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Government Medical College, Kozhikode Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Total Courses

36 Courses

Government Medical College, Kozhikode - Overview

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About Government Medical College, Kozhikode

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Government Medical College, Kozhikode — popularly known as Calicut Medical College (CMC) — was established on August 5, 1957, as the second medical college in Kerala. Inaugurated by Health Minister Dr. A. R. Menon, the institution has grown into a premier national center for medical education, healthcare, and research. Spread across a sprawling 270-acre campus about 8 km east of Kozhikode city, it is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college serves nearly 40% of Kerala's population through its vast hospital complex. With 250 MBBS seats, 215 PG seats across 26 disciplines, and 29 super-specialty seats across 10 disciplines, it is one of India's largest medical colleges. The attached teaching hospital has a total bed strength of 3025, making it the largest hospital in the country by bed capacity. Landmark institutions within the campus include the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH, 1100 beds), the Regional Cancer Centre, the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), the Institute of Palliative Medicine, and the Institute of Sports Medicine. GMC Kozhikode pioneered Family Medicine as a government medical college discipline in India and publishes the internationally indexed Calicut Medical Journal.

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Government Medical College, Kozhikode Courses

35 Courses

MD Paediatrics

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Community Medicine

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Anaesthesiology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD General Medicine

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Pathology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MBBS

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 23.1K

10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years

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MD Radio-Diagnosis

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Psychiatry

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Emergency Medicine

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Microbiology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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DM Cardiology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics with NEET SS qualification

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MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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DM Neurology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MD General Medicine with NEET SS qualification

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MS Orthopaedics

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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DM Nephrology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MD General Medicine with NEET SS qualification

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MD Anatomy

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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MD Pharmacology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 25K

MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD General Medicine 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Pathology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 23.1K Check Fee Details	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years
MD Radio-Diagnosis 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Psychiatry 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Emergency Medicine 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Microbiology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
DM Cardiology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MD General Medicine / MD Paediatrics with NEET SS qualification
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
DM Neurology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MD General Medicine with NEET SS qualification
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
DM Nephrology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MD General Medicine with NEET SS qualification
MD Anatomy 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization	₹ 25K Check Fee Details	MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification

Government Medical College, Kozhikode Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with PCB and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG; minimum age 17 years

Admission Process

For 85% state quota seats, candidates register on cee.kerala.gov.in and participate in KEAM Medical Counselling (3 rounds + stray vacancy round). For 15% AIQ seats, apply via mcc.nic.in. Candidates must complete document verification and report to allotted college within the stipulated deadline.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET SS

Eligibility Criteria

MD/MS in relevant specialty; qualified NEET SS examination

Admission Process

All India quota counselling via MCC. Seats in DM: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine; MCh: Neurosurgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET PG

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by NMC; registered with State Medical Council; completed 1-year internship; qualified NEET PG

Admission Process

50% of seats via All India Quota (MCC counselling); 50% via Kerala State Quota (CEE Kerala). Service quota requires state government sponsorship. Multiple counselling rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with PCB and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG; minimum age 17 years

Admission Process

Required Entrance Exams

NEET SS

Eligibility Criteria

MD/MS in relevant specialty; qualified NEET SS examination

Admission Process

Required Entrance Exams

NEET PG

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by NMC; registered with State Medical Council; completed 1-year internship; qualified NEET PG

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IIRF Ranking (2024)

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NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2024)

Top 15 Govt Medical Colleges

India Today (2024)

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
IIRF Ranking (2024)	20
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2024)	Approved
India Today (2024)	Top 15 Govt Medical Colleges

