Established in 1955, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, has over seven decades of excellence in medical education, clinical care, and research. KMC Mangalore has a distinctive place in Indian medical education through its pioneering public-private partnership model, providing you with extensive clinical exposure at Government Wenlock Hospital and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, alongside KMC Hospital, Attavar, a 600-bed multidisciplinary specialty hospital. The college became an independent unit in 1977, building on a legacy that combines academic rigour with high-volume, diverse clinical experience.
Supported by modern laboratories, technology-enabled classrooms, a comprehensive medical library, advanced clinical facilities, and active research across biomedical and clinical disciplines, KMC creates a strong environment for experiential learning and discovery. Students at KMC Mangalore have demonstrated a strong research culture, with KMC reporting sustained success in ICMR Short-Term Studentships. With alumni from 45 countries, international electives, global academic linkages, and a strong emphasis on community engagement, KMC Mangalore prepares compassionate, research-oriented, and globally competent healthcare professionals.
