Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Established in 1953, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, is the flagship medical institution of MAHE and India’s first self-financing medical college. With over seven decades of excellence, KMC offers undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, integrated PhD, and fellowship programs, combining rigorous academics with extensive clinical training at Kasturba Hospitals. A diverse student community and strong international academic linkages provide a global learning experience. Further strengthening its international standing, the MBBS degree is officially recognized by the Singapore Medical Council, joining an elite global list of medical institutions.

Research complements KMC’s strong educational foundation, with 10,700+ research outputs across clinical medicine, neurosciences, medical genetics, infectious diseases, cancer, public health, and emerging healthcare technologies. Collaborations with leading institutions such as the University of Oxford, University of Michigan, University of Nottingham, and Amsterdam University Medical Center further strengthen opportunities for research, academic exchange, and innovation. KMC prepares students to become skilled clinicians, compassionate professionals, researchers, and future healthcare leaders.