Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam

Location: Medical College Road, Parippally, Kollam – 691574, Kerala, India

Established: 2017 (as a government medical college; formerly ESIC Medical College, Parippally)

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

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: gmckollam.edu.in

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Program

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 110 seats

Postgraduate Programs (MD)

• MD Specializations: Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology (2 seats each)

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	110
MD	8

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹23,150 per annum

MD Tuition Fees: ₹55,130 per annum

📝 Admission Procedure

Undergraduate (MBBS): Admission is based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must participate in the Kerala NEET UG counseling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

Postgraduate (MD): Admission is based on NEET PG scores, followed by counseling conducted by CEE, Kerala.

Eligibility (MBBS):

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

Eligibility (MD):

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

📍 Contact Details

Address: Medical College Road, Parippally, Kollam – 691574, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-474-2572574
Email: gmckollam@gmail.com
Website: gmckollam.edu.in

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

Government Medical College, Kollam is associated with a 500-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, providing extensive clinical exposure in departments such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Cardiology, Nephrology, and more. The hospital offers 24×7 emergency services, ICU, NICU, trauma center, dialysis, IVF, Cath Lab, and advanced diagnostic facilities including CT Scan, MRI, and DSA.

👨‍⚕ Administration

Principal: Dr. B. Padmakumar

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 2017 as the first government medical college in Kollam district
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medical and nursing fields
• Associated with a multi-specialty hospital providing comprehensive clinical exposure
• Located in a serene 33-acre campus in Parippally, Kollam

🎯 Mission & Vision

To deliver quality medical education and healthcare services, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, research, and compassionate care to meet the evolving needs of society.