Established in 1999, KS 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.

KS Hegde Medical College ranking by NIRF in 2020 was at 36th position. The college provides the students with hands-on training and initiatives like integrated learning, skills laboratory, e-learning resources, mentorship programs, and objective assessment practices for the students.

The students are also encouraged to participate in research activities. Apart from the Medical Council of India and the Government of India, KSHEMA Medical College is also recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council.

KS Hegde Medical College reviews among students and staff are excellent for the facilities it offers in academics. The college is also recognized as a medical school with high academic standards.

The college has collaborated with other research institutes for medical research purposes. It offers hands-on training, mentorship programs, skill laboratory, integrated learning, e-learning resources, and objective assessment to the students.

KS Hegde Medical College offers MBBS and MD/ MS programs recognized by the Medical Council of India. Also, it offers B.Sc courses in Medical Imaging Technology and many more. KS Hegde Medical College MBBS fees are affordable for every section of society.

KS Hegde Medical College cut off for the general category in NEET 2020 is 686-469. The college has a super-speciality hospital attached to the institution, which serves as a teaching hospital and a well-stocked library with ample books, medical journals, and research papers. KS Hegde Medical College fee structure varies from course to course.