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Government Medical College Kottayam (GMC Kottayam), established in 1962, is the third medical college in Kerala and one of the premier institutions for medical education and healthcare in South India. Inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Sri. R Sankar, the college has grown into a center of excellence for medical training, patient care, and research.
The institution is spread over 265 acres of lush green land spanning across Arpookkara, Athirampuzha, and Kottayam municipality. With a super-specialty tertiary care hospital that serves as a lifeline for patients from Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Ernakulam, it plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery system of Kerala.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Kerala**.
Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls with mess facilities, study halls, recreation, and 24/7 security are available within the GMC Kottayam campus.
The hospital serves patients from Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Ernakulam, and also functions as a referral hospital for Sabarimala pilgrims.
Yes, GMC Kottayam is ranked among the top government medical colleges in Kerala for its academic excellence, experienced faculty, modern hospital, and affordable fees.
The GMC Kottayam hospital has 1200+ beds, 18 operation theaters, advanced ICUs, super-specialty departments, a cardiovascular unit, and diagnostic labs.
The MBBS fees at GMC Kottayam for government quota is approximately INR 25,000–INR 35,000 per year, making it one of the most affordable medical colleges in Kerala.
Government Medical College Kottayam offers MD, MS, diploma, and DM/MCh super-specialty courses in disciplines like General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and more.
The NEET cutoff for GMC Kottayam varies every year based on category. For the General category, the closing rank is usually under 8,000–10,000 (All India Quota) and lower for state quota.
GMC Kottayam offers 175 MBBS seats annually, as per NMC-approved seat matrix, through NEET-UG counseling in Kerala.
Government Medical College Kottayam is known as the third medical college in Kerala, offering MBBS, PG, and super-specialty courses with a 265-acre campus and a 1200+ bed teaching hospital serving five districts.
