Kanachur Institute of Medical Science

INTRODUCTION

In 2016 Kanachur Islamic Education Trust established the Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences with a mission of offering quality medical education and modern healthcare services in coastal Karnataka. The composite is situated in Natekal on the Mangalore University Road and has grown faster as one of the approved private medical colleges in the region. KIMS Mangalore has been affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and has been identified by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The college was founded by Dr. Hajj UK Monu behind the foundation and a founder chairman of the Kanachur Islamic Education Trust. Under his guidance, the trust totally emphasises on bringing up an educational opportunity for students belonging from diverse parts of society. The management passion to develop an institution, blended with academic excellence, ethical values, and advanced healthcare infrastructure.

During the 2016-17 it got permission for MBBS courses, and started the campus with modern laboratories, modern classrooms, hostels , library, and a teaching hospital structured to offer practical clinical exposure to the students. Over the decades, it elaborated its academics and hospital system with modern medical specialisation and healthcare amenities.

The current management of KIMS Mangalore has: Chairman UK Monu, Director Abdul Rahiman, and Dean Dr. Shah Nawaz Mainipady beside the trustees of the Kanchur family. The management focuses on discipline, professional ethics, research activities and student improvement. Their main target is to offer skilled doctors to serve the society with compassionate and medical excellence.

Today, Kanachur Institute of Medical Science is popular for its provided peaceful composite atmosphere, developing hospital infrastructure, and collaborates for medical education. Along with its expertise, faculty, and advanced amenities, it still strives to grab the attention of students all over Karnataka and India who are aiming to build successful careers in the field of medicine.

HIGHLIGHTS OF KIMS MANGALORE:

The most important figures of KIMS Mangalore is rooted in a below given table, the applicants can have a glance on it:

COURSE DETAILS AND FEE STRUCTURE:

The specific course and fee details of KIMS Mangalore is mentioned in below, the applicant read it carefully and follow the details of college for admission:

MBBS- Seat Intake: 150

Course: 5 years and 6 months

Internship: Mandatory 1 year rotary residential internship.

FEE STRUCTURE

Government Fees :1,53,751

Private Fees: 12,00,117

Other / NRI Fees: 32,11,950

MD/MS: Seat Intake- 41

MD

MS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ADMISSION PROCESS:

The UG and PG courses are undertaken by the KIMS Mangalore. The eligible candidates will be guided based on their merits obtained in their respective entrance exam. The merit-based seat allotment for MBBS, MD/MS Program, the counselling process will be conducted by the KEA-Karnataka Examination Authority. The admission process of the KIMS Mangalore will proceed on the basis of candidates selection and eligible criteria. Down below the eligibility and admission process has been mentioned.

Eligibility Criteria:

MBBS

• The candidates belonging to general category and joining the MBBS Program must have qualified in the core subjects :Physics, Chemistry, Biology with English Language of 50% aggregate.

• For the reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) must have qualified with an aggregate of 40% in the above mentioned subjects.

• The candidates must be 17 years old or should have crossed 17 years before the 31st December.

MD/MS

• The candidates joining the MD/MS Program must uphold an MBBS Degree with an aggregate of 50% from an identified medical college.

• The candidates must have completed the one year mandatory rotary residential internship before the prescribed admission date.

• The age limit to join must be 17 years old or must have crossed the age before the 31st December.

Admission Process

To join the MBBS, MD/MS Program, follow the below mentioned admission process of KIMS Mangalore:

MBBS

• The candidates need to clear the NEET UG 2026 entrance exam conducted by the NTA and get qualified in it.

• Once the candidates are qualified, they get registered in the KEA official portal for counselling.

• Seat allotment process will be based on the candidates score in NEET UG, reservation category, and quota (Government/Private/NRI).

• During the choice selection, keep your first preference on KIMS Mangalore and choose the MBBS course.

• Report to the college on a prescribed date, submit your original documents, and the tuition fees.

MD/MS

• Candidates must clear the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by the NTA.

