Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Karnataka, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and NAAC ’A’ accredited, offers the Doctor of Medicine [MD] in Pathology, a three-year full-time postgraduate medical programme providing advanced training in histopathology, cytopathology, haematology, clinical pathology, transfusion medicine, and autopsy pathology through laboratory and research-based training at KMC Mangalore’s diagnostic and pathology facilities. The programme is NMC-recognised and conducted at KMC’s 600-bed tertiary care teaching hospital. Admission is through NEET PG via MCC centralised counselling; the total three-year fee is ₹58,80,000 and KMC provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students. Collegedunia ranks KMC Mangalore 131 in its 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET PG 2026. NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for August 30, 2026; registration is open through May 7, 2026 (Tentative). MCC centralised counselling for Deemed University seats is anticipated after NEET PG results.
Key Points
- NMC-recognised three-year MD in Pathology at KMC Mangalore’s 600-bed tertiary care teaching hospital.
- Total course fee is ₹58,80,000 (₹19,60,000/year); KMC pays a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students.
- Admission through NEET PG followed by MCC centralised counselling for Deemed University seats.
- KMC Mangalore is part of MAHE with NAAC ’A’ accreditation and NIRF 2025 rank 35 in Medical.
KMC Mangalore MD Pathology Fees
MD Pathology Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Per Year) | ₹19,60,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Course) | ₹58,80,000 |
- Fee is based on 2025-26 data from multiple third-party sources; subject to revision by the MAHE fee committee for 2026-27.
- A refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000 is collected at admission and refunded on completion.
- Hostel accommodation for PG students at KMC Mangalore is ₹2,31,000/year; hostel is optional.
- KMC Mangalore provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students throughout the three-year programme.
KMC Mangalore MD Pathology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration Starts | Apr 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2026 Registration Ends | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | July 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC PG Counselling Round 1 | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| KMC Mangalore MD Pathology Admission | December 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | July 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to MD Pathology at KMC Mangalore is through NEET PG followed by MCC PG centralised counselling for Deemed University seats.
- 13 seats are available for MD Pathology at KMC Mangalore; competition is high given KMC’s standing as a MAHE constituent.
- Candidates should participate in MCC online counselling at mcc.nic.in and lock KMC Mangalore as a preference during choice filling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with completion of one-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Valid NEET PG score for the admission year; NEET PG registration requires provisional or permanent NMC registration.
- No specific subject restriction; any MBBS graduate is eligible for MD Pathology if they meet the NEET PG merit cut-off.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in; exam scheduled August 30, 2026.
- Appear for the NEET PG examination and check results on the official NBE portal.
- Register for MCC PG centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET PG results.
- Fill college choices including KMC Mangalore during MCC online choice filling.
- Accept the allotted seat and report to the allotted college within the stipulated date.
- Complete document verification and fee payment at KMC Mangalore to confirm admission.
KMC Mangalore MD Pathology Scholarships 2026
MD Pathology Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| KMC Monthly Stipend (MD/MS/Fellowship) | ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 per month | All admitted PG/Fellowship students at KMC Mangalore; paid by the institution throughout training |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Postgraduate students with family income below ₹8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- KMC Mangalore provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all PG and fellowship students for the full course duration.
- The NSP Central Sector Scholarship is available to eligible postgraduates; applications are submitted online at scholarships.gov.in.
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