MBBS Admission in Kerala 2024-25: Colleges Seat Matrix, Fee Structure, Application process, cut-off and Counselling

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of MBBS admissions in Kerala for the academic year 2024-25, covering essential details such as the college seat matrix, fee structure, application process, cut-off marks, and counseling procedures. For personalized guidance on MBBS admissions in India or abroad, please contact our dedicated admission counseling team at MBBS ENQUIRY.

Kerala is widely recognized for its robust healthcare system and quality medical education. The state is home to several prestigious medical colleges that offer undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate medical programs. With a focus on comprehensive education and practical training, Kerala attracts medical aspirants from across the country.

Kerala is recognized as a leading hub for medical education in India, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs that attract students from across the country. Admission to MBBS programs in Kerala is based on NEET scores, followed by state counseling for eligible candidates to secure their seats.

The MBBS program in Kerala is 5.5 years long, consisting of 4.5 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory internship, offering students thorough training and hands-on clinical experience.

Aspiring MBBS students in Kerala have multiple options for admission, with a range of government and private medical colleges and universities to choose from. Admission to government medical colleges is usually more competitive than private ones, leading to higher cut-off marks for these institutions.

The total number of MBBS seats in Kerala can fluctuate each year due to factors such as government policies, infrastructure developments, and the accreditation of new medical colleges. For MBBS admissions in Kerala in 2024, there are a total of 4,655 seats available across government and private medical colleges. The state has 12 government and 21 private medical colleges.

Key Highlights of MBBS in Kerala

• Course Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study + 1-year compulsory internship)
• Admission Criteria: NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates)
• Number of Medical Colleges: 33 (including both government and private institutions)
• Total MBBS Seats: Approximately 4,655+

Seat Distribution for MBBS in Kerala

• Government Medical Colleges: Around 1,755+ seats
• Private Medical Colleges: Around 2,900+ seats

Seats are reserved under different categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and NRI/Management Quota.

MBBS Admission Kerala 2024-25 Quick Summary

Kerala has a total of 33 medical colleges, including 12 government medical colleges and 21 private medical colleges. The government medical colleges offer 1755 MBBS seats, while the private medical colleges offer 2900 MBBS seats.

Admission	MBBS in Kerala
Course Name	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Generally Known as	MBBS
Duration	5.5 years (Including 1-year internship)
Application mode	Online
Admission Criteria	National Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Examination Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Number of MBBS Seats in Kerala	In Govt Colleges – 1755 In Private Colleges – 2900
Admission Process	The admission process will be conducted through online counselling by the NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission and Counseling Board, Kerala (KEAM).
Rounds of State Counselling	There will be Four Rounds of Counselling for the state quota seats. (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Round)
Selection Criteria	Candidates will be selected based on their NEET-UG score and the reservation criteria.
Top Medical Colleges in Kerala	Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, Government Medical College Kozhikode, Government Medical College Kottayam, Government Medical College Ernakulam, Government Medical College Thrissur
ENQUIRY	+91 90359-24718

Kerala MBBS admissions are managed by KEAM – Government of Kerala. Admissions are based on NEET results, followed by a state-level counseling process.

Official Counselling Website Kerala

Official Website: https://cee.kerala.gov.in/cee/

List of Government Medical Colleges Kerala

In this section List of Government Medical (MBBS) colleges is provided where you can find the establishment year of Medical colleges. Detailed List of Kerala Government Medical Colleges as follows:-

S.N.	Name of Medical College	University Name	ESTD
1	Government Medical College, Ernakulam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2000
2	Government Medical College, Idukki.	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2022
3	Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2014
4	Government Medical College, Konni	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2022
5	Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1960
6	Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1957
7	Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram Dist.	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2013
8	Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2017
9	Government Medical College, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1981
10	Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur (Prev. Known as Academy of Medical Sciences)	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1995
11	Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1951
12	T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha)	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	1963

