Government Medical College (GMC), Thrissur, Kerala

Location: Medical College, M.G. Kavu, Thrissur – 680596, Kerala, India

Established: 1982

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

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: gmctcr.kerala.gov.in

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Program

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 175 seats

Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS)

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

Super-Specialty Programs (DM/MCh)

• DM Specializations: Cardiology (2 seats)
• MCh Specializations: Neurosurgery (3 seats)

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	175
MD/MS	116
DM/MCh	5

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹31,570 per annum

Miscellaneous Charges: ₹1,660 per annum

University Fee (One-time): ₹2,520

Caution Deposit (One-time): ₹2,210

ID Card Fee (One-time): ₹100

Van Fee (Annual): ₹1,660

Total Annual Fee: ₹41,570 (excluding one-time charges)

MD/MS Tuition Fee: ₹81,050 per annum

DM/MCh Tuition Fee: ₹81,050 per annum

📝 Admission Procedure

Undergraduate (MBBS): Admission is based on NEET UG scores. Counseling is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, and All India Quota (AIQ) seats are managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Postgraduate (MD/MS): Admission is based on NEET PG scores. Counseling is conducted by CEE, Kerala, and MCC for AIQ seats.

Eligibility (MBBS):

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

Eligibility (MD/MS):

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

📍 Contact Details

Address: Medical College, M.G. Kavu, Thrissur – 680596, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-487-2201355
Email: principalmctcr@gmail.com
Website: gmctcr.kerala.gov.in

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

Government Medical College, Thrissur is associated with a 800+ bed multi-specialty hospital. It provides hands-on training in General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and more. The hospital has ICUs, emergency services, a Cath Lab, advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT), and a specialized Burns Unit. It also played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

👨‍⚕ Administration

Principal: Dr. Sheela B.

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 1982 as the fifth oldest medical college in Kerala
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
• 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 250-acre campus in M.G. Kavu, 14 km from Thrissur city center
• Named the best medical college in Kerala by the Swasthya conference 2021

🎯 Mission & Vision

To deliver affordable, quality medical education and healthcare services with an emphasis on research, compassion, and community-oriented care to serve the evolving needs of society.