20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for DM Critical Care Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 51.42 Lakhs.
MAHE offers DM Critical Care Medicine at KMC Manipal as a three-year, full-time DM course with 2 MCC seats. The department works inside Kasturba Hospital and trains doctors in ICU care, emergency response and organ support. The course takes NEET SS scores through MCC counselling. The full fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs, and the hostel switch below adds the published PG hostel cost. The latest listed cutoff for the Open seat is NEET SS rank 892. Residents get a monthly stipend; the average used on this page is INR 7.2 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 58.02 Lakhs. The fees without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs and the tuition fee is INR 30.75 Lakhs. You pay the course fee once each year for three years. MAHE fixes the fee in its fee sheet. The caution deposit is returned when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 30.75 Lakhs | INR 10.25 Lakhs a year for three years |
| Other fee | INR 18.84 Lakhs | INR 6.28 Lakhs a year for three years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and mess | INR 8.43 Lakhs | INR 2.81 Lakhs a year for three years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 49.59 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 58.02 Lakhs | Full course |
NEET SS application is expected in Oct 2026, and the exam is listed for 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026. MCC counselling is expected in Mar 2027. Keep your MD or DNB papers ready before choice filling. The classes start month is May 2027.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET SS application, last date to apply | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| NEET SS edit window | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| NEET SS admit card | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| NEET SS exam | 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| NEET SS result and rank | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MCC counselling registration | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MCC choice filling and locking | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | May 2027 | Tentative |
You need an MD or DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine. You also need a valid NEET SS rank for the Critical Care Medicine group. MCC checks the papers before allotment. If your degree is not NMC listed, you cannot use that rank here.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Base degree | MD or DNB in the listed clinical subjects |
| Entrance exam | NEET SS in the Critical Care Medicine group |
| Seat route | MCC All India deemed university counselling |
| Registration | State or national medical registration before joining |
NEET SS gives the rank, and MCC allots the seat through online counselling. You register, fill MAHE KMC Manipal as a choice and pay the seat fee after allotment. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| NEET SS | Take the exam and download the scorecard |
| MCC registration | Register and pay the counselling fee |
| Choice filling | Add KMC Manipal and lock the choice |
| Allotment | Accept the seat and pay the seat fee |
| Reporting | Bring original papers to KMC Manipal |
The Open seat closed at rank 892 in 2025 and rank 388 in 2024. These are NEET SS closing ranks for this course at KMC Manipal. The closing rank changed a lot, so use the checker as a guide.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 892 | NEET SS 2025 |
| Open | 388 | NEET SS 2024 |
| Open | 3893 | NEET SS 2023 |
The resident stipend used here is INR 7.2 LPA on average. The department trains residents in ICU and emergency care rather than campus placement. MAHE pays a stipend during the three training years. Check the stipend page before you plan a loan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average stipend | INR 7.2 LPA |
| Year 1 stipend | INR 55,000 a month |
| Year 2 stipend | INR 60,000 a month |
| Year 3 stipend | INR 65,000 a month |
| Placement rate | 100% residency training seat |
The MAHE merit scholarship can cut 50% of the program fee, which is INR 24.80 Lakhs on this fee. It applies to selected PG medical and DM programs after MCC admission. You apply through the MAHE scholarship form after admission.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE merit scholarship | Selected PG medical and DM students | 50% program fee waiver |
| Education loan help | Students using a bank loan | Ask MAHE after admission |
| State or central scheme | Category and income based students | Amount set by the portal |
Collegedunia lists MAHE at #15 in DM ranking and KMC Manipal at #29 in medical ranking. MAHE also holds NAAC A++. These help show the college level, but admission still depends on NEET SS rank.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia DM ranking | 2026 | #15 |
| Collegedunia medical ranking | 2026 | #29 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
The course has 3 training years and the work stays inside critical care units. Year 1 builds ICU basics, airway care and monitoring. Years 2 and 3 add organ support, research work and senior duties.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | ICU basics, airway care and monitoring |
| Year 2 | Ventilation, sepsis care and organ support |
| Year 3 | Senior ICU duty, teaching and thesis work |
The PG hostel table lists INR 2.81 Lakhs a year for a single AC room with mess. Over three years this is INR 8.43 Lakhs. Rooms depend on allotment by the hostel office.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.81 Lakhs a year |
| Full course hostel add-on | INR 8.43 Lakhs |
| Campus hospital | Kasturba Hospital, Manipal |
This course suits doctors who want ICU training and can pay a high private university fee.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MCC and NBEMS notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: MAHE fee and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published NEET SS close.
Use 892 as a guide, not a promise. The course had 2 Open seats in the MCC matrix, so one extra high-rank student can change the close.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
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Average CTC |
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Highest CTC |
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Total no of offers made |
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Major recruiters |
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