## Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

`college/kasturba-medical-college-manipal` · College · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-29 · as listed, not verified yet

Private · Manipal, Karnataka · NIRF 2025 #10 Medical · Medical-Others

Founded in 1953 as India's first self-financed medical college, KMC Manipal is the country's highest-ranked private medical school (10th, NIRF Medical 2025). Its university-town campus, international student mix and USMLE-friendly training make it the default premium choice for students outside the government system.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private · Private Un-Aided | as listed, not verified yet |
| Where | Manipal, Karnataka | as listed, not verified yet |
| NIRF 2025 | #10 Medical | verified |
| Founded | 1953 | as listed, not verified yet |
| University | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | as listed, not verified yet |
| Website | https://manipal.edu/kmc-manipal.html | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Campus Binge college data (campusbinge.in)](https://campusbinge.in/colleges/Kasturba%20Medical%20College%2C%20Manipal), 2026-10-29
2. [NIRF rankings (nirfindia.org)](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings)
3. Campus Binge editorial description
4. [Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (official website)](https://manipal.edu/kmc-manipal.html)