KMC Manipal vs KMC Mangalore

KMC Manipal M.B.B.S. versus KMC Mangalore M.B.B.S. compared on the basis of college reviews, courses compared, placements, campus information, campus and hostel photographs, facilities, etc. KMC Manipal is ranked 29/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical and KMC Mangalore is ranked 131/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical . KMC Manipal M.B.B.S. is overall rated 8.79 By 18 students whereas KMC Mangalore M.B.B.S. is overall rated 8.43 By 27 students on Collegedunia. Compare other courses and colleges on Collegedunia with other details like fees, eligibility, hostel fees, course duration, etc.

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Course Details	KMC Manipal	KMC Mangalore
Cost To Study	Total Fees ₹72,34,000 Total Fees ₹72.34 Lakhs (4 Years 5 Months) Check Detailed Fees	Total Fees ₹6,91,070 Hostel Fees ₹133500 Total Fees ₹6.91 Lakhs (5 Years 6 Months) Check Detailed Fees
Ranking	# Ranked 29/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical Ranks # Ranked 3rd in Karnataka	# Ranked 131/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical Ranks # Ranked 11th in Karnataka
Eligibility	10+2 with 50% + NEET	10+2 with 50% + NEET
General Course Details	Duration - 4 Years 5 Months Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 250 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Detailed Fees	Duration - 5 Years 6 Months Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 250 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Detailed Fees
College Course Details	Total Courses - 76 MBBS - 1	Total Courses - 59 MBBS - 1

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Rating	KMC Manipal	KMC Mangalore
Review Count	18 M.B.B.S. Reviews	27 M.B.B.S. Reviews
OverAll	8.79	8.43
Placement	9.15	8.71
Course Curriculum	9	8.92
Faculty	9.06	9.08
Accomodation	6.61	6.42
Infrastructure	9.38	7.58
Social Life	9.08	8.25

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Ques. Which is better for an MBBS course, KMC Manipal or Mangalore?

● Top Answer By Anjana Yadav on 30 Apr 26

Ans. both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are part of the same Manipal group, but they're different campuses with real differences worth knowing: KMC Manipal (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal): older and more established (est. 1953), stronger brand recognition nationally and internationally large campus, Manipal town has a full student ecosystem with multiple colleges more competitive cutoff — general category NEET cutoff ~600+ better research infrastructure, more publications and funded projects KMC Mangalore (Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore): also a strong college, affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education city location in Mangalore — excellent hospital (AJ Institute + Wenlock govt hospital nearby), good clinical variety slightly lower cutoff than KMC Manipal — more accessible option smaller campus feel compared to Manipal, but genuine advantages of a city location for pure brand and research, KMC Manipal wins. for clinical exposure in a city setting with slightly easier admission, KMC Mangalore is a very respectable choice. if you're getting KMC Manipal — take it. if you're choosing between KMC Mangalore and other unknown private colleges, go Mangalore without second thought.Read more

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Ques. What is the performance of students in NEET PG after the MBBS course in KMC, Manipal?

● Top Answer By Shambhavi Sharma on 30 Sept 23

Ans. NEET PG is like any other entrance exam. So the UG college doesn’t really matter when giving your PG entrance. But it is true that your clinical postings have a bearing on the things you remember when reading your preparation material. Your exposure to clinical signs, diagnosis, radiological findings, and surgical procedures makes you remember things. A dedicated faculty, motivated peers, and hardworking seniors will have a huge impact on you. Good seniors offer tips and tricks on cracking entrance exams. Coming to KMC Manipal, it is a premiere institute. It is at par with most government medical colleges. The alumni of this college can vouch for its good academics and campus life. You’ll have to prepare for your PG with efficiency and diligence. Your UG college won’t have much of a role in this regard. KMC Manipal is a good choice for an MBBS, and it will offer you all the facilities and exposure. Read more

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Ques. Which academic books do students of MBBS at KMC Manipal and Mangalore use?

● Top Answer By Pratik Parikh on 30 Sept 23

Ans. These are the books I and my peers used as KMC Mangalore MBBS students- For first year- Anatomy : Gray’s (Recommended); B.D. Chaurasia; Netter’s Atlas (must have). Physiology : Guyton (Recommended); A.K.Jain (not as good as Guyton); Manipal Manual of Physiology (only to pass, last resort). Biochemistry : Satyanarayan; Beena Shetty (only to pass, last resort). Embryology : Inderbir Singh Neuroanatomy : Snell (For Neuroanat). For second year- Pathology: Robbin’s (This is the only book you need for this subject). Microbiology: Ananthanarayan(Fungus, Virus and Immunology is really good). Pharmacology : Tripathi (Massive, but required for entrance); Shanbag (only to pass). Forensic Medicine and Toxicology : Pillai (Really good book on this subject). For third year- Community Medicine : Park Ophthalmology: Khurana (Last minute study) ENT : Dhingra For fourth year: Medicine : Davidson (MUST HAVE, MUST READ); Harrison; Archit Sir (this book is really helpful). For Practical - Macleod’s. Some students use Harrison or Arup Kumar Kunda (this book helps with probable viva questions). Surgery : Bailey (The BIBLE of Surgery); SRB. Some students use Clinical Pearls of Surgery OBG : Dutta ( Always for Obstetrics); Sheila Gyn - Shaws( Recommended) Pediatrics : Ghai and class notes Orthopedics : Maheshwari. These books are used by MBBS students at KMC.Read more

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Ques. Should I do my MBBS from an above average government college or one of the best private college (KMC Manipal)?

● Top Answer By Akriti Banerjee on 30 Sept 23

Ans. As a student of KMC Manipal, I will list down some reasons for choosing this college- The quality of education at KMC Manipal is at par with other top medical colleges of India. It has a very good infrastructure, even better than PGI which is an elite institution. You’ll get studious peers and dedicated faculty over here. Other than the curriculum, you’ll also be taught about all the latest developments in medicine. You’ll get good clinical exposure. KMC Manipal encourages undergraduate research. You can publish papers as a UG student too. The college has good foreign exchange programs. Your seniors will guide you on USMLE and PLAB. The coursework and teaching methodology is top-notch. With proper attention in class and routine revisions, you can get into AIIMS for your PG. Even for coaching, DAMS and Bhatia Classes are available near the campus. They hold weekend classes so your college studies won’t be affected. The college and hospital are quite safe. The classrooms and hostels are filled with all the facilities. Extracurriculars form an important part of campus life. The college is very strict regarding attendance, so you’ll grow into a disciplined doctor. Unlike many government colleges, KMC Manipal doesn’t have a rural service bond. But there are some disadvantages too- Manipal is very expensive, and the PG seats are even more expensive. Getting a PG seat is very difficult because of extremely high competition. You should choose KMC Manipal over an above average government college. But make sure you are fine with the above listed disadvantages. Read more

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Ques. What is the total MBBS course fees in KMC, Manipal?

● Top Answer By Sonal Mishra, on 30 Sept 23

Ans. For the batch of 2023-24, the first installment is Rs.17.80 Lakhs. The remaining installments add up to Rs. 70,88,500. This includes tuition and other fees. So, for your medical degree, you’ll be paying around Rs. 88,68,500. This is for Indian students. You will be paying the fees in 5 installments. You’ll also be paying a caution deposit of Rs.10,000 (refundable). For girls’ hostels, the cost is Rs. 1,30,500 per year, and for boys’ hostels, it is Rs. 1,25,500 per year. This is the total MBBS course fee at KMC Manipal. Read more

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