Kerala is home to some of the finest medical colleges in India. The state has a mix of govt. and private.
There are around 34 medical colleges in Kerala offering MBBS admission in Kerala to students every year.
Government colleges contribute a major share, with more than 4,300 MBBS seats available for medical aspirants. Private and deemed universities also offer quality education with nearly 2,700 MBBS seats in the state today. In total, medical colleges in Kerala provide more than 7,000 MBBS seats through NEET counseling every year. Both government and private medical colleges in Kerala are under NMC and follow the standard curriculum strictly. MBBS admission in Kerala is offered via KEAM counseling conducted by CEE Kerala based on NEET UG results. Students prefer medical colleges in Kerala for affordable fees, quality training, and excellent infrastructure.
List of Medical Colleges in Kerala
| Type | College Name | Estd Year | MBBS Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust | Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur | 2002 | 100 |
| Govt. | Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 1951 | 250 |
| Trust | Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum | 2006 | 150 |
| Trust | Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur | 2002 | 100 |
| Trust | Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum | 2005 | 150 |
| Trust | Travancore Medical College, Kollam | 2009 | 150 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Ernakulam | 2000 | 110 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Thrissur | 1981 | 175 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Kottayam | 1960 | 175 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut) | 1957 | 250 |
| Trust | MES Medical College, Perintalmanna, Malappuram | 2002 | 150 |
| Trust | Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam | 2009 | 150 |
| Govt. | TD Medical College, Alappuzha | 1963 | 175 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur | 1995 | 100 |
| Trust | Karuna Medical College, Palakkad | 2006 | 100 |
| Trust | Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam | 2008 | 100 |
| Trust | Kannur Medical College, Kannur | 2006 | 150 |
| Trust | Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad | 2024 | 150 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Konni | 2022 | 100 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Idukki | – | 100 |
| Trust | Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | 2000 | 150 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam | 2017 | 110 |
| Trust | Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla | 2016 | 100 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Yakkara, Palakkad | 2014 | 100 |
| Trust | PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad | 2014 | 200 |
| Society | Mount Zion Medical College, Adoor, Pathanamthitta | 2014 | 150 |
| Trust | Al-Azhar Medical College & Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha | 2014 | 150 |
| Trust | Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Wayanad | 2013 | 150 |
| Govt. | Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram | 2013 | 110 |
| Trust | Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode | 2010 | 200 |
| Trust | KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode | 2008 | 250 |
| Trust | Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram | 2001 | 150 |
| Trust | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery | 2001 | 100 |
| Trust | Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Tiruvalla | 2002 | 100 |