Government Medical College (GMC), Ernakulam, Kerala

Location: HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, Ernakulam – 683503, Kerala, India

Established: 1999

Affiliation: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: cmccochin.org

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 110 seats
• BSc Nursing: 60 seats
• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery): 40 seats

Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS)

• MD Specializations: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pathology, Microbiology
• MS Specializations: [Data not specified]

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	110
BSc Nursing	60
GNM	40
MD/MS	11

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹31,670 per annum

MD/MS Tuition Fees: ₹45,000 – ₹1,00,000 per annum (depending on specialization)

BSc Nursing Fee: ₹22,070 per annum

GNM Fee: ₹5,040 per annum

📝 Admission Procedure

Undergraduate (MBBS): Admission is based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must participate in the counseling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala for state quota seats and MCC for All India Quota.

Postgraduate (MD/MS): Admission is based on NEET PG scores, with counseling by CEE Kerala and MCC.

Eligibility (MBBS):

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
• Minimum age of 17 years by December 31 of the admission year

Eligibility (MD/MS):

• MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• Completion of one-year internship

📍 Contact Details

Address: HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, Ernakulam – 683503, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-484-2754555
Email: principal@cmccochin.org
Website: cmccochin.org

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

GMC Ernakulam has a 700-bedded teaching hospital offering practical training in General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pathology, and Microbiology. Facilities include ICUs, Operation Theatres, MRI, CT Scan, Cath Lab, RT-PCR Lab, and a dedicated Burns Unit. The hospital played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic with robotic assistance for patient care.

👨‍⚕ Administration

Principal: Dr. Pratap Somnath

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 1999 (formerly Cochin Medical College)
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Offers MBBS, BSc Nursing, GNM, and MD/MS courses
• Campus spans 60 acres with modern infrastructure
• Includes Cochin Cancer Research Centre within campus
• Advanced training infrastructure including robotic support and Cath Lab

🎯 Mission & Vision

To deliver quality medical education and affordable healthcare services while promoting innovation, ethics, and social responsibility through research and compassionate care.