Question 1

When was Government Medical College Kasaragod established?

Accepted Answer

GMC Kasaragod received NMC approval for 50 MBBS seats in September 2025 — announced by Kerala Health Minister Veena George on September 2, 2025. The first batch of students was admitted in Round 2 of Kerala MBBS counselling (September 2025). The institution is funded by KIIFB with an administrative sanction of ₹160 crore.

Question 2

How many MBBS seats does GMC Kasaragod have?

Accepted Answer

GMC Kasaragod has 50 MBBS seats as approved by NMC in 2025. These are divided between Kerala State Quota (85%) and All India Quota (15%). There is no management or NRI quota.

Question 3

Where is the college located?

Accepted Answer

The academic block is at Ukkinadka, near Mundayathadukka in Badiadka Panchayat, approximately 27 km (50+ minutes) from Kasaragod town. The temporary teaching hospital is the General Hospital in Kasaragod town, renamed as Medical College Hospital. The permanent hospital block on campus is under construction.

Question 4

What is the current status of the hospital at GMC Kasaragod?

Accepted Answer

As of 2025–26, the permanent hospital block on campus is under construction and stalled due to contractor payment disputes (matter pending in High Court). The General Hospital in Kasaragod town (renamed Medical College Hospital) is being used as the temporary teaching hospital. Officials estimate construction of the permanent hospital block will take 3–4 more years after work resumes.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
SC/ST Fee Concession (Government of Kerala) State government fee concession; hostel/mess charges remain payable	MBBS students from SC/ST communities	Full tuition fee waiver
E-Grantz (Kerala State Scholarship Portal) State-funded scholarship via e-Grantz portal	Kerala-domicile SC/ST/OBC and minority students	As per government norms
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Central and state scholarship for OBC students	OBC students below prescribed income limit	As per central/state government norms
Minority Scholarship (Kerala State Minority Welfare) Kerala State Minority Welfare Department scholarships available through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, etc.) from Kasaragod — a district with a large minority population	Varies

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