Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore (MAHE)

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, established in 1955, is a premier constituent institution of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). It is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by NAAC.

Students at KMC Mangalore train across well-established, high-volume teaching hospitals, including Government Wenlock Hospital and Lady Goschen Hospital (combining for 1,500+ beds). This public-private academic partnership provides students with immense patient exposure, clinical hands-on diversity, and clinical acumen from their earliest academic semesters.

College at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Popular Name	KMC Mangalore
Established	1955
Location	Mangalore, Karnataka
Type / Affiliation	Private Deemed Medical College / MAHE
Accreditation	NAAC Accredited
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS, DM, M.Ch
MBBS Intake	250 seats
Teaching Hospitals	Govt Wenlock Hospital, Lady Goschen Hospital (1,500+ beds combined)
Campus Type	Urban medical campus with hostels for boys & girls
Counselling Authority	MCC Deemed University Counselling

Where You Will Learn: Hospitals & Clinical Training

Particulars	Details
Teaching Hospitals	Multiple attached hospitals (Govt Wenlock, Lady Goschen, KMC Hospital)
Bed Strength	1,500+ beds (combined)
Emergency & Trauma	24x7 active emergency services
ICU Facilities	Comprehensive medical, surgical & neonatal ICUs
Patient Footfall	Very high clinical inflow across coastal Karnataka and Kerala

Why KMC Mangalore?

• Academic Excellence: Premier ranking and nationwide recognition backed by MAHE.
• Unrivaled Clinical Volume: Dual exposure to government district hospitals and advanced multi-speciality tertiary centres.
• Experienced Faculty: Renowned senior professors, clinicians, and medical researchers.
• Global Pathways: Seamless opportunities for international clinical electives, USMLE, PLAB, and fellowship training.