MD Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion at KMC

Manipal

Prepare for Specialist Practice in Transfusion Medicine and Laboratory Services

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission.

You train for specialist roles in transfusion medicine through academic study, laboratory practice, and clinical service exposure. The program builds capability in immunohematology, blood component therapy, diagnostic testing, and transfusion safety, supported by supervised research and experience within a regional reference laboratory serving advanced patient care needs.

Program Highlights

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

Comprehensive Transfusion Services Exposure: Our program provides training in blood component therapy, transfusion support, and specialised laboratory diagnostics.

Reference Laboratory Experience: You gain exposure within a regional reference laboratory supporting advanced immunohematology testing.

Apheresis and Hemostasis Training: Clinical training includes therapeutic apheresis and coagulation-related services.

Academic and Research Orientation: Teaching involvement and supervised research form part of specialist training.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Clinical Training

Support clinical teams through transfusion planning, monitoring, and management of transfusion-related reactions.

Specialised Skills

Training includes therapeutic apheresis procedures and haemostasis-related diagnostic support under faculty supervision.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling 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.

To Know More

Program Highlights

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

Comprehensive Transfusion Services Exposure: Our program provides training in blood component therapy, transfusion support, and specialised laboratory diagnostics.

Reference Laboratory Experience: You gain exposure within a regional reference laboratory supporting advanced immunohematology testing.

Apheresis and Hemostasis Training: Clinical training includes therapeutic apheresis and coagulation-related services.

Academic and Research Orientation: Teaching involvement and supervised research form part of specialist training.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Clinical Training

Support clinical teams through transfusion planning, monitoring, and management of transfusion-related reactions.

Specialised Skills

Training includes therapeutic apheresis procedures and haemostasis-related diagnostic support under faculty supervision.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Lab Work

Work in immunohematology laboratories handling blood grouping, crossmatching, antibody identification, and component processing and storage.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Apply immunohematology principles to support safe blood transfusion practices.

Manage blood component collection, processing, storage, and distribution.

Interpret laboratory findings relevant to transfusion medicine and haemostasis.

Support clinical decision-making in transfusion therapy and patient management.

Meet eligibility requirements for specialist, academic, and laboratory leadership roles.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling 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 58,69,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 126,350

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 Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion at KMC

Prepare for Specialist Practice in Transfusion Medicine and Laboratory Services

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 58,69,000

USD 126,350

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 58,69,000

USD 126,350