Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad
Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad
Location: East Yakkara, Kunnathurmedu PO, Palakkad – 678013, Kerala, India
Established: 2014
Affiliation: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Website: gmcpalakkad.in
🎓 Courses Offered
Undergraduate Program
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 100 seats
📊 Seat Information
| Program | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 100 |
💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)
MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹23,150 per annum
One-time Refundable Caution Deposit: ₹2,320
Total Annual Fee: ₹25,470 (excluding one-time caution deposit)
📝 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.
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
📍 Contact Details
Address: East Yakkara, Kunnathurmedu PO, Palakkad – 678013, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-491-2951010
Email: gmcpkd.cedn@kerala.gov.in
Website: gmcpalakkad.in
🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training
Government Medical College, Palakkad is associated with a 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
Director: Dr. O.K. Mani
Principal: Dr. Vijayalekshmi M.T.
Medical Superintendent: Dr. Sreeram B
🌟 Key Highlights
- Established in 2014 as the first government medical college in Palakkad district
- Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
- Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Offers undergraduate MBBS program with 100 seats
- Associated with a multi-specialty teaching hospital
- Provides comprehensive clinical exposure and hands-on medical training
- Campus equipped with modern infrastructure, including lecture halls, laboratories, library, hostels, and sports facilities
🎯 Mission & Vision
To build a center of excellence for the education and development of the next generation of physicians and scientists, to develop a holistic approach in the management of patients, to integrate traditional and new knowledge in the field of healthcare, to foster research and innovation, and to provide compassionate clinical care of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost.