List of Private Medical Colleges Kerala

In this section List of Private Medical (MBBS) colleges is provided where you can find the establishment year of Medical colleges. Detailed List of Kerala Private medical Colleges as follows:-

S.N.	Name of Medical College	University Name	ESTD
1	Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2014
2	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2002
3	Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Deemed), Coimbatore	2000
4	Azeezia Instt of Medical Science,Meeyannoor,Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2008
5	Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2016
6	Dr. Moopen s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2013
7	Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2001
8	Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2002
9	Kannur Medical College, Kannur	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2006
10	Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	Calicut University	2006
11	KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Calicut University	2008
12	Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2010
13	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2001
14	M E S Medical College , Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2002
15	Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2014
16	P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2014
17	Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2002
18	Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2005
19	Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka,Ernakulam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2009
20	Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2006
21	Travancore Medical College, Kollam	Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala	2009

Kerala Government Medical College Seat Matrix

In this section List of Government medical(MBBS) colleges is provided where you can find the Seat Matrix of Medical colleges. College wise detailed List of Kerala Government Medical Colleges along with number of seats is as follows:-

Sr. No.	Name of Government Medical College	Seats
1	Government Medical College, Ernakulam	110
2	Government Medical College, Idukki.	100
3	Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad	100
4	Government Medical College, Konni	100
5	Government Medical College, Kottayam	175
6	Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	250
7	Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram Dist.	110
8	Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	110
9	Government Medical College, Thrissur	175
10	Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur (Prev. Known as Academy of Medical Sciences)	100
11	Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	250
12	T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha)	175

Kerala Private Medical College Seat Matrix

In this section List of Private Medical (MBBS) colleges is provided where you can find the Seat Matrix of Medical colleges. College wise detailed List of Kerala Private Medical Colleges along with number of seats is as follows:-

Sr. No.	Name of Private Medical College	Seats
1	Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	100
2	Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	150
3	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	100
4	Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi	150
5	Azeezia Instt of Medical Science,Meeyannoor,Kollam	100
6	Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala	100
7	Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala	150
8	Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram	150
9	Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	100
10	Kannur Medical College, Kannur	150
11	Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	100
12	KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	150
13	Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	200
14	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	100
15	M E S Medical College , Perintalmanna Malappuram Distt.Kerala	150
16	P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	150
17	Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla	100
18	Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum	150
19	Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka,Ernakulam	150
20	Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	100
21	Travancore Medical College, Kollam	150

Kerala MBBS Admission 2024-25: Seat Matrix

In Kerala, there are a total 33 Medical Colleges offering MBBS course and accepting NEET UG. Among, this 12 Govt. Of Medical Colleges (Include 0-AIIMS & 0-JIPMER), 21 are Private Medical Colleges.

There are total 4455 seats for Kerala MBBS. Amongst, 1755 Seats are reserve for Govt. Medical Colleges (Include AIIMS & JIPMER) and 2700 seats are reserve for Private Medical Colleges.

Kerala Government Medical College Fees Structure

In this section Fee structure of Kerala Government Medical Colleges for 2024-25 is given. Kerala Government Medical Colleges Fee Structure vary according to type and status of the Institution. College wise fee structure of Government medical colleges of Kerala is given below:-

SN	COLLEGE NAME	CITY	TYPE	FEE
1	Government Medical College Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Government	23,150/-
2	Government T D Medical College	Alappuzha	Government	23,150/-
3	Government Medical College Majeri	Majeri	Government	23,150/-
4	Government Medical College Ernakulam	Ernakulam	Government	23,150/-
5	Government Medical College Kollam	Kollam	Government	23,150/-
6	Government Medical College Palakkad	Palakkad	Government	23,150/-
7	Government Medical College Thrissur	Thrissur	Government	23,150/-
8	Government Medical College Kannur	Kannur	Government	23,150/-
9	Government Medical College Kottayam	Kottayam	Government	23,150/-
10	Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	Government	23,150/-