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Central merit scholarship for students securing high ranks in NEET UG, available through the National Scholarship Portal.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
NSP Central Sector Merit Scholarship Central merit scholarship for students securing high ranks in NEET UG, available through the National Scholarship Portal.	Top-ranked NEET students satisfying NSP income criteria	Varies by scheme
OBC/SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Kerala Backward Communities Welfare Department for OBC/SEBC students in professional courses.	OBC/SEBC students from Kerala domicile pursuing MBBS	As per state norms
EWS Scholarship Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section students under the 10% EWS reservation policy of the Government of India.	EWS category students with annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh	Varies
Kerala State Government Merit Scholarship Merit scholarship from the Government of Kerala for academically exceptional students in government medical institutions.	Students with outstanding Plus Two marks from Kerala domicile in government medical colleges	Varies
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala) Scholarship from the Kerala Minority Welfare Department for minority students pursuing professional medical courses.	Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) from Kerala with annual family income below Rs. 2 lakh	As per state norms
Central Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST students in professional medical courses.	SC/ST students from Kerala pursuing MBBS and allied programs	As per Gov norms
NSP Central Sector Merit Scholarship Central merit scholarship for students securing high ranks in NEET UG, available through the National Scholarship Portal.	Top-ranked NEET students satisfying NSP income criteria	Varies by scheme
OBC/SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Kerala Backward Communities Welfare Department for OBC/SEBC students in professional courses.	OBC/SEBC students from Kerala domicile pursuing MBBS	As per state norms
Central Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST students in professional medical courses.	SC/ST students from Kerala pursuing MBBS and allied programs	As per GoI norms
Kerala State Government Merit Scholarship Merit scholarship from the Government of Kerala for academically exceptional students in government medical institutions.	Students with outstanding Plus Two marks from Kerala domicile in government medical colleges	Varies
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala) Scholarship from the Kerala Minority Welfare Department for minority students pursuing professional medical courses.	Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) from Kerala with annual family income below Rs. 2 lakh	As per state norms
EWS Scholarship Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section students under the 10% EWS reservation policy of the Government of India.	EWS category students with annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh	Varies

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Institute of Sports Medicine

Dedicated institute for sports medicine offering evaluation, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and treatment for sports injuries, serving athletes from across Kerala.

Super-Specialty Block

Multistoried super-specialty complex housing cardiac cath lab, MRI scan, Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, and advanced critical care units for DM/MCh super-specialty disciplines.

Campus

The Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut Medical College) spans a sprawling 270-acre campus that functions as a self-contained "medical city" on the outskirts of the city. Established in 1957, it is home to one of India's largest healthcare facilities with a massive 3,025-bed capacity, including specialized institutes for Maternal and Child Health (IMCH), Chest Diseases, and Palliative Medicine. The campus features historic stone buildings integrated with modern super-specialty blocks, vast clinical laboratories, and a 24/7 digital library, all supporting a high-density learning environment where students manage an immense and diverse patient load of over 5,000 OPD visits daily.

Institute of Sports Medicine

Dedicated institute for sports medicine offering evaluation, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and treatment for sports injuries, serving athletes from across Kerala.

Super-Specialty Block

Multistoried super-specialty complex housing cardiac cath lab, MRI scan, Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, and advanced critical care units for DM/MCh super-specialty disciplines.

24x7 Emergency & Trauma Care

Round-the-clock emergency, casualty, and trauma services with advanced resuscitation, trauma bays, and ambulance services. One of the busiest emergency departments in Kerala.

Hostel & Accommodation

Campus Gallery

Campus

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Frequently Asked Questions

GMC Kozhikode's teaching hospital complex has a total bed strength of 3025, making it the largest hospital in India by bed capacity. The campus houses multiple specialized institutions: the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH, 1100 beds), Regional Cancer Centre, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Institute of Palliative Medicine, and the Institute of Sports Medicine.

All MBBS graduates from government medical colleges in Kerala, including GMC Kozhikode, must complete a compulsory 1-year rural/government service bond after internship, as mandated by the Government of Kerala. Breach of this bond attracts a penalty as per government orders.

Yes, GMC Kozhikode (NIRF ID: IR-D-C-8043) participates in NIRF rankings and is consistently ranked among the top 20–25 medical colleges in India. For the exact current rank, please check the official NIRF website at nirfindia.org.

For AIQ 2024, the Round 1 General category closing rank was approximately 1149. For 2025 (AIQ Round 1), the closing rank was 1173 for General category. This makes GMC Kozhikode one of the most competitive government medical colleges in India, typically requiring NEET scores above 660 for general category students.