The MD in Anaesthesiology at KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, is a three-year postgraduate medical programme offered by Nitte (Deemed to be University), accredited NAAC A+ and ranked 403 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list. The programme is NMC-approved and admitted through NEET-PG and MCC counselling. It covers general, regional, neuraxial, and obstetric anaesthesia techniques, critical care medicine, pain management, and perioperative patient safety. KSHEMA’s 1,200-bed KS Hegde Charitable Hospital provides operating lists across general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, and paediatrics. The programme has an intake of 16 seats and a total fee of INR 64,22,000 for three years.
📋 Admission Status: NEET-PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. Registration is expected from June 7, 2026 (Tentative) to July 7, 2026 (Tentative) at nbe.edu.in. MCC counselling for MD/MS seats at deemed universities is conducted at mcc.nic.in.
Key Points
- Three-year NMC-approved MD at KSHEMA, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NAAC A+
- 16 seats; admission via NEET-PG and MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in
- Training at 1,200-bed NABH-accredited KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangaluru
- Clinical exposure across anaesthesia, critical care, and pain management
- Nitte University ranked 403 in Collegedunia 2026 India Medical Colleges
Nitte University MD Anaesthesiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Fee (Tuition + University Fee) | INR 21,38,000 |
| Year 2 Fee (Tuition) | INR 21,30,000 |
| Year 3 Fee (Tuition + Examination Fee) | INR 21,54,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 64,22,000 |
- Fee per Nitte University official fee structure 2025-26.
- Year 1 includes university fee; Year 3 includes exam fee.
- Hostel charged separately; confirm current rates at nitte.edu.in.
Nitte University MD Anaesthesiology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| MCC MD/MS Counselling 2026 | As notified at mcc.nic.in after NEET-PG result |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Registration End | July 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Result | Sep 2026 |
- Seats filled via NEET-PG MCC counselling and Karnataka state quota.
- MBBS from NMC-recognised college; completed internship required.
- Permanent State Medical Council registration mandatory at admission.
- NRI seats (where available) filled separately via mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with permanent State Medical Council registration.
- Qualified in NEET-PG 2026 (conducted by NBE at nbe.edu.in). No upper age limit as per NMC norms.
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship (CRI) is mandatory before joining the MD programme.
Admission Process
- Apply and appear in NEET-PG 2026 (Exam: August 30, 2026) at nbe.edu.in. Admit card available from July 18, 2026 (Tentative).
- Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after results (expected Sep 2026) for AIQ seats at deemed universities.
- Participate in Karnataka KPGMEC state quota counselling for state-reserved seats.
- Submit MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, MC registration, and allotment letter to KSHEMA admissions for document verification.
- Complete fee payment and join within the stipulated date as per the allotment letter issued by MCC or state counselling authority.
✓ Opt for this if
- South India clinical career in anaesthesia and critical care medicine
- KSHEMA’s 1,200-bed hospital provides diverse operative case load
- 16-seat intake is accessible compared to 5-seat premium specialties
- INR 64 Lakh total fee is within standard education loan thresholds
- Teaching hospital career in coastal South India suits long-term geography
✗ Skip if
- NEET-PG rank qualifies for a government MD Anaesthesiology seat
- INR 64 Lakh total fee exceeds loan or family funding capacity
- Prefer a super-specialty pathway requiring a different MD base
- Major metro hospital environment with higher case volume is preferred
Nitte University MD Anaesthesiology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Nitte Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on NEET-PG merit rank at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for SC/ST | As per state norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile; state scholarship portal |
| PM Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Confirm eligibility at KSHEMA admissions at time of joining.
- Central government PG scholarships at scholarships.gov.in for SC/ST.
- ICMR and CSIR fellowships for PG scholars pursuing research.
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