M.Ch Head and Neck Surgery at KMC

Manipal

Shaping Surgeons for Complex Head and Neck Surgical Practice

The M.Ch. in Head & Neck Surgery at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE, is a three-year fulltime superspeciality residency program approved by the National Medical Commission.

You receive structured training in evidence-based management of head and neck malignancies, with exposure to ablative, reconstructive, and rehabilitative surgical care. The program integrates multidisciplinary tumour board discussions and research engagement, preparing you for specialised surgical oncology practice in academic and tertiary care settings.

Program Highlights

NMC Approved Superspeciality Program: Our residency meets national standards for head and neck surgical training.

Comprehensive Oncologic Focus: Training centres on evidence based management of head and neck neoplasms.

Integrated Surgical Approach: You gain exposure to ablative, reconstructive, and rehabilitative surgical procedures.

Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Learning: Clinical decisions are guided through structured tumour board discussions.

Research and Academic Exposure: Our program offers access to institutional research networks with national and international engagement.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year‑ program through supervised operative and perioperative management of head and neck cancer patients.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

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

NMC Approved Superspeciality Program: Our residency meets national standards for head and neck surgical training.

Comprehensive Oncologic Focus: Training centres on evidence based management of head and neck neoplasms.

Integrated Surgical Approach: You gain exposure to ablative, reconstructive, and rehabilitative surgical procedures.

Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Learning: Clinical decisions are guided through structured tumour board discussions.

Research and Academic Exposure: Our program offers access to institutional research networks with national and international engagement.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

Internships

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the three-year‑ program through supervised operative and perioperative management of head and neck cancer patients.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to operative planning, surgical workflow, and pathology supported‑ evaluation practices relevant to head and neck oncology.

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.

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