Medical Colleges in Kerala

Medical colleges in Kerala are of the highest quality and are designed to produce competent and skilled medical professionals. The academic standards of Kerala’s medical colleges are highly regarded both nationally and internationally.

Kerala has 12 government medical colleges with a total of 1,755 MBBS seats, out of which 261 seats are reserved for the All India Quota. Additionally, there are 21 private medical colleges offering 2,600 MBBS seats, with 388 seats available for candidates from other states. There is also 1 deemed institute with 150 MBBS seats in Kerala.

Admission to these colleges is based on the NEET Exam Score conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Kerala NEET Counseling will be conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) for 85% of the seats in government medical colleges and 100% of the seats in private medical colleges for the state quota. The remaining 15% of seats in government medical colleges will be filled through counselling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ).

Medical Course Facts

Course	MBBS	MD/MS
Examination Type	NEET-UG	NEET-PG
Approval From	NMC	NMC
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology	MBBS degree
Duration	5.5 years	3 years
Popular Medical College in India	AIIMS AFMC JIPMER CMC Vellore KMC Manipal	AIIMS PGI Chandigarh CMC Vellore JIPMER KMC Manipal
Popular Medical College in Delhi	Travancore Medical College, KollamSree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, ErnakulamPushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, KeralaMount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta Travancore Medical College, Kollam

Why Kerala is a popular destination for Medical aspirants?

• Due to its superior healthcare system and top-notch medical education, Kerala is an attractive option for medical aspirants. Several well-known medical colleges in the state provide students with top-notch instruction and training. These colleges have knowledgeable faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a commitment to research and innovation.

• The Kerala government has launched a number of initiatives to promote medical education and research in the state, including the establishment of new medical colleges and hospitals, student scholarships, and research project funding. The state also has a high doctor-to-patient ratio, indicating a strong emphasis on healthcare and medical services.

• Kerala has an extensive network of hospitals and medical facilities, which gives students the chance to gain real-world experience and exposure to a wide variety of medical cases. Many of Kerala’s hospitals are outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and make use of contemporary medical technology, giving students firsthand exposure to cutting-edge medical procedures.

About Medical Course (MBBS & MD/MS)

Medical education in India includes a wide range of courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In India, the two most popular medical curricula are MBBS and MD/MS.

The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree programme lasts five and a half years. The programme consists of four and a half years of academic study and one year of mandatory internship. Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Forensic Medicine are among the subjects covered in the program.

Students who have completed their MBBS can pursue postgraduate medical courses such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery). The MD programme is a three-year postgraduate programme that focuses on clinical, non-surgical fields of medicine, whereas the MS programme focuses on surgical fields of medicine.

Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dermatology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and many other specialisations are available in MD and MS programmes.

Students interested in pursuing MBBS and MD/MS programmes in India must pass the NEET (National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test) exam, which is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is required for admission to all medical schools in the country.

Career Opportunities & Scope

Medical candidates with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery) degree have a diverse range of job options. Some prominent employment paths for medical graduates include:

Clinical Practise: MBBS graduates have the option of working as a general practitioner or family physician. MD/MS graduates can pursue careers as specialists in fields such as surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and so on.

Research: Medical graduates can work in pharmaceutical businesses, research organisations, or university institutions to pursue a career in research.

Academics: Medical graduates can pursue a career as faculty members in medical colleges or universities.

Public Health: Medical graduates with a background in public health can work in government or private organisations that focus on public health programmes such as health promotion, illness prevention, and healthcare policy.

Hospital Management: Medical graduates can also serve as hospital administrators or healthcare managers in hospital management.

Entrepreneurship: Medical graduates with a bachelor’s degree can open their own private clinics, hospitals, or healthcare-related companies.

Medical applicants have a wide range of chances for career advancement and professional development. The demand for competent and qualified medical personnel is likely to rise in the coming years as medical research and technology develop.

Salary Range & Job Outlook

• Medical candidates’ income ranges and career prospects vary depending on aspects such as location, experience, and speciality. Medical experts, on the other hand, are often well compensated and in high demand.
• As per the report, the average compensation for an MBBS graduate in India is around INR 724,000 per year, whereas the average salary for an MD/MS graduate is around INR 1,382,000 per year. However, these figures can vary greatly depending on region, experience, and expertise.

• Medical personnel are in high demand in India and around the world. The need for healthcare services and medical experts is predicted to rise as the population grows. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), employment of physicians and surgeons in the United States is expected to expand at the same rate as the national average from 2019 to 2029.
• The job market for medical candidates is promising, with numerous career routes and prospects for growth and promotion.

