Government Medical College, Kasaragod FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.