List of Medical Colleges in Kerala 2026-27: MBBS, MD, MS, DNB, SS Seats etc.

List of Medical Colleges in Kerala: Kerala has government, private, and central/Deemed medical colleges offering MBBS and postgraduate (PG) courses, mostly affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). MBBS admissions are through NEET‑UG and PG admissions through NEET‑PG, while MCC conducts AIIMS/central institutions admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ). The state has gradually expanded its medical education infrastructure, though the number of colleges and seats is still limited compared to the national average. Admissions include both state quota and All India quota seats.

In this article, we have listed all the medical colleges in Kerala, including government and private colleges. For each college, details like college type, year of establishment, and intake capacity are clearly mentioned to make it easy to understand. Candidates can also use the Kerala NEET UG Counselling eBook for better guidance during counselling.

About Kerala

Kerala, located in the southwestern part of India, is known as “God’s Own Country” for its scenic landscapes, backwaters, and lush greenery. It has a high literacy rate and strong social development indicators, making it one of the most progressive states in India. Kerala is famous for its rich culture, festivals, traditional art forms, and cuisine, as well as its thriving tourism industry.

Quick Overview of Kerala

Category	Details
State Capital	Thiruvananthapuram
Official Languages	Malayalam (English is also used for official purposes)
Total Area	38,863 sq. km
Population	Around 35.8 million people
Number of Districts	14
Major Rivers	Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Pamba, Chalakudy
Highest Point	Anamudi (2,695 m)
Key Industries	Tourism, Agriculture, Spices, Rubber, IT, Shipbuilding
Popular Tourist Places	Munnar, Alleppey, Kochi, Kovalam, Wayanad, Thekkady
Climate	Tropical monsoon; hot and humid summers, mild winters, heavy rainfall
Famous For	Backwaters, Ayurvedic tourism, Beaches, Hill stations, Spices, Culture and Festivals

Kerala NEET Summary

Every year, lakhs of students apply for the NEET Medical Entrance Examination to get selected for some of the Best MBBS Colleges in Kerala. If you, too, want to pursue MBBS, then this article is for you only. Throughout this article, we will let you know the List of Medical Colleges in Kerala. Let’s have a look:

Particular	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Course Name	MBBS	MD/MS
Entrance Exam	NEET UG	NEET PG
Course Level	Graduate (UG)	Postgraduate (PG)
Duration	5.5 Years (Including a 1-year internship)	3 Years
Stream	Medical Sciences	Specialization after MBBS
Examination Type	Yearly/Semester	Yearly/Semester
Mode of Admission	Online	Online
Exam Conducted by	National Testing Agency (NTA)	National Mode of Examinations in Medical Sciences
Eligibility	10+2 with P.C.B. as the main subjects	MBBS from a recognized University
Counselling Process	Kerala NEET UG Counselling	Kerala NEET PG Counselling
Conducting Authority	Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala	Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala
Colleges wise Cutoff	Kerala NEET UG Cutoff	–
College wise Seat	Kerala NEET UG Seat Matrix	Kerala NEET PG Seat Matrix
College wise Allotment	Kerala NEET UG Seat Allotment	Kerala NEET PG seat Allotment
College wise Merit List	Kerala NEET UG Merit List	Kerala NEET PG Merit List
College wise Fees	Kerala Medical College Fee Structure	–
Average Starting Salary	INR 3-5 Lacs	INR 3-6 Lac
No of Govt Seats	1755 Seats	884 Seats
No of Private Seats	3150 Seats	681 Seats
Total no of Seats	4905 Seats	1580 Seats

New Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Below, we have mentioned the new government college in Kerala.

S. No.	College	District	Estd.	Seats
1	Government Medical College, Kasaragod	Kasaragod	2025	50
2	Government Medical College Wayanad	Wayanad	2025	50

New Private Medical College in Kerala

The section shows the New Private Medical Colleges in Kerala.

S. No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	SR Medical College and Research Centre	Thiruvananthapuram	2024	N/A
2.	VN Public Health and Educational Trust	Palakkad	2024	N/A

MBBS Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Explore the list of MBBS Government Medical Colleges in Kerala. Click the link below to get complete details about each college, including courses, fees and admission process.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Government Medical College, Ernakulam	Ernakulam	2000	110
2	Government Medical College, Painav, Idukki	Idukki	2022	100
3	Govt. Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur	Kannur	1995	100
4	Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	Kollam	2017	110
5	Govt Medical College Konni	Pathanamthitta	2022	100
6	Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kottayam	1960	175
7	Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	1957	250
8	Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram Dist.	Malappuram	2013	110
9	Government Medical College, Yakkara, Palakkad	Palakkad	2014	100
10	Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1951	250
11	Government Medical College, Thrissur	Thrissur	1981	175
12	T D Medical College, Alleppey (Alappuzha)	Alappuzha	1963	175

