MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy at KMC

Manipal

Train for Comprehensive Care in Skin, Hair, Nail, and Aesthetic Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy at Kasturba Medical College, MAHE is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You receive structured academic training, supervised clinical exposure, and research guidance to prepare for specialist dermatology practice.

Through daily patient care, procedural training, and academic work, you develop clinical judgement, technical precision, and ethical responsibility for independent practice across medical, procedural, and aesthetic dermatology settings.

Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training structure prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Extensive Clinical Exposure: You receive daily experience in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and emergency dermatology services.

Procedural and Aesthetic Training: The program includes dermatosurgery, aesthetic medicine, and diagnostic dermatoscopy.

Subspecialty Coverage: Training spans clinical dermatology, venereology, leprosy, and disorders of hair and nails.

Academic and Research Focus: Teaching responsibilities and supervised research form an integral part of specialist training.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Specialised Skills

Hands-on experience includes dermatosurgery, aesthetic procedures, dermatoscopy, and specialised diagnostic techniques.

Research projects

Complete supervised research and a dissertation, supporting academic contribution and evidence-based dermatology practice.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Scholarships

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

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training structure prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Extensive Clinical Exposure: You receive daily experience in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and emergency dermatology services.

Procedural and Aesthetic Training: The program includes dermatosurgery, aesthetic medicine, and diagnostic dermatoscopy.

Subspecialty Coverage: Training spans clinical dermatology, venereology, leprosy, and disorders of hair and nails.

Academic and Research Focus: Teaching responsibilities and supervised research form an integral part of specialist training.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Specialised Skills

Hands-on experience includes dermatosurgery, aesthetic procedures, dermatoscopy, and specialised diagnostic techniques.

Research projects

Complete supervised research and a dissertation, supporting academic contribution and evidence-based dermatology practice.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Clinical Experience

Work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency services, managing common and complex dermatological conditions under faculty supervision.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Diagnose and manage dermatological, venereal, and leprosy-related conditions across age groups.

Perform dermatological procedures and aesthetic interventions with clinical accuracy.

Apply diagnostic tools such as dermatoscopy for skin, hair, and nail disorders.

Practice patient-centred dermatology with ethical and professional responsibility.

Meet eligibility requirements for specialist practice, academic roles, and advanced training pathways.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 85,99,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 178,550

Scholarships

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

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy at KMC

Train for Comprehensive Care in Skin, Hair, Nail, and Aesthetic Medicine

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 85,99,000

USD 178,550

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 85,99,000

USD 178,550