KMC Mangalore vs SOA University

KMC Mangalore M.B.B.S. versus SOA University M.B.B.S. compared on the basis of college reviews, courses compared, placements, campus information, campus and hostel photographs, facilities, etc. KMC Mangalore is ranked 131/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical and SOA University is ranked 289/517 by Collegedunia.com Medical . KMC Mangalore M.B.B.S. is overall rated 8.43 By 27 students whereas SOA University M.B.B.S. is overall rated 9.38 By 2 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 Comparison

Course Details	KMC Mangalore	SOA University
Cost To Study	Total Fees ₹72,41,000 Hostel Fees ₹133500 Total Fees ₹72.41 Lakhs (5 Years 6 Months) Check Detailed Fees	First Year Fees ₹23,31,000 Total Fees ₹11607000 (5 Years ) Check Detailed Fees
Ranking	# Ranked 131/632 by Collegedunia.com Medical Ranks # Ranked 11th in Karnataka	# Ranked 289/517 by Collegedunia.com Medical Ranks # Ranked 11th in Odisha
Eligibility	10+2 with 50% + NEET	10+2 with 50% + NEET
General Course Details	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	Duration - 5 Years 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 - 59 MBBS - 1	Total Courses - 170 MBBS - 1

Placement Comparison

Placement Details	SOA University
Highest Salary	₹4300000
Average Salary	₹500000
Top Recruiters	Adobe Amazon Cognizant Cybage Software Dell See More

Reviews Comparison

Rating	KMC Mangalore	SOA University
Review Count	27 M.B.B.S. Reviews	2 M.B.B.S. Reviews
OverAll	8.43	9.38
Placement	8.71	-
Course Curriculum	8.92	-
Faculty	9.08	10
Accomodation	6.42	-
Infrastructure	7.58	-
Social Life	8.25	-

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Courses	1G	2AG	2AR	2BG	2BH	3AG	3BG	GM	GMH	GMK	GMR	SCG	SCH	SCK	SCR	STG	STH
M.B.B.S.	37727	26102	52790	10894	20380	13467	9526	3558	12406	60798	19437	123662	159383	211691	148858	149851	165954

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Question Answer

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. 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. What are the advantages of opting Kasturba Medical College for an MBBS rather than choosing Malda Medical College and Hospital of West Bengal?

● Top Answer By Srishti Gupta on 20 Oct 21

Ans. According to the reviews, I read online, the USA, Malaysia, Singapore, etc are some of the countries that acknowledge the dental, or the medical degree offered by Kasturba Medical College. If you plan to move out of the country then Kasturba Medical College can be a good option for you. You will be able to follow through on your plans with ease. Malda Medical College is one of the worst colleges for pursuing medical. It was previously a district health care hospital and there were no plans of turning it into a medical college. It lacks proper medical equipment. The students of this college are people who do not have the money and did not achieve the rank required for studying in government medical colleges.Read more

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