Here is an approximate salary range for MBBS and MD/MS graduates in various job profiles based on industry standards and research:

Job Profile	Salary Range for MBBS	Salary Range for MD/MS
General Physician	INR 4,00,000 – 10,00,000 per annum	INR 6,00,000 – 20,00,000 per annum
Medical Officer	INR 3,00,000 – 8,00,000 per annum	INR 6,00,000 – 15,00,000 per annum
Resident Doctor	INR 3,00,000 – 10,00,000 per annum	INR 6,00,000 – 20,00,000 per annum
Junior Consultant	INR 5,00,000 – 15,00,000 per annum	INR 10,00,000 – 25,00,000 per annum
Senior Consultant	INR 10,00,000 – 25,00,000 per annum	INR 20,00,000 – 50,00,000 per annum
Medical Professor	INR 8,00,000 – 20,00,000 per annum	INR 15,00,000 – 35,00,000 per annum
Medical Researcher	INR 4,00,000 – 15,00,000 per annum	INR 8,00,000 – 25,00,000 per annum

 

Counselling Procedure

The Kerala NEET counselling process is a six-step process that includes registration, document verification, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, payment of fee, and reporting to the allotted college. Let’s take a detailed look at each step of the Kerala NEET counselling process:

Step 1 – Registration: The first step in the Kerala NEET counselling process is online registration on the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Candidates must provide their personal and academic details, along with their NEET scorecard and other relevant documents. They must also pay the counselling fee at this stage.

The registration process for Kerala NEET counselling is an online process that is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Here are the steps to register for Kerala NEET counselling:

• Visit the official website of the CEE, Kerala: Candidates must visit the official website of the CEE, Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in to begin the registration process.
• Click on the NEET UG Candidate Portal: On the homepage of the CEE, Kerala website, candidates must click on the NEET UG Candidate Portal link.
• Create a Profile: Candidates must create a profile by providing their personal and academic details, along with their NEET scorecard details. They must also create a login ID and password at this stage.
• Upload Documents: After creating a profile, candidates must upload the necessary documents such as their NEET scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.
• Pay Counselling Fee: After uploading the documents, candidates must pay the counselling fee through online mode using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Print Acknowledgement: After payment of the counselling fee, candidates must take a printout of the payment receipt and acknowledgement slip.
• Registration Number: Candidates will receive a registration number after completing the registration process. They must keep the registration number safe for future reference.

It is important to note that candidates must provide accurate and complete information during the registration process. Any incorrect or incomplete information may lead to cancellation of their application. Candidates must also ensure that they upload the documents in the prescribed format and size to avoid any technical issues.

Step 2 – Document Verification: After registration, candidates must visit the designated verification centre to verify their documents. Candidates must bring their original documents along with their photocopies for verification. The verification process is important to ensure that the information provided by the candidates is accurate and complete.

Step 3 – Choice Filling and Locking: Once the document verification process is completed, candidates can fill in their choices of colleges and courses based on their preferences. Candidates are advised to carefully choose their preferences as the allotment of seats is based on their choices. Candidates must also lock their choices within the given timeframe.

Step 4 – Seat Allotment: The CEE, Kerala releases a merit list based on the preferences and the availability of seats. Candidates who are allotted a seat in a college are notified through their registered email and mobile number. They can download their allotment memo from the official website of the CEE, Kerala.

Step 5 – Payment of Fee: Candidates who are allotted a seat in a college must pay the required fee within the given timeframe to confirm their admission. Candidates must pay the fee online through the official website of the CEE, Kerala.

Step 6 – Reporting to the Allotted College: Candidates who have confirmed their admission by paying the fee must report to the allotted college within the given timeframe and complete the admission formalities. Candidates must bring their original documents along with their photocopies for verification at the time of admission.

It is important to note that Kerala has both government and private medical and dental colleges, and the counselling process for each type of college may vary. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 education from Kerala and have a domicile certificate are eligible for 85% of the seats in government medical and dental colleges. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 education from outside Kerala are eligible for the remaining 15% of the seats in government medical and dental colleges, as well as all the seats in private medical and dental colleges in the state.

MCC 15 % AIQ Quota

About MCC

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The MCC is responsible for conducting online counselling for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses in India, including MBBS and BDS, through the NEET UG and NEET PG exams, respectively.

The MCC conducts centralized counselling for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges across India, as well as for seats in Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges. The counselling process involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission to the allotted colleges.

