Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Karnataka, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), ranks 29 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list and offers the Doctor of Medicine [MD] (DVL), a three-year postgraduate clinical programme with 3 seats per year. The programme covers clinical dermatology, dermoscopy, skin histopathology, dermatosurgery, laser and aesthetic dermatology, sexually transmitted infections, leprosy diagnosis and management, and immuno-dermatology at KMC Manipal’s Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy. Admission is through NEET PG followed by MCC counselling; the total three-year fee is ₹85,89,000.
NEET PG 2026 registration is tentatively open from April 7 to May 7, 2026; the examination is scheduled for August 30, 2026. MCC counselling for NEET PG 2026 admissions is expected in October to November 2026.
Key Points
- Three-year MD DVL at KMC Manipal with 3 seats per year.
- Total three-year fee is ₹85,89,000; KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students.
- KMC Manipal ranks 29 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
- Admission through NEET PG score and MCC online counselling at mcc.nic.in.
KMC Manipal MD DVL Fees
MD DVL Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (3 Years) | ₹53,34,000 |
| Other Charges (3 Years) | ₹32,55,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹85,89,000 |
- Fees payable in three annual instalments; the first instalment also includes a refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000.
- KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students throughout the programme.
- Hostel accommodation is available separately in Manipal; hostel charges are optional.
KMC Manipal MD DVL Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration (Tentative) | April 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Registration Close (Tentative) | May 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card (Tentative) | June 11, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result (Tentative) | September to October 2026 |
| MCC Counselling Round 1 (Tentative) | October to November 2026 |
| MD DVL Commencement (Tentative) | November to December 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | September to October 2026 |
- Admission to MD DVL at KMC Manipal is through valid NEET PG rank followed by MCC online counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Eligibility: MBBS from an NMC-recognised institution with completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Candidates must possess provisional or permanent NMC/state medical council registration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Valid NEET PG score; no minimum percentile is specified but admission is merit-based.
- Registered with the National Medical Commission or a state medical council.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
- Register for MCC online counselling at mcc.nic.in using your NEET PG roll number and score.
- Fill in KMC Manipal MD DVL as a choice during MCC online counselling.
- Seat allotment is published online; accept the seat and pay the token fee within the stipulated time.
- Complete reporting at KMC Manipal with original certificates, document verification, and payment of the programme fee.
KMC Manipal MD DVL Scholarships 2026
MD DVL Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| KMC Monthly Stipend (MD/MS/DM/MCh) | ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 per month | All admitted PG, DM, and MCh students at KMC Manipal; paid 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 Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all PG, DM, and MCh students for the full course duration.
- The NSP Central Sector Scholarship is available to eligible postgraduate students; applications submitted online at scholarships.gov.in.
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