Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
MS General Surgery
Three years of scalpels, high-stakes trauma calls, and actually saving lives — at NIRF #9 ranked KMC Mangalore.
Key numbers
NIRF Medical Rank
#9
Total Intake
20 Seats
Program Duration
3 Years
NAAC Score
3.83/4
Average CTC (2025 Batch)
Strong start for a surgical residency exit
Investment
₹37.5L total
~₹12.5L per year
- Tuition Fee (per year)₹12,50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Degree Required
MBBS
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year Residency Journey
Year +0
Year 1: The Grind Begins
Operative surgery training and emergency/trauma rotations. Expect long hours and steep learning curves.
Year +1
Year 2: Skill Upgrade
Laparoscopic techniques and surgical oncology exposure. Start finding your surgical niche.
Year +2
Year 3: Boss Mode
Super-specialty rotations, research dissertation, and exit exam prep.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
Campus Perks Unlocked
On-campus hostel and scholarship options are available — one less thing to worry about while you're pulling 48-hour shifts.
The verdict
Good fit
KMC Mangalore is an absolute heavyweight — NIRF #9, NAAC A++, and a hospital network that puts you in the OR from day one. The 88% placement rate into top chains like Apollo and Fortis is legit, and the ₹16.5 L average CTC is a solid launchpad. But real talk: ₹37.5 lakhs is a serious investment, and surgery residency is three years of brutal schedules with zero chill. If you're committed to general surgery and can handle the financial + mental load, this is a premium ticket. If the fee gives you anxiety or you're unsure about the specialty, explore government options first.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Institution prestige & NIRF ranking
- ✓ Deep clinical & operative exposure
- ✓ Placement track record with top hospital chains
- ✓ On-campus hostel support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-budget fee structure
- ✗ Relaxed work-life balance
- ✗ Guaranteed super-specialty seat