Doctorate of Medicine [DM]

Kurnool Medical College (KMC) offers DM as a 3-year full-time super-specialty medical programme under Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (DRNTRUHS), recognised by NMC. Two specializations are available: Cardiology and Endocrinology. Total tuition fees are INR 1,35,000 for the 3-year programme, payable as INR 45,000 per year. Admission is through NEET SS via MCC All-India Quota and AP DRNTRUHS state counselling.

Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET SS merit. NEET SS 2026 registration is expected in October 2026. The exam is expected in December 2026 with MCC super-specialty counselling expected in February 2027.

KMC Kurnool DM Fees 2026

Both DM specializations at KMC Kurnool carry the same tuition fee: INR 45,000 per year, totalling INR 1,35,000 for the full 3-year programme. Hostel charges are applicable separately.

• Annual tuition fee of INR 45,000 is payable at the start of each academic year.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before taking admission.

KMC Kurnool DM Admission 2026

DM admission at KMC Kurnool is through NEET SS merit. Seats are split equally between MCC All-India Quota (50%) and AP DRNTRUHS state counselling (50%). Candidates must hold an MD degree in an eligible feeder specialty as specified by NMC DM regulations.

Important Dates

• All dates listed are for the 2026-27 cycle and are yet to be officially notified.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold an MD degree in a relevant feeder specialty recognised by NMC for the respective DM programme (e.g., MD General Medicine or MD Pediatrics for DM Cardiology. MD General Medicine for DM Endocrinology)
• A valid NEET SS score is mandatory. Eligibility and cutoffs are determined by NMC and counselling authorities each year
• Valid registration with the Medical Council of India or the respective State Medical Council is required

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET SS conducted by NBE in December 2026. Your score and rank determine eligibility for DM seats across India
• Register for MCC super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in (for AIQ seats) or AP DRNTRUHS SS counselling (for state-quota seats) as applicable
• Fill college and specialization preferences in the counselling portal selecting KMC Kurnool and the preferred DM specialization
• Accept seat allotment and report to KMC Kurnool with original MD degree, internship certificate, NEET SS scorecard, and registration certificate
• Pay the first-year fee of INR 45,000 and complete registration formalities with the KMC academic section

✓ Opt for this if

• MD physicians targeting DM Cardiology or Endocrinology at a government college with INR 1,35,000 total fees
• Candidates from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana seeking AP DRNTRUHS state-quota DM seats
• Aspiring super-specialists comfortable with government hospital-based clinical training in Kurnool
• Candidates targeting NMC-recognised DM qualification for government service or academic roles

✗ Skip if

• MD candidates targeting AIIMS, PGI, or NIMS for DM Cardiology or Endocrinology
• Candidates seeking DM in specializations beyond Cardiology and Endocrinology at KMC
• Those requiring private super-specialty hospital infrastructure with advanced tertiary care volume

KMC Kurnool DM Scholarships 2026

DM students at KMC Kurnool may access state and national scholarship programmes. Eligible students should apply through the respective government scholarship portals immediately after admission.

• AP domicile students should apply via the AP state scholarship portal after admission.
• All amounts and criteria are subject to government norms for the respective academic year.

KMC Kurnool DM FAQs

Ques. What is the feeder MD specialty required for DM Cardiology admission at KMC Kurnool?

Ans. DM Cardiology at KMC Kurnool requires an MD in General Medicine or MD Pediatrics as the feeder specialty, as per NMC DM admission regulations. The exact eligible feeder specialties are notified by NMC in the NEET SS prospectus each year. Verify with the official NEET SS 2026 information bulletin.

Ques. Is INR 1,35,000 the fee for one year or the total 3-year DM fee at KMC?

Ans. INR 1,35,000 is the total tuition fee for the complete 3-year DM programme at KMC Kurnool, payable as INR 45,000 per year. This is the government-affiliated fee structure. Hostel charges are separate and applicable as per KMC norms.

Ques. Can candidates from states other than Andhra Pradesh apply for DM at KMC Kurnool?

Ans. Yes. 50% of DM seats at KMC Kurnool fall under the MCC All-India Quota, open to candidates from any state through MCC super-specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 50% are for AP-domicile candidates through AP DRNTRUHS SS counselling.

Ques. When does NEET SS 2026 registration open for DM admission at KMC Kurnool?

Ans. NEET SS 2026 registration is expected to open in October 2026. The exam is expected in December 2026 with results in January 2027. MCC super-specialty counselling is expected in February 2027 and AP DRNTRUHS SS counselling in March 2027. Monitor the official NBE and MCC portals for notifications.

Ques. How many DM seats are available in Cardiology and Endocrinology at KMC Kurnool?

Ans. The number of NMC-approved DM seats per specialization at KMC Kurnool is notified in the MCC information bulletin and DRNTRUHS seat matrix each year. Check the MCC super-specialty counselling information bulletin at mcc.nic.in for the exact seat count per specialty for 2026-27.