

KS Hegde Medical Academy, often called KS Hegde, is a private institution linked with NITTE University, having been established in 1999. This academy provides a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the year 2024, it secured the 107th spot in the Indian rankings by IIRF, and by 2025, its rank was 395 according to Collegedunia. The MBBS course stands out as KS Hegde's primary program. Admissions for this course depend on the NEET UG exam results, requiring candidates to have scored at least 50% in their 12th-grade examinations. Following the exam, the KEA conducts a counseling session, with the Karnataka NEET 2024 counseling cutoff ranks ranging from 34,239 to 216,228. For those interested in MD and MS programs, admissions are based on MBBS credentials along with NEET PG scores. As of now, the 2025 Placement report hasn't been published by the college. However, according to the NIRF report, the median salary package for undergraduate courses was INR 15 lakhs per annum in 2023, with 143 students securing placements. For postgraduate courses, the median package was INR 20 lakhs per annum in 2024. For those looking to apply, it's essential to complete the admission procedure on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, with NEET UG counseling registration required at mcc.nic.in.