MBBS Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Looking for MBBS Private Medical Colleges in Kerala? Click the link below to get complete details on courses, fees and admissions for each college.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	Idukki	2014	150
2	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Thrissur	2002	100
3	Azeezia Instt of Medical Science, Meeyannoor, Kollam	Kollam	2008	100
4	Believers Church Medical College	Pathanamthitta	2016	100
5	DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences	Wayanad	2013	150
6	Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakoram, Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	2001	150
7	Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Thrissur	2002	100
8	Kannur Medical College, Kannur	Kannur	2006	150
9	Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	Palakkad	2006	100
10	KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2008	150
11	Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2010	200
12	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kozhikode	2001	100
13	M E S Medical College, Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Malappuram	2002	150
14	Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	Pathanamthitta	2014	100
15	PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	Palakkad	2014	150
16	Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Pathanamthitta	2002	100
17	Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2005	150
18	Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam	Ernakulam	2009	150
19	Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2006	100
20	Travancore Medical College, Kollam	Kollam	2009	150
21	Kerala Medical College, Mangode, Palakkad	Palakkad	2025	150

MBBS Deemed Medical Colleges in Kerala

At present, Kerala has only 1 Deemed Medical College. Click the link below to get complete details on courses, fees and admissions for each college.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	Ernakulam	2000	150

PG Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

See the list of Government PG Medical Colleges in Kerala. Click below for full details on courses, fees and admissions.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Government Medical College, Ernakulam	Ernakulam	2000	11
2	Govt. Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur	Kannur	1995	37
3	Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	Kollam	2017	8
4	Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kottayam	1960	119
5	Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	1957	213
6	Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram Dist.	Malappuram	2013	6
7	Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1951	251
8	Government Medical College, Thrissur	Thrissur	1981	146
9	Regional Cancer Centre Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1981	18
10	Sree Chitra Thirunal Inst of Medical Science	Thiruvananthapuram	1980	1
11	T D Medical College, Alleppey (Alappuzha)	Alappuzha	1963	80

PG Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Explore all Private PG Medical Colleges in Kerala. Click here to get complete information about courses, fees and admissions.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	Idukki	2014	8
2	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Thrissur	2002	62
3	Azeezia Instt of Medical Science, Meeyannoor, Kollam	Kollam	2008	19
4	Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	Pathanamthitta	2016	12
5	Dr. Moopen s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	Wayanad	2013	18
6	Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	2001	28
7	Jubilee Mission Hospital	Thrissur	2002	2
8	Jubilee Mission Medical College	Thrissur	2002	47
9	Kannur Medical College, Kannur	Kannur	2006	20
10	Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	Palakkad	2006	10
11	KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2008	72
12	Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2010	48
13	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kozhikode	2001	26
14	M E S Medical College, Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Malappuram	2002	54
15	Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	Pathanamthitta	2014	6
16	PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	Palakkad	2014	8
17	Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Pathanamthitta	2002	65
18	Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2005	57
19	Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam	Ernakulam	2009	14
20	Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2006	32
21	Travancore Medical College, Kollam	Kollam	2009	33

PG Deemed Medical Colleges in Kerala

Below, we have mentioned the PG Deemed Medical Colleges in Kerala.

S no.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Amrita School of Medicine	Ernakulam	2000	109

PG DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Check out the list of PG DNB Government Medical Colleges in Kerala. Click the link below to see complete details about courses, seats and the admission process.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute	Pathanamthitta	1995	2
2	District Hospital Palakkad	Palakkad	N/A	2
3	Govt General Hospital Cochin	Ernakulam	1845	2
4	Govt General Hospital Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1865	3
5	Govt Mental Health Centre Kozhikode	Kozhikode	1872	1
6	Malabar Cancer Centre Kannur	Kannur	2001	3
7	Mental Health Centre Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1870	1

PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Looking for PG DNB courses in Private Medical Colleges in Kerala? Click the link below to get full details on courses, seats, and admission procedures.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital Palakkad	Palakkad	1984	3
2	Ahalia Hospital Palakkad	Palakkad	1984	8
3	Almadeena Institute of Medical Science Kottakkal	Malappuram	2002	7
4	Amardeep Eye Care Kollam	Kollam	N/A	2
5	Ananthapuri Hospital Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	2005	13
6	Apollo Adlux Hospital Angamaly	Ernakulam	N/A	3
7	Aster Medcity Kochi	Ernakulam	2015	12
8	Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode	Kozhikode	1987	28
9	Bharath Hospital Kottayam	Kottayam	2014	2
10	Caritas Hospital Kottayam	Kottayam	1962	8
11	Chaithanya Eye Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	1995	8
12	Comtrust Eye Hospital Calicut	Kozhikode	1999	4
13	Cosmopolitan Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	1982	11
14	Credence Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	N/A	1
15	Daya General Hospital Thrissur	Thrissur	2001	10
16	Dr Chandrakanth Malabar Superspeciality Eye Hospital	Kozhikode	2017	4
17	Dr Tonys Super Speciality Eye Institute Aluva	Ernakulam	N/A	1
18	Edappal Hospital	Malappuram	1990	2
19	EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital and Research Centre Panambi	Malappuram	1998	5
20	Ernakulam Medical Centre Kochi	Ernakulam	1985	5
21	GG Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2016	2
22	Giridhar Eye Institute Kochi	Ernakulam	1997	6
23	Holy Cross Hospital Kollam	Kollam	1952	4
24	Indo American Hospital Brain and Spine Centre Vaikom	Kottayam	1996	1
25	IQRAA Hospital Kottakkunnu	Malappuram	N/A	2
26	IQRAA International Hospital Calicut	Kozhikode	2000	8
27	Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2002	36
28	KIMS Al Shifa Hospital Malapuram	Malappuram	1989	8
29	Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital	Kozhikode	1973	3
30	Lakeshore Hospital Kochi	Ernakulam	2003	9
31	Lakshmi Hospital Cochin	Ernakulam	1979	1
32	Life line Super Specialty Hospital Adoor	Ernakulam	2005	15
33	Lisie Medical Institution Kochi	Ernakulam	1956	11
34	Little Flower Hospital Angamaly	Ernakulam	1936	12
35	Lourdes Hospital Ernakulam	Ernakulam	1965	19
36	Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences	Kannur	N/A	4
37	Malankara Medical Mission Hospital Thrissur	Thrissur	N/A	2
38	Medical Trust Hospital Kochi	Ernakulam	1973	22
39	MGM Muthoot Hospital Pathanamthitta	Pathanamthitta	2003	4
40	Mother Hospital Thrissur	Thrissur	1991	4
41	Muthoot Health Care Kozhencherry	Pathanamthitta	1988	6
42	MVR Cancer Centre Calicut	Kozhikode	2011	2
43	NIMS Medicity Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	N/A	2
44	NS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences Kollam	Kollam	N/A	12
45	Polakulath Narayanan Renai Medicity Kochi	Ernakulam	1960	9
46	PRS Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	1986	6
47	Rajagiri Hospital Aluva	Ernakulam	2014	9
48	SP Fort Hospital	Thiruvananthapuram	N/A	2
49	Sree Uthradom Tirunal Hospital	Thiruvananthapuram	1987	3
50	St James Hospital Chalakudy	Thrissur	1986	5
51	Starcare Hospital Kozhikode	Kozhikode	N/A	2
52	Tiruvalla Medical Mission	Pathanamthitta	1935	2
53	Valluvanad Hospital Complex Palakkad	Palakkad	N/A	7

SS Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Here are the details of the SS Government Medical College. Click the link below to get complete information about courses, fees and the admission process.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Govt. Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur	Kannur	1995	1
2	Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kottayam	1960	25
3	Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	1957	29
4	Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1951	58
5	Government Medical College, Thrissur	Thrissur	1981	5
6	Regional Cancer Centre Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	1981	20
7	Sree Chitra Thirunal Inst of Medical Science	Thiruvananthapuram	1980	33
8	T D Medical College, Alleppey (Alappuzha)	Alappuzha	1963	11

SS Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Looking for information on SS Government Medical College? Click the link below for full details on courses, fees, and admissions.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Thrissur	2002	11
2	Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	Pathanamthitta	2016	6
3	Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Thrissur	2002	7
4	KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2008	2
5	Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kozhikode	2010	12
6	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kozhikode	2001	2
7	M E S Medical College, Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Malappuram	2002	3
8	Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Pathanamthitta	2002	9
9	Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2005	5

SS Deemed Medical Colleges in Kerala

Below, we have mentioned the SS Deemed Medical Colleges in Kerala.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	Ernakulam	2000	58

SS DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Find the list of SS DNB Government Medical Colleges. Click the link below to check the complete details about courses, seats, and admissions.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Govt General Hospital Cochin	Ernakulam	1845	2
2	Malabar Cancer Centre Kannur	Kannur	2001	4

SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Find the list of SS DNB Private Medical Colleges. Click the link below to check the complete details about courses, seats, and admissions.

S No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Ananthapuri Hospital Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	2005	3
2	Aster Medcity Kochi	Ernakulam	2015	13
3	Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode	Kozhikode	1987	8
4	Caritas Hospital Kottayam	Kottayam	1962	6
5	Cosmopolitan Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	1982	2
6	GG Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2016	2
7	Indo American Hospital Brain and Spine Centre Vaikom	Kottayam	1996	1
8	IQRAA International Hospital Calicut	Kozhikode	2000	4
9	Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	2002	20
10	Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital	Kozhikode	1973	1
11	Lakeshore Hospital Kochi	Ernakulam	2003	10
12	Lisie Medical Institution Kochi	Ernakulam	1956	8
13	Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences	Kannur	N/A	4
14	Medical Trust Hospital Kochi	Ernakulam	1973	9
15	Meitra Hospital Kozhikode	Kozhikode	N/A	3
16	MVR Cancer Centre Calicut	Kozhikode	2011	6
17	Noorul Islam Institute of Medical Sciences	Thiruvananthapuram	N/A	2
18	Polakulath Narayanan Renai Medicity Kochi	Ernakulam	1960	1
19	PRS Hospital Trivandrum	Thiruvananthapuram	1986	2
20	Rajagiri Hospital Aluva	Ernakulam	2014	5
21	Specialists Hospital Kochi	Ernakulam	N/A	2
22	Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Cochin	Ernakulam	1985	2
23	Starcare Hospital Kozhikode	Kozhikode	N/A	1

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