Kerala, known as ‘God’s Own Country,’ is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its quality education, particularly in medicine. The state boasts a strong healthcare system, supported by numerous well-regarded medical institutions.

Kerala is home to 36 medical colleges, including both government and private institutions, as well as deemed universities.

List of medical colleges in Kerala Overview:

Number of Medical Colleges	36
Seat Availability	6677
Accreditations	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch, DM, MD/MS, Diploma
Type of Colleges	Government, Private and Deemed Universities

Top Medical Colleges in Kerala 

According to the NIRF ranking, the following colleges are ranked in the top 50 and are considered the best in the state, as they are evaluated based on various factors.

• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

List of Government Medical Colleges in Kerala 

Medical Institution Name	Established Year	Seats
Government Medical College, Ernakulam	2000	110
Government Medical College, Idukki.	–	100
Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad	2014	100
Government Medical College, Konni	2022	100
Government Medical College, Kottayam	1960	175
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	1957	250
Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malapuram Dist.	2013	110
Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	2017	110
Government Medical College, Thrissur	1981	175
Govt. Medical College,Pariyaram, Kannur (Prev. Known as Academy of Medical Sciences)	1995	100
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	1951	250
T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha)	1963	175
Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapura	–	–
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvanthapuram	–	–

List of Private Medical Colleges in Kerala 

Medical Institution Name	Established Year	Seats
Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	2014	150
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	2002	100
Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	2000	150
Azeezia Instt of Medical Science,Meeyannoor,Kollam	2008	100
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	2016	100
Dr. Moopen s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	2013	150
Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram	2001	150
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	2002	100
Kannur Medical College, Kannur	2006	150
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	2006	100
KMCT Medical College,Kozhikode, Calicut	2008	150
Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode,Calicut	2010	200
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	2001	100
M E S Medical College , Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	2002	150
Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	2014	150
P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	2014	200
Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	2002	100
Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	2005	150
Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka,Ernakulam	2009	150
Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	2006	150
Travancore Medical College, Kollam	2009	150

Admission Process for Medical Colleges in Kerala 

Getting into medical colleges in Kerala involves several key steps:

1. NEET Exam:
   • To apply for MBBS, you must clear the NEET-UG exam, while for postgraduate (MD/MS) courses, you need to pass NEET-PG. Both exams are mandatory for medical admissions in Kerala.
2. Registration:
   • Once you have your NEET scores, you need to register for the Kerala NEET counselling on the official website (cee.kerala.gov.in).
3. Counselling and Seat Allotment:
   • After registration, you’ll select your preferred medical colleges and courses.
   • Seats are then assigned based on your NEET rank, category, and seat availability.
4. Quota Systems:
   • 15% seats are reserved for the All India Quota, while 85% are for Kerala state quota students. Private colleges may have management and NRI quotas.
5. Document Verification:
   • Once you’re allotted a seat, you’ll need to submit your documents, like the NEET scorecard, class 10th and 12th certificates, and any relevant category certificates.
6. Joining the College:
   • Finally, report to the college within the given time frame to complete the admission process.

This process ensures fair and transparent admissions to medical colleges in Kerala based on merit.

List Of Private Medical Colleges In Kerala With Fee Structure

Medical Institution Name	Fees / Year
Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	Rs 7,77,179
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Rs 7,77,179
Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	–
Azeezia Instt of Medical Science,Meeyannoor,Kollam	Rs 7,77,179
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	Rs 7,34,852
Dr. Moopen s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	Rs 8,44,551
Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram	Rs 7,77,179
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Rs 7,77,179
Kannur Medical College, Kannur	–
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	Rs 7,50,266
KMCT Medical College,Kozhikode, Calicut	Rs 7,68,880
Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode,Calicut	Rs 7,77,179
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Rs 7,77,179
M E S Medical College , Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Rs 7,77,179
Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	Rs 7,77,179
P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	Rs 7,05,805
Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Rs 7,77,179
Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Rs 7,34,852
Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka,Ernakulam	Rs 8,09,487
Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	Rs 7,39,527
Travancore Medical College, Kollam	Rs 7,77,179

Wrapping Up:

In conclusion, Kerala offers a variety of prestigious medical colleges, both government and private, providing quality education in the field of medicine. With a total of 36 institutions and over 6,677 medical seats, the state is a hub for aspiring doctors. The admission process is transparent and largely based on NEET scores, ensuring merit-based selection. Whether you’re aiming for undergraduate or postgraduate medical courses, Kerala provides ample opportunities across various specializations.

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