Amrita School of Medicine Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Institute Type
Private – Deemed University (Mata Amritanandamayi Math / Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham)
Total Courses
4 Courses
Amrita School of Medicine - Overview
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About Amrita School of Medicine
Amrita School of Medicine (ASM), Elamkara, Kochi — also known as Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) — is a premier private medical institution founded in 2002 by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, a globally revered spiritual leader and humanitarian. It is a constituent school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (NAAC A++), one of India's top-ranked private deemed universities. The campus occupies a 25-acre eco-friendly, plastic-free, Wi-Fi-enabled site at Ponekkara, Elamkara, Kochi, adjacent to Amrita Hospital — one of the largest private multi-specialty hospitals in Asia, founded in 1998. The 12-storied school building has a total floor area of 1,20,000 sq. ft. ASM offers 150 MBBS seats annually (100% via MCC All India counselling — no management quota), PG MD/MS courses in 27 clinical and non-clinical departments (117 seats), and Super Specialty DM/MCh courses in 21 departments. It is ranked 9th Best Medical College in India by NIRF 2025, 2nd by IIRF 2025, and 6th by NIRF 2023. It is the first hospital in India to receive NABH accreditation and has published over 10,000 research papers with over USD 100 million in research funding. ASM's research centres include the Amrita Centre for Nanomedicine, Centre for Cancer Research, and Centre for Organ Transplantation. The institution has 180+ international academic collaborations including Harvard University, Columbia University, and leading institutions worldwide.
Amrita School of Medicine offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Amrita School of Medicine courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Amrita School of Medicine Courses
4 CoursesMBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English; minimum 50% marks (40% SC/ST; 45% OBC); NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years by 31 December of admission year
MD / MS
MBBS with completion of internship and NMC/State Medical Council registration; NEET PG (NEXT) qualification mandatory; MCC AI Quota counselling for Deemed University seats
DM / MCh (Super Specialty)
MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualification mandatory; allotment via NBE NEET SS counselling
B.Sc / M.Sc Allied Health Sciences
10+2 with relevant subjects; NEET not mandatory for most allied programs
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBBS 2 specializations | ₹ 25L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English; minimum 50% marks (40% SC/ST; 45% OBC); NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years by 31 December of admission year |
MD / MS 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MBBS with completion of internship and NMC/State Medical Council registration; NEET PG (NEXT) qualification mandatory; MCC AI Quota counselling for Deemed University seats |
DM / MCh (Super Specialty) 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualification mandatory; allotment via NBE NEET SS counselling |
B.Sc / M.Sc Allied Health Sciences 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with relevant subjects; NEET not mandatory for most allied programs |
Amrita School of Medicine Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Important Notice
Once joined after Round 2, candidates cannot vacate their seat. Debarment from future NEET PG examinations and forfeiture of security deposit applies for no-show in Stray Vacancy round. Bond conditions: compulsory rural/government service required post-MBBS; penalty for non-compliance. Scholarship renewals require maintenance of academic performance.
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Amrita School of Medicine Departments
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital & Research Centre, Ponekkara, Kochi, Amrita School of Medicine
What are the common medical departments?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine), Dermatology & Venereology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Radiodiagnosis & Imaging (Digital X-Ray, USG, Doppler, CT, MRI, DSA, Mammogram, MCU), Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Cardiology (Centre for Heart Diseases), Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Geriatrics, Nuclear Medicine, Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Transplant Surgery (Organ Transplantation Centre), Neonatology (NICU), PICU, OICU (Obstetric ICU), Emergency & Casualty (24x7), Blood Bank, Telemedicine (24x7), Paripoorna – Centre for Comprehensive Women's Healthcare
What is the total bed capacity?
