KMC Manipal Fellowship Onco Pathology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The one-year Fellowship in Onco Pathology at KMC Manipal costs ₹10,00,000. The programme has 2 seats per cycle. Admission does not require a national entrance examination; selection is through direct application and departmental interview.

Ans. Candidates must have completed MD or DNB in Pathology from an NMC-recognised institution. Valid NMC or state medical council registration is required at the time of application. No separate national entrance examination is needed; selection is based on qualifications and interview.

Ans. Fellows work in KMC Manipal’s NABL and ISO 9001-accredited Pathology department, which handles over 18,000 histopathology and 15,000 cytopathology cases annually. Training covers diagnostic oncopathology, immunohistochemistry (80+ markers), molecular pathology, cytopathology of tumours, and participation in multidisciplinary tumour boards. The high case volume ensures extensive exposure to diverse oncological specimens.

Ans. Admission is through a direct application at apply.manipal.edu. No national entrance examination is required. Shortlisted candidates are called for a departmental interview; final selection is based on qualifications, clinical experience, and interview performance. The fellowship typically commences in March to April each year.

Ans. Graduates qualify for senior oncopathologist positions at cancer institutes, tertiary hospitals, specialty pathology laboratories, and academic medical centres. The fellowship is highly valued for positions in National Cancer Grid member institutions and ICMR-funded cancer research settings. Onco Pathology is a growing subspecialty with demand driven by India’s expanding oncology infrastructure and the need for trained specialists at every regional cancer centre.

Ans. Yes, the Fellowship in Onco Pathology at KMC Manipal includes an exit assessment at the end of the one-year programme. Candidates must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance to be eligible for the exit evaluation. Successful completion results in a fellowship certificate from MAHE, qualifying graduates for senior oncopathology positions in oncology centres and tertiary hospitals.