MBBS

About the Program

An undergraduate program with 4.5 years of academics and 1 year of compulsory internship; admission to the program requires passing NEET-UG. Training is provided in subjects like anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and surgery, among others.

About the Institute

Established in 1999, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) is named after the founder of the Nitte Group, Late Justice K S Hegde. Students receive clinical training at the multispeciality, 1200-bed, NABH-accredited Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital.

The College has collaborations and research linkages with national and international organizations, including Wake Forest University, USA; The University of Toronto, Canada; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai; Mangalore University and St. John's Research Institute, India.

Eligibility

Pass in Class 12 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Biotechnology and English as one of the languages of study. The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission and should be NEET-UG qualified.

NEET qualification is a prerequisite for admission to MBBS. Indian Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreign Nationals are eligible to appear for NEET-UG.

Admission Procedure

In addition to the basic eligibility criteria mentioned above, students seeking admission to MBBS will be required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET-UG which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency generally in May, every year. The responsibility of the NTA is limited to the conduction of Entrance Test, declaration of result and providing the All India Rank to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi for counselling of 15% All India Quota Seats, 100% seats in Deemed Universities and providing the result to the State counselling authorities and admitting institutions.

Application form for NEET-UG can be submitted online through the website https://neet.nta.nic.in/ on notification. Students are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin and keep the correct details ready, before submission of the application.

DGHS has entrusted the Counselling and Allotment of seats to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Hence, after announcement of results students should register on https://mcc.nic.in/ - UG Medical Counselling - Deemed/Central Universities and lock their choice of colleges.

Admission to both General and NRI category seats in MBBS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-UG.

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 copy of sponsor
• Visa copy of Sponsor
• Relationship Certificate
• Sponsorship Certificate
• Family Tree Certified by Tahsildar (if sponsor is not parent)
• Embassy Certificate of Sponsor

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

Commencement of Program

The MBBS program commences on the date prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), generally in the month of August / September.

Career Opportunities

Post Graduation | Junior Resident/Medical Officer in Corporate Hospitals | Community Health Officer | Army Medical Corps | Non Clinical areas like Public Health | Hospital Administration

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

• PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal human structure, function from a molecular, cellular, biologic, clinical, behavioural and social perspective.
• PO2 :Elicit and record a history, perform a physical examination and choose appropriate diagnostic tests relevant to disease identification, disease prevention and health promotion.
• PO3: Demonstrate ability to interpret available clinical and laboratory data and effective clinical problem solving, in order to generate differential diagnoses and develop individualized management plans.
• PO4: Prescribe and safely administer appropriate therapies based on the principles of rational drug therapy, scientific validity, evidence and cost effectiveness.
• PO5: Identify and refer patients who may require specialized or advanced tertiary care.
• PO6: Demonstrate knowledge of global and national health needs, health care policies, regulatory frameworks, economics and systems that influence health and well being.
• PO7: Function effectively as a health care team leader or member in primary and secondary health care settings.
• PO8: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, care-givers, colleagues and the public in a manner that will improve health care outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• PO9: Demonstrate ability to continue refining existing knowledge / skills, acquire new knowledge / skills and to select and pursue an appropriate career pathway that is professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
• PO10: Recognize and manage medico-legal, ethical and professional issues in medical practice.
• PO11: Demonstrate and practice integrity, responsibility, respect and selflessness.