Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam

Location: Dr. S.M.C.S.I Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695504, Kerala, India

Established: 2002

Affiliation: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: smcsimch.ac.in

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Program

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 150 seats

Postgraduate Programs

• MD – Anaesthesiology
• MD – Biochemistry
• MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
• MD – General Medicine
• MD – Paediatrics
• MD – Pathology
• MD – Pharmacology
• MD – Radiology
• MD – Respiratory Medicine

Paramedical & Nursing Courses

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): 30 seats
• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT): 30 seats
• B.Sc. Optometry: 15 seats
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT): 30 seats
• Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT): 18 seats
• Diploma in Optometry (DOA): 30 seats
• Diploma in Radiography and Imaging Technology (DRT): 15 seats
• Diploma in Dialysis Technology (DDT): 3 seats

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	150
MD/MS	41
BPT	30
B.Sc. MLT	30
B.Sc. Optometry	15
DMLT	30
DOTAT	18
DOA	30
DRT	15
DDT	3

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fees: ₹6,94,830 for the entire course (5.5 years), payable annually.

MD/MS Tuition Fees: Approx. ₹8.5 lakh to ₹14 lakh per annum, varying by specialty.

Paramedical & Nursing Courses Fees:

• BPT, B.Sc. MLT, B.Sc. Optometry: Approx. ₹1.05 lakh to ₹1.13 lakh per annum
• Diploma courses: Approx. ₹75,000 per annum
• BSc Nursing: Approx. ₹1,30,325 for 4 years
• MSc Nursing: Approx. ₹1,90,700 for 2 years
• MHA (Hospital Administration): Approx. ₹1,07,000 for 2 years

Note: Fees are subject to change as per university regulations.

📝 Admission Procedure

Undergraduate (MBBS): Admission based on NEET UG scores, followed by centralized counseling through Kerala CEE.

Postgraduate (MD/MS): Admission based on NEET PG scores, followed by centralized counseling through Kerala CEE.

Paramedical & Nursing Courses: Admission based on merit; 50% seats under Government quota, 50% Management quota.

Eligibility:

• MBBS: 10+2 with PCB, 50% aggregate (40% reserved categories), minimum 17 years old by Dec 31 admission year.
• MD/MS: MBBS degree from NMC recognized institute, 55% marks, completed 1-year internship.
• Paramedical/Nursing: 10+2 with PCB, 45% aggregate.

📍 Contact Details

Address: Dr. S.M.C.S.I Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695504, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-471-3074000
Email: academics@smcsimch.ac.in
Website: smcsimch.ac.in

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

Attached to a 650-bedded teaching hospital offering extensive clinical exposure in departments including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Cardiology, Nephrology, and more. Facilities include 24×7 emergency services, ICU, NICU, trauma center, dialysis, IVF, Cath Lab, CT Scan, MRI, and DSA.

👨‍⚕ Administration

Chairman: Rt. Rev. A. Dharmaraj Rasalam
Principal: Dr. J. Anusha Merline
Director: Dr. J. Bennet Abraham

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 2002
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
• Recognized by National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Offers MBBS, MD/MS, Nursing, and various paramedical courses
• 650-bedded teaching hospital with modern infrastructure
• Extensive clinical exposure and hands-on training
• Managed by South Kerala Medical Mission under Church of South India

🎯 Mission & Vision

To provide quality medical education and healthcare services, fostering competent and compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to serving the community.