KMC Manipal M.D Community Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total three-year fee for MD Community Medicine at KMC Manipal is ₹37,59,000. KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students throughout the programme.

Ans. KMC Manipal offers 4 seats per year for MD Community Medicine. All seats are filled through MCC counselling based on NEET PG rank.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship. A valid NEET PG score and NMC/state medical council registration are required.

Ans. KMC Manipal’s MD Community Medicine covers epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, maternal and child health, national health programmes, primary health care administration, disease surveillance, public health informatics, health policy, and preventive nutrition. Trainees undertake field postings at KMC Manipal’s urban and rural community health centres for hands-on public health practice.

Ans. MD Community Medicine graduates work as public health physicians, epidemiologists, medical officers in national health programmes, health policy researchers, and faculty in preventive and social medicine departments. NMC mandates community medicine faculty at every medical college; the specialty also provides pathways into state and national public health service.

Ans. Yes, KMC Manipal offers a 100% PG Scholarship for MD Community Medicine, covering the full programme fee of ₹37,59,000 for admitted students in the 2026-27 batch. All MD students also receive a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 throughout the programme.