M.Ch Cardiothoracic Surgery at KMC

Manipal

Building Expertise in Cardiothoracic Surgical Practice

The MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE, is a three-year fulltime superspeciality program that supports your progression into advanced cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical practice.

You receive structured training across elective and emergency cases, with progressive responsibility in operative and perioperative care. The program provides focused exposure to core cardiothoracic surgical procedures, preparing you for independent practice and academic roles in specialised surgical units.

Program Highlights

NMC-Recognised Superspeciality Program The course is approved and structured to meet national training standards.

Comprehensive Surgical Exposure Training covers cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.

Elective and Emergency Care Training You manage surgical cases across planned and acute care settings.

Procedure-Focused Skill Development Progressive involvement in core cardiothoracic procedures forms part of training.

Academic Preparation Our program supports readiness for teaching and faculty roles in cardiothoracic surgery.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year program through supervised operative and perioperative care.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

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 MS/DNB in General Surgery from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI). Admission Process

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

NMC-Recognised Superspeciality Program The course is approved and structured to meet national training standards.

Comprehensive Surgical Exposure Training covers cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.

Elective and Emergency Care Training You manage surgical cases across planned and acute care settings.

Procedure-Focused Skill Development Progressive involvement in core cardiothoracic procedures forms part of training.

Academic Preparation Our program supports readiness for teaching and faculty roles in cardiothoracic surgery.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year program through supervised operative and perioperative care.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative theatre workflows and surgical planning processes relevant to cardiothoracic practice.

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 successfully complete MS/DNB in General Surgery from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI). Admission Process

You must appear and qualify in NEET SS.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 49,69,000

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

To Know More