Are you dreaming of becoming a doctor? Pursuing an MBBS in Kerala can be your gateway to a rewarding medical career! Kerala is known for its high-quality medical education, affordable fee structure, and a transparent admission process through CAP (Centralized Allotment Process) counselling. With a balanced reservation system and top-notch government and private colleges, Kerala ensures that students from every background get a fair chance at securing an MBBS seat.
Let’s dive into the detailed breakdown of MBBS colleges, seat matrix, eligibility criteria, and the complete admission process in Kerala — exclusively curated by Future Consultancy! 👨⚕️👩⚕️
Kerala boasts a total of 32 MBBS colleges, including:
✨ 12 Government Medical Colleges
✨ 20 Private Medical Colleges
📊 Seat Distribution:
🎓 Government Colleges – 1,755 seats
🎓 Private Colleges – 2,850 seats
📌 Total MBBS Seats in Kerala – 4,605
Kerala’s government medical institutions are known for excellence in medical education. Admission to these colleges is based on NEET-UG scores. Leading names include:
🔹 Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut)
🔹 Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
🔹 Government Medical College, Kottayam
🔹 T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (Alleppey)
🔹 Government Medical College, Thrissur
📌 Total MBBS Seats in Government Colleges: 1,755
| S.No | College Name | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut) | 1957 | 250 |
| 2️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 1951 | 250 |
| 3️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Kottayam | 1960 | 175 |
| 4️⃣ | Govt. T D Medical College, Alleppey | 1963 | 175 |
| 5️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Thrissur | 1981 | 175 |
| 6️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Ernakulam | 2000 | 110 |
| 7️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Parippally, Kollam | 2017 | 110 |
| 8️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram | 2013 | 110 |
| 9️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Yakkara, Palakkad | 2014 | 100 |
| 🔟 | Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur | 1995 | 100 |
| 1️⃣1️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Konni | 2022 | 100 |
| 1️⃣2️⃣ | Govt. Medical College, Idukki | 2022 | 100 |
There are 20 private MBBS colleges in Kerala offering 2,850 MBBS seats. Among them:
✨ KMCT Medical College has the highest intake with 250 seats.
✨ Malabar Medical College & P.K. Das Institute each have 200 seats.
| S.No | College Name | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur | 2002 | 100 |
| 2️⃣ | Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur | 2002 | 100 |
| 3️⃣ | Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla | 2016 | 100 |
| 4️⃣ | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery | 2001 | 100 |
| 5️⃣ | Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla | 2002 | 100 |
| 6️⃣ | MES Medical College, Malappuram | 2002 | 150 |
| 7️⃣ | Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 2005 | 150 |
| 8️⃣ | KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode | 2008 | 250 |
| 9️⃣ | SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram | 2006 | 150 |
| 🔟 | Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam | 2001 | 150 |
| 1️⃣1️⃣ | Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode | 2010 | 200 |
| 1️⃣2️⃣ | Travancore Medical College, Kollam | 2009 | 150 |
| 1️⃣3️⃣ | P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Ottapalam | 2014 | 200 |
| 1️⃣4️⃣ | Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam | 2009 | 150 |
| 1️⃣5️⃣ | Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam | 2008 | 100 |
| 1️⃣6️⃣ | Karuna Medical College, Palakkad | 2006 | 100 |
| 1️⃣7️⃣ | Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Wayanad | 2013 | 150 |
| 1️⃣8️⃣ | Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta | 2014 | 150 |
| 1️⃣9️⃣ | Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha | 2014 | 150 |
| 2️⃣0️⃣ | Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Walayar | 2014 | 150 |
✅ Must have passed HSE of Kerala or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English
✅ Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST, 45% for PwD)
✅ Must qualify NEET-UG with required percentile
🔹 Keralite: Born in Kerala or either parent born in Kerala
🔹 Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Studied in Kerala 5+ years or child of Kerala govt. employee
🔹 Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Other Indian citizens – eligible only for management quota
📄 NEET-UG 2024 Admit Card & Scorecard
📄 Data Sheet from CEE Kerala
📄 Date of Birth Certificate
📄 HSE Marksheet
📄 Transfer & Conduct Certificate
📄 Migration Certificate (if applicable)
📄 Physical Fitness Certificate
📄 Allotment Memo from CEE
📄 Original copies of uploaded documents (Nativity, Reservation, etc.)
🔹 Step 1: Online Registration on www.cee.kerala.gov.in
🔹 Step 2: Fill Application, Upload Docs, Pay Fee
🔹 Step 3: Enter College & Course Preferences
🔹 Step 4: Seat Allotment Based on NEET Rank & Reservation
🔹 Step 5: Reporting to Allotted College for Final Admission
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹625 |
| SC | ₹250 |
| ST | Free |
📌 Note: If you skip admission after seat allotment, a penalty or forfeiture of the security deposit may apply, especially in later rounds.
🏥 15% in Government Colleges
🏥 15% in Self-Financing Colleges
✅ Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%
✅ Govt. of India Nominees: As per allocation
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| State Merit (SM) | 50% |
| EWS (General) | 10% |
| SEBC (Total) | 30% |
| — Ezhava (EZ) | 9% |
| — Muslim (MU) | 8% |
| — Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 3% |
| — Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian (LA) | 3% |
| — Dheevara (DV) | 2% |
| — Viswakarma (VK) | 2% |
| — Kusavan (KN) | 1% |
| — Other Backward Christian (BX) | 1% |
| — Kudumbi (KU) | 1% |
| SC & ST (Total) | 10% |
| — Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8% |
| — Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
🏥 Govt. Medical College, Palakkad (IIMS)
• SC – 70% | ST – 2% | General – 13% | AIQ – 15%
🏥 Govt. Medical College, Kollam
• State Quota – 50% | ESIC Wards – 35% | AIQ – 15%
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