Kerala Private Medical College Fees Structure

In this section Fee structure of Kerala Private Medical Colleges for 2024-25 is given. Kerala Private Medical Colleges Fee Structure vary according to the type and facilities of the Institution. College wise fee structure of Private medical colleges of Kerala is given below:-

SN	COLLEGE NAME	CITY	Karakoram	FEE
1	Azeezia Medical College	Kollam	Private	7,77,179/-
2	Believers Church Medical College Hospital	Thiruvalla	Private	7,77,179/-
3	Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Meppadi	Wayanad	Private	8,44,551/-
4	Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College	Karakonam	Private	7,77,179/-
5	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences	Thrissur	Private	7,77,179/-
6	Mount Zion Medical College	Pathanamthitta	Private	7,71,370/-
7	P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences	Ottapalm	Private	7,05,805/-
8	Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences	Ernakulam	Private	765400
9	Travancore Medical College	Kollam	Private	7,77,179/-
10	KMCT Medical College monastery	Kozhikode	Private	7,68,880/-
11	Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute	Thrissur	Private	7,77,179/-
12	MES Medical College	Malappuram	Private	7,77,179/-
13	Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science	Thiruvalla	Private	7,77,179/-
14	Sree Gokulam Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	Private	7,34,852/-
15	SUT Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	Private	7,39,528/-
16	Al Azhar Medical College & Super Speciality Hospital	Thodupuzha	Private	7,77,179/-
17	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College	Kolenchery	Private	7,77,179/-
18	Malabar Medical College Hospital	Kozhikode	Private	7,77,179/-

College Wise NEET Cutoff (AIQ/SQ) Marks for MBBS Admission 2024

The NEET cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats in medical and dental colleges. It varies for different categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and others. Each state and college may also have its own cutoff scores. Generally, higher cutoffs are seen in prestigious colleges and for popular courses. Aspiring medical students must keep track of cutoff trends and prepare accordingly

Top Medical Colleges in Kerala

1. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram: One of the most prestigious government medical colleges in Kerala, known for its experienced faculty, advanced facilities, and extensive clinical exposure.
2. Government Medical College, Kozhikode: A leading government institution that offers excellent education and training, with a strong emphasis on research and clinical practice.
3. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi: A top private medical college known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, research focus, and highly qualified faculty.
4. Government Medical College, Kottayam: Known for its quality education, diverse clinical training, and experienced faculty.
5. Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur: A well-reputed private medical college offering excellent education and comprehensive clinical exposure.

Top Government MBBS Colleges in Kerala

In this section, we provide a list of Best Government Medical (MBBS) colleges in Kerala based on the feedback of admitted students, Infrastructure of Medical College, Faculty, hostel facility, Ranking and Cut-off. It will help students to Choose a list of Top|Best Government Medical (MBBS) colleges in Kerala NEET Counselling. List of Top|Best Government medical(MBBS) colleges in Kerala as follows:-

SN	Name of Colleges	City
1	Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram
2	Government Medical College, Kozhikode	Kozhikode
3	Government Medical College, Kottayam	Kottayam
4	Government Medical College, Ernakulam	Ernakulam
5	Government Medical College, Thrissur	Thrissur

Top Private MBBS Colleges in Kerala

In this section, we provide a list of Best Private Medical (MBBS) colleges in Kerala based on the feedback of admitted students, Infrastructure of Medical College, Faculty, hostel facility, Ranking and Cut-off. It will help students to Choose a list of Top|Best Private Medical (MBBS) colleges in Kerala NEET Counselling. List of Top|Best Private medical(MBBS) colleges in Kerala as follows:-

SN	Name of Colleges	City
1	Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Thrissur
2	Amala Institute of Medical sciences, Thrissur	Thrissur
3	MES Academy of Medical Sciences, Perinthalmanna	Perinthalmanna
4	Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla.	Thiruvalla
5	Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	Kolenchery
6	Travancore Medical College, Kollam.	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
7	Believer’s church medical college, Thiruvalla	Thiruvalla

