MBBS Adm. in Kasturba Medical College

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal MBBS Admissions 2015

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal was established on June 30, 1953, by late Dr. T. M. A. Pai. The late Dr. Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai (1898 – 1979), physician, educationist, banker and philanthropist, was the founder and builder of modern Manipal. He established educational, medical, banking and industrial enterprises of national importance and repute.

The Kasturba Medical College started with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal as the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. In 1969, when the clinical program started in Manipal, KMC became a full-fledged independent college.

Kasturba Medical College is the first college in the private sector and ranks among the top five medical colleges in the country today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from the college, and its degrees are recognized worldwide. With the first graduating class of students in 1958, KMC was granted recognition by the Medical Council of India. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed. Today, Manipal University (of which KMC is a constituent college) degrees are recognized in all countries. The physical facilities for research work and student amenities have been steadily developed over the years. The 200-acre campus provides one of the finest environments for study in south Asia.

Mission Statement:

Be the most preferred choice of students, faculty and industry. Be in the top 10 in every discipline of education, health sciences, engineering and management.

Vision Statement:

• Global leadership in human development, excellence in education and healthcare.
• Manipal Values
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Quality
• Team Work
• Execution with passion
• Humane touch

Why Join Kasturba Medical College?

• KMC is the first college in the private sector
• Students from 44 countries have graduated from the college
• Recognized by the Medical Council of India
• Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed
• Infrastructure:
• Kasturba Medical College (KMC) provides best infrastructure facilities to its students which include:
• State-of-the-art labs
• Well stocked library that offers latest and best collection of books, journals, online sources, dissertations etc to the students for course work and research
• Well equipped classroom with latest infrastructure