Kottayam, Kerala
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur·Estd. 1960
Government Medical College, Kottayam is a state government medical institution in Kottayam, Kerala, established in 1962 and counted among the older public medical colleges in the state. As a medical college regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), it offers the undergraduate MBBS programme along with postgraduate MD and MS specialisations, with admission carried out strictly through NEET-UG and NEET-PG followed by Kerala state and all-India counselling.
Candidates planning for Government Medical College Kottayam admission 2026 should check the eligibility norms, including the 10+2 science requirement and qualifying NEET scores, before applying. This page brings together the courses offered, eligibility criteria, fee structure, admission process, NEET cutoff trends, seat matrix and campus facilities so that aspirants can plan the 2026 session with clarity and confidence.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 175 · MD 17 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 53 across 5 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
22 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 364 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 443 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 476 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 2,723 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 3,754 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 9,219 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 10,471 | 2024 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 10,873 | 2024 |
| Pathology | 13,162 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 17,529 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 23,071 | 2024 |
| Pharmacology | 26,344 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 45,622 | 2024 |
| Physiology | 46,053 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 51,311 | 2024 |
| Biochemistry | 83,298 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 88,495 | 2024 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt |
|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹23.15K |
MD
₹69.47K / year
MS
₹69.47K / 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
85% state quota
Admission to Government Medical College 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 government college, seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota and the 85% state quota. The All India Quota is counselled online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while the state quota is counselled by the Kerala State NEET-UG Counselling. Both run in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Government Medical College, 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.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Government Medical College closed near rank 364 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.
Government Medical College has 175 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Kerala state quota.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹23.15K per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Government Medical College offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS) and Nursing, with a total of 22 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Government Medical College is a government medical college in Kottayam, Kerala. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
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 Government Medical College 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.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹57.88K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹60.06K by the third year. A service bond of 1 year applies (penalty about ₹50 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Government Medical College is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Government Medical College has an attached teaching hospital of around 2,094 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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