Description
KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), established in 1999, is a prestigious private medical college in Karnataka. It is affiliated with Nitte (Deemed to be University) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college offers top-tier medical education, advanced research opportunities, and excellent clinical exposure through its attached teaching hospital, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital.
BRANCHES
KSHEMA offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty courses in various medical disciplines, including:
- Anatomy
- Anesthesiology
- Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Respiratory Medicine
RANKING
KSHEMA is ranked among the top private medical colleges in Karnataka for its academic excellence, research facilities, and well-equipped hospital.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Undergraduate (MBBS):
- Admission is based on NEET-UG scores.
- Candidates must participate in Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counseling for state quota seats.
- All India Quota seats are allotted through MCC counseling.
Postgraduate (MD/MS):
- Admission is through NEET-PG.
- Counseling is conducted by KEA for state quota seats and MCC for All India Quota seats.
Super-Specialty (DM/MCh):
- Admission is through NEET-SS, followed by centralized counseling.
PLACEMENTS
Graduates from KSHEMA secure positions in government and private hospitals, research institutions, and healthcare organizations. Many students also pursue higher studies or super-specialization courses.
FEES
- MBBS: ₹17,00,000 per year
- MD/MS: ₹5,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 per year (varies by specialty)
- DM/MCh: ₹10,00,000 – ₹50,00,000 per year
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are available for meritorious and economically weaker students through government and private funding sources.
COURSES OFFERED WITH FEES
MBBS
- Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
- Fees: ₹17,00,000 per year
MD/MS Specializations
- Duration: 3 years
- Fees: ₹5,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 per year
- Specialties: General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, etc.
DM/MCh Super-Specialty Courses
- Duration: 3 years
- Fees: ₹10,00,000 – ₹50,00,000 per year
- Specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Urology, Neurosurgery, etc.
HOSTEL FACILITIES
- Separate hostels for male and female students
- Well-furnished rooms with mess, Wi-Fi, and study halls
- Hostel fees range from ₹60,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year
5 BEST FEATURES OF KSHEMA
- Recognized Private Medical College – Known for academic excellence and advanced medical training.
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure – Advanced laboratories, research centers, and medical equipment.
- Highly Qualified Faculty – Experienced doctors and medical professionals.
- Excellent Clinical Exposure – Affiliated hospital provides hands-on patient care training.
- Strong Research Focus – Encourages innovation in medical sciences.