Question 1

How do I reach Karuna Medical College from Palakkad?

Accepted Answer

Karuna Medical College is located at Vilayodi, Chittur, approximately 27 km from Palakkad railway station (45 minutes). The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, Tamil Nadu, about 66 km away (1.5 hrs). Alternate airport: Cochin International Airport (~110 km, ~2.5 hrs). Regular buses operate from Palakkad and Chittur.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at Karuna Medical College?

Accepted Answer

The government quota tuition fee is approximately Rs. 7,87,780 per year. The management quota fee is approximately Rs. 6,70,768 per year. NRI quota fee is approximately Rs. 15,00,000 per year. All fees are set by the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and subject to annual revision.

Question 3

What is the hospital capacity at Karuna Medical College?

Accepted Answer

The Karuna teaching hospital has 500 beds across all major clinical departments with 12 air-conditioned operation theatres. It provides comprehensive healthcare including round-the-clock emergency and ICU services, and also serves patients from neighboring Tamil Nadu.

Question 4

When was Karuna Medical College, Palakkad established?

Accepted Answer

Karuna Medical College was established in 2006 as part of the Karuna Institute of Medical Sciences, built on the foundation of Karuna Hospital (2004) at Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad. It is managed by the Safe Development Alms Trust and has Muslim Minority institutional status.

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