Kottayam, Kerala · Government college
Government Medical College, Kottayam
A government college in Kottayam, Kerala, founded in 1960, with 175 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
- Type
- Government college
- Founded
- 1960
- MBBS seats 2026-27
- 175
- Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
How admission works
- 15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
- 85% state quota: Through Kerala state counselling, run by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Candidates are classed Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK-I: e.g. parents in central/Kerala govt service, studied Class 8–12 in Kerala) or NK-II (all others). Govt seats: Keralite and NK-I only.
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Fees
Government colleges in Kerala charge ₹1,19,835 (per Careers360 2026) a year in tuition (state-wide figure from the latest fee notice).
University
Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
NMC status
Recognized for 150 seats. (Previously under Mahatma Gandhi Univ.,Kerala). Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 175 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2017. Renewal of permission granted for admission of 175 seats (including EWS quota) from 2020-21. Annual renewal permission granted for 175 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 175 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 175 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27
As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-09-30. NMC code KL/013/G/1.
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View →Common questions
Is Government Medical College, Kottayam a government or private college?
It is a government college in Kottayam, Kerala.
How many MBBS seats does Government Medical College, Kottayam have?
175 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.
How do I get admission to Government Medical College, Kottayam?
15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%). 85% state quota: Through Kerala state counselling, run by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Candidates are classed Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK-I: e.g. parents in central/Kerala govt service, studied Class 8–12 in Kerala) or NK-II (all others). Govt seats: Keralite and NK-I only.
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