MD Microbiology at KMC, Mangalore.

Mangalore

Advance Diagnostic and Research Practice in Infectious Diseases

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You prepare for specialist roles through academic study, clinical diagnostic laboratory work, and supervised research in infectious diseases.

The program builds expertise in pathogen identification, laboratory interpretation, and infection control practices, supporting patient care, public health needs, and hospital safety with strong attention to scientific accuracy and professional responsibility.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Microbiology Training: Our program covers bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, and applied microbiology.

Clinical Diagnostic Services Exposure: You participate in routine and specialised diagnostic laboratory services linked to patient care.

Infection Control and Stewardship Focus: Training includes hospital infection control practices and antibiotic stewardship principles.

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

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

Clinical Practice

Support clinicians by providing microbiological interpretation for patient management and infection prevention strategies.

Research Project

Complete supervised research and a dissertation, contributing to infectious disease science and microbiology practice.

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

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

Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI)

The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC

Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council

Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC)

Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations.

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

State Counseling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

Visit http://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
Konkani Speaking Students

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.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Microbiology Training: Our program covers bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, and applied microbiology.

Clinical Diagnostic Services Exposure: You participate in routine and specialised diagnostic laboratory services linked to patient care.

Infection Control and Stewardship Focus: Training includes hospital infection control practices and antibiotic stewardship principles.

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

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

Clinical Practice

Support clinicians by providing microbiological interpretation for patient management and infection prevention strategies.

Research Project

Complete supervised research and a dissertation, contributing to infectious disease science and microbiology practice.

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

Lab Work

Work in diagnostic microbiology laboratories handling culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Apply microbiological principles to diagnose infectious diseases.

Interpret laboratory findings across bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.

Support infection control programs and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Contribute to hospital safety through surveillance and laboratory quality practices.

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

Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI)

The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC

Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council

Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC)

Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations.

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

State Counseling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

Visit http://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee (2026 Admissions)

General:

INR 42,19,000

NRI/Foreign:

USD 117,050

Note : Fee structure for 2027 admissions will be updated shortly

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
Konkani Speaking Students

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

MD Microbiology at KMC, Mangalore.

Advance Diagnostic and Research Practice in Infectious Diseases

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 42,19,000

USD 117,050

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

3 years

INR 42,19,000

USD 117,050