Manipal, popularly known as international university town of today, made its beginning with the establishment of medical college in private sector, viz., Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, that was established in the year 1953. It was the first self-financing medical college in the private sector in India, established in a barren hillock which has turned itself to be a green environmental city, with all modern amenities conducive to student learning.

Today, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a name synonymous with quality medical education which attracts people not only from India but also from other countries of the world. The college has consistently been ranked among the top ten medical colleges in the country. Students from over 30 countries graduate from the college every year and the degrees are recognized worldwide.

KMC has one of the finest learning environments in South Asia with infrastructure and faculty that support students to hone their skills to become outstanding medical professionals, true to its mission. KMC is recognized by the Medical Council of India and the General Medical Council of Great Britain, the Malaysian Medical Council and Australian Medical Council. KMC, Manipal celebrated Diamond Jubilee in the year 2013-14. The institute has strong academic linkages with national and international universities of repute. Many students from countries like UK, Ireland, USA, New Zealand, Kenya, The Netherlands and Malaysia regularly opt for elective postings at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, that gives them great opportunities to learn.

Providing quality professional medical education to every student who joins KMC, Manipal to facilitate his overall growth is the prime objective of the institution. The mission of KMC, Manipal is “to train competent, compassionate and carrying physicians through excellence in teaching and patient care”. The entire team of management, the faculty, staff and the support employees, with the best of the available infrastructure facilities, has been working towards achieving the same.

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal that was started in 1953 had offered MBBS Course. Currently, the institution, besides the undergraduate medical course leading to the award of MBBS degree, is also conducting various postgraduate medical courses in various disciplines and super-speciality courses leading to the award of M.Sc., MD, MS, DM, MCh qualifications.