Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
8 Courses
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital - Overview
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About Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital (Dr. SMCSI MCH), popularly known as Karakonam Medical College, is a prestigious self-financing private Christian minority medical institution established in 2002. It is located in Karakonam, a serene village on the southern border of the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The college is attached to the Dr. Somervell Memorial Mission Hospital — the first private hospital established in Kerala (1894, reorganized 1975) — and is run by the South Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India (CSI), managed by the South Kerala Medical Mission. This is the only CSI medical college across the five southern states of India and Sri Lanka. The college is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Spread over a 25-acre campus, the institution offers 150 MBBS seats and 41+ PG seats across MD/MS specialties. The attached multi-specialty teaching hospital has 695 beds with 30 dedicated emergency beds, modular OTs, ICU, NICU, Cath Lab, CT Scan, MRI, DSA, dialysis, IVF unit, and super-specialty services in Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Neurology, and more. The institution is guided by its mission of providing competent, compassionate, and affordable healthcare to the economically weaker sections of society.
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital Courses
8 CoursesMBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of admission year
MD
MBBS from NMC-recognized university + NEET PG qualified + 1 year compulsory internship completed + registered with Kerala/State Medical Council
MS
MBBS from NMC-recognized university + NEET PG qualified + 1 year compulsory internship completed + registered with Kerala/State Medical Council
B.Sc Nursing
10+2 with PCB, NEET qualified
M.Sc Nursing
B.Sc Nursing + nursing council registration
B.Sc MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology)
10+2 with PCB
B.Sc Optometry
10+2 with PCB
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)
10+2 with PCB
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 7.34L - 20L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of admission year |
MD 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MBBS from NMC-recognized university + NEET PG qualified + 1 year compulsory internship completed + registered with Kerala/State Medical Council |
MS 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MBBS from NMC-recognized university + NEET PG qualified + 1 year compulsory internship completed + registered with Kerala/State Medical Council |
B.Sc Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ 67.5K | 10+2 with PCB, NEET qualified |
M.Sc Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ 95.3K | B.Sc Nursing + nursing council registration |
B.Sc MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) 1 specialization | ₹ 1.10L | 10+2 with PCB |
B.Sc Optometry 1 specialization | ₹ 1.10L | 10+2 with PCB |
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) 1 specialization | ₹ 74K | 10+2 with PCB |
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital 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
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG
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Not publicly disclosed
NIRF (2025)
Among the top self-financing medical colleges in Kerala; one of the only CSI medical colleges in the 5 southern states of India
Kerala State (2024)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF (2025) | Not publicly disclosed |
Kerala State (2024) | Among the top self-financing medical colleges in Kerala; one of the only CSI medical colleges in the 5 southern states of India |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
State government fee concession scheme for SC/ST students in Kerala private medical colleges
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
SC/ST Government Fee Concession State government fee concession scheme for SC/ST students in Kerala private medical colleges | MBBS students belonging to SC/ST communities | Full tuition fee waiver (no tuition fees, only hostel and mess fees applicable) |
E-Grantz (Kerala State Scholarship) State-funded scholarship available for reserved category students | Kerala-domicile SC/ST/OBC students | As per government norms |
Scholarship for Financially Backward Students Institutional financial assistance; available after submission of required backward-class/income certificates | Students with financial need, upon production of required income/backward certificates | Varies |
National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Central government national scholarship | Economically weaker students with strong academic records | Approx. ₹30,000 per year |
CSI Diocese Scholarship Scholarship support for minority community students through the South Kerala Medical Mission and CSI diocese | Christian minority students under the South Kerala Diocese of CSI | Varies |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
695-Bed Multi-Specialty Teaching Hospital
Dr. Somervell Memorial Mission Hospital — the first private hospital in Kerala (1894). Features 30 dedicated emergency beds, ICU, NICU, Cath Lab, CT Scan, MRI, DSA, dialysis unit, IVF unit, modular operation theatres, and 24×7 emergency trauma care; also empanelled with CGHS, ESI, and various TPA services
Library
3-storey air-conditioned library spread over 2,638 sq. metres with seating for 300 students (150 inner + 150 outer reading rooms), 12,983+ books, 40+ national and international journals, audio-visual resources, and 40 computer nodes with internet access
Hostel
Separate hostels for boys and girls with furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, study rooms, 24×7 security, and mess facility. Annual hostel fee: ₹25,500–₹38,000; mess fee: ₹54,000/year (approx.)
CSI College of Nursing
On-campus nursing college offering B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, and GNM programs, adding to the healthcare education ecosystem of the campus
CSI School of Nursing
On-campus school-level nursing training program affiliated with the hospital and college
Paramedical Institute
Offers Allied Health Sciences degree and diploma programs including B.Sc MLT, B.Sc Optometry, DMLT, DOTAT, Radiological Technology, and Dialysis Technology
Hostel & Accommodation
Campus Gallery
Campus
Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The college is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. Renewal of MBBS recognition for AY 2025–26 has been obtained.
150 MBBS seats per year — divided under Government/State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota (15% reserved for NRI candidates).
The college is managed by the South Kerala Medical Mission under the South Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India (CSI). It is a self-financing Christian minority institution. The Chairman is Rt. Rev. A. Dharmaraj Rasalam and the Principal is Dr. J. Anusha Merline.
The college offers MD in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Community Medicine; and MS in General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics — totalling 41+ PG seats.
Upcoming Exams
IISER
IISER Aptitude Test • June 2026
NEST
NEST Entrance Exam • June 2026
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026