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The MD in Pulmonary Medicine at KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, is a three-year postgraduate medical programme offered by Nitte (Deemed to be University), accredited NAAC A+ and ranked 403 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list. The programme is NMC-approved and admitted through NEET-PG and MCC counselling. It covers respiratory medicine, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, management of tuberculosis and interstitial lung disease, critical care ventilator management, and sleep medicine. MD Pulmonary Medicine (TB and Respiratory Medicine) at KSHEMA covers the full spectrum of lung disease in a region with a significant tuberculosis burden. The programme has an intake of 2 seats and a total fee of INR 84,32,000 for three years.

📋 Admission Status: NEET-PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. Registration is expected from June 7, 2026 (Tentative) to July 7, 2026 (Tentative) at nbe.edu.in. MCC counselling for MD/MS seats at deemed universities is conducted at mcc.nic.in.

Key Points

Three-year NMC-approved MD at KSHEMA, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NAAC A+
2 seats; admission via NEET-PG and MCC counselling
Total fee of INR 84,32,000 for the three-year programme
Post-COVID era has significantly increased demand for pulmonologists in India
Nitte University ranked 403 in Collegedunia 2026 India Medical Colleges

Nitte University MD Pulmonary Medicine Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fee (Tuition + University Fee)	INR 28,08,000
Year 2 Fee (Tuition)	INR 28,00,000
Year 3 Fee (Tuition + Examination Fee)	INR 28,24,000
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 84,32,000

Fees from official Nitte University 2026-27 fee schedule.
Year 1 includes university fee; Year 3 includes exam fee.
Hostel charged separately; confirm current rates at nitte.edu.in.

Nitte University MD Pulmonary Medicine Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
MCC MD/MS Counselling 2026	As notified at mcc.nic.in after NEET-PG result
NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Registration End	July 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Exam Date	August 30, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Result	Sep 2026

Seats filled via NEET-PG MCC counselling and Karnataka state quota.
MBBS from NMC-recognised college; completed internship required.
Permanent State Medical Council registration mandatory at admission.
NRI seats (where available) filled separately via mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with permanent State Medical Council registration.
Qualified in NEET-PG 2026 (conducted by NBE at nbe.edu.in). No upper age limit as per NMC norms.
Completion of compulsory rotating internship (CRI) is mandatory before joining the MD programme.

Admission Process

Apply and appear in NEET-PG 2026 (Exam: August 30, 2026) at nbe.edu.in. Admit card available from July 18, 2026 (Tentative).
Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after results (expected Sep 2026) for AIQ seats at deemed universities.
Participate in Karnataka KPGMEC state quota counselling for state-reserved seats.
Submit MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, MC registration, and allotment letter to KSHEMA admissions for document verification.
Complete fee payment and join within the stipulated date as per the allotment letter issued by MCC or state counselling authority.

✓ Opt for this if

Respiratory medicine specialist career in South India suits the career plan
TB programme management and ILD clinic practice interest you professionally
Post-COVID growth in pulmonology demand is a career opportunity
KSHEMA’s TB case load in coastal Karnataka provides RNTCP programme exposure
DM Pulmonary Medicine or interventional bronchoscopy fellowship is the next step

✗ Skip if

NEET-PG rank qualifies for government MD Respiratory Medicine; consider that first
Only 2 seats; very limited intake and high NEET-PG rank cutoff expected
INR 84 Lakh total fee requires significant long-term loan repayment planning
Non-respiratory subspecialty career path is preferred after MBBS

Nitte University MD Pulmonary Medicine Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Nitte Merit Scholarship	As per university norms	Based on NEET-PG merit rank at admission
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based; income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in
Karnataka Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for SC/ST	As per state norms	SC/ST Karnataka domicile; state scholarship portal
PM Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT)	As per scheme norms	Students from J&K and UT Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in

Confirm eligibility at KSHEMA admissions at time of joining.
Central government PG scholarships at scholarships.gov.in for SC/ST.
ICMR and CSIR fellowships for PG scholars pursuing research.

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NITTE Latest Updates and News

07 Oct, 2026 MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule is out. Round 1 registration will be available from Oct 12 to 21, 2026, @mcc.nic.in. First allotment to be released on Oct 24, 2026. Read News.

06 Oct, 2026 Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration begins @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The complete counselling schedule will be released soon. Read News.

01 Oct, 2026 NEET PG 2026 Answer Key is out @natboard.edu.in. Read News. The scorecards are also available for download through the applicant login. Read More.

01 May, 2026 NITTE Fee Structure 2026 has been released for M.D Pulmonary Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 87.19 Lakhs. Read more.

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