• Once the candidates are qualified get registered for the counselling from the official website KEA Portal.

• The seat allotment process will go on the basis candidates performance in the NEET PG, chosen program, seat and quota availability.

• On the particular date, report to the college with the original documents and submit it.

• Once the documents formalities get verified, pay the admission fees.

Required Documents:

Once the admission is confirmed, the candidates must submit all the necessary documents to the college:

For UG Candidates:

• 10+2 Mark sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of DOB).

• Admit Card of NEET-UG

• Score card of NEET-UG.

• Allotment letter from KEA.

• Valid ID (updated Aadhaar card/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID).

• Proof of Nationality (Indian Passport).

• Transfer certificate (TC) from previous institution.

• Migration Certificate (if studied out of Karnataka).

• Conduct/Character Certificate (issued from previous institute).

• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).

• Domicile Certificate (for state quota).

• PwD Certificate (if applicable).

• NRI Status Proof (for NRI Quota candidates,if applicable).

• Payment challan.

• Verification slip.

• Aadhar card of parents.

• Eligibility certificate.

• Medical fitness certificate.

• 10 passport-size photographs.

• Students signature.

• Thumb impression left and right.

• Mother tongue.

• Class 1-12 school name, address and passing year.

• Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.

• Study certificate.

• Aadhar card xerox.

• Students xerox.

• Confirmation slip.

• RTGS Slip.

• KEA Application form.

• Verification slip.

For PG Candidates:

• Class 10+2 Mark sheet/Certificate (DOB Proof).

• Admit card and score card of NEET-PG.

• Allotment letter from KEA.

• A MBBS Degree certificate.

• Mark sheets of MBBS of all year.

• Internship Completed Certificate (from the recognised University).

• Attempts certificate.

• Medical Registration Certificate (NMC/MCI or State Council).

• Transfer Certificate from previous institute.

• Migration Certificate (if applicable).

• Valid Proof (updated Aadhaar card/PAN Card).

• Eight Passport size photographs.

• Caste and Income certificate.

• Domicile certificate.’

• Thumb impression left and right.

• Students signature.

• Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.

• Mother tongue.

• Class 1-12 school name, address, and passing year.

• Payment challan.

• Verification certificate.

• Medical fitness certificate.

• Character certificate.

• Aadhar card of parents.

• Parents and students aadhar xerox.

• Confirmation slip.

• RTGS Slip.

• KEA Application form.

STRENGTH AND CHALLENGES

STRENGTH

• Excellent Clinical Amenities: KIMS Campus has an attached 500+ bedded multi - speciality teaching hospital, takes a high volume of patients that benefits students in hands-on experience through diverse cases.

• Advance Infrastructure: The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics and clinical laboratories, modern lecture halls with audio - visual effects, and a well - stocked central library with large volume.

• Serene and Green lush atmosphere: The campus is located in Natekal, and offers a beautiful environment for focus of study, and has featured separate hostels for boys and girls.

• Quality Faculty: The composite is featured with highly qualified and supportive faculty who are dedicatedly working for students and offers high standard and professional growth.

CHALLENGES

• Location & Connectivity: The campus is located in Natekal, and it is far away from the busy city Mangalore, meanwhile it is accessible but some students are seeking access to urban amenities or certain extracurricular hubs which the commute may find slightly challenging.

• Younger Brand Legacy: While the college formed in 2016 and considered to be young and it lacks behind alumni network and has built brand

• Basic Recreations: The academic campus is boosted, some students noticed a lack of large, devoted auditoriums or various food/canteen options within an immediate campus.

CONCLUSION

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalore has been established as a growing medical institution in Karnataka and while it was formed in 2016. Along with the support of Kanachur Islamic Education Trust, it was founded by Dr. Hajj UK Monu and the institution constantly offers a quality based medical education, modern healthcare facilities, and strong clinical amenities. With its Experienced Faculty, Disciplined Campus environment, and initiatives towards academic excellence makes KIMS, Mangalore a promised choice to aspire for the medical students.