MCC NEET Counselling Registration

MCC holds four rounds of NEET-UG counselling for AIQ, including a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. Following the completion of Round 2, the MCC will fill the remaining seats in a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. The following steps must be taken:

• Visit the official website: Visit the official website of MCC (https://mcc.nic.in/) and click on the “UG Medical Counseling” tab.
• New registration: Click on “New Registration” and fill in all the required details such as personal details, contact details, NEET exam details, and security pin. After filling in all the details, click on the “Submit” button.
• Login credentials: After successful registration, a new page will appear with your login credentials. Use these credentials to log in and fill in your choices of colleges and courses.
• Choice filling: Fill in your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. You can choose as many choices as you want.
• Locking of choices: After you have filled in your choices, you need to lock them by clicking on the “Lock Choices” button. Once the choices are locked, you cannot make any changes.
• Seat allotment: The MCC conducts the seat allotment process based on your rank, category, and the choices filled by you. You will be able to see your seat allotment result on the official website.
• Reporting to the allotted college: If you are satisfied with the seat allotted to you, you need to report to the allotted college within the specified time with all the required documents and pay the admission fee.

MCC Counselling Fees Structure

Counselling Fee (Non Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500
Deemed University	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000

Security Fee (Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,0000	Rs. 5,000
Deemed University	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000

Participating Medical Colleges in Kerala

Government Medical College

College Name	Affiliated University	Type	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Government Medical College, Manjeri	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2013	110	23,150
Regional Cancer Centre Thiruvanthapuram	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1981	—	—
Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2014	100	23,150
Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2017	110	23,150
Government Medical College, Idukki	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2022	100	23,150
Government Medical College, Konni	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2022	100	23,150
Government Medical College, Ernakulam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	2000	110	23,150
Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1960	175	23,150
Government Medical College, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1981	175	23,150
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1957	250	23,150
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1951	250	23,150
T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha)	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1963	175	23,150
Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur (Prev. Known as Academy of Medical Sciences)	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Govt.	1995	100	23,150

Private Medical Colleges

College Name	Affiliated University	Type	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	100
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	100
Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	150	6,87,410
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Calicut University	Trust	2008	150	6,87,410
Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2010	200	6,94,830
Dr. Moopen s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2013	150	7,55,062
Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2014	150	6,94,830
Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Society	2014	100	6,89,636
P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2014	200	7,05,805
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2016	100	6,00,914/-
Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Deemed), Coimbatore	Trust	2002	150	19,00,000
Travancore Medical College, Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2009	150	6,94,830
M E S Medical College , Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	150	7,34,852
Azeezia Instt of Medical Science,Meeyannoor,Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2008	100	6,94,830
Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka,Ernakulam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2009	150	7,65,400
Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2006	150	6,39,528
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	100	6,94,830
Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2005	150	7,34,852
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2006	100	6,70,768
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2002	100	6,94,830
Kannur Medical College, Kannur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	Trust	2006	150	5,00,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many medical colleges are there in Kerala?

A: There are currently 33 medical colleges in Kerala, including both government and private institutions.

Q: What are the admission requirements for medical colleges in Kerala?

A: Admission requirements for medical colleges in Kerala may vary depending on the institution, but typically include a high score on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), completion of pre-medical courses, and meeting the eligibility criteria set by the Medical Council of India.

Q: What are the different types of medical degrees offered in Kerala?

A: Medical colleges in Kerala offer a range of medical degrees, including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS).

Q: What is the academic environment like in medical colleges in Kerala?

A: Medical colleges in Kerala provide a rigorous academic environment that combines classroom learning with clinical training. Students have access to experienced faculty members, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to gain practical experience in hospitals and clinics.

Q: What are the career prospects for medical graduates in Kerala?

A: Medical graduates from Kerala have a wide range of career opportunities, both within the state and around the world. They can work as physicians, surgeons, medical researchers, healthcare administrators, and other healthcare professionals, and are in high demand due to their rigorous training and practical experience.

Q: What is the reputation of medical colleges in Kerala?

A: Medical colleges in Kerala have a reputation for providing high-quality medical education and producing competent healthcare professionals. Many of the medical colleges in the state are ranked among the top medical colleges in India.

Q: What are the facilities and resources available at medical colleges in Kerala?

A: Medical colleges in Kerala offer state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, advanced medical equipment, and modern libraries. Students also have access to training hospitals and clinics where they can gain practical experience.

Q: What is the student life like at medical colleges in Kerala?

A: Student life at medical colleges in Kerala is vibrant and diverse, with students from various backgrounds and cultures. In addition to academic activities, there are also opportunities for extracurricular activities, such as sports, cultural events, and social activities.

Q: What is the medium of instruction in medical colleges in Kerala?

A: The medium of instruction in most medical colleges in Kerala is English. However, some institutions may also offer instruction in regional languages such as Malayalam.