K S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE Institutions
K S Hegde Medical Academy, P.O Deralakatte, Mangaluru - 575018
Quick Info
1999
Medical Council of India (MCI) Government of India (GOI)
Facts
Private
Co-Ed
About
Established in 1999, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) strives to provide medical education with high academic standards. The college became a constituent of Nitte University in 2009. The institution is delivering quality health-care to the public with an emphasis on developing social responsibility in its students.
The college offers MBBS and MD/MS programs recognized by the Medical Council of India. Also, it offers B.Sc courses in Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Master's program in Public Health (MPH) and many more.
The college provides the students with hands-on training and initiatives like integrated learning, skills laboratory, e-learning resources, mentorship programmes, and objective assessment practices for the students. The students are also encouraged to participate in research activities. Apart from the Medical Council of India, Government of India, the college is also recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.
Scholarship
**Scholarships subject to the central/state government and college rules.
The college provides scholarships to the students based on their merit.
Exam
| Exam | Full-Form |
| NEET UG | National Eligibility Entrance Test For Undergraduate Course |
| NEET PG | National Eligibility Entrance Test for PostgraduateCourse |
| KCET | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
Why Choose
KS Hegde Medical Academy is recognized as a medical school with high academic standards. Other facilities provided by the college are:
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Research opportunities: The college has collaboration with other research institutes for medical research purposes.
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Quality Education: The college offers hands-on training, mentorship programs, skill laboratory, integrated learning, e-learning resources and objective assessment to the students.
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Practical Experience: There is a super-speciality hospital attached to the institution which serves as a teaching hospital.
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Well-stocked Library: The college has a library that has ample books, medical journals, and research papers which the students can borrow.
Career Opportunities
The graduates of K S Hegde Medical Academy can become:
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General Physician
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Dermatologist
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Surgeon
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Pathologist
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Microbiologist
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Medical Laboratory Technology
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Anaesthesia & OT Technology
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Medical Imaging Technology
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Respiratory Therapy
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Anaesthesiology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Dermatology
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Master of Surgery (MS) E.N.T.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) General Medicine
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Master of Surgery (MS) General Surgery
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Master of Surgery (MS) Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Master of Surgery (MS) Ophthalmology
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Master of Surgery (MS) Orthopedics
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pediatrics
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pathology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Radiology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Anatomy
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Biochemistry
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Microbiology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pharmacology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Physiology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Community Medicine
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Psychiatry
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Forensic Medicine
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) Urology
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology
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Master of Science (M.Sc) Medical Laboratory Technology Haematology and Blood Transfusion
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Master of Science (M.Sc) Medical Imaging Technology
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmacy
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Nursing
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biological Sciences
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Physiotherapy
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Allied Health Sciences
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Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Psychiatric Social Work
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Common facilities
Lab
Library
FAQs
It is located in Mangalore, Karnataka.
Candidates who have completed their M.Sc. degree can also pursue an MS degree. But MS Degree holders usually don’t go for M.Sc. degree.
M.Ch. stands for Magister of Chirurgiae or in other words, Master of Surgery in Latin. It is a three years post doctoral degree in Indian Medical System which is the highest Master Degree in the surgical field. To qualify for the entrance examination of M.Ch., one must have a postgraduate master degree in General Surgery. The college offers an M.Ch in Urology.
Allied Health is a very vast Industry and has many applications in the public as well as private sector: clinics, hospitals, private practices and many more avenues.
Yes, MBBS from India will be valued in foreign countries. However, there are two more steps before getting set to work abroad after MBBS in India. First, you need to clear the screening test for the doctors of the concerned foreign country and second, you need to have a work permit to practice abroad.