DM Neonatology at KMC

Manipal 

Superspeciality Training in Advanced Newborn Care

The DM in Neonatology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE, is a three‑year full‑time superspeciality program that supports your progression into advanced newborn care. You receive structured training across acute and long‑term neonatal management, supported by strong grounding in basic sciences and evidence‑based practice.

Our program includes procedural skills, research engagement, teaching roles, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing you for independent clinical, academic, and leadership roles in neonatal intensive care.

Program Highlights

Superspeciality Neonatal Training: Our program focuses on advanced care of critically ill newborns.

Science‑Integrated Learning: Training includes embryology, genetics, biochemistry, and pathophysiology relevant to neonatology.

Acute and Long‑Term Care Exposure: You manage acute neonatal conditions and long‑term follow‑up for chronic neonatal issues.

Procedural and Clinical Skill Development: Training includes neonatal procedures and evidence‑based treatment approaches.

Academic and Teaching Orientation: Residents participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing education activities.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year‑ program through supervised care in neonatal intensive care units.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

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.

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

Superspeciality Neonatal Training: Our program focuses on advanced care of critically ill newborns.

Science‑Integrated Learning: Training includes embryology, genetics, biochemistry, and pathophysiology relevant to neonatology.

Acute and Long‑Term Care Exposure: You manage acute neonatal conditions and long‑term follow‑up for chronic neonatal issues.

Procedural and Clinical Skill Development: Training includes neonatal procedures and evidence‑based treatment approaches.

Academic and Teaching Orientation: Residents participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing education activities.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year‑ program through supervised care in neonatal intensive care units.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care technologies and monitoring practices used in advanced newborn care.

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.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Programme Duration

3 Years

Total Programme Fee

General:

INR 66,19,000

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 Neonatology at KMC

Superspeciality Training in Advanced Newborn Care

Program Highlights

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3 Years

INR 66,19,000

Program Highlights

Industry Academia Partnerships

3 Years

INR 66,19,000