Government Medical College (GMC), Kottayam, Kerala

Location: Gandhinagar P.O., Kottayam – 686008, Kerala, India

Established: 1962

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

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: kottayammedicalcollege.org

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 175 seats
• B.Sc. Nursing: [Data not specified]
• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery): [Data not specified]

Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS)

• MD Specializations: Anesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Physical Medicine
• MS Specializations: General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics

Super-Specialty Programs (DM/MCh)

• DM Specializations: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology
• MCh Specializations: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	175
MD/MS	116
DM/MCh	9

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹22,050 per annum

One-Time Charges:

• Caution Deposit: ₹2,210
• ID Card Fee: ₹100
• University Fee: ₹2,520

Annual Charges:

• Miscellaneous Fees: ₹1,660
• Van Fees: ₹1,660

Total Annual Fee: ₹27,210 (excluding one-time charges)

MD/MS Tuition Fees: ₹57,890 per annum (varies by specialization)

DM/MCh Tuition Fees: ₹1,33,130 per annum (varies by specialization)

📝 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.

Super-Specialty (DM/MCh): Admission is based on NEET SS scores, followed by counseling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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

Eligibility (DM/MCh):

• MD/MS degree in the relevant specialty from an NMC-recognized institute
• Valid NEET SS score

📍 Contact Details

Address: Gandhinagar P.O., Kottayam – 686008, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-481-2597284 / 2597279
Email: principal@kottayammedicalcollege.org
Website: kottayammedicalcollege.org

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

GMC Kottayam is associated with a 2,094-bedded teaching hospital, providing extensive clinical exposure in departments such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Cardiology, Nephrology, and more. The hospital offers 24×7 emergency services, ICUs, NICUs, trauma center, dialysis, and advanced diagnostic facilities including CT Scan and MRI.

👨‍⚕ Administration

Principal: Dr. Varghese P. Punnoose

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 1962 as the third government-run medical college in Kerala
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Offers MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, MD/MS, and DM/MCh courses
• Campus spans over 60 acres with modern infrastructure
• Includes Institute of Child Health within campus
• Advanced training infrastructure including state-of-the-art laboratories and lecture halls

🎯 Mission & Vision

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