Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Karnataka, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and NAAC ’A’ accredited, offers the Master of Surgery [MS] in Ophthalmology, a three-year full-time postgraduate surgical programme providing advanced training in clinical ophthalmology including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, vitreoretinal surgery, corneal diseases, oculoplasty, and paediatric ophthalmology at KMC Mangalore’s Department of Ophthalmology. 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 ₹79,50,000 and KMC provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MS 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 MS in Ophthalmology at KMC Mangalore’s 600-bed tertiary care teaching hospital.
- Total course fee is ₹79,50,000 (₹26,50,000/year); KMC pays a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MS students.
- Admission through NEET PG followed by MCC centralised counselling for Deemed University seats.
- 5 seats available per year; KMC Mangalore is part of MAHE with NAAC ’A’ accreditation.
KMC Mangalore MS Ophthalmology Fees
MS Ophthalmology Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Per Year) | ₹26,50,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Course) | ₹79,50,000 |
- Fee is based on 2025-26 published 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 (optional).
- KMC Mangalore provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MS students throughout the three-year programme.
KMC Mangalore MS Ophthalmology 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 MS Ophthalmology 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 MS Ophthalmology at KMC Mangalore is through NEET PG followed by MCC PG centralised counselling for Deemed University seats.
- 5 seats are available for MS Ophthalmology at KMC Mangalore; candidates should participate in MCC online counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026; registration closes May 7, 2026 (Tentative).
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 MS Ophthalmology 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 are declared.
- Fill college choices including KMC Mangalore and MS {spec} 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 MS Ophthalmology Scholarships 2026
MS Ophthalmology 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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