DM Medical Genetics at KMC

Manipal 

Advanced Superspeciality Training in Clinical and Laboratory Genetics

The DM in Medical Genetics at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE is a three‑year full‑time superspeciality program that supports your progression into advanced genetics practice.

You receive integrated training across clinical and laboratory genetics, covering diagnosis and management of genetic and metabolic disorders. The program offers exposure to subspecialty genetics clinics, prenatal and reproductive services, diagnostic testing, and research activity, preparing you for specialist roles in clinical and academic medical genetic

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Genetics Training: Our program combines clinical genetics with laboratory‑based diagnostic services.

Dedicated Subspecialty Clinics: You gain exposure to skeletal dysplasia, reproductive genetics, perinatal, immunogenetics, and metabolic disease clinics.

Broad Diagnostic Coverage: Training spans cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics.

Integrated Clinical Care: Learning includes genetic counselling, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal autopsy.

Research‑Focused Environment: Our department provides opportunities for research on rare genetic conditions.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Research Projects

Carry out research projects under the guidance of proficient faculty.

Clinical Training

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three year‑program through supervised patient care and genetics clinic services.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET SS

Online Registration & Choice Filling on https://mcc.nic.in

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).

Additional Information

Visit https://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Program Eligibility

You must successfully complete MD/MS/DNB in General Medicine or Obstetrics & Gynaecology from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must appear and qualify in NEET SS.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs

Degree / Marks/ Board

Entrance Test

NEET PG / NEET SS through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Scholarship on program fee

As per the Table 1 below

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of scholarship for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year.
The scholarship will be extended for the following years only to those students who qualify in the year-end examinations as per NMC (erstwhile MCI) / DCI guidelines.
Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades are NOT eligible for scholarship and MUST pay the full Program fee applicable for that academic year.
Scholarship will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

As the Institute / University does NOT have the provision to fill the vacant seat after the last date applicable for resignation as per DGHS / MCC timeline, if the scholar resigns/withdraws from the course, he / she MUST reimburse the total Program fee (all fee instalments) applicable for entire duration as per Prospectus 2025, received for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal, before leaving the program.

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Program Highlights

Comprehensive Genetics Training: Our program combines clinical genetics with laboratory‑based diagnostic services.

Dedicated Subspecialty Clinics: You gain exposure to skeletal dysplasia, reproductive genetics, perinatal, immunogenetics, and metabolic disease clinics.

Broad Diagnostic Coverage: Training spans cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics.

Integrated Clinical Care: Learning includes genetic counselling, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal autopsy.

Research‑Focused Environment: Our department provides opportunities for research on rare genetic conditions.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Research Projects

Carry out research projects under the guidance of proficient faculty.

Clinical Training

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three year‑program through supervised patient care and genetics clinic services.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to genetics laboratory services and diagnostic workflows supporting cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical evaluation.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET SS

Online Registration & Choice Filling on https://mcc.nic.in

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).

Additional Information

Visit https://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).

Additional Information

Visit https://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Program Eligibility

You must appear and qualify in NEET SS.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs

Degree / Marks/ Board

Entrance Test

NEET PG / NEET SS through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Scholarship on program fee

As per the Table 1 below

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of scholarship for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year.
The scholarship will be extended for the following years only to those students who qualify in the year-end examinations as per NMC (erstwhile MCI) / DCI guidelines.
Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades are NOT eligible for scholarship and MUST pay the full Program fee applicable for that academic year.
Scholarship will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

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DM Medical Genetics at KMC

Advanced Superspeciality Training in Clinical and Laboratory Genetics

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

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3 years

INR 66,19,000

Program Highlights

Industry Academia Partnerships

3 years

INR 66,19,000