GAMCA Medical Centre in Mangalore

Both closed Sundays. Details last checked [22-09-2026].

Medistar is easy to locate; it’s right next to the HPCL petrol pump near Mangla Stadium. Since Shivam’s hours appear to be a short morning window, if you’re assigned there, it’s best to plan an early visit rather than an afternoon one.

Booking Your GAMCA Medical Appointment for Mangalore

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Select Mangalore as your medical city, and enter your passport and visa details exactly as they appear on your documents; mismatches here are a common reason slips get rejected later. Pay online by UPI, card or bank transfer, and your slip usually arrives within 15-30 minutes. Since one of Mangalore’s centres closes as early as 1 PM, it’s worth booking a morning appointment slot so you don’t risk missing the window if you’re assigned there.

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Does a Tattoo Affect Your GAMCA Medical Test?

This is a question we get asked often, and the honest answer is: there’s no clearly published GAMCA rule that fails a candidate for having a tattoo itself. The exam focuses on things like infectious diseases, chest X-ray findings and general physical fitness, not body art on its own.

That said, a couple of things are worth knowing from what we’ve seen:

• A fresh or infected tattoo can be a problem. We’ve had a candidate whose tattoo had developed an infection, and this became a genuine health concern during the exam. If you’re planning a GAMCA medical and have a recent tattoo, it’s safer to let it heal completely first and make sure there’s no infection before your appointment.
• Having tattoos, even several, isn’t automatically disqualifying. We’ve also had a candidate with tattoos across multiple parts of the body who was understandably anxious going in, worried the test would fail him before it even started. Tattoos by themselves are not what the test is checking for.

If you have a tattoo that’s healed and not infected, there’s usually no reason to expect it to affect your result. If it’s recent or shows any sign of infection or irritation, it’s worth getting that checked and healed before you go for your test.

If you’re unsure about your specific case, ask the centre directly before your appointment, or reach out to us and we’ll guide you.

FAQ

How many GAMCA centres are there in Mangalore?

Two: Medistar Diagnostic Centre and Shivam Medical Center.

Does having multiple tattoos increase the chance of being declared unfit

No, the number of tattoos isn’t what’s being tested. What matters is your overall health; an infected or unhealed tattoo could be flagged, so it’s best to get it fully healed before your appointment. Book Your Slip

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