Government Medical College, Kollam is a government medical institution located in Parippally, Kollam, Kerala, established in 2013 (hospital started in 2016, first MBBS batch in 2017). Affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the college operates a 500+ bedded hospital and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine. The campus spans 33 acres and has a student strength of around 310. Key programs include MBBS (110 seats annually) and MD specializations in Community Medicine, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, and Microbiology.
Government Medical College, Kollam Admission Deadlines
Admissions to Government Medical College, Kollam are conducted annually through national and state-level entrance exams. The MBBS application window typically opens in April–May with NEET UG, while MD admissions use NEET PG, with applications in January–March. Counseling and seat allotment for both UG and PG programs generally occur between September and October. For the 2025 cycle, NEET UG counseling was held from September 29 – October 5, 2025, and NEET PG counseling is expected in February–March 2026.
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Program |
Application Window |
Entrance Exam |
Counseling Dates (Indicative) |
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MBBS |
April–May 2025 |
NEET UG |
Sep 29 – Oct 5, 2025 |
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MD (All Specializations) |
Jan–Mar 2026 (expected) |
NEET PG |
Feb–Mar 2026 (expected) |
Government Medical College, Kollam UG Admission
Government Medical College, Kollam offers a single undergraduate program: MBBS, with an annual intake of 110 seats. Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, with typical cutoffs for general category candidates ranging from 610–630 marks in recent years. The course duration is 5.5 years (including a 1-year compulsory rotating internship). The total tuition fee for MBBS ranges from INR 23,150 to 30,830 for the entire course, making it one of the most affordable government medical colleges in Kerala.
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Course |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Cutoff (Gen.) |
Total Fee (INR) |
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MBBS |
5.5 years |
110 |
10+2 with 50% in PCB |
NEET UG |
610–630 marks |
23,150–30,830 |
Government Medical College, Kollam PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions at Government Medical College, Kollam are offered in MD (Community Medicine, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology). The typical intake for all MD programs combined is around 8–12 seats per year. Admission is through NEET PG, with cutoffs varying by specialty and category. The duration of MD programs is 3 years, and the total fee ranges from INR 1,04,175 to 3,07,035 for the entire course.
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Course |
Duration |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Fee Range (INR) |
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MD Community Medicine |
3 years |
2–3 |
MBBS + 1 yr internship |
NEET PG |
1,04,175–3,07,035 |
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MD Pathology |
3 years |
2–3 |
MBBS + 1 yr internship |
NEET PG |
1,04,175–3,07,035 |
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MD Forensic Medicine |
3 years |
2–3 |
MBBS + 1 yr internship |
NEET PG |
1,04,175–3,07,035 |
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MD Microbiology |
3 years |
2–3 |
MBBS + 1 yr internship |
NEET PG |
1,04,175–3,07,035 |
Government Medical College, Kollam Application Process
Applications for all programs at Government Medical College, Kollam are conducted online through centralized counseling portals. For MBBS, candidates must register for NEET UG and participate in the Kerala state or All India counseling. For MD programs, NEET PG registration and counseling are mandatory. The application fee for NEET UG is typically INR 1,000–1,500 (general category), while NEET PG application fees range from INR 1,500–2,500 depending on the category. Required documents include academic certificates, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, and identity proof.
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Register for NEET UG/PG on the official NTA website.
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Participate in centralized counseling (state or All India quota) after results.
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Fill college and course preferences during counseling rounds.
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Upload required documents and pay the counseling/application fee.
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Report to the college for admission after seat allotment with original documents.
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Step |
Details |
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1 |
Register for NEET UG/PG exam (Jan–Mar for PG, Feb–May for UG) |
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2 |
Appear for the entrance exam (May for UG, Mar for PG) |
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3 |
Register for state or All India counseling after results |
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4 |
Fill in college preferences and upload documents |
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5 |
Pay counseling/application fee (INR 1,000–2,500) |
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6 |
Seat allotment and reporting to college for admission |
