Established in 1999 by the late Justice K.S. Hegde, KSHEMA is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed-to-be University) and one of the most consistently ranked private medical colleges in coastal Karnataka. The institution holds NMC recognition along with Malaysian Medical Council recognition for its MBBS degree.
Key Rankings & Recognitions
KSHEMA consistently ranks among the top private medical institutions in India:
- NIRF 2021: Ranked 45th in Medical Education category.
- The Week (2021): Ranked 11th among Private Medical Colleges in India and 7th in the South Zone.
- Outlook (2021): Ranked 7th among Private Medical Colleges.
- NAAC Accreditation: A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.40.
- International Recognition: Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Malaysian Medical Council.
MBBS Admission Details (2026 Batch)
The MBBS programme at KSHEMA has an annual intake of 150 seats distributed across General, NRI and Karnataka Government quotas.
Eligibility Criteria
Per National Medical Commission norms, candidates must meet the following:
- Academic Record: Pass in 10+2 (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined. English must be a core subject.
- Entrance: Must qualify the NEET-UG entrance exam conducted by NTA.
- Age: At least 17 years old by 31st December of the admission year.
MBBS Fee Structure (First Year)
| Quota | Tuition Fee | University / Exam Fees | Total 1st-Year Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹ 17,70,000 | ₹ 14,500 | ₹ 17,84,500 |
| NRI | ₹ 28,20,000 | ₹ 19,000 | ₹ 28,39,000 |
| Karnataka Government | ₹ 1,56,621 | ₹ 14,500 | ₹ 1,71,121 |
⚠️ Beyond Year 1
The fee structure shown above is for the first academic year only. Subsequent years carry similar tuition with possible annual revision. Always verify the latest schedule with Nitte University directly during the live counselling cycle.
MD / MS Postgraduate Programmes
Nitte University offers 20 specialised MD and MS courses at KSHEMA. Tuition fees vary significantly by specialty and category.
General Category MD/MS Fee Overview
- Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry): tuition starts at ₹ 10,000 per year (plus university fees).
- High-Demand Clinical Specialties (Radio Diagnosis, Dermatology, Pediatrics): approximately ₹ 31,30,000 per year.
- Other Clinical Specialties (General Medicine, MS OBG, Orthopaedics): range between ₹ 27,30,000 and ₹ 31,30,000 per year.
NRI Category MD/MS Fee Overview
- For high-demand clinical specialties (Radio Diagnosis, Dermatology), the annual tuition is approximately ₹ 73,30,000.
Required Documents
Students must produce the following originals at the time of admission reporting:
- NEET-UG / NEET-PG Allotment Letter and Score Card
- 10th and 12th Standard Marks Cards (for MBBS) — or MBBS Degree & Marks Cards (for MD/MS)
- Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate and Migration Certificate
- Physical Fitness Certificate and Blood Group Certificate
- Aadhaar Card (Student) and PAN Card (Parent)
- 5 passport-sized colour photographs (white background)
Direct Admission via Management & NRI Quota
Private medical colleges in India reserve a fixed percentage of seats under Management and NRI quotas. To be eligible for a deemed-university seat at KSHEMA, candidates must:
- Qualify the NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS) exam.
- Register for the All-India counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- Complete choice-filling and the seat-allotment workflow on the MCC portal.
For end-to-end guidance through the deemed-university counselling rounds, see our detailed Management & NRI Quota guide or our Deemed University MBBS overview.
Step-by-Step Admission Procedure
You cannot apply directly on the Nitte University website for an MBBS seat. Everything routes through MCC.
- MCC Registration at mcc.nic.in once NEET-UG results are declared.
- Select "Deemed Universities" stream and pay the non-refundable registration fee plus refundable security deposit.
- Choice Filling — search "KS Hegde Medical Academy" or "Nitte University, Mangalore".
- Seat Allotment in Round 1 / Round 2 → download the Provisional Allotment Letter from your MCC dashboard.
- Physical Reporting at KSHEMA, Deralakatte, Mangalore — within the deadline specified on your allotment letter, with the first-year fee via DD or RTGS.
Why Choose KSHEMA?
- NMC + Malaysian Medical Council recognition — direct pathway for licensure abroad.
- NAAC A+ accreditation with CGPA 3.40 — solid quality benchmark.
- Strong NIRF presence — ranked among the top 50 medical institutions nationally.
- Karnataka government quota available with concessional fees of ~₹1.71 L for Year 1, making it one of the most affordable deemed options for state-quota candidates.
- Coastal Mangalore location — clean city, established student infrastructure, lower cost of living than metro deemed campuses.
📌 Disclaimer
Fees and counselling references are based on the publicly available 2026 batch data and the official sources kshema.nitte.edu.in / nitte.edu.in / National Medical Commission. Always re-verify with the university and MCC during the live counselling cycle.