Karakonam, Kerala
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur·Estd. 2002
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam is a private medical college in Karakonam, Kerala, established in 2002 under a trust/society. Functioning within the National Medical Commission (NMC) framework, it is associated with MBBS along with postgraduate MD and MS programmes delivered alongside an attached teaching hospital. Admission is conducted through NEET-UG for undergraduate seats and NEET-PG for postgraduate study, followed by the relevant counselling rounds. Aspirants researching Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College Karakonam admission 2026 should carefully check NEET eligibility, the courses offered, fee structure, cutoff trends and the complete admission process.
This page brings together courses, eligibility, fees, cutoff, seats and facilities so 2026 NEET aspirants can plan their MBBS or PG application.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 10 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 21 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2024). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Merit Quota | NCC Quota | NRI Quota | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1,75,584R1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BX (Other Backward Christian) | 50,977R1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| AM (All India Merit (Other state)) | 54,172R4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SM (State Merit General) | 69,079R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| BH (Other Backward hindu) | 72,176R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MU (Muslim) | 73,155R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EZ (Ezhava) | 78,494R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| LA (Latin Catholic) | 1,14,382R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DV (Dheevara ) | 1,19,255R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Viswakarma | 1,26,985R1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| AC (Christian minority) | 1,38,298R1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| KU (Kudumbi) | 3,23,600R1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NRI | — | — | 3,73,368R3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NCC | — | 4,73,559R3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
15 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 9,766 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 10,097 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 19,938 | 2024 |
| General Medicine | 20,782 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 45,837 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 47,861 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 53,906 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 67,684 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 81,378 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 2,05,289 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt | NRI |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹8.57 L | ₹22.74 L |
MD
₹11.79 L – ₹40.81 L / year
MS
₹19.42 L – ₹40.81 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
CEE Kerala
State / management quota
Admission to Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a private college, seats span an All India / management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Government/convener-quota seats are counselled by the Kerala State NEET-UG Counselling, while management and NRI seats follow the private-quota rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital was around 69,079 (Merit Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital closed near rank 9,766 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital has 150 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Kerala state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹8.57 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
The NRI-quota fee is about ₹22.74 L per year. NRI/management seats require the same valid NEET rank as any other seat.
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 15 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital is a private medical college in Karakonam, Kerala. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Kerala State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 69,079 and 77,645. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹57.88K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹60.06K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital has an attached teaching hospital of around 695 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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