Application Form for Kerala MBBS Admission 2024-25

• Kerala MBBS and BDS Admission 2024-25 Registration is going to be released on soon.
• The candidates can fill the application form through online mode and candidates should fill the application form before the last dates.
• As per the eligibility criteria of candidates, the eligible candidates can fill the appliance
• Candidates need to fill the application form with all the correctand complete information and also make the payment of the application

Application Fees & Security Deposit for MBBS Admission Kerala 2024-25

Application fees for NEET UG Counselling can be paid online through the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala during the registration window for each counselling round. Category-wise application fee for Kerala NEET UG Counselling is as follows:

Category	Fee (In Rs)
General	500
Scheduled Caste (SC) / OBC	200
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	Nil

Note- This fee can be paid online through the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala during the registration window for each counselling round.

Kerala MBBS Admission 2024-25: Important Dates

Events	Dates
Online Application Form/ Registration	August 21, 2024
Closure of Online Registration	August 26, 2024
First Phase Provisional Allotment Publication	August 27, 2024
First Phase Final Allotment Publication	August 29, 2024
Candidate who get allotment to MBBS/BDS remit the fee	August 30 – September 05, 2024
College authorities approve and admitted candidates	September 05, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment	To be Announced
Provisional Allotment	To be Announced
Final Allotment	To be Announced
Reporting/Joining	To be Announced

MBBS Admission Kerala Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates ought to have to check their qualification rules before filling the application structure and it’s important for the possibility to actually look at it.
• The candidates should be qualified inside the NEET selection test by getting NEET cut off 2024.
• They need to accomplish at least 50% (40% for SC/ST and 45% for general PH) to qualify NEET 2024 Exam.
• Competitors ought to be qualified in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology (PCB) in class twelfth with at least 50% (40% for SC/ST classification and 45% for SEBC) in total.
• Candidates probably scored at least 50% (45% for SEBC) in Biology/Biotechnology in school twelfth.
• The age of the candidates should be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2024.

Document Required for MBBS Admission Kerala

Candidates will have to show their original documents in front of concerned authority at the time of admission:

• NEET 2024 Admit Card
• Receipt of Payment of Fees
• Allotment Letter
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Physical Fitness Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from the last attended institutes
• Migration Certificate
• 10+2 Qualifying Examination Pass Certificate and Mark Sheet
• Eligibility certificates from any of the University of Kerala for candidates who have passed their 10+2 qualifying examination from a board other than the Government of Kerala or CBSE or CISCE.

Kerala MBBS Admission 2024-25: Reservation

Kerala Merit List, inclinations of the applicants, accessibility of seats and seat reservation models, CEE will apportion the medical and dental seats for NEET 2024 competitors. The aftereffect of the Kerala MBBS directing will be delivered in web-based mode. Applicants will actually want to really take a look at their outcomes for the main period of NEET MBBS Counselling Kerala by signing in on the KEAM site. Contingent upon the outcome, the applicant should answer to the college they have picked to finish the seat assignment methodology. The seat assignment result will be delivered in light of the applicant’s exhibition at the revealing place. Investigate the Kerala NEET MBBS seat apportioning reservation models from the table below:

Category	Reservation
Ezhava (EZ)	9%
Muslim (MU)	8%
Other Backward Hindu (BH)	3%
Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian (LA)	3%
Dheevara and related communities (DV)	2%
Viswakarma and related communities (VK)	2%
Kusavan and related communities (KN)	1%
Other Backward Christian (BX)	1%
Kudumbi (KU)	1%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	8%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	2%

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Conclusion

Kerala offers excellent opportunities for aspiring MBBS students, with its mix of government and private medical colleges that provide high-quality education, comprehensive clinical exposure, and modern facilities. The systematic admission process ensures deserving students can secure a place in top medical institutions and start a successful medical career. For personalized guidance and support with MBBS admissions in Kerala or other states, connect with our expert counseling team.