Question 1

What notable medical firsts has GMC Kottayam achieved?

Accepted Answer

GMC Kottayam has achieved several milestones: India's first government-sector heart transplant, Kerala's first test tube baby, the first government liver transplant in 2022, and India's first government multidisciplinary transgender clinic. It is also recognized as a Regional Medical Education Center by NMC.

Question 2

What is the MBBS intake at GMC Kottayam?

Accepted Answer

GMC Kottayam admits 175 MBBS students per year. Of these, 149 seats (85%) are under Kerala State Quota (via CEE Kerala KEAM counselling) and 26 seats (15%) are under All India Quota (via MCC).

Question 3

What is the NAAC grade of GMC Kottayam?

Accepted Answer

Government Medical College, Kottayam has been accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC — the highest possible grade — reflecting its outstanding academic quality, infrastructure, research output, and governance.

Question 4

Does GMC Kottayam have a service bond requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MBBS graduates must complete a compulsory 1-year rural/government service bond post-internship. Breach attracts a penalty of approximately Rs. 10 lakhs. PG graduates similarly serve a 1-year Senior Resident bond in government service.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship Scholarship honoring Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, awarded for academic merit and socio-economic need to professional course students in Kerala.	Academically excellent students from economically weaker sections	Varies
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship State government scholarship for minority community students in professional colleges in Kerala.	Students from minority communities with outstanding academic performance in Kerala government institutions	Varies
EWS Scholarship Government scholarship for EWS category students under 10% EWS reservation policy.	Economically Weaker Section students with family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum	Varies
Central Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students from Ministry of Social Justice for professional medical education.	SC/ST students from Kerala pursuing medical education	As per GoI norms
OBC/SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala) Backward community scholarship from Kerala Social Welfare Department for students pursuing MBBS and allied courses.	OBC/SEBC students from Kerala domicile	As per state norms
NSP Merit Scholarship Central merit scholarship scheme available via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).	Top-ranked students satisfying income criteria from NSP portal	Varies

Year	State Govt Stipend (₹/month)
1st Year	55,120
2nd Year	56,160
3rd Year	57,200

Year	State Govt Stipend (₹/month)
1st Year	65,520
2nd Year	67,600
3rd Year	69,680

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