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Government Medical College, Kozhikode (popularly known as Calicut Medical College) is one of the premier medical institutions in India and the second medical college established in Kerala. Founded in 1957, the college has evolved into a center of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery, catering to nearly 40% of Kerala’s population.
Spread across a vast 270-acre campus, the institution is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty programs across various medical disciplines. With a total bed strength of 3025, Calicut Medical College is recognized as the largest hospital in the country by bed capacity, making it one of the busiest medical hubs in South India.
The institution continues to progress with a clear vision to provide world-class medical education and healthcare services, and a mission to serve society through compassionate care, advanced research, and professional training.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Kerala**.
It is ranked among the best due to its legacy since 1957, affordable fees, 3025-bed teaching hospital, wide range of UG, PG, and super-specialty courses, and advanced facilities like Cath Lab, MRI, organ transplantation, and oncology services.
Admission is based on NEET-UG scores, followed b Kerala state counseling (CEE/KEAM). Candidates must secure the cutoff rank to be allotted a seat in the college.
Yes. GMC Kozhikode is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
Facilities include separate hostels, digital library, lecture theatres, research labs, medical education technology center, sports facilities, and a vast clinical exposure through its 3025-bed hospital.
The total bed strength of GMC Kozhikode is 3025 beds, making it the largest hospital in India by bed capacity and one of the busiest tertiary care centers in South India.
Yes, GMC Kozhikode offers MD/MS programs in 28 specialties and super-specialty courses in 10 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and neurosurgery.
The MBBS fees at Calicut Medical College are regulated by the Kerala government. The fee includes tuition, hostel, and other charges, making it much more affordable than private medical colleges in Kerala.
Government Medical College Kozhikode admits 250 MBBS students annually, making it one of the largest medical colleges in Kerala in terms of undergraduate intake.
The NEET cutoff for Government Medical College Kozhikode varies every year based on category, seat matrix, and exam difficulty. For 2025 MBBS admission, candidates must qualify NEET-UG and secure ranks under Kerala state counseling (KEAM/CEE).
