Kanachur Group of Institutions M.D Psychiatry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Based on the 2024-25 KEA counselling data, MD Psychiatry seats at KIMS Mangalore were filled across multiple rounds. In Round 1, the closing rank was AIR 68039 (MM/minority quota). In Round 2, seats were allotted at AIR 33931 (GM/government quota) and AIR 73182 (MM quota). In the Mop-Up round, a seat was allotted at AIR 96995 (MM quota). This indicates that MD Psychiatry at KIMS is accessible to candidates with moderate NEET PG ranks, particularly in the private quota. Candidates with ranks in the range of 30,000-1,00,000 have a reasonable chance of securing a seat, depending on the category and quota.

Ans. No, management quota and NRI quota seats are not available for MD Psychiatry at KIMS Mangalore. As per the KEA Karnataka PG Medical Fee Structure 2025-26, the management/NRI quota columns for MD Psychiatry (C6) at M58 (Kanachur) are listed as N/A. All admissions to MD Psychiatry at KIMS are through KEA counselling under government quota or private quota categories only. This means candidates cannot secure a seat through direct management quota admission and must participate in the KEA counselling process.

Ans. The total fee for MD Psychiatry at KIMS Mangalore under the private quota is Rs. 13,87,994 per year, amounting to Rs. 41,63,982 for the full 3-year programme (as per KEA 2025-26 fee structure). This fee includes RGUHS registration and university charges. Hostel fees are charged separately and are not included in this amount. Students should also factor in living expenses, examination fees, and other incidental costs. There are no officially listed EMI or instalment options; fees are typically paid annually.

Ans. MD Psychiatry graduates from KIMS Mangalore can pursue a wide range of career paths. They can work as psychiatrists in government hospitals, private hospitals, mental health institutions, and de-addiction centres. They are eligible to apply for faculty positions (Assistant Professor in Psychiatry) in medical colleges as per NMC norms. Further specialisation through FNB Psychiatry is also possible. With India facing a significant shortage of trained psychiatrists (estimated at less than 1 psychiatrist per 1,00,000 population), career prospects in this field are strong, particularly in government health services and private practice.

Ans. The Psychiatry department at KIMS Mangalore functions as part of the 300-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital. The hospital has a dedicated Psychiatry OPD and IPD, providing students with exposure to a range of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and child and adolescent psychiatry. The hospital also has emergency psychiatric services. While KIMS is a relatively newer college (established 2014), the Psychiatry department has been functional since the college received NMC recognition for PG programmes.

Ans. Yes, students from outside Karnataka can apply for MD Psychiatry at KIMS Mangalore under the private quota seats through KEA counselling. Karnataka NEET PG counselling allows candidates from all over India to participate for private quota seats in private medical colleges. The process involves registering on the KEA portal, uploading documents, participating in choice filling, and waiting for seat allotment based on NEET PG rank. Government quota seats are typically reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates. Since there are no management or NRI quota seats for MD Psychiatry at KIMS, all non-Karnataka candidates must go through the KEA counselling route for private quota seats.