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 CoursesMD
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
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)
10+2 with PCB
MBBS
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
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
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
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 |
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) 1 specialization | ₹ 74K | 10+2 with PCB |
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 |
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 |
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 PG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
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Placement Highlights N/A
MBBS is a professional medical degree. Graduates pursue NEET PG for postgraduate studies, government/private hospital employment, or community service bonds. Conventional campus placement metrics are not applicable to medical colleges.
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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)
Not publicly disclosed
NIRF (2025)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
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 |
NIRF (2025) | Not publicly disclosed |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Institutional financial assistance; available after submission of required backward-class/income certificates
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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) |
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 |
E-Grantz (Kerala State Scholarship) State-funded scholarship available for reserved category students | Kerala-domicile SC/ST/OBC students | As per government norms |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
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
Chaplaincy Department
Unique spiritual care wing providing pastoral support to patients, staff, and students within the campus — reflecting the Christian missionary ethos of the institution
Super-Specialty Departments
Cardiology (Cath Lab, 24/7 resident cardiologist), Neurosurgery, Neurology, Nephrology (dialysis), Medical Gastroenterology, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery — available within the campus hospital
Free Ambulance Services
Free ambulance services provided to the community, particularly for emergency and economically weaker patients
CSI School of Nursing
On-campus school-level nursing training program affiliated with the hospital and college
Sports & Recreation
Sports and recreational facilities available on the 25-acre campus for students and faculty
Hostel & Accommodation
Campus Gallery
Infrastructure
Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes. The college offers B.Sc MLT (30 seats), B.Sc Optometry (15 seats), DMLT (30 seats), DOTAT (18 seats), and Radiological Technology / Dialysis Technology diploma programs. Seats are allotted 50:50 between government and management quota, administered by LBS Centre (government quota) and the college (management quota).
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.
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
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026