Karuna Medical College, Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad

Location: Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, India – 678103

Established: 2006

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

Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Website: karunamedicalcollege.com

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Program

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 100 seats

Postgraduate Programs

• MD – Anatomy
• MD – Physiology
• MD – Biochemistry
• MD – Pharmacology
• MD – Pathology
• MD – Microbiology

📊 Seat Information

Program	Total Seats
MBBS	100
MD (All Specialties Combined)	10

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

MBBS Tuition Fees:

• Annual Fee: ₹7.88 Lakhs
• Total Course Fee: ₹35.39 Lakhs

PG Tuition Fees:

• Total Course Fee for MD: ₹27.32 Lakhs

Note: Fees are subject to change as per latest government or university regulations.

📝 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. Candidates must participate in the Kerala NEET PG counseling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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.
• MD: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks; completion of a one-year internship by March 31 of the admission year.

📍 Contact Details

Address: Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, India – 678103
Phone: +91-4923-221050
Email: karunamedicalcollege@gmail.com
Website: karunamedicalcollege.com

🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training

Karuna Medical College is associated with a 500-bedded multispecialty teaching hospital. It provides 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. S. Vasanthamalai

🌟 Key Highlights

• Established in 2006 by Safe Development Alms Trust
• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Offers MBBS and MD programs across several non-clinical specialties
• 500-bedded teaching hospital with modern infrastructure and specialty services
• Extensive clinical exposure and hands-on training for students
• Modern facilities including lecture halls, labs, hostels, library, and sports complex

🎯 Mission & Vision

To be a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care, committed to creating healthcare professionals with competence, compassion, and integrity.