Manipal, Karnataka · Deemed university
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
A deemed university in Manipal, Karnataka, founded in 1953, with 250 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal.
- Type
- Deemed university
- Founded
- 1953
- MBBS seats 2026-27
- 250
- Location
- Manipal, Karnataka
How admission works
- All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit.
- NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.
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Fees
| Tuition per year | ₹10.99 lakh |
| Tuition for 4.5 years | ₹43.95 lakh |
| Hostel per year | ₹1.41 lakh |
| NRI quota per year | US$49,250 |
From the university's official 2026-27 fee notice. Paid in 4 yearly instalments. Total course fee incl. other fees Rs 71,00,500 (incl. Rs 10,000 caution deposit). NRI: USD 30,600 tuition + USD 18,650 other per instalment (USD 1,97,200 total). Hostel = Rs 79,000 double non-AC + Rs 62,000 mess advance (plus Rs 7,500 deposit). Seats per MCC 2025 matrix (212 paid + 38 NRI). Deposits and one-time fees are extra. Source.
University
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
NMC status
Recognized Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 250 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27
As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-10-05. NMC code KA/036/P/3.
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View →Common questions
Is Kasturba Medical College, Manipal a government or private college?
It is a deemed university in Manipal, Karnataka.
How many MBBS seats does Kasturba Medical College, Manipal have?
250 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.
How do I get admission to Kasturba Medical College, Manipal?
All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit. NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.
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