The K.S Hegde medical Academy (KSHEMA) is run by the NITTE University. The college is a state-of-the-art college and teaching hospital located in the medical hotpot of Mangalore, Derlakatte.
The K S Hegde Medical college was established in 1999 and was named after its founder Late Justice k S Hegde former judge of the Supreme Court of India and speaker of the Lok Sabha.
KSHEMA medical college is part of a teaching hospital. It functions as a super speciality hospital providing the best medical health facilities to patients. The college is ranked 36th in NIRF 2020 and has 21 rural health centres under its aegis.
The KS Hegde Medical college, Mangalore is also an institution for research programs. It has a state-of-the-art central research Laboratory and has garnered support from external agencies. The college has collaborated with a number of foreign institutions and organisations.
The college also runs a mentoring and counselling program for the students within the college premises. KSHEMA gives utmost importance to student wellbeing.
This college is listed as one among the top medical colleges in Mangalore.
Read moreRead lessKS Hegde Medical College offers MBBS with a duration of 5 and a half years for the eligible students.
KS Hegde Medical College MBBS Fees:
| Course | Duration | Fees[1st Year] |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery[M.B.B.S] | 5 Years 6 Months | 15,41,500/- INR |
KS Hegde Medical College Mangalore offers multiple specialisations under Doctor of Medicine [M.D] for the aspiring students.
Doctor of Medicine [M.D] Fee Structure:
| Course | Duration | Fees[1st Year] |
| MD [Pathology] | 3 Years | 9,88,000/- INR |
| MD [Psychiatry | Anaesthesiology] | 3 Years | 19,88,000/- INR |
| MD [General Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine] | 3 Years | 25,88,000/- INR |
| MD [Radiodiagnosis | Paediatrics | Dermatology] | 3 Years | 29,80,000/- INR |
KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore offers Master of Surgery [M.S] course with different specialisations for the students.
Master of Surgery [M.S] Specialisations and Fee Structure:
| Course | Duration | Fees[1st Year] |
| MS [Ophthalmology] | 3 Years | 25,88,000/- INR |
| MS [ENT] | 3 Years | 25,88,000/- INR |
| MS [OBG] | 3 Years | 25,88,000/- INR |
| MS [General Surgery] | 3 Years | 25,88,000/- INR |
| MS [Orthopaedics] | 3 Years | 29,88,000/- INR |
KS Hegde Medical College Mangalore offers various post graduation courses for the aspiring students.
Ks Hegde Medical College Fee Structure for Pg Courses
| Course | Duration | Fees [1st Year] |
| M.Ch [Urology] | 3 Years | 34,08,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Nursing] | 2 Years | 1,06,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Biomedical Science] | 2 Years | 1,21,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Food Safety & Biotechnology] | 2 Years | 1,21,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Microbiology] | 2 Years | 1,21,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Medical Imaging Technology] | 2 Years | 1,31,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Respiratory Therapy] | 2 Years | 1,31,000/- INR |
| M.Sc [Medical Lab Technology] | 2 Years | 96,000/- INR |
The college offers multiple specialisations under Paramedical B.Sc courses for the aspiring students.
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Fee Structure:
| Course | Duration | Fees [1st Year] |
| B.Sc - Medical Laboratory Technology | 3.6 Years | 92,500/- INR |
| B.Sc - Anaesthesia and OT technology | 3.6 Years | 1,27,500/- INR |
| B.Sc - Respiratory therapy | 3.6 Years | 1,27,500/- INR |
| B.Sc - Medical Imaging technology | 3.6 Years | 1,27,500/- INR |
KSHEMA has a cafeteria that serves good food and snacks throughout the day. The cafeteria is large and serves as a meeting point for students during breaks.
Fitness and physical well-being are given utmost importance in KSHEMA medical college. For this purpose, the college has an in-house gymnasium with all modern equipment.
The college encourages students to participate in all sports activities. the KS Hegde Medical College Mangalore campus has outdoor and indoor sports facilities for the benefit of students.
-Basketball court
-Lawn tennis court
-Football ground
-Volleyball court
-Throw Ball court
-Badminton court
Cultural activities and talents are given importance in KS Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore. Students are encouraged to exhibit their talents in various art forms like music and dance.
Students seeking admission for the under graduate MBBS course in KSHEMA have to have complete 10+2 or its equivalent under any recognised university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Bio technology and English as the main subjects.
Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as on December 31st of the year of admission
In addition to this basic criterion, admission to the MBBS course depends on the ranking in the NEET examinations conducted by the NTA every year.
Documents Required for Admission to MBBS (Original + 3 attested copies)
-NEET-UG allotment letter
-NEET score card & rank letter
-10th standard marks card
-12th standard marks card
-Transfer certificate
-Conduct certificate
-Migration certificate
-Physical fitness certificate
-Blood group certificate
-Category certificate (If allotted under particular category)
-Aadhaar card copy of the student
-PAN card copy of the parent
-Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)
Additional Documents for NRI Candidates:
-Passport copies of the parent
-Parent’s resident certificate issued by the Embassy of the country
-Employment certificate of the parent
-Income tax documents required as per the Income Tax Act, 1961
Additional Documents for Foreign Nationals
-Valid foreign passport and valid visa for the period of study
-Valid residential permit in India
-AIDS-free certificate
-Equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi
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