Kochi, Kerala · Deemed university

Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi

A deemed university in Kochi, Kerala, founded in 2000, with 149 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Deemed), Coimbatore.

Deemed university149 seatsSince 2000₹25 lakh/yr
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Type
Deemed university
Founded
2000
MBBS seats 2026-27
149
Location
Kochi, Kerala

How admission works

  • All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit.
  • NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.

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Fees

Tuition per year₹25 lakh
Tuition for 4.5 years₹1.12 crore
Hostel per year₹94,000
NRI quota per yearUS$50,000

From the university's official 2026-27 fee notice. Other fee shown is the first-year amount (paid every year, INR only). Hostel & mess Rs 94,000/yr (NRI USD 1,600). Admission processing Rs 5,000. Seats per MCC 2025 matrix (127 + 23 NRI). Deposits and one-time fees are extra. Source.

University

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Deemed), Coimbatore

NMC status

Recognized when degree granted on or after Mar 07. Continuation of recognition granted to 100 seats when degree awarded on or after December, 2018, Increase of 100 to 150 seats for 2021-22, Recognized when degree granted on or after Mar 07. Continuation of recognition granted to 100 seats when degree awarded on or after December, 2018, Increase of 100 to 150 seats for 2021-22. Permitted for Renewal of 100-150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted for 2nd renewal 3rd batch for the Academic Year 2023 -2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. One MBBS seat reduced to regularize one supernumerary seat allowed for the AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 149 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26 (One MBBS seat reduced for 01 excess admission the AY 2024-25 by violating the NMC Norms). Annual Renewal granted for 149 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-09-29. NMC code KL/003/P/3.

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Common questions

Is Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi a government or private college?

It is a deemed university in Kochi, Kerala.

How many MBBS seats does Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi have?

149 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to Amrita School of Medicine, Elamkara, Kochi?

All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit. NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.

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