1300 Beds
Amrita School of Medicine Previous Year Cutoffs
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9th in India
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2025)
8th in India
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2024)
6th in India
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2023)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2025) | 9th in India |
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2024) | 8th in India |
NIRF – Medical College Ranking (2023) | 6th in India |
NIRF – University Ranking (2025) | 8th in India (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) |
NIRF – University Ranking (2024) | 7th in India (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) |
NIRF – Overall Ranking (2025) | 17th in India |
IIRF – Medical Ranking (2025) | 2nd in India |
IIRF – Medical Ranking (2024) | 14th in India |
The Week – Medical Ranking (2025) | 22nd in India (out of 44) |
THE University Impact Rankings (2025) | 1st in India; 41st in the world |
NAAC (Current) | A++ (Highest possible grade) |
NABH (Current) | First hospital in India to be NABH accredited |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Flagship institutional scholarship by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offering complete tuition fee waiver to the best academic achievers. Renewed annually based on academic performance.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Chancellor's Scholarship Flagship institutional scholarship by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offering complete tuition fee waiver to the best academic achievers. Renewed annually based on academic performance. | Top academic achievers (NEET score / institutional merit) | 100% tuition fee waiver |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Need-based scholarship for financially disadvantaged but academically deserving students. Renewal requires maintenance of minimum marks each year. | Academically meritorious students with demonstrated financial need | Partial tuition fee support (variable) |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Central Government scheme for SC/ST students in professional courses. Applied via National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST students | Full / Partial fee waiver |
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship State and Central Government scheme for OBC students in professional courses. | OBC students within prescribed income limits | Partial support |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
Fully air-conditioned library with total area of 1,800 sq. m. spread across 2 floors in a multi-storied building. Open until 12:00 midnight for students. Holdings: 13,000+ books, 1,007+ e-books, ~4,900 journal titles subscribed, 1,300+ CDs/DVDs, videotapes and multimedia materials. 4th floor: PG/faculty section (116 seats). 5th floor: UG/allied health students (250 seats). Internet room with computers and Wi-Fi enabled access.
Lecture Halls & Seminar Rooms
Fully air-conditioned, state-of-the-art lecture halls with top-class audio-visual facilities including LCD projectors and microphone systems. Multiple seminar halls and conference rooms for CMEs, workshops, and academic sessions.
Medical Laboratories
Fully equipped departmental laboratories for Anatomy (dissection hall), Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine. Central NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratory operational 24×7.
Digital Radiology & Imaging
Full-fledged imaging department with Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, CT Scan, MRI Scan, DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography), Mammogram, and MCU (Micturating Cystourethrogram). Fully networked Hospital Information System (HIS) digitizing all patient care.
Hostel Complex
Separate boys and girls hostels. 300+ capacity each. Round-the-clock security. Each hostel has dining room, recreation room, study room, gymnasium (with well-developed equipment), outdoor volleyball court, and indoor games (TT, chess, carom, Tennikoit). Mini supermart on campus for confectioneries, fruits, stationery, and toiletries.
Sports Complex
3 acres dedicated sports area. Outdoor: basketball courts, football field, athletic track, volleyball courts, shuttle, tennis, cricket. Indoor: chess, carom, TT, Tennikoit, gymnasium. Regular inter-university sports participation.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Amrita School of Medicine Kochi does NOT offer any management quota or direct admission for MBBS. 100% of all 150 MBBS seats are filled strictly through MCC All India NEET UG counselling (Deemed University category). This makes ASM Kochi unique among top private deemed medical colleges.
150 MBBS seats per year, all filled via MCC All India counselling. There is also an NRI quota (approximately 15 seats), subject to availability per round.
₹25,00,000/year × 5 years = ₹1,25,00,000 (₹1.25 crore) total tuition. First-year total: ~₹25,83,000 (includes one-time charges). Hostel + mess: ₹76,000/year extra. Security deposit: ₹10,000 (refundable). NRI quota: USD 50,000/year × 5 years = USD 2,50,000 total.
2024 Stray Vacancy Round General AI closing rank: 1,85,389. 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: 1,99,924. NRI quota overall 2024: ~10,44,974. All figures from MCC official results. No management quota cutoff exists.
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine), Dermatology & Venereology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Radiodiagnosis & Imaging (Digital X-Ray, USG, Doppler, CT, MRI, DSA, Mammogram, MCU), Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Cardiology (Centre for Heart Diseases), Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Geriatrics, Nuclear Medicine, Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Transplant Surgery (Organ Transplantation Centre), Neonatology (NICU), PICU, OICU (Obstetric ICU), Emergency & Casualty (24x7), Blood Bank, Telemedicine (24x7), Paripoorna – Centre for Comprehensive Women's Healthcare
1300 Beds
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