical colleges offering postgraduate medical education.
For 2026, KMC Manipal offers 20 MD specialisations, each with a course duration of 3 years.
Admission to all MD programmes is strictly entrance-based, through NEET PG, followed by MCC/DME state counselling rounds.
MD Course Details (2026)
Program Duration
3 years (full-time residency programme)
Total Seat Intake
153 seats (across all MD specialisations)
Total Tuition Fees
INR 10.9 lakh – INR 63.2 lakh
(Varies depending on MD specialisation)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Have an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution
Have completed one-year compulsory internship
Qualify NEET PG
Participate in central/state counselling for seat allotment
Accepted Entrance Exam
NEET PG (mandatory)
Admission Process 2026
1. NEET PG Examination
Candidates must appear for NEET PG and secure the required rank
2. Counselling Rounds
Admission is conducted through:
MCC AIQ (All India Quota) counselling
State counselling (KEA / DME Karnataka) wherever applicable
3. Seat Allotment
Based on NEET PG rank, category, and seat availability
Candidates must report to KMC Manipal after allotment
4. Final Admission
Document verification
Fee payment
Completion of admission formalities
NEET PG Cut-Offs for KMC Manipal (General – All India)
Round 1 Closing Ranks (2023–2025)
MD in Paediatrics
2023: –
2024: 15,860
2025: 15,902
MD in Radiodiagnosis
2023: 5,534
2024: 4,891
2025: 4,840
MD in Respiratory Medicine
2023: 16,370
2024: 18,790
2025: 17,835
MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
2023: 5,153
2024: 5,269
2025: 4,538
MD in General Medicine
2023: –
2024: 6,192
2025: 7,188
Karnataka NEET PG Cut-Offs (Last Round – General)
2022 & 2024 Trends
MD Respiratory Medicine:
2022: 23,204
2024: –
MD Biochemistry:
2024: 99,289
Kerala NEET PG Cut-Offs (Last Round – General)
2022
MD Respiratory Medicine: 23,204
Important Dates for NEET PG Counselling 2025
Upcoming Events
23 Nov – 1 Dec 2025: Round 1 reporting (Ongoing)
5 Dec – 9 Dec 2025: Round 2 registration
6 Dec – 9 Dec 2025: Round 2 choice filling
12 Dec 2025: Round 2 seat allotment result
13 Dec – 21 Dec 2025: Round 2 reporting
Past Events
22 Nov 2025: Round 1 seat allotment
28 Oct – 21 Nov 2025: Round 1 choice filling
17 Oct – 5 Nov 2025: Round 1 registration
Why Choose KMC Manipal for MD?
One of India’s top private medical institutes under MAHE
Advanced clinical exposure with strong patient inflow
Modern super-speciality hospital infrastructure
Experienced faculty from multiple medical disciplines
Strong research opportunities and publications
High residency training standards aligned with NMC norms
Good placement & career opportunities post-MD
